Trainee Plant Buyer Passionate about horticulture? Looking for a role where you can grow your skills and get involved in plant buying? If you’ve got strong plant knowledge and want a hands-on role where you can develop into a plant buyer, this could be the perfect next step for you. Full-time, permanent role with a weekend rota~ Generous staff discount~28 days holiday (inc. bank holidays), increasing with service~ Access to a perks platform with discounts & wellbeing benefits~ Company pension~ Annual tax-free profit share (after qualifying period)~ Supplier visits and future travel across the UK and Europe~ A supportive, easy-going team with a great culture
This is a hybrid role, and no two days will be the same. You’ll learn directly from the Director on the buying side, gaining exposure to sourcing plants from the UK and Europe. You’ll start by learning how the nursery operates: how stock arrives, how it’s cared for, what good quality looks like, and how the business works across the seasons. Once you’ve got a feel for the nursery, you’ll gradually take on buying responsibilities – starting small and building from there. Assisting the Director with plant buying and stock sourcing Helping plan seasonal ranges and ensuring the right plants arrive at the right time Working with the team to unload, check and merchandise new deliveries This is not a desk-based buying job. It’s hands-on, practical and customer-focused, with buying responsibilities increasing as your confidence grows. This could be from working in garden centres, commercial growing or plant maintenance. A genuine interest in plant buying and supplier relationships Confidence speaking to customers and building relationships Ability to juggle tasks – you might be writing an order one minute and helping a customer the next For an informal chat, please call me, Sarah on , email , or message me on LinkedIn….