Hardy Plant Supervisor Amwell Garden Centre

Position: Hardy Plant Supervisor

Location: Great Amwell Garden Centre, part of the Blue Diamond Group.

Hours: Full-time 42.5 hours, including alternate weekends.

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience.

About Blue Diamond Garden Centres
Blue Diamond is the number one Garden Centre Group, with 52 centres across the UK and Channel Islands. We are the largest Garden Centre Group in terms of turnover, having grown from a turnover of £187 million in 2019 to a turnover of over £400 million in 2025.

Our target demographic is AB1 customers, and we attract this calibre of customers by offering inspirational retailing with a point of difference: style, emotion and innovation for the home and garden, whilst providing exceptional customer service.

Our Managing Director, Alan Roper, has headed up the Group since 1999, and we pride ourselves on our exceptional staff retention.

Hardy Plant Supervisor- situated at Great Amwell Garden Centre.

An opportunity has recently arisen at our Great Amwell Garden Centre.

We are looking for a knowledgeable, pro-active Hardy Plant Supervisor to join our team.

 

The Role

As Hardy Plant Supervisor, you will oversee the day-to-day running of our outdoor plant area, ensuring stock is well-presented, creating visual and inspirational displays to inspire our customers and to help sell products. You will work closely with the Plant Department Manager to maximise sales while maintaining the highest standards of plant care and customer service.

This is a fast-paced and demanding role, but it allows for autonomy, creativity and personal development within the department too.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

· Supervising, motivating, and supporting a small team within the plant department

· Ensuring plants are watered, fed, merchandised, and labelled correctly

· Monitoring stock levels and assisting with ordering to meet customer demand

· Maintaining a safe, clean, and attractive environment for customers and staff

· Providing expert advice to customers and delivering excellent service

· Assisting with seasonal events and promotional displays

. Follow guidelines on action points following reports and floor walks.

. Print and put out POS material in the relevant areas

 

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong horticultural knowledge (formal qualifications are desirable but not essential).
• Experience in a retail, garden centre, or supervisory role
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Leadership experience and success in that role.
• The ability to work as part of a team.
• Experience in stock ordering and stock management.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Attention to detail
• A proactive, hands-on attitude, with the ability to work outside in all weather conditions
• A creative flair

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What We Offer

· Competitive salary

· Generous staff discount

· Training and development opportunities

· A friendly, supportive working environment where your skills and knowledge are valued