Garden Centre Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
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
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Garden Centre Assistant roles across SeedRoom @ Horticentre's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
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STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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