Area Plant Manager

1 day ago

Wokingham, Wokingham, United Kingdom Squire's Garden Centres Full time
Job Title: Area Plant Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Area Plant Manager to join our team at Squire's Garden Centres.

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing management support to the Plant Department, working closely with the Garden Centre Manager to ensure the department's success.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Maintain accurate stock levels, including ordering and stock clearance as necessary.
  • Cooperate fully with line management and product managers.
  • Take responsibility for the department in the absence of the manager.
  • Purchase products within the company's product range, adhering to company guidelines.
  • Provide feedback on current and new products to optimize the range and stock availability.
  • Collaborate closely with the Product Manager to ensure the optimum range and stock availability.
  • Utilize initiative to increase sales in the department.
  • Generate sales opportunities through interaction with customers.
  • Monitor and maintain high standards of appearance.
  • Organize and allocate team and individual tasks, aligning with customer service needs.
  • Handle queries and complaints with courtesy, referring them to the Manager and Product Manager when necessary.

Requirements:

To be successful in this role, we are looking for individuals who:

Our Company:

Squire's Garden Centres is a family-owned group of 16 garden centres based in Surrey, Sussex, Middlesex, and Berkshire. Since 1936, our purpose has been the happiness of those who work in it.

We are committed to growing our business and promoting the highest standards in horticulture, catering, and retail.

We strive to create a friendly, energetic, and customer-focused environment for our staff.

Rewards & Benefits:

  • Employee Discount – 50% in Restaurants and 20% in Garden Centre on joining, increasing to 25% after 2 years' service and 30% after 5 years' service.
  • Holiday (including bank holidays) – 5.6 weeks on joining increasing to 6.2 weeks after 2 years' service and 6.6 weeks after 5 years' service.
  • Bonus – We reward our employees with a non-contractual bonus at Christmas, based on the profit of the company in any financial year (first year is dependent on start date).
  • Pension – We offer a Defined Contribution Pension Plan to new employees. If you pay into the plan and meet the government criteria, the company will too, and these contributions will be invested.
  • Attendance – After one year's service, if you have worked for a full financial year and have 100% attendance, one day holiday (pro-rata) will be added to your holiday grant as a 'Thank you'.
  • Made A Difference Scheme (M.A.D) – A reward scheme for team members who make a difference to our business through outstanding customer service, over and above normal duties or initiatives that have grown/inspired the business. There is a monthly winner. All winners select a gift to receive.
  • Learning & Development – You can look forward to a wealth of learning opportunities with us that will enhance and develop you with the skills and confidence you need.
  • Birthday – After 6 months service if your birthday falls on your contracted day to work, you can leave work early (holiday policy rules apply). If you have 2 years service on your birthday, you will receive a £25 Squires gift voucher (pro-rata for less than 40 hours).
  • Cycle2work scheme – After 1 year's service, a government initiative which offers a 25% to 39% saving on new cycling equipment. This cost is deducted out of your pay over 12 or 19 months.
  • Child's first day at school – After 1 year's service come in late and go home early on your child's first day of school life, so that you can be there to take them and pick them up from school on their first day.
  • RHS Membership or a Tree/Shrub – After 1 year's service Squire's employees can choose either one tree or shrub to plant each year up to the value of £50 retail on the anniversary of your engagement or £50 towards RHS annual membership.
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – After 2 years service employees are eligible to join an EAP, that gives them access to a range of wellbeing resources, etc.
  • Retirement – After 15 years service if you are retiring and have over 15 years service, your contracted hours will be reduced by a fifth but your pay will remain the same for your final 3 months.
  • Free Parking – Available to all employees in the designated parking areas on our site.

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