Plant Specialist- Lower Morden Garden Centre

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Plant Specialist to join Lower Morden Garden Centre, part of the Blue Diamond Group.

We are passionate about plants, quality, and customer experience. If you have strong horticultural knowledge and enjoy sharing it with customers while helping lead standards in a busy plants department, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Location: Lower Morden Garden Centre, London
Hours: Full-time, alternate weekends
Salary: Competitive – dependent on experience

Why Join Us?

Lower Morden Garden Centre is a destination for plant lovers, known for quality plants, expert advice, and inspirational displays.

As part of the Blue Diamond Group, the UK’s largest garden centre group by turnover, you’ll be joining a business that has grown from £187m in 2019 to over £400m in 2025, with 52 centres across the UK and Channel Islands.

We are committed to developing our people and offering genuine career progression, including opportunities to progress into Senior Plant Specialist and Supervisor roles.

The Plants Department

• Large, high-volume plants department

• Strong focus on plant quality, presentation, and availability

• Seasonal, varied, and customer-focused environment

The Role

We are looking for a knowledgeable, hands-on Plant Specialist to support the day-to-day running of the plants department. You will play a key role in maintaining plant standards, supporting customers, and helping guide the wider team.

This role offers a clear development pathway into a Supervisory position for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice to customers on plants, plant care, and seasonal gardening

• Maintain high standards of plant health, watering, and presentation

• Support stock control, deliveries, and merchandising

• Assist with training and supporting Plant Assistants

• Lead by example on customer service and department standards

• Work closely with the management team to ensure smooth daily operations

About You

• Strong knowledge of plants, horticulture, or gardening

• Experience in a garden centre or plant retail environment preferred

• Confident communicating with customers and colleagues

• Well organised with good attention to detail

• Ambitious and keen to progress into a Senior or Supervisor role

• Flexible and happy working indoors and outdoors

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (DOE)

• Clear progression and development opportunities

• Training and support within the Blue Diamond Group

• Generous staff discount

For more information about the Blue Diamond Group, please visit bluediamond.gg.