Regather Farm Temporary Worker Job Vacancy

Working with The University of Sheffield

Role

We are seeking someone passionate about growing vegetables sustainably and cooperatively to join our team as a Temporary Worker on our organic vegetable market garden. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the growth and harvest of high-quality produce while gaining hands-on experience in sustainable farming. Although farm hours are limited, there may be additional work opportunities within our wider organization, such as covering shifts for vegetable box packing and deliveries, assisting with social media and marketing, autumn apple juicing, hosting school groups, and other seasonal tasks.

Responsibilities

Harvesting: Efficiently harvest crops at peak ripeness, ensuring proper handling and storage for sale. Prepare produce for distribution, ensuring proper washing, sorting, packaging and delivery to box packing headquarters.

Planting & Cultivation: Assist with sowing, planting, weeding, thinning, watering vegetables and maintaining crop records.

Pest and Disease Management Support: Monitor for signs of pests or disease and assist in the organic pest control measures.

Team Collaboration: Work alongside other workers and volunteers to ensure smooth daily operations and maintain a positive work environment.

Covering shifts for farm team members who are sick or on holiday.

Any other tasks required. Work at the farm is varied and has unexpected demands. We work as a team to keep things going and we are seeking someone who is willing to adapt to the unexpected (within reason).

Skills & Experience

Essential Skills

Strong interest in regenerative and organic horticulture .

Physical stamina to perform tasks that require walking, bending, lifting, and working in various inclement weather conditions.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Good communication skills and willingness to work cooperatively.

Efficient and adaptable, good problem solving skills and ability to prioritise.

Experience using and editing google sheets or excel.

Desirable Skills

Prior experience in horticulture, farming, gardening, is highly desirable but not required.

Manual drivers license to help with delivering produce to Regather HQ and tractor driving.

Previous experience or interest in working with children in educational capacity. Potentially supporting our work hosting farm educational visits.

Additional Information

Other Benefits

Regather Farm is our 15 acre organic farm in the Moss valley, bordered by ancient woodland. We are fully certified as Organic with the Soil Association and are working to restore the soils and protect biodiversity on our site. We grow lots of different veg in lots of different ways! No dig beds, minimal cultivations using a tractor, field scale, orchards and in polytunnels. We host volunteers and do some school engagement work. The farm is located on Lightwood Lane at S8 8BG.

This is a physically demanding role that will involve working outdoors in various weather conditions (sun, rain, wind, etc.). The ability to lift up to 20kg and perform repetitive tasks is essential.

Work may include early mornings on hot days, long days during peak growing seasons, and occasional weekend hours depending on weather conditions. The farm does not have drinking water or electricity facilities, so staff need to come full prepared with sufficient water and food for the day.

Regather Farm is located on Lightwood Lane, it is not easily accessible via public transportation.

How to Apply

Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to [email protected] by 23rd Feb, 2025. In your cover letter you must explain why you are interested in working at our organic market garden and how your skills or experiences align with those required for this role. We recommend that you address each Skill & Experience detailed above.

We are excited to welcome a temporary worker who is passionate about sustainable farming and collaborating with us to grow healthy, local food. We look forward to hearing from you!