Plant Nursery Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Whitakers Garden Centre are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Plant Nursery Assistant. As a Plant Nursery Assistant you will be responsible for supporting the daily operations of the nursery, ensuring that our plants are healthy and our customers are satisfied.
Pay: £10.42 per hour
Hours: Monday & Thursday 09:00 – 17:30 alternative weekends
Location: Prescot, Liverpool (L34)
Benefits:
- Ongoing training and career development
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Full uniform provided
- Free Parking
- Company Pension
- 22 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays
- Staff Discounts
- Early access to wages via Wagestream
Main Duties:
- Assist with the care and maintenance of plants, including watering, fertilising, pruning and repotting
- Help with plant propagation, including seeding and division
- Assist with inventory management, including receiving and stocking plants/supplies
- Provide excellent customer service, including answering questions and assisting customers with their purchases
- Maintain a clean and organised work environment
Requirements:
- Previous experience working in a plant nursery or related field experience
- Knowledge of plant care and maintenance
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Ability to work in a team environment and take direction
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: £10.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: W003
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 Plant Nursery Assistant roles across Whitakers Garden Centre's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
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 £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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