The Farm is a 14-acre organic horticultural farm with both field-scale and market garden growing systems and five polytunnels. We grow a wide range of organic vegetables for our home-delivery veg box scheme and our wholesale customers.
As Seasonal Grower you will work as part of the land-based team at The Community Farm on all horticultural tasks including harvesting, packing, planting, weeding and seed sowing during the busiest months of the growing season.
Job type: part-time, temporary position (Apr-Oct)
Hours: 24 hours a week
Days: Mondays and Tuesdays plus one other weekday to be decided. You may be required to work some Saturday’s during the peak season.
Location: based at the warehouse of The Community Farm, Denny Lane, Chew Magna, BS40 8SZ
Pay: £12.00 per hour (annual salary equivalent at 40 hours per week £22,672). You will be expected to work within these hours, paid overtime or time off in lieu to be agreed with your line manager.
Holiday: 28 days annual leave a year, rising to 32 days after 12 months continual service, and 33 days after 36 months (pro rata)
Benefits: Company Pension and Sick Pay, fresh veg, Cycle to Work Scheme
Resignation period: This role requires a 4-week resignation period (upon completion of probationary period of 4-weeks)
To apply read the full role description then fill out the application form and send to .
The Community Farm is exploring options for apprenticeships and longer-term positions beyond October 2025 both internally and alongside the Land Workers Alliance (LWA) and Organic Growers Alliance (OGA).
If a longer term opportunity interests you, please mention this as part of your application.
Application deadline: 7th March 2025
Interview Date: w/c March 17th 2025
Start date: April 1st 2025
The Farm reserves the right to close applications early if a suitable candidate is found, so please complete your application as soon as you can, and don’t hesitate to contact us at with any questions.
