Goods in Manager- Beckworth Emporium

Location: Beckworth Garden Centre, part of the Blue Diamond Group
Hours: Full-time, 42.5 hours per week, including alternate weekends
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

About Us

At Beckworth Garden Centre, we’re more than just a garden centre — we’re a community of gardening enthusiasts committed to excellence, innovation, and providing our customers with a truly exceptional retail experience.

As part of the Blue Diamond Group, the UK’s leading garden centre group with 53 centres across the UK and Channel Islands, we continue to grow and evolve — and we want YOU to grow with us!

We cater to AB1 customers, offering inspirational retailing with a point of difference: style, emotion, and innovation for the garden, all supported by exceptional customer service.

Our staff retention is exceptional, empowering our team members to reach their full potential and enjoy a rewarding career.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Goods In Department Manager to lead our busy goods in area. You’ll be the first point of contact for all incoming stock — from delicate seasonal bedding plants to heavy garden machinery and outdoor furniture.

This role is far from “behind-the-scenes”: you are the gatekeeper of quality and the engine that keeps our shop floor fully stocked.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead & Organise: Manage the delivery schedule and lead a small team to unload and process stock efficiently.
• Quality Gatekeeping: Inspect all incoming plants and sundries, ensuring only the healthiest and best-quality products reach our customers.
• System Management: Accurately book in stock using our EPOS/Stock Control system and manage all delivery paperwork.
• Space Mastery: Keep the warehouse and yard areas safe, tidy, and organised to maximise efficiency and flow.
• Supplier Liaison: Handle discrepancies, damages, and returns with suppliers and the buying team.

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has proven experience in warehouse management or retail logistics
• Holds a valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence (highly preferred)
• Has a can-do attitude and enjoys being hands-on outdoors, rain or shine
• Is comfortable using stock management software and handheld scanners
• Is physically fit for a hands-on role involving lifting and walking

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Generous staff discount
• Training and development opportunities
• A friendly, supportive working environment where your skills are valued
• Opportunities to progress within the Blue Diamond Group

For more information about us, please visit: bluediamond.gg