JOW:: Seasonal – Driver

Job Description

Posted Thursday 21 May 2026 at 00:00

Your primary responsibility will be to provide professional support to the Delivery Department.

Working closely with the Garden Centre Manager to help the department to succeed.

Seasonal: Until 31 July 2026Rota: Full time, every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 09:00 – 18:00 and alternate weekends Saturday 09:00 – 18:00 & Sunday 08:30 – 17:00

Main duties and responsibilities

• To drive our vehicles to deliver stock to customers.
• To drive in a timely, safe and legal manner.
• Treat the company’s vehicle with care and keep it tidy and clean.
• Develop knowledge of the products sold, keeping calm when working under pressure.
• Handle complaints with care.
• Be aware of the relevant goals of the business plan and the part you have to play.
• Work closely and supportively with managers, departments and supervisors.
• Work with colleagues in a respectful and flexible manner.

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

• Motivated and quick to learn.
• Able to undertake some shop floor tasks and heavy lifting.
• Full clean driving license.

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.
• Pension – We offer a Defined Contribution Pension Plan to new employees, with company matching contributions if criteria are met.
• Attendance – After one year of service, if you have worked for a full financial year and have 100% attendance, one day holiday (pro‑rata) will be added as a ‘Thank you’.
• Made A Difference Scheme (M.A.D) – Monthly reward scheme for team members who make a difference to our business through outstanding customer service or initiatives that grow the business.
• Learning & Development – A wealth of learning opportunities are available to enhance and develop skills.
• Birthday – After 6 months of service, if your birthday falls on your contracted day, you can leave work early (holiday policy rules apply). If you have 2 years of service on your birthday, you receive a £25 gift voucher (pro‑rata for < 40 hours).
• Cycle to Work scheme – After 1 year of service, a government initiative offers a 25% to 39% saving on new cycling equipment, deducted from pay over 12–19 months.
• Child’s first day at school – After 1 year of service, you can come in late and leave early on your child’s first day to pick them up.
• RHS Membership or a Tree / Shrub – After 1 year of service, you may plant a tree or shrub up to £50 retail value or receive a £50 RHS membership on your anniversary.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – After 2 years of service, you are eligible to join an EAP for wellbeing resources.
• Retirement – After 15 years of service, if retiring, contracted hours are reduced by one fifth but pay remains the same for the final 3 months.
• Free Parking – Available to all employees in designated parking areas on the site.

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