Farm Cultivation Team Member

Southall; Southall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in the UK is seeking individuals to join the Farm Cultivation Team. This position offers hands-on experience in various agricultural tasks such as planting, harvesting, and caring for livestock. Candidates should have a high school diploma and a valid driver's license, along with a passion for regenerative farming and the ability to work outdoors in all conditions. Competitive benefits include medical insurance and generous paid time off.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Generous paid time off

401k with company match

Fresh daily meal

Bountiful internal growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in farming preferred.
• Ability to lift objects of 50 lbs multiple times daily.
• Strong interest in regenerative farming.

Responsibilities

• Seed starting and greenhouse plant care.
• Preparation and maintenance of growing areas.
• Planting, harvesting and weeding crops.
• Washing and packaging produce.
• Caring for poultry and other livestock.
• Caring for trees and perennial crops.
• Helping to improve farming systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Willingness to work outdoors

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Valid driver's license

Job description

Southall Farm & Inn is a premier destination bringing nature, produce and people together in a powerful and unique way. This position is part of the Farm Cultivation Team, which operates a 2-acre vegetable operation and four acres of apple and berry orchards, as well as producing pasture-raised eggs, chickens, turkeys and ducks. The food produced supplies our onsite restaurants, events and retail outlets, and is grown using organic and regenerative methods. Our farm operation is expanding to new areas of land and new production systems, from agroecological vegetable growing to food forests and regenerative grazing, and the Farm Cultivation Team Members take part in all aspects of these systems. This makes it a great place to gain valuable experience across different agricultural areas and to enjoy a great diversity of work and projects. All levels of experience are welcome to apply, but we are looking for people who can demonstrate an interest in regenerative farming and an ability to work outdoors in all conditions.

Responsibilities

• Seed starting and greenhouse plant care
• Preparation and maintenance of growing areas
• Planting, harvesting and weeding crops
• Washing and packaging produce
• Caring for poultry and other livestock
• Caring for trees and perennial crops
• Helping to improve farming systems and work towards regenerative goals

Requirements

The job will also require lifting of objects 50 lbs. multiple times per day.

• Parts of job require a serious degree of physical effort, and an ability to stick with long and difficult tasks
• Attention to detail and willingness to learn are key
• Willingness to work outside, rain or shine, heat or cold

Skills and Experience

• Valid driver's license
• 1+ Season of farming preferred

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.

OUR BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation package
• Medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company-provided life insurance
• Generous paid time off accruals
• 9 paid holidays annually
• 401k and company match
• Best-in-class Employee Assistance Program
• Free weekly outdoor activities and wellness classes
• 30% internal discounts
• Fresh and free daily meal
• Bountiful internal growth opportunities

Southall Farm and Inn is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Southall provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender, national origin, status as a protected veteran, disability or any other classification protected by law. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.