Current Vacancies

Catering Assistants

Bicester Avenue Garden Centre, Oxfordshire
Restaurant
Full & Part Time Positions available to suit

We pride ourselves on excellent customer service and on delivering an exceptional and unique hospitality experience. As the ideal candidate, you will be immaculately presented, professional and friendly with a genuine interest in food & customer service, as well as having a good eye for detail. Our customers are our main priority, so therefore you will be someone who is passionate about customer service, polite and outgoing, and someone who would always put our customers first.

You will be working closely with the Front of house team and be responsible for key areas within the restaurant and ensure customers receive outstanding service.

What are we looking for?

We are a growing company with a big heart. We are looking for passionate people with a thirst for knowledge who strive to be the best they can be.

We have high standards of quality and service and expect everyone to be friendly to both our guests & their team; as a small team, you will need to be supportive and flexible to play your part in making sure this happens.

Tons of experience is not essential as we will teach you everything you need to know but for this role we are looking for:

  • Excellent attention to detail
  • The ability to work unsupervised in a busy environment
  • Health and Safety regulations awareness as well as knowledge of hygiene
  • Interest in customer service
  • Positive attitude to work and cooperate closely with other team members

Who are we?

Blue Diamond Group is the UK's largest Garden Centre Group, with 46 centres throughout the UK and in the Channel Islands and we are continuously growing. Our centres are widely regarded as some of the best in the country and we have won many retail and restaurant awards. Our extensive refurbishment programme ensures that our centres and restaurants offer style and innovation in an aspirational environment which encourages loyalty and satisfaction from our customers. We invite you to look at our website and view pictures and videos of recent developments such as East Bridgford and Redfields.

As well as a rewarding career with potential for career development, you can expect a competitive salary, attractive staff discount and paid holidays.

If you like the sound of a fantastic fast-growing company with a great heritage and want to make a positive contribution to a business which in return helps all employees to maximise their full potential, then we would like to hear from you!

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Catering Assistants

Redfields Home of Garden & Living, Hampshire
Restaurant
Full & Part Time Positions available to suit

We pride ourselves on excellent customer service and on delivering an exceptional and unique hospitality experience. As the ideal candidate, you will be immaculately presented, professional and friendly with a genuine interest in food & customer service, as well as having a good eye for detail. Our customers are our main priority, so therefore you will be someone who is passionate about customer service, polite and outgoing, and someone who will always put our customers first.

You will be working closely with the Front of house team and be responsible for key areas within the restaurant and ensure customers receive outstanding service.

What are we looking for?

We are a growing company with a big heart. We are looking for passionate people with a thirst for knowledge who strive to be the best they can be.

We have high standards of quality and service and expect everyone to be friendly to both our guests & their team; as a small team, you will need to be supportive and flexible to play your part in making sure this happens.

Tons of experience is not essential as we will teach you everything you need to know but for this role, we are looking for:

  • Excellent attention to detail
  • The ability to work unsupervised in a busy environment
  • Health and Safety regulations awareness as well as knowledge of hygiene
  • Interest in customer service
  • Positive attitude to work and cooperate closely with other team members

Who are we?

Blue Diamond Group is the UK's largest Garden Centre Group, with 46 centres throughout the UK and in the Channel Islands and we are continuously growing. Our centres are widely regarded as some of the best in the country and we have won many retail and restaurant awards. Our extensive refurbishment programme ensures that our centres and restaurants offer style and innovation in an aspirational environment which encourages loyalty and satisfaction from our customers. We invite you to look at our website and view pictures and videos of recent developments such as East Bridgford and Redfields.

As well as a rewarding career with potential for career development, you can expect a competitive salary, attractive staff discount and paid holidays.

If you like the sound of a fantastic fast-growing company with a great heritage and want to make a positive contribution to a business which in return helps all employees to maximise their full potential, then we would like to hear from you!

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Chef De Partie

Café Théâtre, Redfields, Hampshire
Restaurant
40 Hours week

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic Chef De Partie with a can-do attitude for our kitchen at Redfields Garden Centre.

We would love you to have previous experience in a similar role, with good knowledge of food and kitchen procedures with the ability to be able to manage the back-of-house team. The successful Chef De Partie must be self-motivated, quality-driven, and keen to learn and develop.

Salary will be dependent on experience, but you can expect your role to be varied and rewarding. There are great opportunities to develop and progress your career within the Blue Diamond Group. In addition, there is a generous staff discount and paid holiday.

Hours of work will be based on a 40-hour week working 5 days out of 7.

No evening shifts and the perfect working/family balance.

Roles & Responsibilities:

· To deliver a consistent quality of a high standard for the restaurant.

· To provide our customers with exceptional customer service

· Assist the Restaurant Manager in controlling stock, minimising wastage and working within the budget.

· Providing a safe, secure and appealing food and beverage environment by adhering to the company’s Health & Safety policies

The successful Chef De Partie will:

· Be able to work unsupervised and work well within a team

· Have a good eye for detail

Blue Diamond Group is the 2nd largest Garden Centre Group, with 45 centres throughout the UK and in the Channel Islands and we are continuously growing. Our centres are widely regarded as some of the best in the country and we have won many retail and restaurant awards. Our extensive refurbishment programme ensures that our centres and restaurants offer style and innovation in an aspirational environment which encourages loyalty and satisfaction from our customers. We invite you to look at our website and view pictures and videos of recent developments such as East Bridgford and Redfield’s.

As well as a rewarding career with potential for career development, you can expect a competitive salary, attractive staff discount and paid holidays.

If you like the sound of a fantastic fast-growing company with a great heritage and want to make a positive contribution to a business which in return helps all employees to maximise their full potential, then we would like to hear from you!

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Seasonal Plant Manager

Frosts Garden Centre
Seasonal Plant Department
42.5 Hours per week, full-time position, including alternate weekend working

We are seeking a Seasonal Plant Manager, who is passionate about delivering an exceptional horticultural experience to our valued customers.

