WANTED : ASSISTANT GARDENER near Bishop’s Castle, Shropshire

Organic Growers Alliance; Bishop's Castle; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in organic farming is seeking an Assistant Gardener to join their dedicated team. This role offers the chance to work in a vibrant market garden, where you'll engage in the growth and care of organic vegetables and flowers. The ideal candidate will embrace the outdoors, enjoy hands-on work, and contribute positively to a collaborative environment. With a focus on sustainable practices and soil health, this position not only supports local markets but also promotes a greener future. If you are passionate about gardening and ready to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and self-motivated worker with a positive attitude.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds regularly.

Responsibilities

• Weeding, watering, and harvesting organic vegetables and flowers.
• Soil cultivation, composting, and greenhouse management.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Physical Stamina

DIY Skills

Tools

Garden Tools

Small Farm Machinery

Job description

WANTED: ASSISTANT GARDENER
near Bishop’s Castle, Shropshire

Situation
We are a 4 acre vegetable & flower market garden in an old walled garden with polytunnel and traditional greenhousing. We are part of a large diversified regenerative organic livestock and arable farm.

The market garden is in its second year of production supplying high-quality organic vegetables and flowers locally and to select London restaurants and markets.

We practice no-dig methods, focusing on soil health and composting.

Applicant
We seek an enthusiastic, industrious and self-motivated worker with a good-natured and positive attitude, who is willing to work 35 hours a week from April through October.

The Assistant Gardener must be ready to work in all aspects of growing, harvesting and preparing organic vegetables and flowers for sale. They must be happy to muck in and be willing to work occasionally in other areas of the estate than in the garden.

The successful candidate will work as a member of our small field crew, taking direction and working alongside our Head Grower.

Duties

1. Weeding
2. Watering
3. Propagation, pricking out, transplanting, planting
4. Harvesting and post-harvest handling
5. Soil Cultivation and Composting
6. Pruning
7. Greenhouse management and maintenance
8. Keeping the place tidy and organised
9. Compliance with Organic certification

Competencies

1. Ability to communicate clearly in English, verbally and in writing
2. Able to work outdoors in all types of weather
3. Be professional, collegial, straightforward, patient and non-aggressive
4. Capable of both working alone and in a team
5. Able to lift at least 50 pounds (20Kg) on a regular basis
6. Ability to use/maintain garden tools
7. Ability to use and maintain small farm machinery
8. Have ability to do basic DIY

Remuneration
Remuneration is set at the Government’s national living wage in relation to age.

We would like to fill this role early in April 2021, with a one month trial period.