Part-time Horticultural Assistant

ChromStore.com; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-established horticultural retailer in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a reliable Horticultural Assistant to join their part-time team. The successful candidate will support plant maintenance, engage with customers, and handle warehouse activities. Candidates should have experience in horticulture, strong customer service skills, and be adaptable to various tasks in a friendly environment. The role offers a starting hourly rate of £14ph, contributing to the growth of a dynamic business.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within the horticultural industry.
• Reliable, honest, and professional demeanor.
• Ability to communicate well with customers.

Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance of potted plants.
• Watering and pruning plants for health and growth.
• Selling plants to the public and trade.
• Warehouse activities including inventory control.
• Keeping accurate records using bar code scanners.

Skills

Customer service skills

Team player

Experience in horticulture

Communication skills

Adaptability

Job description

Horticultural Assistant

My client seeks candidates with proven experience in selling or maintaining potted plants in any form of retail environment.

The Horticultural Assistant role will play a key role in helping our client’s business to continue to grow and succeed.

My client is looking for a reliable and professional candidate to join their team. This will be a part‑time role working around 25 hours a week.

This role could suit candidates who have worked in the horticultural role in the past, that are looking for a part‑time permanent role with a well‑established business with a lovely working environment.

Reporting To The Directors, You Will Be Responsible For

• Support the maintenance of potted plants.
• Watering and pruning plants to support health and growth.
• Actively selling plants to the public and trade.
• Warehouse activities including goods in, inventory control, quality control, picking, packing and dispatch.
• Keeping accurate records of stock using bar code scanners.
• Mentoring and supporting less experienced staff.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of plant area.
• Working as part of a team.
• Offering excellent customer service at all times.

Candidate Profile

• Have experience in a similar role within the horticultural industry, with experience in looking after and selling potted plants.
• Reliable, honest and professional.
• Team Player.
• Ability to communicate well with customers, strong customer service skills.
• Potted plant buying experience would be advantageous but not essential.
• Adaptable with the ability to multitask.

The Package

• Starting hourly rate £14ph