Our Plant Managers pride themselves on not only giving our customers the very best in product quality and choice, but also on providing them with an aspirational shopping experience through creating stunning visual displays. They work hard to constantly ensure stock availability, that our high standards of plant care and quality are always maintained and that our customers enjoy exceptional service and specialist advice.

As a Plant Managers you will be hands-on, and responsible for managing and leading your team in pulling all of this vital activity together so that our customers have a truly unique and memorable shopping experience. Your focus will always be on the customer and meeting their expectations, but you will also have responsibility for driving sales and profitability – so you will have a real sense of ownership and empowerment!

Our ideal Plant Managers will:

  • Have experience working in Garden Centres, although we are open to talking to candidates from any horticultural or retail background.
  • Have an energetic personality and ability to engage and connect with our AB1 target customers and lead all our customers to products that are most appropriate for their requirements.
  • Have a creative and entrepreneurial attitude towards plant retailing and be able to use reports to benchmark your performance and make commercial decisions.
  • Be meticulous to the detail in terms of product placement, standards, presentation, visual elevation and overall look and feel.
  • Ensure there is adequate stock cover and availability for our customers and proactively manage stock levels from entry to exit.
  • Have excellent knowledge of plants, plant care and maintenance.
  • Be an inspirational leader for Centre staff ensuring they receive clear direction and performance management with a culture of coaching and mentoring
  • Be able to use an Epos system.

As well as a rewarding career with potential for career development, you can expect a competitive salary, attractive staff discount and paid holidays.

Blue Diamond Group, one of the UK's largest garden centre groups with 47 centres across the UK and Channel Islands, is proud to welcome Frosts into our portfolio. Managing Director Alan Roper shared, “Frosts Garden Centre is a thriving and respected family business with a unique brand and excellent reputation within the local community. We intend to protect its heritage and core values whilst driving the business forward into the future."

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Goods In General Assistant

Frosts Garden Centre
Goods In
24 Hours per week, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

We are excited to announce that Frosts Garden Centre in Woburn Sands has recently been acquired by Blue Diamond, opening some fantastic opportunities to join our team. We are committed to maintaining Frosts' heritage and values as we integrate the garden centre into the Blue Diamond family, while continuing to provide the high-quality service customers expect.

 

We are seeking a Goods in Assistant who is passionate about delivering an exceptional retail experience to our valued customers.

 

This position is a hands-on role where you will be responsible for not only the smooth and efficient process of all incoming stock from door to floor, but also provide support to our delivery service of a vast range of goods to our valuable customers.

 

Experience of working in a similar warehouse environment, along with forklift and power pallet truck licences, are desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.

Our ideal Goods in Assistant will:

  • Have the ability to work under pressure at a fast pace in a team or individually and have a degree of flexibility.
  • Have experience of working with a computerised stock management system, using handheld devices to scan barcodes on goods.
  • Have a high level of accuracy and be able to investigate and resolve any system discrepancies.
  • Make sure that our smooth and efficient processes, for all incoming stock including inter branch transfers, are followed; ensuring all deliveries are processed with credits raised, when necessary.
  • Communicate with the team and meet the demands of ‘door to floor in 24’.
  • Load and unload delivery vehicles.
  • Ensure all customer orders and web orders are picked, wrapped and labelled accurately ready for despatch.
  • Arrange deliveries to customer and centres within the group.
  • Ensure deliveries are made promptly using efficient route planning.
  • Easily engage and connect with customers at point of delivery.
  • Carry out vehicle safety checks and maintenance.
  • Have a good working knowledge of standard IT applications, specifically Outlook and Microsoft Excel.
  • Carry out general maintenance duties as required around the Garden Centre.
  • Any other duties required by the Goods in Manager and Garden Centre Operation Manager.

As well as a rewarding career with potential for career development, you can expect a competitive salary, attractive staff discount and paid holidays.

Blue Diamond Group, one of the UK's largest garden centre groups with 46 centres across the UK and Channel Islands, is proud to welcome Frosts into our portfolio. Managing Director Alan Roper shared, “Frosts Garden Centre is a thriving and respected family business with a unique brand and excellent reputation within the local community. We intend to protect its heritage and core values whilst driving the business forward into the future."

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Seasonal Plant Manager

Coton Orchard Garden Centre, Cambridge
Seasonal Plants
40 hours per week, Full-time to include alternate weekend working.

Our plant teams pride themselves on not only giving our customers the very best in product quality and choice but also on providing them with an aspirational shopping experience through creating stunning visual displays. They work hard to constantly ensure stock availability, that our high standards of plant care and quality are always maintained and that our customers enjoy exceptional service and specialist advice.

As a Seasonal Plant Manager, you will be responsible for managing and leading your team in pulling all of this vital activity together so that our customers have a truly unique and memorable shopping experience. Your focus will always be on the customer and meeting their expectations, but you will also have responsibility for driving sales and profitability – so you will have a real sense of ownership and empowerment!

Our ideal Seasonal Plant Managers will:

  • have experience working in Garden Centres, although we are open to talking to candidates from any horticultural or Retail background
  • have an energetic personality with an ability to easily engage with and connect with our AB1 target customers
  • have a creative and entrepreneurial attitude toward plant retailing
  • have excellent knowledge of plants, plant care, and maintenance
  • be able to recognise and act on sales opportunities
  • be meticulous to the detail in terms of product placement, standards, presentation, visual elevation, and overall look and feel
  • have the ability to manage and develop a team
  • be able to use reports in order to improve performance
  • have the ability to manage stock from entry to exit within the centre
  • be an excellent communicator
  • be able to use an Epos system

Blue Diamond Group is the second largest Garden Centre Group, turning over £350m per annum with 49 centres throughout the UK and in the Channel Islands and we are continuously growing. Our centres are widely regarded as some of the best in the country and we have won many retail awards. Our extensive refurbishment programme ensures that our centres and restaurants offer style and innovation in an aspirational environment which encourages loyalty and satisfaction from our customers. We invite you to look at our website and view pictures and videos of recent developments such as East Bridgford and Redfield’s.

