Horticulturist Professional

At Frs Recruitment, we are seeking a highly skilled Horticulturist to join our team in Carlow. As a key member of our garden centre staff, you will play a vital role in supporting our customers with expert advice on plants and gardening products.

You will be responsible for maintaining the health and appearance of plants in our garden centre, assisting with inventory management, and providing exceptional customer service to help customers create their dream outdoor spaces.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about horticulture and has a strong knowledge of plants, composts, fertilisers & chemicals, garden tools, and gardening techniques.

• Provide expert advice to customers on plant care, gardening, and landscaping.
• Oversee the health and maintenance of the garden centre's plant stock.
• Stay current with the latest trends in horticulture, gardening products, and techniques.
• Assist in creating attractive plant displays and arrange plants to maximise sales and showcase various gardening themes.
• Monitor plant stock levels, assist with ordering, and ensure that plants are well-stocked, labelled, and priced correctly.
• Manage seasonal shifts in plant availability, customer demand, and garden centre displays.
• Work closely with the garden centre team to ensure the store is well-organised and customer-focused.

• Proven experience as a Horticulturist or in a similar role, preferably within a retail garden centre environment.
• Strong knowledge of plants, composts, fertilisers & chemicals, garden tools, and gardening techniques.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, customer-oriented environment and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail in maintaining plant care and inventory.
• A passion for plants and gardening with a proactive, enthusiastic approach to the role.