Job Description

Our Hillier Garden Centre at Weyhill, near Andover is a well-established and popular destination for gardening enthusiasts, offering a wide range of plants, gifts, outdoor living product and expert advice.


We're looking for an enthusiastic Senior Garden Centre Assistant (Horti) to support the daily operations of our vibrant centre, ensuring every visitor receives expert advice, exceptional service, and an inspiring experience.


As a vital link between staff and management, you'll foster a positive, productive working environment while helping to achieve our sales and performance goals. From maintaining healthy, beautiful plant displays to helping customers find just what they need -- your knowledge, initiative, and team spirit will make all the difference.


This role is being offered on a full time, permanent basis of 37.5 hours per week, which includes alternate weekend working.

What you'll do

Support the department and centre managers across daily operations. Deliver friendly, knowledgeable customer service and uphold high presentation standards. Offer advice and recommendations on plants and products. Ensure accurate pricing, rotation, and stock presentation. Maintain plant health and assist with deliveries and merchandising. Promote the Hillier Gardening Club and process transactions with care. Keep the centre clean, welcoming, and compliant with health and safety.

What we're looking for

A confident communicator with a customerfirst mindset. Great plant knowledge (or willingness to learn) and attention to detail. A proactive team player who thrives in a fastpaced environment. Someone who takes pride in high standards and positive team culture.

What we offer

Rate of pay of up to 28,000 per annum based on experience. Sociable hours. Full training. Online Learning Hub. Employee discount of 20%. Discount of 50% on restaurant menu whilst on shift. 31 days annual leave. Extended Christmas closure for Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and the day after. Free onsite parking. Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme for both you and your immediate family, including free counselling on health, financial, legal and personal/family matters. Free access to exclusive retail discounts, deals and coupons, plus extra cashback on your Amazon and food shop. Company Christmas gifts (eligibility based on start date with Company). Free access to the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Romsey and deals at other gardens nationally.

You will be joining a renowned and established family business of over 150 years, working in a fun and friendly environment with an amazing bunch of people. We also place great value on all our team members and how they contribute to the ongoing success and growth of our Company.


Have we captured your interest, and would you like to know more? Then please apply and we will be in touch with you soon.


Please note that we will only consider candidates who are already located in the UK and have right to work status.


We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.