Christmas at Pennine Garden Centre

Christmas Vacancies at Pennine Garden Centre

Casual Temporary Entry Level

Posted 08 Sep 2026

Do you love Christmas? Does the thought of festive music, excited children, twinkling lights and creating unforgettable memories put a smile on your face?

If so, we'd love to hear from you!

We're looking for enthusiastic, friendly and energetic people to join our Christmas Team at Pennine Garden Centre as Grotto Assistants and help create a truly magical experience for the thousands of families who visit us this festive season.

Christmas is one of our busiest and most exciting times of the year, and our Grotto is at the heart of the magic. Every day brings something different, from welcoming excited children to helping families make memories they'll treasure for years to come.

If you enjoy working with people, love being part of a team, and aren't afraid of a fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect festive role for you!

As a Grotto Assistant, you'll play a key part in bringing the Christmas experience to life.

• Welcome and guide families throughout their visit
• Help create a warm, festive and magical atmosphere
• Support with managing visitor flow and ensuring sessions run smoothly
• Interact with children and families, helping build excitement for their visit with Santa
• Assist Santa and fellow team members to ensure every guest has a memorable experience
• Keep the Grotto looking its best and ready to welcome visitors throughout the day
• Deliver outstanding customer service and spread plenty of Christmas cheer

• Friendly, positive and enthusiastic personalities
• Team players who enjoy working with people
• Individuals who thrive in a busy, customer-focused environment
• People who are passionate about creating magical moments for families
• Plenty of festive spirit!

We are an independently owned business committed to our vision: to deliver great experiences for all the family. Through retail, food and play offerings in each of our retail destinations, we believe we have created a unique mix of brands that always deliver great experiences for families across multiple sites in Yorkshire.