04/05/2026
Join our team!
Job Title:** Garden Centre Operative (Forklift Licence/ experience Required)
Location:** Guilthwaite Nurseries, Guilthwaite Hill, Whiston, Rotherham, S60 4NE
Job Type:** Full-Time with immediate start
**About Us:**
We are a busy and well-established garden Nurseries dedicated to providing high-quality plants, gardening products, and excellent customer service. We are looking for a reliable and hardworking individual to join our team.
**The Role:**
As a Garden Centre Operative, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the centre. This includes handling deliveries, maintaining stock levels, assisting customers, and ensuring the site is clean, safe, and well-presented.
**Key Responsibilities:**
* Operating a forklift truck to load, unload, and move stock safely
* Receiving and checking deliveries of plants, compost, and garden products
* Assisting with stock replenishment and merchandising
* Maintaining outdoor plants and back stock of plants
* Providing friendly and helpful customer service
* General maintenance and housekeeping of the garden centre
* Supporting the team during busy seasonal periods
**Requirements:**
* Valid forklift truck licence/ fork truck experience (essential)
* Experience in a garden centre, horticulture, or similar environment (preferred but not essential)
* Physically fit and able to handle manual work outdoors in all weather
* Strong teamwork and communication skills
* A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn
**What We Offer:**
* Staff discount on garden centre products
* Friendly and supportive team environment
* Opportunities for training and development
**How to Apply:**
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to [email protected] or apply in person at the garden centre.