Garden center Work, Jobs in South Ockendon, Eng (with Salaries)

Plant Area Expert
Perrywood Garden Centre & Nurseries Ltd —Chelmsford
- £13.91 - £14.32 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Customer service
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Petting Farm - Farm Assistant - Weekends
White Elm Garden Centre —Chelmsford
- Part-time
- Basic maths
- In-person
- Hand tools
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Assistant Restaurant Manager
Thurrock Garden Centre Ltd —South Ockendon
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Free parking
- Store discount
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Handyman/woman
Ruxley Manor Garden Centre —Sidcup
- Up to £14.85 an hour
- Temporary
- Carpentry
- Maintenance
- Plumbing
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
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Office Administrator
Coolings Nurseries Ltd —Sevenoaks
- £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Weekend Garden Centre Assistants
Perrywood Garden Centre & Nurseries Ltd —Chelmsford
- £8.00 - £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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7d
Waiting Staff - Weekends- Tea Room/Play Barn
White Elm Garden Centre —Chelmsford
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- In-person
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Senior Retail Department Supervisor – Garden Essentials & Outdoor Living
The Chelsea Gardener —London
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Sales
- Customer service
- Store discount
- Employee discount
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Kitchen Porter - Part Time
Meadow Croft Garden Centre —Wickford
- From £13.50 an hour
- Temporary
- Cooking
- Restaurant
- Restaurant experience
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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14d
Plant Area Supervisor
Knights Garden Centre —Caterham
- Weekend availability
- Customer service
- In-person
- Employee discount
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5d
Catering Manager
Coolings Nurseries Ltd —Sevenoaks
- From £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Management
- Supervising experience
- Free parking
- Store discount
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12d
Hot Food Counter Server/Kitchen Assistant
Polhill Garden Centre —Sevenoaks
- £13 an hour
- Every weekend
- In-person
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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4d
Cafe Assistant Manager
Longacres Garden Centre —Chelmsford
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- English
- Café
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Office Manager
Knights Garden Centre —Caterham
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Office experience
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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14d
Early Years Practitioner Level 3 - Stockwell Gardens Nursery and Pre-School - Part Time
London Early Years Foundation LEYF —London
- £15.35 an hour
- Part-time
- Preschool
- Employee discount
Nursery Room Manager - Stockwell Gardens Nursery and Pre-School - Full Time
London Early Years Foundation LEYF —London
- £35,012 a year
- Full-time
- Preschool
- Employee discount
Cafe Manager
Longacres Garden Centre —Chelmsford
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- English
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Finance Manager
Knights Garden Centre —Caterham
- Full-time
- Financial services
- Employee discount
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Nursery Chef - Childrens Garden Nursery and Pre - School
London Early Years Foundation LEYF —East London
- £26,901 a year
- Full-time
- University
- Preschool
- Employee discount
Early Years Assistant - Children's Garden Nursery and Pre-School - Full Time
London Early Years Foundation LEYF —North Woolwich
- £26,436 a year
- Full-time
- University
- Preschool
- Employee discount

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Plant Area Expert

Perrywood Garden Centre & Nurseries Ltd -
Chelmsford

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£13.91 - £14.32 an hour

Benefits

Free parking
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount
Sick pay
On-site parking

Qualifications

Customer service
Gardening
Communication skills
Horticulture

Full job description

Plant Area Expert

Full-time (working four week days and one alternate weekend day)

Hourly Rate £13.91 - £14.32 per hour

Company Overview

Buckhatch is our newest garden centre, and we are looking to expand the team to ensure that our high-quality plants always look their best. We create inspiring displays that help our customers purchase, thereby increasing sales.

We are looking for someone who can combine an impressive knowledge of plants & gardening AND excellent customer service skills. You must have experience of both to progress to interview.

You will mostly be working outside or in greenhouses/polytunnels – moving and displaying plants, plant care & maintenance. We are looking for motivated individuals who can follow instructions and communicate with customers. You will support our mission to offer a memorable garden centre experience; delivering wow customer service and giving employees, customers, suppliers and the community a reason to smile.

Rewards and Benefits

In addition to your hourly pay, you will receive the following benefits:

Discount – From the start of your employment you will receive 10% discount on specific items. Following a successful probation period, the discount increases up to 20% discount on specific items and after one year’s service up to 40% discount on specific items. (some exceptions apply) Paid holiday – holiday entitlement is 22 days per year, plus bank holidays. Restrictions apply
Annual Christmas bonus
Part-uniform provided
Employee Assistance Programme - a confidential personal and professional support service available to all employees and their immediate families 24/7, 365 days a year.
Training & development, as required. We have an e-learning scheme called GROW, and also take part in other training with product suppliers and external trainers
Company sick pay – following a successful probation period employees are entitled to 10 days paid sickness (part-time pro rata and subject to restrictions)
Access to our Retail Discount Scheme – savings on retailers including Tesco, Pizza Express, M&S, Waitrose, Argos, Apple, Currys PC World, Thomas Cook and 100’s more
Workplace pension
Free parking

Key duties

You will take responsibility for specific plant categories, under guidance from your Manager
You will undertake daily watering and stocking up of the outdoor and indoor plant areas.
You will create dynamic displays, which encourage customer sales.
You will confidently answer customer queries, and be knowledgeable about planting combinations and looking after plants.
Assist with the building of displays and picking customer orders.
Maintaining the cleanliness of the garden centre and stock areas.
You will assist with other plant categories as the need arises, and will support Plant Area Assistants to complete their tasks in the absence of a Plant Area Manager
When needed, you will assist in other areas of the business and nursery production.
Receiving of deliveries and stock transfers.
Maintain healthy plant stock.

Your capabilities

Good plant/horticulture knowledge essential- whether that’s in the form of a relevant qualification, experience of working in a garden centre, plant retail or similar environment.
Good verbal communication skills, and customer service skills, confident in dealing with members of the public.
Ability to give instructions to Plant Area Assistants on plant care, maintenance and watering.
Able to follow instructions from your managers, and work on your own initiative.

Requirements

You’ll need to work four week days and one alternate weekend day
You’ll need to work Bank holidays
As part of this role when assisting in bedding plant department you will be required to wear gloves (Personal Protective Equipment, or PPE) when handling certain crops which may be for large parts of the day

'Join us at Perrywood Garden Centre as our Plant Area Expert and help cultivate a greener future! If you have a passion for plants and enjoy sharing your knowledge with others, we’d love to hear from you. Embark on this rewarding jorney with us—where your expertise can truly blossom.'

Pay: £13.91-£14.32 per hour

Benefits:

Free parking
On-site parking

Application question(s):

Do you have a horticulture qualification eg RHS?
Due to our rural location and limited access to public transport, your own transport is preferred

Experience:

Horticulture: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person

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garden center jobs in south ockendon, eng

Plant Area Expert

Petting Farm - Farm Assistant - Weekends

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Handyman/woman

Office Administrator

Weekend Garden Centre Assistants

Waiting Staff - Weekends- Tea Room/Play Barn

Senior Retail Department Supervisor – Garden Essentials & Outdoor Living

Kitchen Porter - Part Time

Plant Area Supervisor

Catering Manager

Hot Food Counter Server/Kitchen Assistant

Cafe Assistant Manager

Office Manager

Early Years Practitioner Level 3 - Stockwell Gardens Nursery and Pre-School - Part Time

Nursery Room Manager - Stockwell Gardens Nursery and Pre-School - Full Time

Cafe Manager

Finance Manager

Nursery Chef - Childrens Garden Nursery and Pre - School

Early Years Assistant - Children's Garden Nursery and Pre-School - Full Time

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