Horticultural Assistant

2 weeks ago

Whitstable, United Kingdom Meadow Grange Nursery Full time

Meadow Grange Nursery is a large garden centre and nursery situated in Whitstable across two sites. The retail site has an extensive indoor area with over 4 acres of plant displays outdoors. We employ staff who are dedicated to horticulture and who are passionate about customer service. We are currently going through an exciting time of expansion and are looking for a talented individual to work with us at Meadow Grange Nursery. The advertised role is for a general horticulture retail assistant.

**Job role **:Working under the plant area manager you will be required to undertake daily duties in the plant area, this could be creating floral displays, stocking up, watering, weeding, pruning, serving customers and advising and answering gardening questions.

**Person specification**:
- Horticulture background is essential.
- Experience working in garden centres preferred.
- Good plant knowledge and ability to answer questions to customers.
- Retail experience desirable
- Hard working person who can multitask with a can do adaptable approach to work.
- An individual who can manage lifting and carrying as the role can be physically demanding.
- Outstanding customer service who will go the extra mile.
- Work unsupervised and as part of a team on daily duties. Working throughout the year in all weather conditions.
- Great Communication skills with customers and staff.
- Good understanding of Health and safety
- Keen to learn and progress through the company.
- Willing to undertake training.

**Responsible to**:Plant area manager/ General manager

**Hours of work**:42.5 hours per week, some weekend work will be required and discussed at interview.

**In return**

This is a great opportunity to join a family run company that is currently going through an exciting period of expansion. New members of staff will be able to undertake training, learn new skills and can progress as we grow.

**Salary**: From £10.42 per hour

Expected hours: 42.5 per week

Work Location: In person

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