If you like the sound of a fantastic fast-growing company with a great heritage and want to make a positive contribution to a business, which in return helps all employees to maximise their full potential, then we would like to hear from you!

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Seasonal Plant Manager

Chenies Garden Nursery & Cafe, Rickmansworth
Seasonal Plants
42.5 Hours per week, Full-Time Position, Alternate weekends

Our plant teams pride themselves on not only giving our customers the very best in product quality and choice but also on providing them with an aspirational shopping experience through creating stunning visual displays. They work hard to constantly ensure stock availability, that our high standards of plant care and quality are always maintained and that our customers enjoy exceptional service and specialist advice.

As a Seasonal Plant Manager, you will be responsible for managing and leading your team in pulling all of this vital activity together so that our customers have a truly unique and memorable shopping experience. Your focus will always be on the customer and meeting their expectations, but you will also have responsibility for driving sales and profitability – so you will have a real sense of ownership and empowerment!

Our ideal Seasonal Plant Managers will:

  • have experience working in Garden Centres, although we are open to talking to candidates from any horticultural or Retail background
  • have an energetic personality with an ability to easily engage with and connect with our AB1 target customers
  • have a creative and entrepreneurial attitude toward plant retailing
  • have excellent knowledge of plants, plant care, and maintenance
  • be able to recognise and act on sales opportunities
  • be meticulous to the detail in terms of product placement, standards, presentation, visual elevation, and overall look and feel
  • have the ability to manage and develop a team
  • be able to use reports in order to improve performance
  • have the ability to manage stock from entry to exit within the centre
  • be an excellent communicator
  • be able to use an Epos system

Blue Diamond Group is the second largest Garden Centre Group, turning over £350m per annum with 49 centres throughout the UK and in the Channel Islands and we are continuously growing. Our centres are widely regarded as some of the best in the country and we have won many retail awards. Our extensive refurbishment programme ensures that our centres and restaurants offer style and innovation in an aspirational environment which encourages loyalty and satisfaction from our customers. We invite you to look at our website and view pictures and videos of recent developments such as East Bridgford and Redfield’s.

If you like the sound of a fantastic fast-growing company with a great heritage and want to make a positive contribution to a business, which in return helps all employees to maximise their full potential, then we would like to hear from you!

 

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Seasonal Plant Supervisor

Coton Orchard Garden Centre, Cambridge
Seasonal Plants
42.5 Hours per week, full-time position, including alternate weekend working

We pride ourselves on excellent customer service and on delivering an exceptional retail experience. As the ideal candidate, you will be immaculately presented, professional and friendly with a genuine interest in plants and gardening, as well as having a good eye for detail. Our customers are our main priority, so, therefore, you will be passionate about customer service, polite and outgoing and someone who will always put our customers first.

As Seasonal Plant Supervisor   –  you will be responsible for

  • Ordering
  • Checking performance reports
  • Merchandising and stock exit plans
  • POS material is right in your areas
  • Responsible for the retail standards in your area

General Duties

  • Creating visual and inspirational displays to help sell products.
  • General shop floor maintenance and housekeeping
  • Assisting customers with advice and carry to the car.
  • Using the EPOS system
  • Merchandising stock and any other duties required by the Department Manager
  • Follow guidelines on action points following reports and floor walks.
  • Print and put out POS material in the relevant areas.
  • Be able to identify slow-moving stock and action.
  • Understand how to manage the sale area.

 

Deputy Duties

  • Deputise for the Department Manager during holidays and days off.
  • Communicate any issues or concerns to the CREM or CAT Manager.
  • Organise the plant team with weekly and daily tasks.
  • Update the team on instructions and guidelines from the BD plant team.

Blue Diamond Group is the 2nd largest Garden Centre Group, with 49 centres throughout the UK and in the Channel Islands and we are continuously growing. Our centres are widely regarded as some of the best in the country and we have won many retail and restaurant awards. Our extensive refurbishment programme ensures that our centres and restaurants offer style and innovation in an aspirational environment which encourages loyalty and satisfaction from our customers. We invite you to look at our website and view pictures and videos of recent developments such as East Bridgford and Redfield’s.

If you like the sound of a fantastic fast-growing company with a great heritage and want to make a positive contribution to a business which in return helps all employees to maximise their full potential, then we would like to hear from you!

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Fashion General Assistant

Fosseway Garden Centre, Moreton-in-Marsh
Fashion
Part Time, 7 hours week

We pride ourselves on excellent customer service and on delivering an exceptional and unique retail experience. As the ideal candidate, you will be immaculately presented, professional and friendly with a genuine interest in Fashion, as well as having a good eye for detail. Our customers are our main priority, so therefore you will be someone who is passionate about customer service, polite and outgoing, and someone who would always put our customers first.

As a Fashion General Assistant, you will be responsible for

  • Creating visual and inspirational displays to help sell products
  • General shop floor maintenance and housekeeping
  • Using the EPOS system
  • Merchandising stock and any other duties required by the Department Manager
  • Follow guidelines on action points following reports and floor-walks
  • Print and put out POS material in the relevant areas

Blue Diamond Group is the second largest Garden Centre Group, turning over £350m per annum with 49 centres throughout the UK and in the Channel Islands and we are continuously growing. Our centres are widely regarded as some of the best in the country and we have won many retail awards. Our extensive refurbishment programme ensures that our centres and restaurants offer style and innovation in an aspirational environment which encourages loyalty and satisfaction from our customers. We invite you to look at our website and view pictures and videos of recent developments such as East Bridgford and Redfield’s.

