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September 5, 2024

Riverford Organic Farmers Ltd

Peterborough

FULL TIME & OTHER


Farm Team Member

Do you love working outdoors in all weather and thrive in a team environment? If so, join us at Riverford and be part of our journey from planting to harvesting organic vegetables!
Scarewell Farm, Peterborough is a beautiful place to work, with lots of great people – and other perks too. Some of our benefits include: 33 days holiday pro rata (including bank holidays), free organic fruit and veg, time and half on bank holidays, and free parking
The Nitty Gritty Details….
This is a permanent contract, working 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday Early morning starts (6 am – 2 pm, shifting to 7 am – 3 pm as the summer progresses), with shifts varying based on weather conditions and overtime is available at the weekends during peak seasons
If you're looking for a part-time or fixed-term contract, please let us know in your application.
Location: To support a healthy work-life balance, we ask that candidates live within a 30-minute commute of Sacrewell Lodge Farm, Thornhaugh, Peterborough, PE8 6HJ. Please note that public transport is not available in the area, so reliable personal transportation is essential for reaching the farm.
Pay - £12.11 per hour, paid weekly.
What you’ll be doing….
At Riverford, we believe in growing slow for flavour, nurturing both our crops and our team with care. As part of our dedicated farm team based at Sacrewell Farm, Peterborough, you’ll contribute to our mission of farming sustainably, protecting the environment, and providing top-quality organic produce. You'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of seasonal crops, while also participating in vital farm tasks such as planting, weeding, and moving crop covers.
While prior farm experience is beneficial, we're primarily seeking individuals with a positive, can-do attitude and the resilience to handle hands-on, outdoor work year-round.
What we're looking for….
  • Enjoy outdoor (come rain or shine), this is a physically challenging role so you must be able to cope with the demands of the seasons
  • Team player; enthusiastic, reliable, flexible, and adaptable demonstrating a ‘can-do’ attitude
  • This is a manual role which requires lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling and as part of this role you would be required to lift and manoeuvre crates of produce up to 10kg for this role
  • You should have good communication skills and be able to speak and understand English to a level that enables you to comprehend instructions and the daily requirements of the role
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Application Process - We’ll be reviewing the applications throughout the duration of the advert and may chose to bring the closing date forwards, so we'd encourage you to apply at your earliest opportunity.
If you're ready to get your hands dirty and be part of a dedicated farming team, we’d love to hear from you!
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: £12.11 per hour

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