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Job description

Assistant Grower 2 spots available – one full time and one 3 days/week £12.50/hr

Flexible start date but needed ASAP 

The Assistant Grower will be working as part of a small team responsible for the vegetable and orchard production working under the instruction of the Head Grower. They will be assisting in all aspects of organic vegetable production including propagation, polytunnels, tractor-based field scale production, and the pack room, along with some infrastructure & maintenance activities.

There will also be work maintaining and harvesting the orchard and agroforestry fields. During the winter months while there is less work with the vegetables and apples, there will be opportunity to work on the wider-farm activities to keep employment year round.

We are looking to expand the field scale production and intensify the polytunnel production and grow the overall business. This job has room for growth and to take on more responsibility in the coming years.

Radford Mill Farm is an organic farm of 115 acres, the majority of which is currently used for grazing and hay. The farm has been certified organic for 45 years and we are focused on increasing biodiversity and soil health while producing delicious and nutritious food for the local community.

For 2025 there will be 700m2 in polytunnel production, 1/2 acre of outdoor salad production, and 4 acres of tractor-based field scale production. In addition we have an apple orchard and agroforestry system. We also have a juicing operation and are working on building apple cider vinegar production.

Produce is sold through our own Farm Shop in Bristol and other outlets as well as a small box scheme that we will be expanding this year. Turkeys are raised for Christmas and there is a small flock of sheep. There are also a number of other small businesses which lease land or workshops on the farm. The farm also runs events, including catering for 3 small music festivals, various parties, weddings and camps.

Application information

Email Lucas at radfordmillveg@gmail.com

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