If you like the sound of a fantastic fast-growing company with a great heritage and want to make a positive contribution to a business which in return helps all employees to maximise their full potential, then we would like to hear from you!

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Food Hall General Assistant

Fosseway Garden Centre, Moreton-in-Marsh
Food Hall
Part Time up 5 hours per week

 

We pride ourselves on excellent customer service and on delivering an exceptional and unique retail experience. As the ideal candidate, you will be immaculately presented, professional and friendly with a genuine interest in food and customer service, as well as having a good eye for detail. Our customers are our main priority, so therefore you will be someone who is passionate about customer service, polite and outgoing, and someone who would always put our customers first.

 

What are we looking for?

We have high standards of quality and service and expect everyone to be friendly and supportive and flexible to play your part in making sure this happens.

Ideally you will come from a food retail background, but this is not essential as we will teach you everything you need to know but for this role we are looking for:

  • Excellent attention to detail
  • The ability to work unsupervised in a busy environment
  • Health and Safety regulations awareness as well as knowledge of hygiene
  • Interest in customer service
  • Positive attitude to work and cooperate closely with other team members

 

Blue Diamond Group is the second largest Garden Centre Group, turning over £350m per annum with 49 centres throughout the UK and in the Channel Islands and we are continuously growing. Our centres are widely regarded as some of the best in the country and we have won many retail awards. Our extensive refurbishment programme ensures that our centres and restaurants offer style and innovation in an aspirational environment which encourages loyalty and satisfaction from our customers. We invite you to look at our website and view pictures and videos of recent developments such as East Bridgford and Redfield’s.

If you like the sound of a fantastic fast-growing company with a great heritage and want to make a positive contribution to a business which in return helps all employees to maximise their full potential, then we would like to hear from you!

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Outdoor Leisure & Christmas Supervisor

Newbridge Nurseries, West Sussex
Outdoor Leisure & Christmas
42.5 hours per week, Full-time to include alternate weekend working.

We pride ourselves on excellent customer service and on delivering an exceptional retail experience. As the ideal candidate, you will be immaculately presented, professional, and friendly, with a genuine interest in Outdoor Leisure & Christmas, and you will have a good eye for detail. Our customers are our main priority, so therefore you will be passionate about customer service, polite and outgoing, and someone who would always put our customers first.

As an Outdoor Leisure & Christmas Supervisor, you will be responsible for a list of product groups and or suppliers that you will be responsible for

  • Ordering
  • Checking performance reports
  • Merchandising and stock exit plans
  • POS material is right in your area
  • Responsible for the retail standards in your area

General duties

  • Creating visual and inspirational displays to help sell products
  • General shop floor maintenance and housekeeping
  • Assisting customers with advice and carry to the car
  • Using the EPOS system
  • Merchandising stock and any other duties required by the Department Manager
  • Follow guidelines on action points following reports and floor-walks
  • Print and put out POS material in the relevant areas
  • Be able to identify slow-moving stock and take action

Deputy Duties

  • Deputise for the Department Manager during holidays and days off.
  • Communicate any issues or concerns to the CREM or CAT Manager
  • Organise the Outdoor Leisure & Christmas team with weekly and daily tasks
  • Update the team on instructions and guidelines from the Outdoor Leisure & Christmas HO team.

 

Who are we?

Blue Diamond Group is the UK's largest Garden Centre Group, with 46 centres throughout the UK and in the Channel Islands and we are continuously growing. Our centres are widely regarded as some of the best in the country and we have won many retail and restaurant awards. Our extensive refurbishment programme ensures that our centres and restaurants offer style and innovation in an aspirational environment which encourages loyalty and satisfaction from our customers. We invite you to look at our website and view pictures and videos of recent developments such as East Bridgford and Redfields.

As well as a rewarding career with potential for career development, you can expect a competitive salary, attractive staff discount and paid holidays.

If you like the sound of a fantastic fast-growing company with a great heritage and want to make a positive contribution to a business which in return helps all employees to maximise their full potential, then we would like to hear from you!

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Till & Customer Service Assistants

Cardiff Garden Centre, Cardiff
Till & Customer Service
Part Time Weekend positions

We pride ourselves on excellent customer service and on delivering an exceptional retail experience. As the ideal candidate, you will be immaculately presented, professional and friendly with a genuine interest in customer service, as well as a good eye for detail. Our customers are our main priority, so, therefore, you will be, polite and outgoing, and someone who would always put our customers first.

 

As a Till & Customer Service General Assistant, you will be responsible for

 

Key accountabilities/primary responsibilities

Engaging openly with our customers with an energetic and can-do attitude

Ensuring customers are served in a timely and polite manner

Being able to provide exemplary and friendly customer service to all our customers

Helping our customers with any queries they have and promoting the Diamond Club membership

Organising customer deliveries

Any other duties required by your Line Manager

You should be able to work on your initiative, under pressure and at a fast pace in a team or individually and have a degree of flexibility.

ABOUT BLUE DIAMOND GROUP

Blue Diamond Group is the second largest Garden Centre Group, turning over £350m per annum with 50 centres throughout the UK and in the Channel Islands and we are continuously growing. Our centres are widely regarded as some of the best in the country and we have won many retail awards. Our extensive refurbishment programme ensures that our centres and restaurants offer style and innovation in an aspirational environment which encourages loyalty and satisfaction from our customers. We invite you to look at our website and view pictures and videos of recent developments such as East Bridgford and Redfield’s.

If you like the sound of a fantastic fast-growing company with a great heritage and want to make a positive contribution to a business which in return helps all employees to maximise their full potential, then we would like to hear from you!

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Till & Customer Service Assistants

Fryer's Garden Centre, Cheshire
Till & Customer Service
2 x 12-hour weekend positions available

We pride ourselves on excellent customer service and on delivering an exceptional retail experience. As the ideal candidate, you will be immaculately presented, professional and friendly with a genuine interest in customer service, as well as a good eye for detail. Our customers are our main priority, so, therefore, you will be, polite and outgoing, and someone who would always put our customers first.

