Garden Centre Team Leader - Plants & Service

Hillier Nurseries Limited; Brentford; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant discount (50% on shift)

31 days annual leave (pro rata)

Free on-site parking

Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme

Company Christmas gifts

Exclusive retail discounts

Job summary

Hillier Nurseries Limited in Brentford is seeking a friendly Garden Centre Assistant to join Hillier Garden Centre at Syon Park. You will deliver excellent customer service, advise on plants and gardening products, and help keep the centre clean, well-stocked and trade-ready.

The role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week on a rota including some weekends. The hourly rate is up to £13.66, with pay aligned to National Minimum Wage requirements.

Qualifications

• Customer service oriented and friendly
• Interest in plants and gardening
• Willing to work at pace with a positive approach
• Team player with flexibility to cover different areas
• Full training provided and eagerness to learn

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and assist with queries
• Offer advice on plants and gardening products
• Help maintain health and appearance of plants (watering, pruning, pest checks)
• Replenish, price, rotate and display stock to standards
• Process payments accurately and handle cash/card transactions
• Assist with stock control, deliveries and wastage reductions
• Promote Hillier Gardening Club to customers
• Keep shop floor and facilities clean, tidy and safe
• Report health and safety hazards
• Support Garden Centre restaurant/coffee shop when needed

Job description

Hillier Nurseries Limited in Brentford is seeking a friendly Garden Centre Assistant to join Hillier Garden Centre at Syon Park. You will deliver excellent customer service, advise on plants and gardening products, and help keep the centre clean, well-stocked and trade-ready.

The role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week on a rota including some weekends. The hourly rate is up to £13.66, with pay aligned to National Minimum Wage requirements.