Garden Centre Assistant

3 months ago


Colchester, United Kingdom Fillpots Nursery Full time

Independent Garden Centre requires experienced full time Garden Centre Assistant.

Must be able to use a Till to serve customers in the main shop
- Must have good knowledge of plants and plant care
- Able to assist in the Plants Area
- Must be able to lift and handle goods (e.g. bags of compost), load, unload and run trolleys to and from the Nursery area
- Must like dealing with people, have good communication skills as well as being conscientious, enthusiastic and motivated
- Must have a driving licence and transport, due to location

Working hours: 09.00 to 17.00 on a two week rota basis which will include alternate weekends being 09.00-17.00 Saturday & 10.00 to 16.00 Sunday. A designated day off per week. Also provide cover for sickness and holidays.

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability

Application question(s):

- Must be able to work every other weekend both Saturday and Sunday
- Please supply CV showing past experience in Plant Care

**Experience**:

- Plant and Plant care: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving license & transport due to location (required)

Work Location: In person


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