Assistant Grower Role at Radford Mill Farm – Near

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Assistant Grower role for 4 days/week £12.71/hr with benefits. Starting 1 April and ending 30 September.

The Assistant Grower will be working as part of a small team responsible for the vegetable and orchard production working under the instruction of the Head Grower. They will be assisting in all aspects of organic vegetable production including propagation, polytunnels, tractor-based field scale production, and the pack room, along with some infrastructure & maintenance activities.

Radford Mill Farm is an organic farm of 115 acres, the majority of which is currently used for grazing and hay. The farm has been certified organic for 45 years and we are focused on increasing biodiversity and soil health while producing delicious and nutritious food for the local community.

For 2026 there will be 700m2 in polytunnel production, 1 acre of market garden production, and 5 acres of tractor-based field scale production. In addition we have an apple orchard and agroforestry system. We also have a juicing operation for apple juice and applve cider vinegar.

Produce is sold through our own Farm Shop in Bristol and other outlets as well as a small box scheme that we will be expanding this year. Turkeys are raised for Christmas and there is a small flock of sheep. There are also a number of other small businesses which lease land or workshops on the farm. The farm also runs events, including catering for 3 small music festivals, various parties, weddings and camps.