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New wild garden bird food brand 'Chirpy' launched
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Gardman launches a 'forest' of artificial Christmas trees
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Plant Centre Manager
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Retail Plant Centre Senior Supervisor
Product Merchandisers
Horticultural / Plantarea Manager (Wiltshire)
Senior Plant Centre Retail Manager (Leicestershire)
Garden Centre Horticultural Manager (Middlesex)
Wholesale Nursery Growing Supervisor (Herefordshire)
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Plant health and water policy on HTA Contact Conference agenda
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Garden product sales boosted by flower power
Plant displays generate high volume sales
Christmas sales ease off after busy period
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Product Merchandisers
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Horticultural / Plantarea Manager (Wiltshire)
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Senior Plant Centre Retail Manager (Leicestershire)
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Garden Centre Horticultural Manager (Middlesex)
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Retail Plant Centre Senior Supervisor

Coles Nurseries have an exciting opportunity for a Retail Plant Centre Senior Supervisor to assist in the day to day operation of Coles Plant Centre. (Weekend Duty
Manager).

The applicants will preferably have Garden Centre management experience, the ability to work with and develop a team, be forward thinking and interested in joining a business established over 100
years and one of the largest wholesale nurseries in the UK.

The business has plans to develop the Plant Centre in the future, and would like the applicants to be part of that process. Both roles are an opportunity for someone to make a real difference
and grow their career in retail management. Salary will be appropriate for the position.

Reporting to The Plant Centre Manager.

Responsibilities (initial guidelines)
• To work with Steve Myatt and Joy Lamb (Garden Retail Success) in developing the business in
the Making it Happen programme.
• To work with the Manager to ensure the smooth running of the Plant Centre and the quality of
products offered both dry and green.
• To provide cover for the Manager when on days off or leave/sickness.
• To work with Plant Centre assistants ensuring that set tasks are completed to satisfaction, and
support the team where needed.
• To work with the team to ensure the site is clean, tidy and well presented at all times.
• Ensure the staff team are well presented and timely with attendance.
• To assist the Manager with cash handling, ordering systems and invoices, plus any additional
paperwork required.
• Ensure deliveries are checked and that inward delivery systems are adhered to, and claims for
breakages/short deliveries are made immediately.
• To assist with purchasing where required, and discuss with the Manager any stock issues you
are concerned about.
• Always discuss any areas that you feel could be improved with the Manager.
• Remind the team of holiday date embargoes, and be aware of Health and Safety issues around
the Centre
• Any additional duties for the benefit of The Business.

Please send your applications including your CV and references to:
Mr J Coles
James Coles & Sons (Nurseries) Ltd
624 Uppingham Road, Thurnby, Leicester LE7 9QB

recruitment@colesnurseries.co.uk

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