Home General Assistant- Yarnton Garden Centre

An opportunity has recently arisen at Yarnton Garden Centre.

Are you passionate about homeware, interiors, and lifestyle products, with an eye for detail and a flair for creating beautiful displays? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced retail environment and delivering outstanding customer service? If so, we want YOU to join our team!

Location: Yarnton Garden Centre
Hours: Fulltime, alternate weekend working
Salary: Competitive

Why Join Us?

At Yarnton, we’re more than just a garden centre — we’re a community of retail enthusiasts dedicated to excellence, innovation, and creating an exceptional shopping experience.

We are 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 are constantly evolving and expanding — and we want YOU to grow with us!

We pride ourselves on delivering inspirational retailing with a point of difference: style, emotion, and innovation for the home and garden, alongside exceptional customer service.

The Role:

As a Home Department General Assistant, you will play a key role in presenting our homeware, décor, and lifestyle ranges to the highest standard. You’ll help create inspiring displays that encourage customers to explore and enjoy our products.

This is a hands-on, varied role where your creativity, enthusiasm, and initiative will be valued every day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide friendly, knowledgeable, and professional service to customers
• Assist with visual merchandising and creating attractive, inspiring displays
• Support stock management, ensuring shelves are well-stocked and presented
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment
• Work independently and as part of a team, adapting to business needs
• Assist with promotions, seasonal changes, and POS material

The Ideal Candidate:

• Enthusiastic and customer-focused, with a passion for homeware and interiors
• Confident, proactive, and able to use your own initiative
• Flexible, positive, and reliable, with weekend availability
• Strong attention to detail and pride in high presentation standards
• Retail experience is desirable but not essential — full training will be provided

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Generous staff discount
• Training and development opportunities
• A friendly, supportive working environment where your contribution is valued

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