Horticulturist

Avoca operates in 13 locations across the country. After all this time, the ethos of Avoca remains the same. We cherish our time-honoured traditions, which have been lovingly passed down through several generations. Our skills might be steeped in a long and rich tradition, but our attitude is to look to the future. We are now heralded as one of Ireland’s most exciting retail stores, with a host of award-winning cafes, restaurants and food markets crammed with artisanal ingredients from near and far.

The opportunity has arisen to join the team in Avoca Mount Usher. This role is a part time position for immediate start.

Responsibilities

· Assisting customers with enquiries, providing horticultural information and advice on gardening purchases.

· Cash handling requirements.

· Daily and weekly garden care, including watering, repotting etc.

· Plant Maintenance.

· Excellent customer service.

· This role is a manual role and will require manual handling training.

· Maintaining garden supplies in store through internal ordering processes, assisting with deliveries.

· Will require weekend work.

Key Requirements

· Time-keeping – Excellent timekeeping and attendance is required in this role.

· Communication –Regular communication is required between you and your line manager in order to maximize efficiency in this role.

· Flexibility – The nature of the business is dependent on customer service which requires certain aspects of flexibility such as roster changes, cover on days that are short-staffed in all sections as needed. You will be notified of these changes by your line manager.

· High Standards of Quality – A consistent level of quality is required, in keeping with Avoca high standards in all stores.

Why work with us?

We're always on the lookout for like-minded folks to join our merry band of men and women. So, apart from coming to work with your amazing teammates every day, we also offer the following benefits:

• Daytime only hours
• Pension Scheme
• Professional Development
• Health & Wellness Programmes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Family Friendly Policies
• Life Assurance Benefit
• Cycle To Work Scheme

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