Garden Retail Assistants

Posted 4 days 4 hours ago by Horticulture Connected Ltd

Permanent
Part Time
Other
Not Specified, Ireland
Job Description
Shop Assistant (Part-Time)

We are currently seeking two friendly, reliable Shop Assistants to join our team at a busy and welcoming garden centre. This role is perfect for individuals who enjoy working with people, have an interest in gardening, and thrive in a supportive team environment.

Working Hours
  • Part time, shared position (one week on, one week off)
  • Hours: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Rotating schedule:
    • Week 1: Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday
    • Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
  • Schedule continues on a rolling basis
  • Every second weekend is required
  • Start date: End of April 2026
Key Responsibilities
  • Providing excellent customer service and assisting shoppers
  • Operating the till and handling cash accurately
  • Maintaining responsibility for till balances
  • Restocking shelves and monitoring stock levels
  • Pricing and labelling products
  • Keeping the shop clean, organised, and well presented
  • Creating attractive seasonal displays
  • Ensuring a welcoming and helpful environment for all customers
About You
  • Friendly, approachable, and customer focused
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills
  • Reliable, trustworthy, and well organised
  • Comfortable handling cash and taking responsibility
  • A genuine interest in gardening is essential
  • Previous horticulture experience is an advantage, but not required
  • Candidates should be able to reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting

Please note: this role is not currently suitable for students.

If you enjoy a varied, hands on role and love working with both people and plants, we'd be delighted to hear from you.