Garden centre Work, Jobs in Manchester (with Salaries)

Plant Assistant Manager
Newbank Garden Centres LTD —Manchester
- Weekend availability
- Computer literacy
- English
- Supervising experience
- Free parking
- Store discount
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Chef, Brookside Garden Centre
The Klondyke Group —Poynton
- £13.27 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Restaurant
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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14d
Forest School Educator
Rosebank Day Nursery —Lymm
- Up to £13.52 an hour
- Full-time
- Childcare
- English
- Hotel
- Free parking
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8h
Cook/Manager
The Enchanted Tea Rooms at Kershaws Garden Centre —Brighouse
- From £12.71 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Cooking
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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9h
Chef de partie / commis chef
Birkacre Garden Centre —Coppull
- £13 - £14 an hour
- Cooking
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Free parking
- Store discount
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6d

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Plant Assistant Manager

Newbank Garden Centres LTD
Manchester

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time

Benefits

Free parking
Store discount
Company pension
Employee discount
On-site parking

Qualifications

Computer literacy
English
Gardening
Supervising experience
Organisational skills
Manual handling
Leadership
Horticulture
Time management

Full job description

Plant Assistant Manager

Location: Newbank Garden Centre, Radcliffe, Bury
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Job Description

We are looking for a knowledgeable and enthusiastic Plant Assistant Manager to join our team at our Garden Centre in Radcliffe, Bury. Supporting the Plant Area Manager, you will help oversee the day-to-day running of the horticultural department, ensuring exceptional customer service, high standards of plant care, and an attractive, well-stocked plant area.

Working closely with the management team and department colleagues, you will help drive sales through excellent customer service, proactive merchandising, and effective stock management. You will assist with ordering plants, maintaining stock levels, and ensuring the department is presented to the highest standards at all times.

Applicants should have excellent plant and plant care knowledge and previous supervisory or team leadership experience within the horticultural or retail sector. You should be friendly, approachable, enjoy working with customers, and be physically fit, as the role involves working outdoors in all weather conditions. Excellent spoken and written English is essential.

Key Responsibilities

Staff Support & Supervision

Assist the Plant Area Manager in supervising the department team and allocating daily tasks.
Support the training and development of staff to ensure company standards are consistently met.
Help oversee plant care, including watering, pruning, feeding, and general maintenance.
Lead by example, ensuring work is completed efficiently and safely.

Customer Service

Welcome and assist customers with plant selection and gardening advice.
Promote seasonal offers, complementary products, and accessories.
Record and follow up customer enquiries and special orders using company systems.
Deliver a consistently high standard of customer service.

Plant Area Presentation

Assist in creating attractive seasonal displays and merchandising features.
Ensure products are correctly priced and clearly labelled.
Maintain a clean, tidy, safe, and well-presented plant area.
Monitor plant health and ensure stock receives appropriate care at all times.

Stock Management

Support the Plant Area Manager with pre-season planning and stock selection.
Assist with placing weekly stock orders and monitoring inventory levels.
Check incoming deliveries for accuracy and quality.
Replenish displays and carry out regular stock counts to maintain inventory accuracy.

Key Skills & Knowledge

Excellent knowledge of plants, gardening, and horticulture.
Passion for delivering outstanding customer service.
Confident communicator with the ability to engage with customers.
Previous supervisory or team leadership experience is desirable.
Good organisational and time management skills.
Numerate and accurate with attention to detail.
Basic computer literacy.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and undertake manual handling tasks.

Weekend availability is required. Salary is dependent on experience.

About Us

Newbank Garden Centre is a family-run business with five sites across the North West and is recognised as one of the UK's Top 30 Independent Garden Centres. We are passionate about horticulture and committed to providing an exceptional shopping experience that both inspires and entertains our customers.

If you believe you have the skills and enthusiasm to succeed in this role, we'd love to hear from you. Please forward your CV and a covering letter explaining why you would be a great fit for the position.

Benefits

Company pension
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site parking
Store discount

Experience

Supervisory experience: 1 year (preferred)
Leadership experience: 1 year (preferred)
Gardening/Horticulture: 2 years (preferred)

Language

English (required)

Work Location: In person

Work Location: In person

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