Outdoor Plant Area Assistant (Garden Centre)
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Location: Cheltenham
Salary: Competitive
Hours: 37.5 per week, rota basis including weekends
This is a great opportunity to join a well-established, family-run garden centre business as an Outdoor Team Member, working within a dedicated horticultural team in a premium retail environment where quality plants and customer experience are key.
The business has built a strong reputation for high standards across both horticulture and retail, alongside a positive and supportive workplace culture. They are now looking for someone enthusiastic and hands-on who is keen to develop their skills and grow a career within horticulture.
Your key responsibilities will include:
* Caring for and maintaining the quality of outdoor plants to ensure excellent retail standards.
* Merchandising plants, compost, and associated products to create attractive displays.
* Supporting the day-to-day running of the outdoor plant area as part of a team.
* Providing helpful advice and excellent customer service to meet customer needs.
* Working closely with team members and managers to maintain high standards across the department.
* Assisting with stock handling and general upkeep of the outdoor area.
What they're looking for:
* An interest or passion for gardening and plants.
* Previous horticultural or retail experience is beneficial but not essential.
* A friendly, approachable personality with a strong team ethic.
* Willingness to learn and develop within a horticultural environment.
* Comfortable working in an outdoor, physically demanding role in all weather conditions.
* Experience with manual handling or similar practical work is advantageous.
* Flexibility to work a rota including weekends and evenings.
* Ability to commute to the Cheltenham site.
Why join?
* Join an award-winning, family-run garden centre group with a strong reputation for quality and service.
* Be part of a supportive and friendly team with a focus on wellbeing and workplace culture.
* Opportunity to learn and build a career in horticulture within a growing business.
* Access to a generous benefits package including staff discounts, pension, life insurance, and free parking.
* Work in a business recognised nationally for workplace excellence and employee wellbeing. xsngvjr
* This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start or develop their career in horticulture within a well-respected and people-focused garden centre environment.