Plant Area Assistant

Ashteadpark; Ashtead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; 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 with customer service, plant care, and stock management, working three days a week and alternating weekends. This role requires teamwork, communication skills, and the ability to lift heavy items, with training provided for till operation. Immediate start is preferred for the busy spring season.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and teamwork are essential.
• Horticultural knowledge would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support the plant manager in daily tasks.
• Provide maintenance and care of plants including watering.
• Assist with stock purchase and administration of orders.
• Merchandise beautiful displays and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Good communication skills

Teamwork

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)plus alternate weekends.

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