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Are you passionate about plants, people, and retail? We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Retail Horticulturist to play a key role in delivering an exceptional garden centre experience while driving sales and inspiring both customers and team members. This is more than a retail role—it’s an opportunity to combine your horticultural expertise with commercial awareness, creating a vibrant, customer-focused environment where plants and people thrive. The Role As a Retail Horticulturist, you will be at the heart of the garden centre, combining expert plant knowledge with strong retail leadership. You will: Deliver outstanding customer experiences through expert advice on the selection, establishment, and care of plants, trees, and flowers Actively drive sales by promoting products, seasonal lines, and services Lead, motivate, and support the retail team to achieve high standards in customer service and performance Coordinate daily...

The successful candidate will join the Lismore Castle Gardens Team and assist in the daily operations of the gardens and the greater estate. This role is best suited to a creative, hard-working, enthusiastic individual who wishes to pursue a career as a gardener. A keen interest in plants and innovative horticultural techniques is essential. Reports to: Head Gardener Start Date: May 2026 MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Delivery of a high standard of horticulture and horticultural practices, and have good plant knowledge Assist in the day-to-day maintenance and development of Lismore gardens, including: management of soil, trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants; turf care; pest & disease control; weed control; compost; path care, plant propagation and irrigation. To assist with the horticultural programme and help develop specific areas and projects within the garden. Be able to work as part of a team or independently on tasks set by the Head Gardener or Gardens...

CRH are seeking a full-time grounds and landscape operative to ensure the grounds and external areas are maintained to a high standard. The Grounds Operative will carry out routine grounds maintenance, operate machinery, support horticultural tasks, and deliver an efficient and professional service across all outdoor spaces. Seniority Level : Associate  Key Tasks and Responsibilities In this role, you will: Maintain lawns and other grassed areas. Carry out hedge trimming, edging, leaf blowing, and weed control. Maintain hard landscaping, including paths, car parks, fences, gates, and outdoor furniture. Litter picking and waste management. Salt spreading and snow clearing during the winter months. Assist with planting, watering, pruning, and basic horticultural tasks. Support planting and seasonal maintenance of flower beds, shrubs, and borders. Safely operate grounds maintenance equipment and power tools. Carry out basic...

Shop Assistant (Part-Time) We are currently seeking two friendly, reliable Shop Assistants to join our team at a busy and welcoming garden centre. This role is perfect for individuals who enjoy working with people, have an interest in gardening, and thrive in a supportive team environment. Working Hours Part-time, shared position (one week on, one week off) Hours: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Rotating schedule: Week 1: Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Schedule continues on a rolling basis Every second weekend is required Start date: End of April 2026 Key Responsibilities Providing excellent customer service and assisting shoppers Operating the till and handling cash accurately Maintaining responsibility for till balances Restocking shelves and monitoring stock levels Pricing and labelling products Keeping the shop clean, organised, and...

We are looking for a knowledgeable and customer-focused Horticultural Salesperson to join our team at D&M Garden Centre. This is a full-time, permanent role, ideal for someone with a passion for plants and a strong interest in customer service. About the Role This is a hands-on, customer-facing position where you will: Advise customers on plant selection and care Drive sales across plants and garden products Maintain high standards of plant health and presentation Support merchandising, stock rotation, and general upkeep Assist with the day-to-day running of the garden centre What We’re Looking For Experience in horticulture, garden centres, or retail Strong communication and customer service skills A genuine passion for plants and gardening A team player with a practical, hands-on approach Reliable and enthusiastic attitude Apply now: Click below and send your CV along with a short note about your experience....

Dairygold Co-op Superstores is accepting applicants for a Garden Centre Manager in Raheen Co-op Superstores, Limerick. Applications are invited from experienced garden centre / horticultural professionals with a demonstrated track record of achievement in a busy trading environment, preferably including people management experience.  The Garden Centre Manager will proactively support the Branch Manager in day-to-day operations in the Garden Centre and overall site in order to deliver upon agreed objectives. Our Story Co-Op Superstores is the retail division of Dairygold Co-Operative Society Ltd, which now operates 26 retail stores across Munster, stretching across counties Cork, Limerick, Tipperary, and Clare. In addition to being Munster’s largest supplier of Farm Inputs, our stores offer an extensive range of Building Supplies, Agri Supplies, DIY, Paint, Fuel, Electrical, Household, Garden, Pet & Equine and Workwear. About the Opportunity With...

