Horticultural Assistant, Strikes Garden Centre

Klondyke; Northallerton; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Health plans

Six weeks annual leave

Free parking

Competitive pay

Weekend shifts

Job summary

Klondyke's StrikesGarden Centre in Northallerton is seeking a Part Time Permanent Horticultural Assistant to join the team. The role focuses on plant stock, displays, and customer service, with 30 hours per week over 4 days including regular weekend shifts.

You should have specialist plant knowledge and be friendly, able to advise customers on suitable plants. The position offers competitive hourly pay between £10.40 and £12.75, with benefits including staff discounts, health plans, and six

Qualifications

• Specialist plant knowledge and passion for plants.
• Excellent customer service and ability to create an exceptional shopping experience.
• Friendly, engaging personality with strong communication.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Stock replenishment and merchandise to create plant displays.
• Care for plants to keep them healthy and attractive.
• Advise customers on suitable plants and products.
• Operate tills and serve customers.
• Keep area clean and tidy.
• Assist customers with carrying purchases to their cars.
• Collect trolleys and baskets.

Skills

Specialist plant knowledge

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

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

Our competitive rates of pay range from £10.40 to £12.75 per hour dependent on age.

The hours for this position are 30per week over 4days including regular weekend shifts so flexibility is a must.

The Role

As a Horticultural Assistant, you must havespecialist plant knowledge and be able provide excellent customer service & to createan 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 replated 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