Horticulture Sales Assistant

We’re on the lookout for a knowledgeable plant-loving, people-person to join the team in our newly refurbished Garden Centre.

Working mainly in the outdoor plant area, this role will suit someone who is naturally helpful, attentive and able to adapt to the changeable demands of the business.

This is a physically demanding role involving standing for long periods and regular lifting - please consider this before applying.

Hours of Work

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday

39 hours per week, between the hours of 7.30am - 5.30pm (exact hours to be discussed)

All shifts include a 30-minute unpaid break for lunch

Key Responsibilities

• Sharing your passion and extensive product and horticultural knowledge with customers in order to gain their trust and repeat business
• Providing ongoing care and maintenance of all plants including hand-watering in the warmer months and weed control
• Ensuring displays are eye catching and well maintained
• Finding solutions to customer enquiries
• General sales and operating the tills
• Dealing with stock and ensuring all items are correctly ticketed and priced

Our ideal candidate

• Must have good plant and horticulture knowledge
• Any horticultural qualifications
• Production nursery experience
• Friendly, approachable individual who is able to adapt to different customer needs

What’s in it for you

· Competitive rates of pay

· 29 days annual leave including bank holidays (to be taken during seasonal low periods).

· Chance to train, develop, and progress

· Staff uniform provided

· Staff room with free tea/coffee-making facilities

· 25% Staff discount card

· 50% Staff discount on food from the Garden Room Café

· Free Discovery Land entry for you and your family

· Free on-site parking

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Nest pension (eligibility criteria to be met)

About Us

Nestled within the beautiful Surrey Hills and yet only 35 minutes from London Bridge by train, Priory Farm Estate, a family-run business founded by the Shinners in 1957, established itself originally as a working farm and Major supplier to the food industry.

Today, over 65 years later, we have created a bustling rural hub consisting of our award-winning farm shop, gift barn, family adventure trail, seasonal pumpkin picking, event venue, and newly renovated extension and state-of-the-art Butchery, Garden Centre and Café. The site welcomes some one million customers each year who appreciate the excellent service and quality we guarantee.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person