Garden Centre Associate - Friendly Plant Care & Service

Hillier Nurseries Limited; Andover; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant discount

Annual leave 31 days (pro rata)

Free on-site parking

Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme

Company Christmas gifts

Exclusive garden discounts

Job summary

Hillier Garden Centre at Weyhill is seeking two friendly Garden Centre Assistants to join our team in Andover, Hampshire. You will welcome customers, provide plant advice, and help keep the centre tidy and well-stocked.

Roles are permanent with rota-based hours, some weekends, and flexible extra hours in peak periods. Hourly pay is up to £12.71, with actual pay set in line with UK minimum wage requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or garden centre environments is desirable but not essential.
• Full training will be provided and on-going support is available.
• Must be based in the UK with the right to work.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent customer service and assist with customer queries.
• Provide gardening advice and product recommendations.
• Maintain plant health and appearance including watering and pruning.
• Replenish, price, rotate and display stock to company standards.
• Handle payments accurately and manage cash/card transactions.
• Assist with stock deliveries, wastage, and reductions.
• Promote Hillier Gardening Club to customers.
• Keep the shop floor and facilities clean, tidy and safe.
• Report any health and safety hazards to management.
• Support the garden centre restaurant or café as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Plant knowledge

Retail experience

Team player

Cash handling

Stock management

Flexible hours

Tools

POS system

Job description

Hillier Garden Centre at Weyhill is seeking two friendly Garden Centre Assistants to join our team in Andover, Hampshire. You will welcome customers, provide plant advice, and help keep the centre tidy and well-stocked.

Roles are permanent with rota-based hours, some weekends, and flexible extra hours in peak periods. Hourly pay is up to £12.71, with actual pay set in line with UK minimum wage requirements.