Horticultural Assistant

Lavengro Books; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a well-established family business as a Horticultural Assistant, where you will engage with customers, manage deliveries, and maintain showroom stock. This role offers the chance to develop your skills in a busy retail environment, with a focus on horticultural machinery. You will be part of a supportive team, working Monday to Friday with occasional Saturday shifts. If you're detail-oriented and enjoy helping customers, this position is perfect for you. Embrace the opportunity to grow and potentially earn commission in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills required for customer interactions.
• Attention to detail and organisational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Establish customer needs through various communication channels.
• Carry out surveys and installations of robotic mowers.

Skills

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

General computer skills

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

Knowledge of horticultural machinery

Familiarity with retail environment

Full driving licence

Tools

Ibcos Gold software

Job description

Arthur Ibbett Limited is a well-established family business selling a wide range of garden machinery, parts and servicing within the horticultural, ground care and home sectors.

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated person as a Horticultural Assistant operating from our Great Paxton showroom.

• Do you have a good eye for detail?
• Are you a team player?
• Do you enjoy driving (locally) and helping customers?
  
  

Then apply to join our team!

The Role Which Includes But Not Limited To

• Establishing customers needs by phone, email and face to face
• Accepting and booking in deliveries
• Ensuring products are delivered to customers with a full handover
• Carrying out Robotic Mower surveys and installation. Training will be given.
• Liaising and maintaining relationships with suppliers and customers
• Placing supplier orders
• Maintaining showroom stock
  
  

Essential Skills/Experience

• Good communication skills, face to face, telephone and email
• Organisational skills and attention to detail
• Enjoy working in a busy atmosphere with the ability to cope well under pressure
• General computer skills and familiarity with email, internet, social media and applications
• Knowledge of Ibcos Gold software would be an advantage but training will be given
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Demonstrable knowledge of horticultural machinery preferred
• Familiarity of working in a busy retail environment
• Full driving licence is a MUST.
  
  

Were not looking for a salesperson, however this role could develop that way if you are keen for it to do so, where commission would be payable.

Working Hours

• Monday - Friday 8am-5pm,
• Saturday 8am-12pm on a rotational basis, hours repaid in lieu.