Gardening jobs in Rayleigh
Plant Area Expert
NewOften replies in 3 daysPerrywood Garden Centre & Nurseries LtdChelmsford CM3 8EW- Annual leave
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
- Employee assistance programme
- Free parking
- Company pension
- We are looking for someone who can combine an impressive knowledge of plants & gardening AND excellent customer service skills.
- LA Gardening LimitedBillericay CM11
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Previous experience of plants, plant care and gardening is essential as this role will involve leading a round under the direction of the Head Gardener.
- LA Gardening LimitedBillericay CM11
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Previous experience of plants, plant care and gardening is essential as this role will involve leading a round under the direction of the Head Gardener.
- Gardening Express LimitedEssex
- Free parking
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- This is a hands-on role working across both the nursery and warehouse, helping to prepare and dispatch plant orders.
- Preparing plants for packing and dispatch.
View similar jobs with this employerPinnacle GroupCanvey Island SS8 0QU- Annual leave
- Sick pay
- Company pension
- Maintenance of vehicles and gardening machinery.
- Use of gardening equipment, powered hand tools and ride on machinery.
- Planting shrubs, trees and bulbs.
- Larstone RecruitmentColchester
- Maintaining the small hedges around the garden.
- Maintaining the formal borders-weeding, pruning, cutting back etc.
- Looking after the small greenhouse plants.
Head of Horticulture
Often replies in 3 daysConfidentialSouthend-on-Sea- Recruit, train, motivate, and develop the gardening team.
- We are seeking an exceptional Head of Horticulture to lead the transformation and ongoing management…
- Rooms To GrowChelmsford
- Free or subsidised travel
- Company car
- Day Rate:* £180 – £200 per day (depending on experience).
- Installation of ground screws to support garden buildings, decking, and other structures.
- Chigwell SchoolChigwell IG7 6QF
- Sick pay
- Free parking
- Company pension
- On-site gym
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Chigwell School is looking for a flexible and proactive person with experience in grounds maintenance, presentation and performance to join our Grounds team.
Garden Maintenance Operative
Often replies in 1 dayPlanet Turf LtdCrayford- Referral programme
- Company pension
- Company events
- On-site parking
- Do you have previous experience in gardening.
- Carry out general garden maintenance across domestic and commercial sites.
View similar jobs with this employerNURTURE LANDSCAPES GROUPColchester- Referral programme
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Performing routine maintenance tasks such as mowing, trimming, and edging lawns.
- Planting flowers, shrubs, and trees to enhance the beauty for client sites.
View similar jobs with this employerPinnacle GroupSittingbourne ME9 0AG- Annual leave
- Sick pay
- Company pension
- Pinnacle Group are looking for an experienced Grounds Maintenance Operative to ensure our outdoor spaces are well-maintained and visually appealing.
- Pin Point RecruitmentColchester
- The successful candidate will support the Growing Manager in delivering high-quality Class 1 fruit production through effective irrigation, climate control,…
Assistant Gardener
NewOften replies in 1 dayMTS Recruitment LimitedOngar CM5- Carrying out basic maintenance and servicing of gardening machinery.
- Operating and maintaining hand tools and powered gardening equipment.
- Age UK Maidstone, Sevenoaks and TonbridgeShepway South ME15 0AL
- Flexitime
- Life insurance
- Company pension
- You will be expected to cover the Sevenoaks and Tonbridge area carrying out all types of gardening work to clients properties.
- JMC AviationOngar
- Employee assistance programme
- Proficiency with gardening equipment and the ability to maintain and service tools and machinery.
- General interest or basic knowledge of gardening — for example…
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Plant Area Expert - job post
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Pay
- £13.91 - £14.32 an hour
Job type
- Permanent
- Full-time
Shift and schedule
- Weekend availability
- Holidays
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Benefits
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- Annual leave
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
- Employee assistance programme
- Free parking
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Full job description
Plant Area Expert
Full-time (working four week days and one alternate weekend day)
Hourly Rate £13.91 - £14.32 per hour
Company Overview
Buckhatch is our newest garden centre, and we are looking to expand the team to ensure that our high-quality plants always look their best. We create inspiring displays that help our customers purchase, thereby increasing sales.
We are looking for someone who can combine an impressive knowledge of plants & gardening AND excellent customer service skills. You must have experience of both to progress to interview.
You will mostly be working outside or in greenhouses/polytunnels – moving and displaying plants, plant care & maintenance. We are looking for motivated individuals who can follow instructions and communicate with customers. You will support our mission to offer a memorable garden centre experience; delivering wow customer service and giving employees, customers, suppliers and the community a reason to smile.
Rewards and Benefits
In addition to your hourly pay, you will receive the following benefits:
- Discount – From the start of your employment you will receive 10% discount on specific items. Following a successful probation period, the discount increases up to 20% discount on specific items and after one year’s service up to 40% discount on specific items. (some exceptions apply) Paid holiday – holiday entitlement is 22 days per year, plus bank holidays. Restrictions apply
- Annual Christmas bonus
- Part-uniform provided
- Employee Assistance Programme - a confidential personal and professional support service available to all employees and their immediate families 24/7, 365 days a year.
- Training & development, as required. We have an e-learning scheme called GROW, and also take part in other training with product suppliers and external trainers
- Company sick pay – following a successful probation period employees are entitled to 10 days paid sickness (part-time pro rata and subject to restrictions)
- Access to our Retail Discount Scheme – savings on retailers including Tesco, Pizza Express, M&S, Waitrose, Argos, Apple, Currys PC World, Thomas Cook and 100’s more
- Workplace pension
- Free parking
Key duties
- You will take responsibility for specific plant categories, under guidance from your Manager
- You will undertake daily watering and stocking up of the outdoor and indoor plant areas.
- You will create dynamic displays, which encourage customer sales.
- You will confidently answer customer queries, and be knowledgeable about planting combinations and looking after plants.
- Assist with the building of displays and picking customer orders.
- Maintaining the cleanliness of the garden centre and stock areas.
- You will assist with other plant categories as the need arises, and will support Plant Area Assistants to complete their tasks in the absence of a Plant Area Manager
- When needed, you will assist in other areas of the business and nursery production.
- Receiving of deliveries and stock transfers.
- Maintain healthy plant stock.
Your capabilities
- Good plant/horticulture knowledge essential- whether that’s in the form of a relevant qualification, experience of working in a garden centre, plant retail or similar environment.
- Good verbal communication skills, and customer service skills, confident in dealing with members of the public.
- Ability to give instructions to Plant Area Assistants on plant care, maintenance and watering.
- Able to follow instructions from your managers, and work on your own initiative.
Requirements
- You’ll need to work four week days and one alternate weekend day
- You’ll need to work Bank holidays
- As part of this role when assisting in bedding plant department you will be required to wear gloves (Personal Protective Equipment, or PPE) when handling certain crops which may be for large parts of the day
'Join us at Perrywood Garden Centre as our Plant Area Expert and help cultivate a greener future! If you have a passion for plants and enjoy sharing your knowledge with others, we’d love to hear from you. Embark on this rewarding jorney with us—where your expertise can truly blossom.'
Pay: £13.91-£14.32 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person