A.H. Worth & Company Limited
Holbeach, Lincolnshire
A.H. Worth is a family owned business spanning four generations, dedicated to delivering top quality and value in fresh produce. Operating from Fosdyke, Lincolnshire, we manage a vast farming operation and maintain joint ventures in fresh produce. We grow and package fresh, wholehead vegetables for wholesale and high street retailers. Aligning with our farming operations, we are all about growing and nurturing our own People. A progressive company, we invest heavily in sustainable projects from using anaerobic digestion and solar energy to power our premises, to ensuring regenerative farming methods are used out in our fields. With passionate support service teams in our offices, in house training coordinators and a robust staff engagement programme, we endeavour to make sure everyone enjoys a healthy work/life balance and is supported to reach their potential. The Role Apprentice farm mechanic in a learning capacity partially responsible for the reactive and preventative maintenance of all Worth Farms equipment and some buildings under direct supervision of the farm's mechanic. What you will do Learning responsibility for the repairs and maintenance for a large modern fleet of machinery on a progressive cereal and root crop farming business Work closely with the farm workshop team to ensure that machinery is proactively and systematically maintained and ensure records are kept to the highest standards Learn and understand the development of workshop systems and procedures in line with company protocol Assist in managing the stock and sourcing of spare parts and consumables with our suppliers Assist in ensuring machinery and workshop equipment is health and safety compliant Contribute to the farm's health and safety team and help us drive towards being industry leading Assisting on working with other parts of the business closely to provide support and services; Golf Course, Property, Production Keep up to date with modern machinery developments and implement a comprehensive machinery maintenance schedule Maintain logs of repairs, servicing, and parts inventory alongside the farm mechanic. What we need from you Ability to get own way into work and college. College attendance to work towards an apprenticeship. Full driving Licence (if not already obtained, a commitment to work towards this) A commitment to study Desirable Skills Welding Oxy acetylene use Vehicle electrical knowledge 12/24v Knowledge of machinery design, hydraulics, electronics, and environmental engineering. What we can offer you Competitive salary Flexible benefits Company sick pay Free parking onsite Free tea & coffee Annual leave entitlement which increases with service Free confidential employee staff helpline Training and Development tailored to support you STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE Location Manor Farm, Holbeach, United Kingdom
A.H. Worth is a family owned business spanning four generations, dedicated to delivering top quality and value in fresh produce. Operating from Fosdyke, Lincolnshire, we manage a vast farming operation and maintain joint ventures in fresh produce. We grow and package fresh, wholehead vegetables for wholesale and high street retailers. Aligning with our farming operations, we are all about growing and nurturing our own People. A progressive company, we invest heavily in sustainable projects from using anaerobic digestion and solar energy to power our premises, to ensuring regenerative farming methods are used out in our fields. With passionate support service teams in our offices, in house training coordinators and a robust staff engagement programme, we endeavour to make sure everyone enjoys a healthy work/life balance and is supported to reach their potential. The Role Apprentice farm mechanic in a learning capacity partially responsible for the reactive and preventative maintenance of all Worth Farms equipment and some buildings under direct supervision of the farm's mechanic. What you will do Learning responsibility for the repairs and maintenance for a large modern fleet of machinery on a progressive cereal and root crop farming business Work closely with the farm workshop team to ensure that machinery is proactively and systematically maintained and ensure records are kept to the highest standards Learn and understand the development of workshop systems and procedures in line with company protocol Assist in managing the stock and sourcing of spare parts and consumables with our suppliers Assist in ensuring machinery and workshop equipment is health and safety compliant Contribute to the farm's health and safety team and help us drive towards being industry leading Assisting on working with other parts of the business closely to provide support and services; Golf Course, Property, Production Keep up to date with modern machinery developments and implement a comprehensive machinery maintenance schedule Maintain logs of repairs, servicing, and parts inventory alongside the farm mechanic. What we need from you Ability to get own way into work and college. College attendance to work towards an apprenticeship. Full driving Licence (if not already obtained, a commitment to work towards this) A commitment to study Desirable Skills Welding Oxy acetylene use Vehicle electrical knowledge 12/24v Knowledge of machinery design, hydraulics, electronics, and environmental engineering. What we can offer you Competitive salary Flexible benefits Company sick pay Free parking onsite Free tea & coffee Annual leave entitlement which increases with service Free confidential employee staff helpline Training and Development tailored to support you STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE Location Manor Farm, Holbeach, United Kingdom
