Sales Assistant / Nursery Hand (with loader operator experience)

Join Our Garden & Landscape Team!

We are looking for a Permanent experienced Sales Assistant/Nursery Hand on Part-time basis with an MR truck license, loader operator experience, retail customer service skills, and a passion for horticulture!

• Permanent, Part-time role
• Hours of work: 17.5 – 20 hours per week (subject to candidate’s availability), with the potential to transition to a full-time role in the future
• Preferred days: 3 days per week; Friday, Saturday and Sunday
• Flexibility to work additional hours and public holidays as required (penalty rates apply)
• Competitive above award hourly rates + Super; in accordance with the General Retail Industry Award 2020 [MA000004] – Retail Employee Level 3. Weekend shifts attract penalty rates in addition to the base hourly rate.
• MR Truck License (mandatory); Loader Operator experience (preferable)
• A great opportunity to work in a reputable family-owned and operated business.
• Location: Maryborough, VIC

Company Overview

ASQ is a locally owned, family-operated business, which has been servicing Central Victoria since 1970.

ASQ Garden & Landscape is an integral division, providing a professional network of retail and trade outlets. We distribute many of our own products and complement this with other quality garden and landscape products, to provide an extensive range for our customers. Our Garden & Landscape sites located in Bendigo, Castlemaine and Maryborough are presented and maintained to the highest industry standard and operate under professional, qualified staff who deliver expert advice, knowledge and services to our retail and trade customers.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Sales Assistant/Nursery Hand with loader operator experience to work at our Yard and Nursery (/ at the sales counter) as required. The ideal candidate will be customer-focused and passionate about horticulture. You are also expected to be hands-on, given that the team is small and growing.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Responsible for sales loader operations
• Perform yard duties as and when required
• Providing high level of customer service and appropriate horticultural advice
• Ensuring all nursery products are maintained and presented to a high standard
• Delivery of Garden & Landscape products to customers
• Daily operations of the site including opening and closure of the site, banking and cash reconciliation
• Working closely with Site Manager and perform additional duties as and when required
• Complying with ASQ’s Workplace Health, Safety, and Environment management system

Key Selection Criteria

The successful candidate will have a passion for horticulture, be able to provide positive and confident customer interaction, and the ability to perform manual duties.

• Must have proven retail experience.
• Knowledge/ experience in nursery and landscape products.
• Experience using Point of Sales (POS) systems.
• Must hold Medium Rigid Truck License (MR)
• Able to work weekends and public holidays as required.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines/customer requirements and follow direction.
• Strong work ethic and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and promoting a culture of teamwork.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and exemplary personal presentation.

Why work for ASQ?

ASQ is a proud employer of over 100 staff working across seven sites within our organization. Being a locally owned, family operated business we aim to foster a family friendly workplace and are committed to the health and wellbeing of our staff and working environment.

• Develop your career within a growing company.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Workplace Flexibility
• Inclusive environment
• Staff discount on products at our retail stores

All positions are subject to the completion of medicals, including drug and alcohol screening. Only successful candidates will be contacted. For more information, please email [email protected]