Garden Centre Assistant Flexi

Hillier Nurseries Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-established garden centre in the UK is seeking a Garden Centre Assistant on a part-time, permanent basis with guaranteed hours of 30 per week. Responsibilities include assisting customers, maintaining the centre, and caring for plants and products. The ideal candidate is proactive and flexible, with a dynamic work ethic. The role offers pay of up to £12.21 per hour and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Rate of pay up to £12.21 per hour

Sociable daytime hours

Full training

Employee discount of 20%

Discount of 50% on restaurant menu

31 days annual leave

Free on-site parking

Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme

Free entry to exclusive gardens

Qualifications

• Proactive and flexible candidates are preferred.
• Must be able to take on extra shifts during peak periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in the garden centre.
• Maintain the garden centre and ensure products are cared for.
• Adapt to a dynamic work environment.

Skills

Customer service skills

Flexibility

Adaptability

Teamwork

Job description

Our Hillier Garden Centre at Aldermaston is a well-established and popular destination for gardening enthusiasts, offering a wide range of plants, gifts, outdoor living product and expert advice.

As a Garden Centre Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of our garden centre. You will be responsible for helping customers, maintaining the centre, and ensuring our plants and products are well cared for. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a dynamic work environment and is willing to adapt to varying tasks.

To support our busy periods, we are seeking a proactive and flexible candidate who is available to take on extra shifts if required, during peak trading periods.

This role is being offered on a part time, permanent basis with guaranteed hours of 30 hours a week on a rota basis.

We offer :

• Rate of pay of up to £12.21 per hour
• Sociable hours (daytime only)
• Full training
• Online Learning Hub
• Employee discount of 20%
• Discount of 50% on restaurant menu whilst on shift
• 31 days annual leave (pro-rata if part time)
• Free on-site parking
• Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme for both you and your immediate family, including free counselling on health, financial, legal and personal / family matters
• Company Christmas gifts (eligibility based on start date with Company)
• Free access to exclusive retail discounts, deals and coupons, plus extra cashback on your Amazon and food shop
• Free entry to the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Romsey and deals at other gardens nationally

You will be joining a renowned and established family business of over 150 years, working in a fun and friendly environment with an amazing bunch of people. We also place great value on all our team members and how they contribute to the ongoing success and growth of our Company.

Please note that we will only consider candidates who are already located in the UK and have right to work status.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation, or age.