Gardening Department Assistant- Nailsworth Garden Centre

Gardening Department Assistant- Nailsworth Garden Centre

An exciting opportunity has recently arisen at our Nailsworth Garden Centre.

Are you passionate about gardening and enjoy working in a hands-on, customer-facing role? Do you take pride in keeping departments looking their best and helping customers find exactly what they need? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

Position: Gardening Department General Assistant

Location: Nailsworth Garden Centre, part of the Blue Diamond Group

Hours: 40 hours per week, full-time, including alternate weekends

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Why Join Us?

Nailsworth Garden Centre is part of the Blue Diamond Group, the UK’s largest garden centre group by turnover. We are a fast-growing business with a strong heritage, focused on quality, presentation, and exceptional customer service.

We’re proud to offer a supportive working environment where colleagues are encouraged to develop their skills and reach their full potential, while making a positive contribution to a thriving business.

The Role:

As a Gardening Department General Assistant, you’ll play an important part in ensuring the department is well presented, fully stocked, and ready to welcome customers every day.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining high standards of presentation across the Gardening Department, ensuring stock is replenished as required

• General shop floor maintenance and housekeeping

• Assisting customers with product advice and carry-to-car service

• Using the EPOS system for transactions and stock-related tasks

• Merchandising stock and supporting departmental displays

• Carrying out additional duties as required by the Department Manager

• Following guidelines and action points from reports and floor walks

• Printing and placing POS material in relevant areas

About You:

Previous retail or garden centre experience is beneficial but not essential, as full training will be provided. We’re looking for someone enthusiastic, reliable, and keen to learn.

Essential skills and qualities:

• A friendly and helpful approach to customer service

• A strong work ethic and attention to detail

• The ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative

• Physical fitness, as the role involves manual handling

• Flexibility to work alternate weekends

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary

• Generous staff discount

• Free on-site parking

• Training and development opportunities

• A supportive team environment within a growing business