Job Description

We have a great opportunity for a full-time plant area assistant in our popular local independent garden centre based in Ashtead, near Epsom.

You will be supporting the plant manager and team in daily tasks such as providing excellent customer service, maintenance and care of plants including watering, taking deliveries, assisting with stock purchase and administration of orders (using Excel and in-house database), merchandising beautiful displays and maintaining high standards of cleanliness in the plant area. Some heavy lifting will be required and you will be working outdoors in all weathers. You will also be trained to operate the tills. Good communication skills and teamwork are essential, horticultural knowledge would be an advantage. Please include a covering letter with your CV.

Hours are full-time (9am-5pm October-March, 9am-5.30pm April-September) including alternate weekends with a day off in the week. We'd like you to start ASAP.

It may be helpful to know that the garden centre is about a 40 minute walk from the nearest rail station and is not on a regular bus route.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to 12.21 per hour

Benefits:

Discounted or free food Employee discount On-site parking
Application question(s):

What is your interest in horticulture?
Work Location: In person