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Horti Assistant, Houghton Hall Garden Centre

Job details
Posting date: 18 April 2024
Salary: £9.58 to £11.46 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 16 May 2024
Location: Cumbria, CA6 4JB
Company: William Strike Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: ORG3270-2024260

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Summary

We are looking for Full & Part Time Permanent Horticultural Assistants to join the team in our Houghton Hall Garden Centre.

Our competitive rates of pay range from £9.58 to £11.46 per hour dependent on age.

Roles available are 41.5 hours per week over 5 days & 24 hours over 3 days. All positions include regular weekend shifts so flexibility is a must.

The Role

As a Horticultural Assistant, a specialist plant knowledge is essential or you must have a keen intrested in Gardening. You should be able to provide excellent customer service & to create an exceptional shopping experience for our customers helping them to make informed purchases

What you will be doing as a Horticultural Assistant?


Plant stock replenishment and merchandising to create fabulous plant displays
Look after and care for our plants ensuring they are always healthy and looking great for our customers
Advising our customers on suitable plants and products for their needs, taking every opportunity to WOW.
Till operation and serving customers
Carry out cleaning and housekeeping tasks as needed
Assisting customers with carrying purchases to their cars
Collecting trolleys and shopping baskets


What makes you our perfect Horticultural Assistant?


Friendly, with an engaging personality and a genuine love for customer service.



Knowledgeable and passionate about plants and plant replated products
Strong customer service skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Great teamwork.
Hardworking
Shift flexibility including weekends.
The ability to work well and efficiently under pressure.


The benefits!


Competitive rates of pay
Healthy work/life balance with no evening work
Access to 100s of retail and lifestyle experiences and discounts
Health Cash Plans
Generous staff discounts
6 weeks Annual Leave per year
Free Parking


Sound Interesting?

If you think you’ve got what it takes and would like to join our team as a Horticultural Assistant, please click 'Apply’ now.

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