General Assistant- Harlow Garden Centre

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our team at Harlow Garden Centre.

Are you enthusiastic, reliable, and passionate about delivering great customer service? Do you enjoy working in a busy retail environment where no two days are the same? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Location: Harlow Garden Centre
Hours: Full-time and part-time opportunities available

Why Join Us?

At Harlow, we’re more than just a garden centre — we’re a welcoming community focused on great service, teamwork, and creating an enjoyable shopping experience for every customer.

We are part of the Blue Diamond Group, the UK’s largest garden centre group by turnover, operating 54 centres across the UK and Channel Islands. As a growing and evolving business, we offer plenty of opportunities for development and progression.

The Role

As a General Assistant, you’ll support the smooth day-to-day running of the garden centre across a variety of departments, which may include plants, homeware, tills, and general retail areas.

This is a varied, hands-on role where flexibility, teamwork, and a positive attitude are essential. You’ll help ensure our customers receive excellent service and enjoy a well-presented, well-stocked store.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver friendly, helpful, and professional customer service
• Support across different areas of the centre, including tills, plants, and retail departments
• Assist with stock replenishment and maintaining well-presented displays
• Help ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment
• Work as part of a team and also independently when required
• Support seasonal changes, promotions, and general retail activity

The Ideal Candidate:

• Friendly, enthusiastic, and customer-focused
• Flexible and willing to work across different departments
• Reliable, positive, and proactive
• Able to use initiative and work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and pride in good presentation standards
• Retail experience is helpful but not essential — full training provided

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Staff discount
• Training and development opportunities
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunities for both full-time and part-time roles

To find out more about us, please visit bluediamond.gg