 

As a Till & Customer Service General Assistant, you will be responsible for

 

Key accountabilities/primary responsibilities

Engaging openly with our customers with an energetic and can-do attitude

Ensuring customers are served in a timely and polite manner

Being able to provide exemplary and friendly customer service to all our customers

Helping our customers with any queries they have and promoting the Diamond Club membership

Organising customer deliveries

Any other duties required by your Line Manager

You should be able to work on your initiative, under pressure and at a fast pace in a team or individually and have a degree of flexibility.

Blue Diamond Group is the second largest Garden Centre Group, turning over £350m per annum with 50 centres throughout the UK and in the Channel Islands and we are continuously growing. Our centres are widely regarded as some of the best in the country and we have won many retail awards. Our extensive refurbishment programme ensures that our centres and restaurants offer style and innovation in an aspirational environment which encourages loyalty and satisfaction from our customers. We invite you to look at our website and view pictures and videos of recent developments such as East Bridgford and Redfield’s.

If you like the sound of a fantastic fast-growing company with a great heritage and want to make a positive contribution to a business which in return helps all employees to maximise their full potential, then we would like to hear from you!

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Food Hall Department Manager

World's End Garden Centre
Food Hall
42.5 Hours per week, full-time position, including alternate weekend working

We are excited to announce that World’s End Garden Centre in Aylesbury has recently been acquired by Blue Diamond, opening some fantastic opportunities to join our team. We are committed to improving the foundations as we integrate the garden centre into the Blue Diamond family, while continuing to provide the high-quality service customers expect.

Food Hall Department Manager

 

We are seeking a Food Hall Department Managers who is passionate about delivering an exceptional experience to our valued customers.

Our Food HallManagers pride themselves on not only giving our customers the very best in product quality and choice, but also on providing them with an aspirational shopping experience through creating stunning visual displays. They work hard to constantly ensure stock availability, that our high standards are high and that our customers enjoy exceptional service and specialist advice.

As a Food Hall Manager, you will be hands-on, and responsible for managing and leading your team in pulling all of this vital activity together so that our customers have a truly unique and memorable shopping experience. Your focus will always be on the customer and meeting their expectations, but you will also have responsibility for driving sales and profitability – so you will have a real sense of ownership and empowerment!

Our ideal Food Hall anagers will:

  • Have experience working in retail, although we are open to talking to candidates from any background.
  • Have an energetic personality and ability to engage and connect with our AB1 target customers and lead all our customers to products that are most appropriate for their requirements.
  • Have a creative and entrepreneurial attitude towards retailing and be able to use reports to benchmark your performance and make commercial decisions.
  • Be meticulous to the detail in terms of product placement, standards, presentation, visual elevation and overall look and feel.
  • Ensure there is adequate stock cover and availability for our customers and proactively manage stock levels from entry to exit.
  • Ensure Health and Safety guidance is being followed in terms of food hygiene and safety, including making sure all items are date checked and rotated regularly
  • Have experience in food and food products, although this is not essential.
  • Be an inspirational leader for Centre staff ensuring they receive clear direction and performance management with a culture of coaching and mentoring
  • Be able to use an Epos system.

As well as a rewarding career with potential for career development, you can expect a competitive salary, attractive staff discount and paid holidays.

Blue Diamond Group, one of the UK's largest garden centre groups with 50 centres across the UK and Channel Islands, is proud to welcome World’s End into our portfolio. Managing Director Alan Roper shared, “World’s End offers great potential, and we’re pleased to bring our unique retail experience to these locations. With our vision for their transformation, we look forward to delivering a newly enhanced shopping experience that will resonate with our customers.”

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Cleaner

World's End Garden Centre
Cleaner
Part-time position, including working weekends

We are seeking a Cleaner to help keep our Garden Centre looking its best. You will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness in all areas, including the shop floor, customer toilets and staff facilities. You focus will always be on ensuring our customers have a pleasant experience when shopping with us. This is a hands-on role, where you will be maintaining our high standard. You should be able to work on your own initiative and have a flexible approach.

Our ideal candidate will:

  • Have pervious cleaning experience, although we are open to speaking to candidates from any background.
  • Take pride in maintaining a clean and welcoming environment.
  • Be reliable, punctual and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Provide a high level of customer service.

Your key responsibilities include:

  • Cleaning our customer areas, toilets and staff areas.
  • Keeping track of all cleaning suppliers and making sure good stock is kept at all times.
  • Reporting any maintenance issues to Garden Centre Management.
  • Ensuring all tasks are completed to a high standard.

As well as a rewarding career with potential for career development, you can expect a competitive salary, attractive staff discount and paid holidays.

Blue Diamond Group, one of the UK's largest garden centre groups with 50 centres across the UK and Channel Islands, is proud to welcome World’s End into our portfolio. Managing Director Alan Roper shared, “World’s End was once a busy independent garden centre, but in recent years, sales have declined significantly. Blue Diamond is committed to restoring it to its former glory as a must-visit garden centre destination.”

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Delivery Driver

World's End Garden Centre
Delivery Driver
Part-time position, including working Saturdays

We are excited to announce that World’s End Garden Centre in Aylesbury has recently been acquired by Blue Diamond, opening some fantastic opportunities to join our team. As we integrate the garden centre into the Blue Diamond family, we are committed to restoring World’s End to its former glory as a must-visit destination while continuing to provide the high-quality service our customers expect. The transformation will create an aspirational retail and dining destination.

 

Delivery Driver

Our Deliverey Drivers pride themselves on not only giving our customers the very best home delivery service. Helping the garden centre team to provide an aspirational shopping experience for our customers. Your focus will always be on service and meeting our customers’ expectations.

