Garden Plant Person - Seasonal, Full time.
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Position Overview & Specifications
PERSON SPECIFICATION
- Reasonable knowledge of Indoor and Outdoor plants and a desire to learn more !
- Ability to work creatively and commercially
- Capable of prioritising and organising own workload and able to work under own initiative
- Good communication skills and the ability to liaise with staff at all levels
- Being a strong team player
- Friendly, polite and helpful
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Welcome and advise customers
- display plants and related products in an attractive way
- maintain the displays
- water the plants
- Keep the shop floor clean and tidy
- Receive deliveries from suppliers
- Liaise with the buying manager to ensure our products meet customer expectations
ABOUT Gordon Rigg Garden Centre ... Gordon Rigg’s has a proud, long history, inspiring gardeners since 1945 and remains a family owned and run business offering an exceptional and diverse range of garden and home products at fantastic prices! Gordon Rigg Garden, Home & Leisure, Todmorden, is one of the largest Garden Centres in the North West, enjoying over 60,000sq. ft. of retail space and was voted best Garden Centre in the North, 2nd best in the UK by Which? Magazine!
Job Type: Full-time
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 5 months
Salary: From £10.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
Any staff who test positive for COVID are required to self isolate for between 5 and 10 days until they have two negative tests on consecutive days. Hand and trolley cleaning points provided. Masks optional at present.
Work Location: One location
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
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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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