Goods in General Assistant- Percy Throwers Garden Centre

Goods In General Assistant – Percy Thrower’s Garden Centre

We are looking for a reliable and organised Goods In General Assistant to join our team at Percy Thrower’s Garden Centre, part of the Blue Diamond Group.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a hands-on role and is happy to support the smooth running of our Goods In operation, with the flexibility to increase hours during periods when the Goods In Manager is seconded elsewhere within the business. This secondment could be for a number of weeks in a row or once a month, depending on operational needs.

Position: Goods In General Assistant
Location: Percy Thrower’s Garden Centre, part of the Blue Diamond Group

Hours:

• 20 hours per week contract
• Flexibility required to work full-time, Monday–Friday, during periods when the Goods In Manager is seconded elsewhere within the business

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Why Join Us?

Blue Diamond is the leading name in garden centre retail, known for quality, innovation, and exceptional customer experience. We are passionate about developing our people, offering progression opportunities, and creating a supportive working environment.

Percy Thrower’s Garden Centre is part of the Blue Diamond Group, the UK’s largest garden centre group by turnover, having grown from £187 million in 2019 to over £400 million in 2025. With 52 centres across the UK and Channel Islands, we continue to grow — and we want you to grow with us.

We attract an AB1 customer demographic through inspirational retailing with a point of difference, combining style, innovation, and outstanding service for the home and garden.

Led by Managing Director Alan Roper since 1999, the Group prides itself on strong staff retention and a culture that empowers employees to reach their full potential.

The Role

This is a key support role within the Goods In department, ensuring deliveries are received accurately and efficiently, and stock is distributed correctly across the centre.

Key responsibilities include:

• Receiving deliveries and checking stock against delivery paperwork
• Organising and distributing stock to the appropriate departments
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organised Goods In area
• Supporting departments with stock requests and stock movement
• Reporting any discrepancies or issues promptly

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Reliable, organised, and able to work well in a busy environment
• Comfortable with physical work and manual handling
• Flexible and happy to increase hours when required
• Holds a valid forklift licence
• A strong team player with good communication skills
• Previous Goods In, warehouse, or stock-handling experience is an advantage but not essential

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Generous staff discount
• Training and development opportunities
• A supportive and professional team environment
• The opportunity to gain responsibility and valuable operational experience

Please visit bluediamond.gg to find out more about us.