This is a hands-on role where you will be delivering our quality products to our valued customers. You’ll be maintaining high levels of service, attention to standards and presentation. You should be able to work on your own initiative and have a flexible approach.

Our ideal candidate will:

  • Have a full UK drivers’ licence.
  • Have experience in a delivery or driving role, although we are open to speaking to candidates from any customer service background.
  • Be able to provide excellent customer service with a friendly and professional attitude.
  • Be physically fit, as some heavy lifting will be required.
  • Be reliable, punctual and able to work independently.
  • Have good knowledge of the local area for efficient deliveries.

Your key responsibilities include:

  • Delivering products safely and efficiently to our customers, ensuring they are completed on time and in excellent condition.
  • Maintaining the vehicle in a clean and roadworthy condition, undertaking regular van checks and addressing any concerns with Garden Centre Management.
  • Assisting the Garden Centre with other duties when not on deliveries.

As well as a rewarding career with potential for career development, you can expect a competitive salary, attractive staff discount and paid holidays.

Blue Diamond Group, one of the UK's largest garden centre groups with 50 centres across the UK and Channel Islands, is proud to welcome World’s End into our portfolio. Managing Director Alan Roper shared, “World’s End was once a busy independent garden centre, but in recent years, sales have declined significantly. Blue Diamond is committed to restoring it to its former glory as a must-visit garden centre destination.”

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Plant Supervisor

World's End Garden Centre
Plants
42.5 hours per week, full-time position, including alternate weekend working

We are excited to announce that World’s End Garden Centre in Aylesbury has recently been acquired by Blue Diamond, opening some fantastic opportunities to join our team. As we integrate the garden centre into the Blue Diamond family, we are committed to restoring World’s End to its former glory as a must-visit destination while continuing to provide the high-quality service our customers expect. The transformation will create an aspirational retail and dining destination.

Plant Supervisor

Multiple positions are available in Hardy Plants, Seasonal Plants and Indoor Plants

As a Plant Department Supervisor you will be responsible for supervising and leading your team, so that our customers have a truly unique and memorable shopping experience. We pride ourselves on giving our customers the very best product knowledge, quality and choice, and creating an aspirational shopping experience through stunning visual displays. Your focus will always be on the customer and meeting their expectations, but you will also have responsibility for driving sales and profitability – so you will have a real sense of ownership and empowerment.

The position is a hands-on role where you will support the Plant Department Manager to maintain high levels of customer service and be meticulous to detail in terms of product placement, standards and presentation. You should be able to work on your own initiative, have a flexible approach as well as having a good eye for detail.

Our ideal candidate will:

  • Have horticultural experience, although we are open to candidates from any supervisory backgrounds.
  • Have good plant knowledge for your department.
  • Possess an energetic personality and the ability to engage with our AB1 target customers.
  • Connect with our customers and lead them to products that meet their needs, increasing add-on sales.
  • Have a creative and entrepreneurial approach to retail and a keen eye for visual merchandising.
  • Recognise and act on sales opportunities.
  • Use reports to benchmark performance and make commercial decisions.
  • Be a positive and effective communicator.
  • Be able to use an EPOS system.

 

As a Plant Department Supervisor, your responsibilities will include:

  • Analysing performance reports and taking appropriate action to drive profitability.
  • Managing and overseeing your sub-departments.
  • Ordering and managing stock levels, ensuring adequate cover and identifying slow-moving stock for corrective action.
  • Ensuring POS material is accurate in the relevant areas.
  • Maintaining high retail standards in your area.
  • Implementing action points based on reports and floor walks.
  • Serving as a key contact for your team, providing clear direction and guidance.
  • Deputising for the Department Manager in their absence.

We pride ourselves on excellent customer service and on delivering an exceptional and unique retail experience. As the ideal candidate, you will be immaculately presented, professional and friendly with a genuine interest in gardening. Our customers are our main priority, so therefore you will be someone who is passionate about customer service, polite and outgoing, and someone who would always put our customers first.

Blue Diamond Group, one of the UK's largest garden centre groups with 50 centres across the UK and Channel Islands, is proud to welcome World’s End into our portfolio. Managing Director Alan Roper shared, “World’s End was once a busy independent garden centre, but in recent years, sales have declined significantly. Blue Diamond is committed to restoring it to its former glory as a must-visit garden centre destination.”

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Senior Till & Customer Service Assistant

World's End Garden Centre
Till & Customer Service
42.5 hours per week, full-time position, including alternate weekend working

We are excited to announce that World’s End Garden Centre in Aylesbury has recently been acquired by Blue Diamond, opening some fantastic opportunities to join our team. As we integrate the garden centre into the Blue Diamond family, we are committed to restoring World’s End to its former glory as a must-visit destination while continuing to provide the high-quality service our customers expect. The transformation will create an aspirational retail and dining destination.

Senior Till and Customer Service Assistant (Till and Customer Service Supervisor)

We are seeking a Senior Till and Customer Service Assistant (Supervisor) who is passionate about supporting exceptional customer experiences.

The ideal candidate will be professional, well-presented, and friendly, with a genuine interest in customer service and a keen eye for detail. You should have strong communication skills and be able to motivate a team while ensuring customer needs are prioritised.

Job Overview

 

As the Senior Till and Customer Service Assistant (Supervisor), you will play a vital role in ensuring our till team delivers an outstanding customer experience while maintaining high levels of accuracy. You will be responsible for covering the Till and Customer Service Manager's duties in their absence, supporting them during peak times, and directly serving customers at the tills. This dynamic role requires strong leadership, and organisational skills, to assist in creating a positive and efficient environment for both customers and staff.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Support

  • Assist in the analysis of daily, weekly, and monthly transactional reports.
  • Help resolve discrepancies and support cash and banking reconciliation processes.

