Garden Retail Assistants
- D&M Garden Centre
- Ballycannon, Croagh, Co. Limerick, V94 EK5H
Job Description
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 well-presented
- Creating attractive seasonal displays
- Ensuring a welcoming and helpful environment for all customers
About You
- Friendly, approachable, and customer-focused
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Reliable, trustworthy, and well-organised
- Comfortable handling cash and taking responsibility
- A genuine interest in gardening is essential
- Previous horticulture experience is an advantage, but not required
- Candidates should be able to reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting
Please note: this role is not currently suitable for students.
If you enjoy a varied, hands-on role and love working with both people and plants, we’d be delighted to hear from you. 🌱
Job Benefits
What We Offer
- Part-time position with potential for one role to become full-time
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Food allowance
- On-site parking
Tickets / Work Visa permits Required *
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Busy family-run garden centre and restaurant based in Croagh, Co. Limerick. Dedicated to providing quality service and friendly advice.
From Humble Beginnings
Back in 1984, times were tough. Like many families in Ireland during the recession, Dermot and Mary were faced with challenges. But instead of letting hard times hold them back, they rolled up their sleeves and planted the very first seeds of what would grow into D&M Garden Centre – a name now cherished across Limerick and beyond.
It all began in the most humble of places: their children’s bedrooms, which were quickly taken over by boxes of fresh vegetables. Every morning, Mary and Dermot would load up their bright yellow Hiace van, and Dermot would set off across Limerick, delivering vegetables straight to doorsteps. Many customers still remember him knocking on their door with a smile and a bag of fresh produce in hand.
As the years went on, the little family venture blossomed. Dermot began to grow his now-famous bedding plants, while Mary, ever the people person, started selling directly to the public. From there, the Garden Centre took root – not just vegetables anymore, but shrubs, trees, and flowers, proudly Irish-grown. With the incredible support of their loyal customers, what started in a few rooms at home grew into something much bigger.
By the 1990s, another seed of an idea had taken hold. Mary’s love of cooking and welcoming people inspired the addition of a restaurant to the Garden Centre. At first, it was small and cosy, but word quickly spread about her homemade meals, hearty portions, and the unmistakable taste of fresh, locally produced food. Over the years, the restaurant has grown and changed in style, but Mary’s philosophy has always remained the same: good, honest food, cooked with love. And anyone who has tasted her cooking will agree – her passion shines through in every bite.
Today, D&M Garden Centre is more than a business – it’s a family tradition, a community hub, and a place where memories continue to grow alongside the plants.
