Find your place in the field of good food

Our goal is to connect good people with good food. We advertise sustainable food jobs and training opportunities to help jobseekers and employers find each other.

Roots to Work is a project of Sustain: the alliance for better food and farming.

Growing Trainee

Sutton Community Farm
Sutton, London

Posted: 19 Dec 2024

Deadline: 2 Feb 2025

Compensation: £13.85 per hour (London Living Wage)

Living Wage employer

Paid Traineeship Part-time Fixed term / contract

Job description

This is a 20-month paid traineeship opportunity to develop commercial growing skills at our community-owned organic fruit and veg farm on the edge of London, ideal for aspiring farmers.

Key Responsibilities at a Glance

• Growing commercial-scale organic fruit, vegetables and salad crops (field and polytunnel)
• Supporting volunteer groups in practical growing activities
• Learning to operate farm machinery and maintain infrastructure
• Assisting with crop planning and record keeping
• Contributing to weekly harvests and crop management
• Participating in training and development activities

Hours: 3 days/week, Monday-Thursday with some flexibility 

Contract Type: Fixed 20-month contract (until November 2026)

Expected Start Date: March 2025 

Application information

For more information, and how to apply, please visit the jobs page on our website: We’re Hiring a Growing Trainee for 2025 - Sutton Community Farm 

Or email Rachel at farmers@suttoncommunityfarm.org.uk

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