Horticulturist – Garden Centre Retail

FAR EAST FLORA PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

FAR EAST FLORA PTE LTD in Singapore is seeking a proactive Horticulturist to support our garden centre operations. You will maintain healthy, attractive plants across our retail outlets and provide practical horticultural advice to staff and customers.

The role involves plant care, pest management, stock monitoring, display upkeep and collaboration with Retail, Purchasing and Marketing teams to deliver quality plant care and seasonal promotions. Travel between outlets may be required.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Landscape Maintenance, Horticulture or a related discipline.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Good knowledge of plants, their growing requirements and basic pest and disease management.
• Proactive and responsible, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with retail teams and customers.
• Willingness to travel between retail outlets as required.

Responsibilities

• Plant Care and Maintenance: Monitor plant health and appearance, and carry out watering, fertilising, pruning, repotting and other plant maintenance activities.
• Plant Health and Pest Control: Identify plant health issues, including pests, diseases and nutrient deficiencies, and recommend appropriate preventive and corrective treatments.
• Plant Quality and Stock Support: Inspect incoming plants, monitor stock condition and availability, and recommend replenishment based on customer demand and seasonal trends.
• Display and Merchandising: Maintain attractive, healthy and well-organised plant displays, ensuring plant labels and care information are accurate.
• Staff and Customer Support: Provide plant-care guidance to retail staff and advise customers on plant selection, growing conditions and suitable gardening products.
• Operational and Marketing Support: Work with Retail, Purchasing and Marketing teams on plant quality, seasonal promotions and plant-care information.
• Continuous Improvement: Monitor plant losses and wastage, and recommend improvements to plant-care practices across outlets.

Education

Diploma in Landscape Maintenance, Horticulture or a related discipline

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for a proactive and hands-on Horticulturist to support our garden centre operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining healthy, attractive and saleable plants across our retail outlets, providing practical horticultural advice and supporting our retail teams in delivering quality plant care and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

Plant Care and Maintenance: Monitor plant health and appearance, and carry out watering, fertilising, pruning, repotting and other plant maintenance activities.

Plant Health and Pest Control: Identify plant health issues, including pests, diseases and nutrient deficiencies, and recommend appropriate preventive and corrective treatments.

Plant Quality and Stock Support: Inspect incoming plants, monitor stock condition and availability, and recommend replenishment based on customer demand and seasonal trends.

Display and Merchandising: Maintain attractive, healthy and well-organised plant displays, ensuring plant labels and care information are accurate.

Staff and Customer Support: Provide plant-care guidance to retail staff and advise customers on plant selection, growing conditions and suitable gardening products.

Operational and Marketing Support: Work with Retail, Purchasing and Marketing teams on plant quality, seasonal promotions and plant-care information.

Continuous Improvement: Monitor plant losses and wastage, and recommend improvements to plant-care practices across outlets.

Requirements

Diploma in Landscape Maintenance, Horticulture or a related discipline, with at least 2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Good knowledge of plants, their growing requirements and basic pest and disease management.

Proactive and responsible, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with retail teams and customers.

Willingness to travel between retail outlets as required.