Garden Centre Assistant Needed Asap

2 weeks ago


Oakham, United Kingdom Rutland Garden Centre Full time

We have an opportunity for a Garden Centre Assistant at our garden centre ASAP

The role is very varied with each day bringing new challenges and rewards. Customer service is a priority to us, so we would need you to go out of your way to help our visitors. Our environment and the wellbeing of our plants is also critical to our success and you will play a pivotal role in keeping them happy and healthy by watering, pruning etc.don’t worry, training will be given. On occasion you might be needed to work in the shop.

You will work as part of a team and must be a team player - nobody is as good as all of us You will also need to be comfortable working independently. You will be enthusiastic and energetic and have lots of ideas to help us improve. You will also be proactive in greeting our customers, offering help and advice where necessary...and you will not be shy to make well qualified sales to boost our income.

As you will be working with the plants you will be outside you need to be accepting and tolerant of all weather conditions.

You will be required to work alternative weekends and some bank holidays too.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £9.00-£11.50 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Application question(s):

- When are you available to start working with us?
- Can you offer weekend availability?

Work Location: In person



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