The posting
Job Overview
We are looking for a proactive and hands-on Horticulturist to support our garden centre operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining healthy, attractive and saleable plants across our retail outlets, providing practical horticultural advice and supporting our retail teams in delivering quality plant care and customer service.
Key Responsibilities
Plant Care and Maintenance: Monitor plant health and appearance, and carry out watering, fertilising, pruning, repotting and other plant maintenance activities.
Plant Health and Pest Control: Identify plant health issues, including pests, diseases and nutrient deficiencies, and recommend appropriate preventive and corrective treatments.
Plant Quality and Stock Support: Inspect incoming plants, monitor stock condition and availability, and recommend replenishment based on customer demand and seasonal trends.
Display and Merchandising: Maintain attractive, healthy and well-organised plant displays, ensuring plant labels and care information are accurate.
Staff and Customer Support: Provide plant-care guidance to retail staff and advise customers on plant selection, growing conditions and suitable gardening products.
Operational and Marketing Support: Work with Retail, Purchasing and Marketing teams on plant quality, seasonal promotions and plant-care information.
Continuous Improvement: Monitor plant losses and wastage, and recommend improvements to plant-care practices across outlets.
Requirements
Diploma in Landscape Maintenance, Horticulture or a related discipline, with at least 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
Good knowledge of plants, their growing requirements and basic pest and disease management.
Proactive and responsible, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with retail teams and customers.
Willingness to travel between retail outlets as required.
How to Apply
Interested applicants are invited to apply online with a comprehensive resume stating their experience, qualifications, current and expected salary to [email protected].



