Horticultural Assistant

From October 2026

Horticultural Assistant

As a Horticultural Assistant, your primary responsibility will be to support the care, preparation, and presentation of plants, ensuring the highest possible standards for our customers and events.

Key Responsibilities

• Work within a small, fast-paced team at a leading indoor plant retailer, ensuring high standards of plant health, customer service, and operational efficiency.
• Select and inspect plants for customer orders, checking for pests, damage, or imperfections.
• Package orders safely for national delivery, maintaining presentation and plant quality.
• Assist with propagation, labelling, and processing of new stock.
• Monitor and maintain plant health, with developed knowledge of pest identification and treatment methods.
• Opportunities to represent the company at major plant shows. Collaborate with professionals across the horticulture sector during show builds and live events.

Experience Required

• Practical experience in horticulture, ideally with a focus on indoor or tropical plants.
• Strong plant identification skills and an understanding of common pests and diseases.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a close-knit team.
• High attention to detail, particularly when selecting and preparing plants for customers.
• A proactive attitude with the flexibility to adapt in a dynamic retail environment.
• Previous experience in retail, customer service, or events (desirable but not essential).

Benefits

• Employee discount scheme.
• Paid professional development opportunities.
• Chance to work with a passionate and fast-growing team.
• Access to an extensive collection of rare plants and continuous learning opportunities.

Salary: NMW-£26,500 based on experience

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter to Sign in to view email.

GrowTropicals is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.