Seasonal Grower
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Summary
[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is seeking a Seasonal Grower to join their team at the Great Fen market garden. The role involves various tasks related to vegetable farming, from seed propagation to harvesting and packing, working full-time from April to October. Candidates should have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn within a small team. Accommodation is potentially available.
- Key Responsibilities: Propagation of seeds, Transplanting crops, Field planting, Irrigation, Weeding, Harvesting, Packing.
- Core Requirements: Willingness to learn and a proactive attitude.
# SEASONAL GROWER
Great Fen
> We are looking for a candidate with at least one year of growing experience on a farm, although candidates with a genuine interest in organic horticulture with less experience are still encouraged to apply.
##### ABOUT THE farm
Great Fen is [Employer hidden]’s five-acre market garden on the Hampshire-Surrey border, near Liphook.
Established in 2022, the farm produces a diverse and ever-evolving crop plan of flavour-first varieties using organic methods, balancing staple crops with more innovative, experimental trials. Supplying some of London’s most progressive restaurants through [Employer hidden]’s supply chain, the farm presents a rare opportunity for collaboration with some of London’s most forward-thinking chefs. With ambitious plans to build on these foundations over the next 12 months, this role represents a chance to join our team at an exciting moment in our journey.
##### ABOUT you
We are looking for a seasonal grower to join us full-time, from April to October.
You should have a positive mindset, and a willingness to learn about how a vegetable farm operates. A proactive attitude to learning is essential since we are a small team. This is a varied role with plenty of opportunities to learn on the job and have meaningful and rewarding input into the farm.
Responsibilities
Not limited to, but mainly:
- Propagation of seeds
- Transplanting crops
- Field planting
- Irrigation
- Weeding
- Harvesting
- Packing
##### BENEFITS
£13/hr
Food for lunch is provided during the growing season
There is a possibility for accommodation on the farm, depending on the applicant's situation. The accommodation would also be suitable for a couple.
> Email your CV and tell us why you want to join the team.