Plants Assistant

1 week ago


Chelmsford CM PX, United Kingdom HR Duo Full time £20,000 - £25,000 per year

Company Information and Introduction:

Longacres Garden Centre aims to be the destination of choice for garden enthusiasts, offering exceptional service and high-quality products at competitive prices. Established in 1979 as a family-run business, Longacres has grown to include six stores across the South East of England, employing over 700 staff in 2025. As a growing company, we provide ample opportunities for personal development and learning within a supportive, inclusive, and friendly team environment. We are deeply committed to our loyal customers, delivering high quality products while maintaining affordability. Guided by our core values - trust and integrity, family, teamwork, accountability, and retail excellence - we strive to continuously enhance the customer experience and foster lasting relationships.

We are looking for an assistant to help in all areas of our vibrant and thriving Plant Department. You should have a passion for plants, and the enthusiasm to use these qualities to provide excellent service to our customers.

Benefits

  • Free onsite parking
  • 15% Staff discount (Increase to 20% after 5 years if service)
  • Training and development with opportunities to forge a career with us
  • Pension plan
  • Benefit/Recognition platform
  • Holiday entitlement of 29 days, including ban holiday

Store:Chelmsford

Department:Plants

Contract:Full time

Hours:37.5 hours per week

Includes:Alternate Weekends

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Ensuring high standards of the plant area are maintained, including sweeping, and checking plant quality.
  • Care for the plants ensuring that they are watered and well maintained to keep them healthy.
  • Dealing professionally with enquiries from customers, giving help and advice on plant care and arranging delivery of their plants.
  • Replenishing and merchandising of stock, ensuring that all products are correctly priced, clearly marked and displayed safely.
  • Assisting in other areas of the garden centre as and when required to do so.

Key Skills and Competencies:

  • Experience working within horticulture
  • Enjoy being outdoors
  • Experience working in a fast-paced retail environment
  • Excellent customer service skills


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