Location: Chilton
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Hours: 40 Hours Per Week Including Weekends
We are currently looking for a Plant Area Manager to join our large Garden Centre Group. Previous experience as a Plant Manager within the industry is preferred; however, applicants with a proven plant management background and knowledge of plants will also be considered.
Working in the plant area is a high‑volume environment with a fast turnaround. The successful candidate should be physically fit, as this is a very hands‑on role.
A good knowledge of plants is essential, as is excellent customer service and a high standard of visual merchandising.
The successful candidate will preferably possess a horticultural qualification, be in training, or have practical horticultural experience. A forklift licence is an advantage.
Duties include:
* Managing section people resources
* Forward planning of work schedule
* Daily resource management to support effective customer service requirements
* Deployment of the team to deliver excellent plant standards
* Responsible for leading a team
* Operational audit for compliance in those areas
* Key holder responsibilities to assist with opening and closing of the centres, including holiday cover
* Ensuring department compliance and health and safety regulations are carried out
* Positive and strong communicator and a skilled motivational people manager
* Accountable for providing great customer service and having a keen eye for quality and detail
* Ordering and maintaining plant standards
What we offer:
Benefits include onsite car parking and a staff discount for our Garden Centres and Restaurants as well as the Woodthorpe Leisure Park.
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 would like to hear from you.
To apply please send your CV to tyates@britishgardencentres.com.
Applications close – Tuesday 23rd June 2026.
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