Dobbies Garden Centres
Work wellbeing score is 59 out of 100
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Work wellbeing

Results based on 231 responses to Indeed's work wellbeing survey.
Work wellbeing score is Low, 59 out of 100

Happiness

How enjoyable people find their day-to-day life at work
Low

Stress-free

How manageable people find their work stress
Below average

Purpose

How meaningful people find their work
Low

Satisfaction

How content people feel with the way things are at work
Low

About the company

  • CEO
    Graeme Jenkins
    45%
    approve of Graeme Jenkins's performance
  • Founded
    1865
  • Company size
    1,001 to 5,000
  • Revenue
    £75m to £365m (GBP)
  • Industry
    Retail & Wholesale
  • Headquarters
    LASSWADE, UK
  • Link
    Dobbies Garden Centres website

We're proud of our history. For 150 years, the Dobbies name has stood for quality horticulture and providing the very best products and expert advice to gardeners throughout the UK.

Today, Dobbies is the UK's largest Garden Centre retailer. We currently have 38 Stores across Scotland, England and Northern Ireland with one of the biggest and best ranges of quality plants and gardening equipment around. With gorgeous restaurants and amazing choice for shopping in-store, Dobbies is more than just...

We're proud of our history. For 150 years, the Dobbies name has stood for quality horticulture and providing the very best products and expert advice to gardeners throughout the UK.

Today, Dobbies is the UK's largest Garden Centre retailer. We currently have 38 Stores across Scotland, England and Northern Ireland with one of the biggest and best ranges of quality plants and gardening equipment around. With gorgeous restaurants and amazing choice for shopping in-store, Dobbies is more than just a garden centre - it’s a day out.

2019 is a really exciting time for our business as we have recently acquired an additional 31 new stores. With our business growing, we are currently searching for talented individuals to join our teams.

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Jobs

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Client Advisor

74 jobs

Kitchen Assistant

18 jobs

Kitchen Porter

10 jobs

Warehouse Lead

10 jobs

Kitchen Manager

7 jobs

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Lasswade

21 jobs

Antrim

9 jobs

Newcastle upon Tyne

7 jobs

Stratford-upon-Avon

6 jobs

Carlisle

6 jobs

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Salaries

Salary estimated from 93 employees, users, and past and present job advertisements on Indeed.

Food Preparation & Service

Kitchen Assistant
£10.63 per hour
Kitchen Manager
£23,944 per year
Restaurant Manager
£27,282 per year

Sales

Client Advisor
£10.24 per hour
Trading Manager
£24,496 per year

Loading and Stocking

Warehouse Worker
£10.36 per hour
Warehouse Lead
£10.00 per hour
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Rating overview

Rating is calculated based on 430 reviews and is evolving.

2.56 out of 5 stars.20192.88 out of 5 stars.20202.52 out of 5 stars.20212.66 out of 5 stars.20222.83 out of 5 stars.2023

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Reviews

Foolish mortal in Stirling
on 19 May 2023
Very difficult, rewarding at times, amazing colleagues
What is the best part of working at the company?The people you work with give their all every day, way above and beyond what they should, so a great team effort. If your team can help you then they will and you help them amazing What is the most stressful part about working at the company?The workload is immense, because Dobbies motto is ‘profit before people’ (not official) their expectations...
Retail Assistant in Stirling
on 8 June 2023
Absolutely great to work at
What is the best part of working at the company?The company the service the people the enjoyment it bringsWhat is the most stressful part about working at the company?The busy days busier you get What is the work environment and culture like at the company?Very good and excellent. What is a typical day like for you at the company?Very busy and hard working.
Retail Assistant in Liverpool, Merseyside
on 3 June 2023
Worst place I’ve ever worked
Staff constantly over worked and under appreciated. Head office’s solution to every problem was cut staff hours, meaning decreased quality of service> less sales>less money> more cuts. Shop that was once thriving now a ghost town.
Horticulture Customer Advisor in Carlisle
on 1 June 2023
Productive and fun place to work
This isn't an easy relaxing job but that's what makes it good.Great knowledgeable team who'll help you out with their extensive knowledge. Seems a very learn on the job type role as I'm new to it. Fun environment to work in.They use wagestream for wages if you're ever caught out in the middle of the month for cash which is handy.
Customer Service Advisor in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
on 15 May 2023
Ok starting job
Classic retail, min wage and low hour contracts but good as a first job. You get an ok discount which applies to food aswell. I wouldn’t recommend as a career by any means.
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Interview insights

Insights from 530 Indeed users who have interviewed with Dobbies Garden Centres within the last 5 years.

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Interview is easy
Process takes about a day or two

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Dobbies Garden Centres locations

  • Ashford3.0 out of 5 stars.
  • King's Lynn2.8 out of 5 stars.
  • Livingston2.8 out of 5 stars.
  • Carlisle3.3 out of 5 stars.
  • Liverpool3.1 out of 5 stars.
  • Milton Keynes3.1 out of 5 stars.
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