WENTWORTH GARDEN CENTRE
Planteria/Nursery Assistant – Outdoor Services
About Us
Wentworth Garden Centre is one of the largest independent garden centres in Yorkshire and the North Midlands.
We are more than just a garden centre - we are a destination with a range of facilities and attractions that makes us a great place to visit. We have a reputation for high quality products and excellent customer service. As a family owned business we are passionate about our customers and strive to deliver the best possible customer experience.
About The Job
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated Planteria/Nursery Assistant to join our team.
A keen interest in horticulture, accompanied by a sound knowledge of horticultural principles and a passion for plants, their display and upkeep is essential.
Reporting to our Outdoor Services Manager, this is a varied role, vital to the daily operation of the garden centre.
Key Duties
· Working as part of our Planteria/Nursery team to assist in stocking the retail area, undertaking plant care and watering duties and growing a wide range of plants from propagation to retail sale.
· Assisting with inward deliveries, including accepting deliveries and distribution to relevant departments
· Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and presentation at all times
· Operating a till as and when necessary
· Assisting customers in a polite, knowledgeable and welcoming manner
· Duties may include some assistance within other departments
About You
· Friendly, honest, reliable and flexible
· Must be able to work independently and as part of a large team
· Ability to work weekends on a rota basis is essential
· Excellent customer service skills
· Physically fit as lifting and manual work form a large part of this role
Benefits
· Salary circa. £26,000 but negotiable for the ‘right’ candidate (based on a 40 hour week average)
· Statutory holiday entitlement
· Staff discount
· Free parking
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Pay: £26,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