A vacancy exists for an experienced professional in the position of a Sportsturf & Landscape Maintenance Team Leader in the Campus Maintenance Team within the Estates and Facilities (E&F) Department of Trinity College Dublin. The purpose of the role is to plan and lead the provision of high-quality campus maintenance service across all campuses to the students, staff and visitors of Trinity College Dublin and its wider Estate. The Sportsturf & Landscape Maintenance Team Leader will work together with the existing Campus Maintenance Team Leader in leading the experienced in-house team of approximately 15 staff, consisting of a senior grounds person, grounds person, operatives, and craft gardeners. The Team Leader will provide the necessary cohesive oversight, leadership and supervision of the team and contracted external partners. The Team Leader will as part of the Leadership Team for Campus Maintenance in delivering the maintenance for all hard and soft landscaping,...

Kildalton College is one of four Teagasc colleges and a leading provider of training in Horticulture, Agriculture and Equine Studies in Ireland, with over 100 students attending courses every year. In addition to providing QQI-accredited courses at levels 5 and 6, Kildalton College also provides courses at levels 7 and 8 in partnership with South East Technological University (SETU) as well as apprenticeships. Kildalton College has a wide range of horticultural facilities, including orchards and a soft fruit and vegetable production unit. Basic Function We are now looking to recruit a Technician to join the Horticulture team in the College. The successful candidate will contribute to the development, promotion and delivery of education and training courses with Kildalton College. The appointee will provide technical support, coordinate the management, operation and running of the fruit and vegetable unit in line with enterprise unit plans. Job Objectives...

Employer: Blarney Castle & Gardens About the Role Blarney Castle & Gardens is seeking an experienced and passionate Head Gardener to lead the care, development, and preservation of our historic gardens and landscapes. This role offers the opportunity to oversee one of Ireland’s most iconic garden environments, combining heritage conservation with innovative horticultural practices. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the gardening team responsible for the maintenance and enhancement of the castle grounds and gardens. Develop and implement seasonal planting schemes, landscape improvements, and long-term horticultural plans. Ensure the health and presentation of trees, lawns, ornamental beds, water features, and woodland areas. Oversee plant procurement, propagation, and sustainable garden management practices. Manage garden maintenance schedules, tools, machinery, and budget allocation. Collaborate with estate management on...

Airfield Estate requires a Craft Gardener who will support the day-to-day operations of the ornamental gardens and food production as part of the Airfield Garden team. The Craft Gardener will enjoy sharing their knowledge with our visitors across our tours, education programmes, corporate volunteering and the community garden. Main Responsibilities Practical horticulture (e.g. managing trees and shrubs, herbaceous plants, turf care, pest/disease/weed control, compost, path care, plant propagation and hedgerows) Plantsmanship (e.g. the identification, recording and labelling of individual plants) Assist in the production of quality fruit, herbs and vegetables in Airfield polytunnels and food garden, including ground preparation, propagation, cultivation, harvesting, and monitoring of the overall health of soil, fruit and vegetables. Use and maintenance of garden/farm tools and machinery. Deliver garden tours to visitors as required. Engage our group of...

We’re Hiring: Gardeners Join our Parks & Landscaping Team and help us maintain, protect and enhance the beautiful public parks, gardens and open spaces across Dún Laoghaire‑Rathdown. Our work supports the well-being of 233,000 residents, and as a Gardener, you will play a key role in keeping our county green, vibrant and welcoming for everyone. What is a Gardener? A Gardener plays a key role in creating and maintaining high‑quality outdoor environments for the community. The role involves planting, cultivating and caring for plants, maintaining parks and gardens, operating horticultural machinery, supporting landscape projects, and ensuring safe, well‑kept public spaces. Gardeners also supervise staff when required and contribute to the upkeep of facilities across the county. We are looking for someone with: A recognised horticultural qualification such as the National Diploma in Horticulture (or equivalent) and a full Irish driving...