Horticultural assistant Work, Jobs in Colchester, Ess (with Salaries)

Garden Centre Plant Area Assistant Manager
The Barn Cafe —Colchester
- £30,000 - £34,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Management
- In-person
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Store discount
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Assistant Farm Worker
Anglia Ruskin University —Writtle
- £25,949 - £26,093 a year
- Part-time
- Maintenance
- University
- Relocation assistance
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Assistant Stockperson
Anglia Ruskin University —Writtle
- £25,949 - £26,093 a year
- Part-time
- University
- Relocation assistance
4d
Nursery Assistants
Gardening Express —Chelmsford
- Weekend availability
- Annual leave

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Garden Centre Plant Area Assistant Manager

The Barn Cafe -
Colchester

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Job details

Full-time
£30,000 - £34,000 a year
1 day ago

Benefits

Free parking
Store discount
Health & wellbeing programme
Company pension
Employee discount
On-site parking

Qualifications

Growing experience
Management
Leadership
Horticulture
Marketing

Full job description

Life at The Barn:

At The Barn, our Plants team is built around care, knowledge, and a genuine love of what we do. We take pride in creating a welcoming space where customers feel looked after, plants are given real attention, and the team supports one another. We’re looking for someone who brings strong horticultural experience, alongside a positive and approachable attitude that will help strengthen and enhance the team.

The Role:

Working closely with our Plants Team Manager, you’ll help with the day-to-day running of the department and step in to support and guide the team when needed. You’ll be involved in everything from plant care and display work through to customer advice and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes.

This is a full-time role and includes some weekend working.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the daily running of the Plants department alongside the Manager
Use your plant knowledge to help maintain healthy, well-presented stock and seasonal displays
Carry out all aspects of plant care including watering, feeding, pruning, repotting, and general maintenance
Help create attractive, inspiring displays that reflect the season and our standards
Receive and process deliveries, ensuring stock is handled and presented correctly
Offer warm, confident, and knowledgeable advice to customers
Help maintain a welcoming, well-presented environment for customers and the team
Support colleagues, leading by example and contributing to a positive team atmosphere

About You:

Essential: Strong plant knowledge and understanding of plant care, species, and growing conditions
Previous experience in a garden centre or horticultural environment is highly desirable
Someone who enjoys working with people as much as working with plants
Warm, approachable, and confident when speaking with customers
A genuine team player who helps create a supportive and positive working environment
Organised, reliable, and able to work well in a busy, fast-moving setting
Physically fit and happy with active, outdoor work in all weather

Working at The Barn:

We are an independent, family-run business with a welcoming team and a strong sense of pride in what we do. The people here matter just as much as the plants, and we’re proud of the friendly, supportive culture we’ve built.

We offer:

Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
Generous staff discount in our Garden Centre & Café
Free staff parking
Workplace pension

Pay: £30,000.00-£34,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Employee discount
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Store discount

Work Location: In person

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