Garden Centre Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for 2 new team members to join our exceptionally busy, family run garden centre. Due to the hours required to work, this role will not suit anyone still in education or further education.
We have 2 roles available.
Role 1:
This is a predominantly customer facing role, your duties will include
Cash register work
Putting out stock and stock rotation, including pricing (gardening items, plants, shrubs, chemicals, furniture, tools etc)
The right candidate will have an excellent manner with customers and the public, can work under pressure during busy periods and be able to adapt to working conditions during seasonal change.
Some heavy lifting maybe required. Ideally the candidate will have an interest in gardening, or previous horticulture/garden centre experience.
Hours: 20-25 hours per week/3-4 days, including one weekend day on a rota. Hours of work would be 9am - 4pm
Role 2
This is predominantly a horticulture sided role:
Stock rotation of new shrubs, plants and trees.
Care and looking after of stock, dead heading, trimming, feeding, watering.
Potting up of shrubs and plants.
Ad hoc grounds maintenance; grass cutting, weedkilling etc.
Using a company vehicle to delivery customer goods to local surrounding, a full UK license will be required.
Heavy lifting is part of the role. Ideally the candidate will have an interest in gardening, or previous horticulture/garden centre experience. Due to the type of work, you will spend time outside during all seasons of the year.
Hours: 20-25 hours per week/3-4 days (to be discussed), including one weekend day on a rota. Hours of work would be 9am - 4pm
Due to our location (LS25 5LE) you will need your own transport as we aren't on any public transport links.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20-25 per week
Salary: £10.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leeds: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Garden Centre Assistant
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Garden Centre Assistant roles across Lumby Garden Centre's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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