Horticultural Assistant, Klondyke Garden Centre

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

Job summary

A local garden centre in Bathgate is seeking a Part Time Permanent Horticultural Assistant. You will assist customers with plant knowledge, maintain displays, and ensure excellent customer service. This role requires 18 hours per week with flexibility for weekends. Competitive pay ranges from £10 to £12.25 per hour along with additional staff benefits including discounts and health plans.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Healthy work/life balance

Generous staff discounts

6 weeks Annual Leave

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 with the ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Maintain plant stock and create displays for customers.
• Advise customers on suitable plants and products.
• Operate the till and serve customers.

Skills

Customer service

Plant knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Part Time Permanent Horticultural Assistant to join the team in our Klondyke Garden Centre.

Our competitive rates of pay range from £10 to £12.25 per hour dependent on age. The hours for this position are 18 per week over 3 days including regular weekend shifts, so flexibility is a must.

The Role

As a Horticultural Assistant, you must have specialist plant knowledge and be able to provide excellent customer service and to create an exceptional shopping experience for our customers, helping them to make informed purchases.

What you will be doing as a Horticultural Assistant

• 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

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

The 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

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