Horti Assistant, Holland Arms Garden Centre

William Strike Ltd; Pentre Berw; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A garden centre in Wales is seeking a Part Time Temporary Horticultural Assistant. This role involves plant care, customer service, and merchandising in a lively environment. Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills, a knowledge of plants, and a friendly demeanor. The position is part-time at 20 hours per week, offering competitive pay and a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Healthy work/life balance

Access to retail and lifestyle discounts

Health Cash Plans

Generous staff discounts

6 weeks Annual Leave

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Engaging personality with a genuine love for customer service.
• Knowledgeable and passionate about plants and plant-related products.
• Shift flexibility including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Replenish and merchandise plant stock for displays.
• Ensure plants are healthy and attractive for customers.
• Advise customers on suitable plants and products.
• Operate the till and serve customers.
• Perform cleaning and housekeeping tasks as needed.
• Assist customers with purchases.
• Collect trolleys and shopping baskets.

Skills

Friendly personality

Knowledge about plants

Strong customer service skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Hardworking

Shift flexibility

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Part Time Temporary Horticultural Assistant to join the team in our Holland Arms Garden Centre.

Our competitive rates of pay range from £10 to £12.25 per hour dependent on age.

The hours for this position are 20 per week over 3 days including regular weekend shifts so flexibility is a must.

This is a temporary role until October 2025.

Responsibilities

• Plant stock replenishment and merchandising to create fabulous plant displays
• Look after and care for our plants ensuring they are always healthy and looking great for our customers
• Advising our customers on suitable plants and products for their needs, taking every opportunity to WOW.
• Till operation and serving customers
• Carry out cleaning and housekeeping tasks as needed
• Assisting customers with carrying purchases to their cars
• Collecting trolleys and shopping baskets

Qualifications / What makes you our perfect Horticultural Assistant?

• Friendly, with an engaging personality and a genuine love for customer service.
• Knowledgeable and passionate about plants and plant-related products
• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Great teamwork.
• Hardworking
• Shift flexibility including weekends.
• The ability to work well and efficiently under pressure.

Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay
• Healthy work/life balance with no evening work
• Access to hundreds of retail and lifestyle experiences and discounts
• Health Cash Plans
• Generous staff discounts
• 6 weeks Annual Leave per year
• Free Parking

Sound Interesting?

If you think you’ve got what it takes and would like to join our team as a Horticultural Assistant, please click 'Apply’ now.