Assistant flower and vegetable growers required for Growing@Field28.

About the role

We are looking for capable and enthusiastic assistant growers to join our team at Field 28 as our operation continues to expand. You will work alongside lead growers to cultivate, maintain, and harvest a wide range of high-quality produce—including vegetables, salads, herbs, microgreens, and edible flowers—using low-till and organic principles. We supply top restaurants across the country, including our own award-winning restaurants in Chester. Additionally, you will contribute to growing and supplying cut flowers, garden plants, and hanging baskets to our Farm Shop and florists, with a focus on expanding our cut flower production for the coming season.

Responsibilities

• Grow, maintain, and harvest high-quality produce using low-till and organic practices.
• Assist in producing a diverse range of crops, including vegetables, salads, herbs, microgreens, edible flowers, and cut flowers.
• Maintain the site to a high standard, ensuring efficient and effective horticultural practices.
• Work collaboratively with lead growers to meet production goals.

Schedule

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with one Saturday a month in rotation with other team members. Flexible working hours are offered to accommodate seasonal business needs and employee preferences.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in outdoor growing, horticulture, or indoor growing.
• Good knowledge of plant propagation, growth, and cultivation.
• Good knowledge of mixed vegetable production.
• Ability to perform horticultural tasks quickly and efficiently while maintaining high standards.
• Physically fit and highly motivated, capable of working in a demanding outdoor environment.

Qualifications & Skills

Desirable:

• Experience in a market garden setting.
• Experience with organic and no-dig growing methods.
• Knowledge and experience in microgreen production.
• Knowledge and experience in British-grown cut flower production.
• Floristry skills.
• Experience using garden machinery, including walking tractors.
• Ability to identify weeds, pests, and diseases.
• Clean UK driving license.