Horti Assistant, Holland Arms Garden Centre

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

Job summary

A garden centre in the UK is looking for a Part Time Temporary Horticultural Assistant. The role involves plant care, customer service, and merchandising. Ideal candidates will be friendly with excellent communication and teamwork skills. Flexible weekend shifts are required, and the position runs until October 2025. Competitive pay rates and benefits such as staff discounts and a healthy work/life balance are offered.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Healthy work/life balance with no evening work

Access to 100s of retail and lifestyle experiences and discounts

Health Cash Plans

Generous staff discounts

6 weeks Annual Leave per year

Free Parking

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• 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.

Job description

Overview

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

Pay and hours

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

• 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 100s 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.