Customer Service

  • Support the till manager in ensuring the till team delivers exceptional customer service.
  • Assist in handling customer queries and complaints with professionalism and empathy.
  • Monitor and improve customer interaction processes at the tills.
  • Support in the training of staff to maintain high service standards.

Management Support

  • Assist in organising weekly staff rotas to ensure adequate coverage.
  • Support the use of trading pattern reports to align staffing levels with peak trading times while maintaining sufficient cover for breaks and holidays.
  • Help address HR issues such as sickness, lateness, and performance, and assist in planning for seasonal recruitment.
  • Aid in holiday planning to ensure adequate staffing levels.

Operational Responsibilities

  • Assist in monitoring till hardware and report any faults.
  • Support in ensuring vigilance to reduce theft and maintain security standards.
  • Help ensure compliance with data protection and consumer legislation policies.
  • Assist in maintaining a clean and organised work environment
  • Assist in ensuring retail standards are exceptional in all areas around the tills and customer service desk

Till Operator Responsibilities:

When not assisting the Till Manager or covering their duties, the Senior Till and Customer Service Assistant (Supervisor) will focus on processing customer transactions.

  • Operate the tills accurately and efficiently
  • Accurately handle cash, credit cards and other payment methods
  • Follow all cash handling and security procedures
  • Process refunds
  • Offer excellent customer service when processing transactions

Other Duties

  • Perform additional reasonable duties as required to meet the needs of the business.

As well as a rewarding career with potential for career development, you can expect a competitive salary, attractive staff discount, and paid holidays.

Blue Diamond Group, one of the UK's largest garden centre groups with 50 centres across the UK and Channel Islands, is proud to welcome World’s End into our portfolio. Managing Director Alan Roper shared, “World’s End was once a busy independent garden centre, but in recent years, sales have declined significantly. Blue Diamond is committed to restoring it to its former glory as a must-visit garden centre destination.”

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Indoor Plant General Assistant

Cardiff Garden Centre, Cardiff
Indoor Plants
8 hours per week, Tuesday & Wednesday 11m – 3pm

We pride ourselves on excellent customer service and on delivering an exceptional retail experience. As the ideal candidate, you will be immaculately presented, professional and friendly with a genuine interest in plants and gardening, as well as a good eye for detail. Our customers are our main priority, so therefore you will be passionate about customer service, polite and outgoing, and someone who would always put our customers first.

As an Indoor Plant General Assistant, you will be responsible for

  • Maintaining and watering all plants
  • Creating visual and inspirational displays to help sell products
  • General shop floor maintenance and housekeeping
  • Assisting customers with advice and carry to the car
  • Using the EPOS system
  • Merchandising stock and any other duties required by the Department Manager
  • Follow guidelines on action points following reports and floor-walks
  • Print and put out POS material in the relevant areas

As well as a rewarding career with potential for career development, you can expect a competitive salary, attractive staff discount and paid holidays.

Blue Diamond Group is the 2nd largest Garden Centre Group, with 50 centres throughout the UK and in the Channel Islands and we are continuously growing. Our centres are widely regarded as some of the best in the country and we have won many retail and restaurant awards. Our extensive refurbishment programme ensures that our centres and restaurants offer style and innovation in an aspirational environment which encourages loyalty and satisfaction from our customers. We invite you to look at our website and view pictures and videos of recent developments such as East Bridgford and Redfield’s.

If you like the sound of a fantastic fast-growing company with a great heritage and want to make a positive contribution to a business which in return helps all employees to maximise their full potential, then we would like to hear from you!

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Kitchen Porter

Rake Garden Centre, Rake
Restaurant
Minimum 24 Hours per Week

We’re looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant/Kitchen Porter to join our small but busy kitchen team. If you have previous kitchen experience or a genuine interest in baking, we’d love to hear from you!

Your role will include:

  • Assisting with lunch prep and service
  • Helping prepare cold and hot sandwiches
  • Supporting our cake and baking production
  • Washing up and maintaining cleanliness during service
  • End-of-day cleaning of kitchen and general cleaning of the restaurant

Who We’re Looking For:

  • Someone with previous kitchen experience or a strong interest in food and baking
  • A team player who can stay calm and focused in a busy environment
  • A hard worker with good timekeeping and attention to detail
  • Someone who takes pride in maintaining a clean and organised kitchen
  • A positive attitude and willingness to learn and support the team

We’re after someone with a strong work ethic, who can work well under pressure, takes pride in cleanliness, and is a real team player.

What we offer:

  • A friendly, supportive team environment
  • Opportunity to develop baking and kitchen skills
  • Staff discounts and meals on shift
  • Stable hours in a well-loved local venue

 

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking
  • Store discount

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Holidays
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

Who are we?

Blue Diamond Group is the UK's largest Garden Centre Group, with 46 centres throughout the UK and in the Channel Islands and we are continuously growing. Our centres are widely regarded as some of the best in the country and we have won many retail and restaurant awards. Our extensive refurbishment programme ensures that our centres and restaurants offer style and innovation in an aspirational environment which encourages loyalty and satisfaction from our customers. We invite you to look at our website and view pictures and videos of recent developments such as East Bridgford and Redfields.

As well as a rewarding career with potential for career development, you can expect a competitive salary, attractive staff discount and paid holidays.

If you like the sound of a fantastic fast-growing company with a great heritage and want to make a positive contribution to a business which in return helps all employees to maximise their full potential, then we would like to hear from you!

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Plant Area General Assistant

Newbridge Nurseries, West Sussex
Plants
42.5 hours per week, full-time position, including alternate weekend working

We pride ourselves on excellent customer service and on delivering an exceptional retail experience. As the ideal candidate, you will be immaculately presented, professional and friendly with a genuine interest in plants and gardening, as well as a good eye for detail. Our customers are our main priority, so therefore you will be passionate about customer service, polite and outgoing, and someone who would always put our customers first.

