- Where
- Middlesbrough, England, GB
- Level
- Mid
Location: Arcadia
Contract type: Temporary
Hours: Part Time
Hours Various Hours per Week Including Weekends
About Us
British Garden Centres is the UK’s largest family owned garden centre group, with 80 centres nationwide. Founded by the Stubbs family, the business has grown rapidly through significant expansion and acquisitions, evolving from its first site at Woodthorpe Garden Centre into a national brand.
The group now includes garden centres, restaurants, nurseries, and distribution centres, employing more than 3,500 colleagues across the UK. Despite its scale, British Garden Centres maintains strong family values, a community focus, and a commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive environment for both customers and employees.
At British Garden Centres not only do we aim to deliver a great experience in our centres, but we go above and beyond in creating an exceptional dining experience too.
We’re looking for an energetic, friendly and hands‑on Soft Play Assistant to join our team. This role is perfect for someone who loves working with children, enjoys a fast‑paced environment, and takes pride in keeping things clean, safe and welcoming.
Must be Friendly & Confident for this customer facing role.
Be able to work on own initiative & as part of a team, able to adapt to the demands & speed of the business at peak trading. If you’re upbeat, hardworking and love creating a fun environment for families, we’d love to hear from you.
What we Offer:
Benefits include Staff car parking and staff discount at our Garden Centres and Restaurants as well as at our Leisure Park.
Main Duties:
Replenishing drinks & condiments
Making coffees.
Serving customers.
Running food.
Pot wash.
Clearing & wiping tables
Adhering to Health & Safety standards.
Skills required:
Excellent customer service skills.
Able to work on own initiative or as part of a team.
Knowledge of COSSH and food standards.
Good communication skills.
Professional and reliable.
Remain calm under pressure.
Lots of energy and enthusiasm
Comfortable interacting with children of all ages
Reliable, friendly and great with people
To apply:
Please send your CV to: Sheldon Oliveira Restaurant Manager Soliveira@britishgardencentres.com
Applications close Wednesday 28 th October 2026
Due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact you if your application is successful .