How to become a Garden Centre Assistant

Garden Centre Assistant

A garden or plant centre worker assists in managing the store and looking after all the horticultural elements of the business.

What do Garden Centre Assistant do?

A garden or plant centre worker assists in managing the store and looking after all the horticultural elements of the business. Training, qualifications and skills. A well-rounded knowledge of horticulture is essential. If you’re just starting out, working in a garden centre will help develop your knowledge quickly.

Garden Centre Assistant Projected Earnings

£19,500 - £24,000

Qualifications needed

Undergraduate degree in
  • College course
  • Apprenticeship
  • Working on the job
  • Specialist training

Skills & Atributes Needed

  • Enjoy working with plants
  • Enjoy working with people and team work
  • Good horticultural knowledge
  • Physical Fitness
  • Practical Skills
  • Customer Service Skills
  • Numeracy Skills
  • Enjoy working outside in all types of weather

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