As a Plant Area Assistant, you will be responsible for

  • Maintaining and watering all plants
  • Creating visual and inspirational displays to help sell products
  • General shop floor maintenance and housekeeping
  • Assisting customers with advice and carry to the car
  • Using the EPOS system
  • Merchandising stock and any other duties required by the Department Manager
  • Follow guidelines on action points following reports and floor-walks
  • Print and put out POS material in the relevant areas

As well as a rewarding career with potential for career development, you can expect a competitive salary, attractive staff discount and paid holidays.

Blue Diamond Group is the 2nd largest Garden Centre Group, with 50 centres throughout the UK and in the Channel Islands and we are continuously growing. Our centres are widely regarded as some of the best in the country and we have won many retail and restaurant awards. Our extensive refurbishment programme ensures that our centres and restaurants offer style and innovation in an aspirational environment which encourages loyalty and satisfaction from our customers. We invite you to look at our website and view pictures and videos of recent developments such as East Bridgford and Redfield’s.

If you like the sound of a fantastic fast-growing company with a great heritage and want to make a positive contribution to a business which in return helps all employees to maximise their full potential, then we would like to hear from you!

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Food Hall Manager

Huntingdon Garden & Living
Food Hall
42.5 hours per week, full-time position, including alternate weekend working

Our Food Halls pride themselves on not only giving our customers great service but also supplying great local and regional produce, providing them with an aspirational shopping experience through displays and stories, and constantly ensuring stock availability, maintaining our high standards, and ensuring that our customers enjoy exceptional service and a passion for food.

As Food Hall Manager, you would be responsible for managing and leading your team in pulling all this vital activity together to give our customers a truly unique and memorable shopping experience. Your focus will always be on the customer and meeting their expectations, but you will also have responsibility for driving sales, profitability, and food hygiene, so you will have a real sense of ownership and empowerment!

Our ideal Food Hall Manager will:

  • Have experience working in Food Retail, although we are open to talking to candidates from any form of Retail background.
  • Have an energetic personality with an ability to easily engage with and connect with our AB1 target customers.
  • Have a creative and entrepreneurial attitude towards Food retailing.
  • Be able to recognise and act on sales & profit opportunities.
  • Be meticulous with the details in terms of product placement, standards, presentation, visual elevation, and overall look and feel.
  • Have the ability to manage and develop a team.
  • Be able to use Excel reports to improve performance.
  • Have the ability to manage stock from entry to exit within the centre.
  • Be an excellent communicator with your team and the Store.
  • Be able to use an Epos system.
  • Look out for New Local Suppliers that would fill gaps within your current ranging.
  • Being able to use Excel and Outlook
  • Working with all HR, HSE, food safety, environmental and fire guidelines in line with company HR and compliance guidelines

 

Blue Diamond Group is the 2nd largest Garden Centre Group, with 50 centres throughout the UK and in the Channel Islands and we are continuously growing. Our centres are widely regarded as some of the best in the country and we have won many retail and restaurant awards. Our extensive refurbishment programme ensures that our centres and restaurants offer style and innovation in an aspirational environment which encourages loyalty and satisfaction from our customers. We invite you to look at our website and view pictures and videos of recent developments such as East Bridgford and Redfield’s.

As well as a rewarding career with potential for career development, you can expect a competitive salary, attractive staff discount and paid holidays.

If you like the sound of a fantastic, fast-growing company with a great heritage and want to make a positive contribution to a business which in return helps all employees to maximise their full potential, then we would like to hear from you!

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Goods In General Assistant

Cardiff Garden Centre, Cardiff
Goods In
24 hours per week, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

We are seeking a Goods in Assistant who is passionate about delivering an exceptional retail experience to our valued customers.

This position is a hands-on role where you will be responsible for not only the smooth and efficient process of all incoming stock from door to floor, but also provide support to our delivery service of a vast range of goods to our valuable customers.

Experience of working in a similar warehouse environment, along with forklift and power pallet truck licences, are desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.

Our ideal Goods in Assistant will:

  • Have the ability to work under pressure at a fast pace in a team or individually and have a degree of flexibility.
  • Have experience of working with a computerised stock management system, using handheld devices to scan barcodes on goods.
  • Have a high level of accuracy and be able to investigate and resolve any system discrepancies.
  • Make sure that our smooth and efficient processes, for all incoming stock including inter branch transfers, are followed; ensuring all deliveries are processed with credits raised, when necessary.
  • Communicate with the team and meet the demands of ‘door to floor in 24’.
  • Load and unload delivery vehicles.
  • Ensure all customer orders and web orders are picked, wrapped and labelled accurately ready for despatch.
  • Arrange deliveries to customer and centres within the group.
  • Ensure deliveries are made promptly using efficient route planning.
  • Easily engage and connect with customers at point of delivery.
  • Carry out vehicle safety checks and maintenance.
  • Have a good working knowledge of standard IT applications, specifically Outlook and Microsoft Excel.
  • Carry out general maintenance duties as required around the Garden Centre.
  • Any other duties required by the Goods in Manager and Garden Centre Operation Manager.

As well as a rewarding career with potential for career development, you can expect a competitive salary, attractive staff discount and paid holidays.

Who are we?

Blue Diamond Group is the UK's largest Garden Centre Group, with 46 centres throughout the UK and in the Channel Islands and we are continuously growing. Our centres are widely regarded as some of the best in the country and we have won many retail and restaurant awards. Our extensive refurbishment programme ensures that our centres and restaurants offer style and innovation in an aspirational environment which encourages loyalty and satisfaction from our customers. We invite you to look at our website and view pictures and videos of recent developments such as East Bridgford and Redfields.

As well as a rewarding career with potential for career development, you can expect a competitive salary, attractive staff discount and paid holidays.

If you like the sound of a fantastic fast-growing company with a great heritage and want to make a positive contribution to a business which in return helps all employees to maximise their full potential, then we would like to hear from you!

CLICK HERE TO APPLY