We are an independent company who understand that it is the staff who make the business successful.
If you would like to be part of our team, please review our vacancies below and complete an application form.
Job Description: Plant Department Assistant
Working Pattern: Up to 20 hours per week to include working alternate weekends
We are currently looking for a friendly, polite and efficient Plant Department Assistant, someone with a passion for a wide range of horticulture. You will have high standards that would leave a lasting impression, so that our customers will want to visit us again.
Main Duties/Tasks:
* Help maintain, assist in orders and assist in the plant department ensuring that our plants are kept to our high standards.
* Watering and maintenance of the plants is essential.
* High standard of customer service.
* Support the Duty Manager in the day to day running of the Garden centre.
* Carry out seasonal changes throughout the garden centre.
* Maintain the garden centre’s appearance keeping the shelves and display units stocked to a high standard.
* Unload deliveries ensure stock is correctly priced and put out onto the shop floor.
* Carry customer purchases to their vehicles.
* Report any shortages and damages to the Duty Manager.
* Store overstocks in the allocated area(s).
* Make sure that the garden centre is ready for the next day’s trading.
Requirements:
* Ideally you will have a good knowledge of plants or a qualification in horticulture.
* Retail Experience preferred but not essential.
* Good Communicator, oral and written
* Team Player.
* Flexible with working hours due to the nature of the business and covering for holidays.
* Health and Safety Conscious.
* The position will require a lot of heavy lifting.
Salary and Company Benefits:
* Starting salary exceeds age related minimum wage.
* 28 days annual leave including paid Bank Holidays, pro-rata basis for part-time employees.
* Uniform and safety shoes will be provided.
* Discounted rates on food and drink in our restaurant whilst working.
* In store staff discount after completion of a successful probation.
* Free Parking
If you would like to be part of our continued success please complete an application form available at the garden centre tills or email your C.V to r.dartnell@ironactongardencentre.co.uk
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