Organic Growers Alliance
Head Grower - Linley Farm, Bishop's Castle With a 2.5 acre no dig walled garden and a 5 acre field scale area, Linley Farm delivers top quality organic vegetables, fruit and flowers to shops and restaurants in London and Shropshire, alongside a restaurant wholesaler. We work closely with the team on the rest of the farm and at our associate pub, The Bridges. Responsibilities Day to day duties include all aspects of organic growing - harvesting, packing, weeding, seeding, maintenance, seed saving, paperwork, marketing and communicating with customers. You'll lead on sales and logistics, drive the business forward and work on both short and long term planning with the estate team. Key duties: Use beneficial plants, companion planting and feed soils with compost teas and extracts in the walled garden. Propagate, grow and manage the field scale operation and work with the composting delivery lead. Create crop plans based on historical yields, weather, seed availability and market demand. Market produce, seek new local and London markets, decide on profitable crops and communicate with chefs. Organise team around weather, arrange local and London pallet delivery, coordinate wholesaler collections, manage order sheets, invoicing, stores and more. Manage propagation, planting, bed preparation, weed, pest and disease control, irrigation, fertility, tool care, harvesting, greenhouse/polytunnel soil health and maintenance. Help with composting - build Johnson Su bioreactors, make compost tea/extract, and assist with composting operations. Handle cut flowers - condition, store, package and arrange, including Christmas wreaths and drying. Budget, order, invoice, record keeping, maintain organic certification documentation and support inspections. Maintain financial records and work with the accountant on annual budgets. Qualifications Required At least 2 seasons in an organic horticulture set up. Proven experience leading a team and strong communication and coordination skills. Confidence in crop planning, seed ordering and record keeping. Knowledge of diverse, seasonal produce from a growing/cooking perspective. Willingness to work outdoors in a physical role. Ability to work flexible hours during the main growing season. Full, clean UK driving licence and vehicle access due to rural location. Desirable Direct head grower experience. Familiarity with direct to restaurant sales and wholesalers. Experience using courier services for produce delivery. Ability to operate tractor and machinery. Benefits & Practicalities Full time role with paid breaks. Some flexibility around weekend work is required. Salary depends on experience, and accommodation may be available. Pay range £28,000 - £34,000. Application Deadline Applications close 31 March.
Head Grower - Linley Farm, Bishop's Castle With a 2.5 acre no dig walled garden and a 5 acre field scale area, Linley Farm delivers top quality organic vegetables, fruit and flowers to shops and restaurants in London and Shropshire, alongside a restaurant wholesaler. We work closely with the team on the rest of the farm and at our associate pub, The Bridges. Responsibilities Day to day duties include all aspects of organic growing - harvesting, packing, weeding, seeding, maintenance, seed saving, paperwork, marketing and communicating with customers. You'll lead on sales and logistics, drive the business forward and work on both short and long term planning with the estate team. Key duties: Use beneficial plants, companion planting and feed soils with compost teas and extracts in the walled garden. Propagate, grow and manage the field scale operation and work with the composting delivery lead. Create crop plans based on historical yields, weather, seed availability and market demand. Market produce, seek new local and London markets, decide on profitable crops and communicate with chefs. Organise team around weather, arrange local and London pallet delivery, coordinate wholesaler collections, manage order sheets, invoicing, stores and more. Manage propagation, planting, bed preparation, weed, pest and disease control, irrigation, fertility, tool care, harvesting, greenhouse/polytunnel soil health and maintenance. Help with composting - build Johnson Su bioreactors, make compost tea/extract, and assist with composting operations. Handle cut flowers - condition, store, package and arrange, including Christmas wreaths and drying. Budget, order, invoice, record keeping, maintain organic certification documentation and support inspections. Maintain financial records and work with the accountant on annual budgets. Qualifications Required At least 2 seasons in an organic horticulture set up. Proven experience leading a team and strong communication and coordination skills. Confidence in crop planning, seed ordering and record keeping. Knowledge of diverse, seasonal produce from a growing/cooking perspective. Willingness to work outdoors in a physical role. Ability to work flexible hours during the main growing season. Full, clean UK driving licence and vehicle access due to rural location. Desirable Direct head grower experience. Familiarity with direct to restaurant sales and wholesalers. Experience using courier services for produce delivery. Ability to operate tractor and machinery. Benefits & Practicalities Full time role with paid breaks. Some flexibility around weekend work is required. Salary depends on experience, and accommodation may be available. Pay range £28,000 - £34,000. Application Deadline Applications close 31 March.