Plant Area Assistant

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Join Johnstown Garden Centre - A Tradition in Quality Since 1974

Johnstown Garden Centre, one of Ireland’s leading garden retailers, is looking for a Full-Time Plant Area Assistant to support our team with general operational duties in the Plant Area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in maintaining the plant area by ensuring it is clean, well-organised, and fully stocked.
• Support with receiving and unloading plant deliveries, ensuring stock is stored correctly.
• Assist customers in the plant area, providing basic help with their enquiries.
• Help manage trolleys, ensuring they are available and easy for customers to use.
• Keep the plant displays neat and ensure all signage and plant labelling is up to date.
• Regularly sweep and tidy the plant area to maintain a clean and welcoming environment.
• Work alongside the team to support general operations and ensure the smooth running of the plant area.
• Follow all health and safety procedures, maintaining a safe working environment.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Physically fit and able to perform manual tasks, such as unloading deliveries and moving plants.
• Comfortable working outdoors and in a garden environment.
• Friendly, approachable, and willing to assist customers where needed.
• Team-oriented, with the ability to work efficiently in a busy environment.
• Flexible, adaptable, and proactive in assisting with day-to-day tasks.
• A positive attitude with a strong work ethic.

Experience and Qualifications:

• No experience in horticulture or retail is necessary, though it would be an advantage.
• Candidates with a background in general labour or similar roles are welcome.
• A passion for gardening and the willingness to learn more about plants is beneficial.

Hours of Work:

• Full-time position with flexibility to work 5 out of 7 days, including weekends and bank holidays.
• Rotating roster system to cover our opening hours: Monday to Saturday 9:00am to 6:00pm, Sunday & Bank Holidays 10:00am to 6:00pm.

Pay: €14.15 per hour

Work Location: In person