Company Information and Introduction:
Do you like being outdoors and do you have a keen interest in horticulture? Our plants Manager needs an enthusiastic Supervisor to help them manage a large variety of plants and shrubs.
We are looking for someone who can manage personalities and plants! If you can give clear instructions, are happy to get your hands dirty and can represent your department in a dynamic environment, then you could be our next Plants and Shrubs Supervisor.
You will care for the plants and keep things tidy whilst sharing your knowledge and expertise with customers. Helping the manager to Co-ordinate the team’s priorities and keeping plants healthy and organised will be amongst your daily duties.
Longacres Garden Centre aims to be the destination of choice for garden enthusiasts, offering exceptional service and high-quality products at competitive prices. Established in 1979 as a family-run business, Longacres has grown to include six stores across the South East of England, employing over 700 staff in 2026. As a growing company, we provide ample opportunities for personal development and learning within a supportive, inclusive, and friendly team environment. We are deeply committed to our loyal customers, delivering high quality products while maintaining affordability. Guided by our core values - trust and integrity, family, teamwork, accountability, and retail excellence - we strive to continuously enhance the customer experience and foster lasting relationships.
Benefits
- Training and development with opportunities to forge a career with us
- Holiday entitlement of 28 days, including bank holidays
Store: Bagshot
Department: Plants (Indoor + outdoor)
Contract: Full time
Hours: 37.5 hrs per week
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
- Responsible for the Plants department to assist the Manager with the day to day running of the department.
- Demonstrate responsibility for your area.
- To oversee and run the department in the Managers absents.
- Involved in the Planning & Management of the plant team.
- Liaising with the plant buyer on weekly stock intake.
- To oversee and run the department in the Managers absents.
- Dealing with customer enquiries and taking payment for customer home plant deliveries.
- General housekeeping of the department.
Key Skills and Competencies:
- Previous experience Supervising a large team
- At least 3 years’ experience working within the horticultural industry
- You are enthusiastic and approachable
- Good customer service skills
- Ability to work under pressure, be self-motivated and adaptable
- Excellent communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Previous experience in retail management
