Retail Assistant (Plants)

Job description

We’re looking for a knowledgeable and passionate Plant Area Assistant to join our team at Dean's York Garden Centre. This role is ideal for someone who has a genuine understanding of plants, and can confidently care for them while sharing advice with customers. If you’re hands-on, take pride in high standards, and enjoy helping others succeed with their plants, we’d love to hear from you. In this role, you’ll be working the following hours: Week 1: Tuesday 1pm-7:30pm, Wednesday 9am-5pm, Thursday 9am-5pm, Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 9am-4:30pm = 43 hours total Week 2: Tuesday 9am-5pm, Wednesday 9am-5pm, Thursday 9am-5pm, Friday 9am-5pm = 30 hours total Average hours per week = 36.5 What you’ll be doing: - Caring for a wide range of plants across the department, ensuring they are healthy and well presented - Watering, feeding, pruning, and identifying any signs of pests or disease - Maintaining high standards of plant care and visual merchandising - Creating attractive and inspiring displays for customers - Offering confident, knowledgeable advice on plant care, planting, and seasonal products - Supporting with stock replenishment, deliveries, and general department upke...