Plant Area Assistant

Epsomandewellfamilies; Ashtead, Epsom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local independent garden centre in Ashtead is seeking a seasonal part-time Plant Area Assistant. You will support the plant manager by providing exceptional customer service, maintaining plant care, and managing inventory. The role requires outdoor work in varying weather conditions, and good communication and teamwork skills are essential. Horticultural knowledge is a plus. This job requires availability on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9am to 4pm.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and teamwork abilities are essential.
• Horticultural knowledge would be an advantage.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Support the plant manager and team in daily tasks.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Maintain and care for plants, including watering and deliveries.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Horticultural knowledge

Job description

We have a great opportunity for a seasonal part-time plant area assistant in our popular local independent garden centre based in Ashtead, near Epsom. You will be supporting the plant manager and team in daily tasks such as providing excellent customer service, maintenance and care of plants including watering, taking deliveries, assisting with stock purchase and administration of orders, merchandising beautiful displays and maintaining high standards of cleanliness in the plant area. Some heavy lifting will be required and you will be working outdoors in all weathers. You will also be trained to operate the tills. Good communication skills and teamwork are essential, horticultural knowledge would be an advantage. We’d like you to start ASAP ready for the busy spring season.

Hours are part-time (9am-4pm) 3 days in the week (Tues, Weds & Thurs). Please only apply if you can work all 3 days.

Full details available here.

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to [e-mail]