Grower (Walled Garden Lead) Sought at Wye Organic – Seasonal role

An 8-month role (with scope for permanent), starting March 2026.

About the role

We are seeking a grower with experience who wishes to take on more responsibility within an established organic market garden business. You will join our team as a Grower, taking a lead on our ½ acre Walled Garden, as well as participating in work across other areas of the Market Garden (polytunnels, field, picking & packing etc) as part of the wider team. The job is ideal for someone with existing experience in an Assistant Grower-type role who may be looking to make the step up to greater responsibility.

Schedule

• Shoulder hours: 3 days (24 hours) per week in March
• Summer hours: 4 days (32 hours) per week April – October inclusive

On-site accommodation is available for this role. Job share considered for the right candidates.

Responsibilities

The role will involve taking a lead role in Walled Garden production, with support and as part of a team, involving all aspects of crop production.

Requirements

• Experience of organic vegetable growing
• Understand and implement a cropping plan
• Able to do physical work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Confidence in coordinating a small team
• Work alone and be self-motivated
• Hold a clean driving licence, and be willing to drive a van (3.5t) and pickup truck
• Basic practical DIY-type skills
• Basic IT skills
• Good timekeeping

Nice-to-have

• Experience with farm machinery and tractors
• Experience working alongside and managing volunteers

Pay

The pay rate is £12.21 per hour, which includes on-site accommodation if required, vegetables, and a 20% discount off other Wye Organic products including meat and flowers.

Benefits

• Statutory holiday pay and other applicable statutory entitlements
• Auto-enrolled in the company pension scheme if eligible