Plant Centre Assistant

7 days ago


Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom Salop Leisure Ltd (shrewsbury) Full time

Plant Centre Assistant Full Time - Permanent

Love Plants at Salop Leisure

Love Plants is a traditional plant centre based at Salop Leisure offering an extensive range of hardy plants backed up by horticultural knowledge and traditional customer service.

Horticultural qualifications or extensive plant knowledge is essential as the person appointed will be required to advise, guide and provide technical expertise to customers.
Hours of work are between 8.45 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. (Sunday 9.45 to 5.30).

Working full time including alternate weekends with a day off in the week. (Flexibility to work hours outside normal requirement of the role to cover occasional shows/open evenings would be useful).

Qualities/Skills we are looking for:

Horticultural qualification or equivalent experience within the industry

(1 year minimum)

Plant and horticultural knowledge

Passion for plants

Awareness of gardening seasons

Good communication and sales skills

High standard of customer service

Happy to work outside in all weather conditions.


Applicants should be aware that this role involves some lifting/outdoor work and therefore a good level of physical fitness is essential.


  • Attention to detail and creativity.
  • Merchandising skills
  • A team player
  • Basic IT skills
  • Full driving license is desirable.

Duties will include:

  • Meeting and greeting customers and providing advice on plant choice & care
  • Processing deliveries
  • Maintaining plant stock
  • Merchandising stock
  • Creating relevant seasonal displays
  • Watering, pruning etc.
  • Ensure plant area is well presented at all times.
  • Operating till and cashing up
  • Ensure pricing and signage are correct.
  • Assist customers to vehicles with purchases when necessary.
Full training will be given to meet the specific requirements of our business.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
Approx: £21,500 per year

Benefits:

  • Discounted food
  • Employee discount
  • Life insurance
  • Onsite parking

Salary:
£21,500.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Canteen
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • Life insurance
  • Onsite gym
  • Onsite parking
  • Store discount

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Experience:

  • Horticulture: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 30/11/2023

Reference ID:
Love Plants Assistant -experience

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