Garden Centre Team Member Plants

British Garden Centres; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A family-run garden centre in Brentwood is looking for a Garden Centre Team Member to assist customers and maintain plant areas. The role requires physical fitness for heavy lifting and a passion for delivering excellent customer service. Duties include merchandising, operating tills, and general maintenance of the garden centre. Interested candidates should apply by sending their CV to the centre manager. This part-time position offers 24 hours of work per week and includes weekend shifts.

Benefits

Staff car parking

Staff discount at Garden Centres and Restaurants

Access to Leisure Park

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit to handle heavy lifting and moving.
• Strong communication skills for customer interaction.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Price and display products in the Garden Centre.
• Operate tills and manage transactions.
• Merchandise various products and maintain visual displays.
• Assist customers with advice and requirements.
• Ensure general upkeep and maintenance of plants and areas.

Skills

Basic knowledge of horticulture

Physically fit for heavy lifting

Good communication skills

Ability to work well under pressure

Professionalism and reliability

Good time management

Excellent customer service skills

Highly motivated and enthusiastic

Job description

Garden Centre Team Member Plants – Part Time 24 Hours Per Week Including Weekends

At British Garden Centres, not only do we aim to deliver a great experience in our Centres, but we go above and beyond in creating an exceptional customer service experience too.

We are looking for a Garden Centre Team Member; you will be the heart of our operations and ensuring customers have the best experience in store. You will need to be physically fit as some heavy lifting and moving involved. The job will require working outdoors in all weather conditions and moving heavy loaded trolleys through the plant department, including full weekends, Bank Holidays, and holiday cover.

What we Offer:

• Benefits include Staff car parking and staff discount at our Garden Centres and Restaurants as well as at our Leisure Park.

Skills required:

• Basic knowledge of horticulture.
• The role does involve heavy lifting and pulling large trollies so you must be physically fit.
• Good communication skills and able to work as part of a team.
• Work well under pressure.
• Professionalism and reliability.
• Good time management.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic with a drive to succeed.

Duties will include:

• Pricing, displaying.
• Tills.
• Merchandising a variety of products.
• Moving furniture around departments.
• Quality customer service.
• General housekeeping.
• General maintenance and care of plants and all areas.
• Assisting customers with any advice and requirements.

If you would like to join our family run business and bring your ideas and talents to our fast-growing company and forward-thinking team, we want to hear from you.

How to apply:

Please send your CV to: James Hathaway Garden Centre Manager

[e-mail]

Applications close Monday 2nd February 2026

Due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact you if your application is successful.