Nursery Team Member

About Us

We are a $14 billion plus business with locations across Australia, New Zealand. Metcash proudly support independently owned retailers across our portfolio of brands including IGA, Mitre 10, HTH, Cellarbrations, Friendly Grocer, Campbells and The Bottle-O. At Metcash we are transforming our business and challenging the status quo of retail. We are creating a great place to work, with our 6,000 employees all passionate about achieving our purpose of Successful Independents.Successful Independents - Independence is worth fighting for!

For over 50 years Mitre 10 has been the local and independent hardware store to thousands of Australians. Our focus is on people, performance and providing great customer outcomes by working together and building partnerships.　

Mitre 10 Cowes are currently seeking an outgoing and knowledgeable individual to join the team as a Nursery Assistant. The successful candidate will be offered a casual position working across the full week. This role will provide excellent customer service and sound horticultural advice. 　
 

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the health and safety of all fellow staff, customers and contractors within the department
• Merchandising and maintenance of stock, this includes ensuring plants are watered, pruned and well presented
• Serving customers via the point of sale system
• Serving customers in the nursery, whilst using your horticultural knowledge

To be considered for this role applicants need to be able to meet the following selection criteria:

• Completion of Horticultual studies will be highly regarded
• Sound knowledge of plants, pests and diseases.
• Experienced retail nursery person is highly desirable
• Ability to be available for work across the full week
• Prioritise workload to effectively meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Work in a fast paced environment
• Demonstrate a strong customer focus.

If you feel you have what it takes to join our team and build your career, we want to hear from you!