Job Description

Seasonal Garden Centre Assistant (Spring Support)

Nunhead | March–June | Full-time or Part-time

About The Nunhead Gardener

The Nunhead Gardener is a fast-growing, family-run group of independent garden shops in South London. We’re known for our beautiful plant displays, expert horticultural knowledge, and friendly, community-focused service.

Spring is our busiest and most exciting season - and we’re looking for extra hands to help us meet increased demand.

The Opportunity

We are hiring 2-3 Seasonal Garden Centre Assistants to support our outdoor plant and gardening team during our peak spring period.

This is a physically active, outdoor role, ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work, being part of a busy team, and helping customers.

You’ll mainly be based in Nunhead, with occasional support needed at our Camberwell and Elephant stores.

Contract runs from early March to mid-June, with potential to extend for the right candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing warm, friendly and helpful customer service

• Receiving, unloading and processing deliveries (plants, compost, pots etc.)

• Assisting customers with plants, compost, pots and gardening queries

• Replenishing stock and maintaining attractive outdoor displays

• Plant care including watering and general upkeep

• Supporting occasional plant installation projects

• Working safely and efficiently as part of a team

What We’re Looking For

• Physically fit and comfortable with heavy lifting and outdoor work

• Positive, upbeat and customer-focused

• Reliable, hardworking and able to work at a fast pace

• Team player with flexibility to take on varied tasks

• Plant knowledge is a bonus, but not essential - training provided

Working Pattern

• Weekend and Bank Holiday availability required

• Full-time or part-time options available

Benefits

• Competitive seasonal salary (dependent on experience)

• Generous staff discount

• Company pension contribution

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Bike to Work Scheme

• Friendly, supportive team environment

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a short cover letter.

Due to application volume, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.