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WANTED: GROWING/HARVESTING ASSISTANT SHROPSHIRE

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  • Diana Moores
    23/01/2022 at 12:13 pm #65448

    WANTED:
    GROWING/HARVESTING ASSISTANT
    at Linley Hall’s vegetable & flower farm
    in Bishop’s Castle, Shropshire

    Linley Farm is a diversified organic farm with a large-scale grazing operation as well as a small vegetable farm (4 acres). The vegetable operation, coming into its second year of production, supplies high-quality organic vegetables and flowers to local and select London restaurants and markets. It is being developed in an old walled garden with a traditional greenhouse and polytunnels. We practice no-dig methods, focussing on soil health and composting.

    We are looking for a full-time growing and harvesting assistant, starting in early March for a permanent position with the hope that you will become a long-term part of the team. The candidate will need to be prepared to assist with all aspects of growing organic vegetables and flowers. We seek someone who is self-motivated, enthusiastic, and positive. The position may require working in other areas of the estate and on work other than in the garden. This position is suited to someone with at least one year’s experience in a commercial market garden.

    Job Summary
    The assistant will work as a member of our small field crew, taking direction and working alongside our Head Grower in all aspects of production. There will be a rotation for weekend watering/harvesting duties over the main growing season.

    Duties
    • Propagation, pricking out, transplanting, planting
    • Weeding
    • Watering
    • Greenhouse management and maintenance
    • Harvesting and post-harvest handling
    • Soil Cultivation and Composting
    • Pruning
    • Compliance with Organic certification.

    Competencies
    • Ability to communicate clearly in English, verbally and in writing
    • Professional, collegial, straightforward, non-aggressive communication
    • Capable of both working alone and on a team
    • Ability to lift at least 50 pounds (20Kg) on a regular basis
    • Ability to do basic DIY
    • Ability to use/maintain garden tools
    • Ability to use and maintain small farm machinery a bonus
    • Experience in forestry work a bonus

    How to Apply
    Send a letter of interest and current C.V. to: vegetables@linleyestate.co.uk

    We would like to fill this role by February 2022, with a three-month trial period.

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