Garden Centre Assistant

Executive Mandate Specification

Horticentre is a friendly, family run traditional garden centre based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. As part of our expansion programme we currently have an exciting opportunity for a garden centre assistant to join our team and assist with the day to day running of the shop floor- this position is on a seasonal basis.

The position will be seasonal and includes full time or part time availability and working either a Saturday or Sunday and bank holidays.

All candidates should be friendly, reliable, hard working, self motivated and good with people. They should possess a drive to succeed and be capable of working independently and as part of a team.

The main duties of the role include:-

Merchandising stock- shelf stacking and replenishment of stock
Pricing of stock and displaying
Packing
Watering and general plant care (weeding, deadheading etc.)
Dealing with incoming and outgoing deliveries
Assisting customers lifting items and carrying to car
Using EPOS till system
General housekeeping
Experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.

Skills/ Experience required for the role:-

Keen interest in horticulture
Previous retail experience preferably within a garden centre
Happy to do a role which will involve some outside work all year round

Benefits

Competitive salary
Staff discount after probationary period
28 days holiday per year inclusive of bank/public holidays
Inclusion in the staff pension scheme

*Please apply with a CV and covering letter*

Please note we are not easily accessible by public transport

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Wakefield, WF4 4RG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 01/05/2023
Expected start date: 01/05/2023

Statutory Executive Benefits & Governance

• Executive Health, Vision & Dental Coverage with Global Provider Options
• Corporate Pension Auto-Enrolment / 401(k) Retirement Plan with Fiduciary Matching
• Annual Discretionary Performance Incentive & Long-Term Equity Participation
• Executive Leave Allotment, Statutory Holidays & Dedicated Health Care Reserves
• US Department of Labor & E-Verify Work Authorization Sponsorship