Garden Centre Jobs at Gates Gates is one of the largest independent destination garden centres in the UK, established in 1948 and continually growing and developing in response to customer demand and market trends. We now have a team of around 200 people working here at Gates in a wide range of roles across Garden Centre Retail, Operations, eCommerce, Marketing and Administration. With an exciting range of new developments coming up, we are always looking for exceptional people to join us. View the vacancies listed below and simply send your CV and covering letter to the relevant person. If none of the below opportunities are suitable but you are interested in working for Gates, have relevant experience and are people focused please send your details to jack@gatesgardencentre.co.uk. Plant Area Assistant Full-Time, Permanent We currently have a vacancy for a full-time Plant Area Assistant, working in our large destination garden centre. Gates is a family run business, committed to growth and with excellent customer service standards at its core. Set in a beautiful rural location, this large garden centre covers over 13,500m2 of retail displays, offering everything from indoor and outdoor plants, garden care and hardware, home ware, garden furniture and BBQs, pet care, gifts, clothing and much more besides. There is also a large farm shop and two restaurants on site. The role involves: Assisting customers with indoor and outdoor plant enquiries and purchases Maintaining the appearance of visual plant displays and department housekeeping Processing stock Delivering an exceptional level of customer service at all times The ideal candidate will: have a friendly personality with an ability to engage easily and connect with our customers be able to recognise and act on sales opportunities an interest in gardening and plants is preferred, however experience and knowledge are not necessarily required as full training will be given be keen to learn and enthusiastic enjoy working outdoors whatever the weather have an ability to work well as part of a small and friendly team Applicants must also be professional and well-presented and have excellent customer service skills. In return you will receive a competitive salary, staff discount, free parking on site and the opportunity to develop your career in a fast-paced environment. This role is full-time, permanent, working four weekdays and alternate weekends. For more details and to apply, please contact Matt Peck on 01664 454309 or email him at matt@gatesgardencentre.co.uk Warehouse Operative Full-Time, Permanent We are currently looking for a full-time Warehouse and Forklift Operative to join the growing Gates team. The role is primarily warehouse based and includes delivering goods between buildings, but will also include a variety of other on-site tasks in response to seasonal demand. You will work five days a week, including one alternating weekend day. The role: Delivering goods between the delivery centre, warehouse and retail buildings Warehouse inventory Picking items with a high degree of accuracy Using a computer to book items for dispatch Liaising with couriers in order that items are packaged correctly Loading and unloading of deliveries safely A physical approach to handling items Maintaining good housekeeping standards in the warehouse Working as part of successful team The ideal candidate: Must have Forklift experience Ideally have Reach Truck and JCB experience but not essential Warehouse experience is preferable, but not essential if the candidate has a willing attitude and a can-do approach Must enjoy working outdoors all year in a highly practical role Experience in working with couriers and dispatch procedures Basic computer skills Attention to detail and takes pride in their work Flexible approach to working Great customer service skills A positive approach to working both independently and as part of a team Smart personal appearance Clean UK driving licence For more details and to apply, please contact Jon Hamm on 01664 454309 or email him at jon@gatesgardencentre.co.uk Till Assistant Full-Time, Permanent We are currently looking for a full-time Till Assistant to join our busy team, working 11am to 5.30pm on five days a week, including one alternating weekend day. You will be comfortable working as part of a team, whilst showing an outgoing and energetic personality. You will be approachable, friendly, presentable and efficient in your day to day work. The main purpose of the Till Assistant role is to process customer purchases through the tills accurately and efficiently. Key responsibilities Operation of our modern tills Serve customers quickly, efficiently and in a friendly manner Ensure customers have the best shopping experience at the checkout Process cash and card payments with a high level of accuracy Assist customers with their purchases Provide a high standard of customer service General housekeeping of the till area About you Excellent communication skills Ability to work independently as well as in a team Work well under pressure Professional and reliable Great customer service skills Full Training and uniform will be provided. For more details and to apply, please contact Natalie Gregg on 01664 454309 or email her at tills@gatesgardencentre.co.uk Cleaner Part-Time, Permanent Gates is a large garden centre and lifestyle shopping destination on the Rutland / Leicestershire border, offering over 146,000sqft of retail shopping, leisure and restaurants. We currently have a vacancy for a part-time Cleaner to maintain the tidiness and cleanliness of the store. The ideal candidate will: be honest, reliable and take pride in what you do Maintain cleanliness of the shop floor and throughout the store Duties include sanitary cleaning, floor cleaning and dusting Applicants must also be professional and well-presented with a keen eye for detail. The successful applicant will be required to work five days per week, Sunday to Thursday, from 9am to 3pm. For more details and to apply, please contact Natalie Gregg on 01664 454309 or email her at tills@gatesgardencentre.co.uk For more information regarding positions currently available at Gates Garden Centre, please call in and ask at the tills or telephone us on 01664 454309.
