Job Vacancies at Osterley Garden Centre
Welcome to our recruitment page, here you will find job vacancies at Osterley Garden Centre. We are always looking for new talent to join our team so if you think you would like to work for this forward thinking family owned business then why not apply for one of the job roles below. You can apply for jobs by sending in your CV to the addresses provided in the job descriptions.

Delivery Driver/Goods in Assistant
Full Time – 30 Hours Per Week – Including Weekends.
Fully Flexible
We are currently seeking a Delivery Driver/Goods in Assistant to join our large Garden Centre Group.
The successful candidate will be expected to complete home deliveries so should be physically fit as this is a very hands on role and you will need to handle large and heavy loads. Experience in retail is essential to the role as is good customer service. Full clean driving license essential.
Must have experience in the role previously.
What we offer:
Benefits include staff parking and staff discount for our Garden Centres and Restaurants as well as the Woodthorpe Leisure Park. //woodthorpeleisurepark.com
If you would like to join our family run business and bring your ideas and talents to our fast growing company and forward thinking team, we want to hear from you.
The successful candidate will:
Hold a full, clean driving licence.
Be comfortable driving a Luton van.
Be experienced in a retail environment.
Have a friendly and positive attitude, providing a great customer experience at point of delivery.
Be flexible as some weekend working will be required.
Have good organisational skills.
Duties will include:
Loading of customer orders on the van in a safe and timely manner ensuring products are wrapped and secured efficiently.
Planning of routes beforehand.
Stock/fixture transfers between stores when required.
Maintenance and due diligence check of delivery van.
Other duties as required around the Centre.
Assist when required the goods in team with booking in deliveries and putting away stock.
To apply:
Please send your CV:
Nilesh Patel, Centre Manager
npatel@britishgardencentres.com
Applications close – Tuesday 11th April 2023
If you’re application is successful, someone from the management team will be in touch with you.

Chef/Cook
Full Time –Hours 30/35 - Fully Flexible - Including Weekends
British Garden Centres are looking for a Chef/Cook to bring your ideas and talents to our fast-growing company of over 60 Centres and growing.
If you are looking for a role where you are given the opportunity to take pride in your work, where you can create your own ideas for specials and home baking, then we would love to hear from you.
What we offer:
No evening work, split shifts or unsociable hours, year-round business.
Security of working in a well-established expanding family business.
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day & Easter Sunday
50% meal discount at any BGC restaurant & 20% discount at any BGC store, discount rates available at our Leisure Park - //woodthorpeleisurepark.com
Skills needed:
Experience of working in a busy kitchen.
Creative at making dishes but also able to work to specs.
Experience of cooking carvery is an advantage.
Knowledge of HACCP.
Able to manage multiple orders.
Professionalism and reliability.
Remain calm under pressure.
Good time management.t
Level 2 basic food hygiene is an advantage
Duties include:
The taking of deliveries.
Food preparation.
Producing specials.
Prepare, cook, and present food quickly and efficiently to a high standard.
Monitor portion size and waste.
If you have passion, can work equally well as part of a team or independently, are up for a challenge and thrive in a fast-paced work environment, then we would love you to become part of our work family.
To apply:
Please send your CV to:
Julie Fuller – Restaurant Manager
jfuller@britishgardencentres.com
Applications close – Monday 3rd April 2023
Due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact you if your application is successful.
