OPPORTUNITIES AT FLOURISH
We are always on the look-out for great talent here at Flourish. Please email office@flourishproduce.co.uk - we would love to hear from you. Current openings listed below.
GROWER WITH A FOCUS ON POLY TUNNELS:
About the Job:
We’re looking for a kind, honest, motivated and positive individual to join us!
We are looking for a grower to help us look after the 1.8 acres of indoor polytunnels that we grow in- The crops will predominantly be salads, herbs and warm seasonal annuals such as tomatoes, cucumbers, aubergines, peppers and chillies, edible flowers and garnish.
This would be well suited to someone with experience market gardening or farming on a smaller scale.
This is a very hands on role and would be a good fit for someone who enjoys being physically active.
We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills. Someone who is proactive and keen to take on a level of responsibility and ownership of this area of the farm with support from the wider team.
Someone with good attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
Work will involve:
Day-to-day horticultural jobs, such as planting, weeding, watering, pruning and trellising, managing pollinators, integrated pest management and organic fertilizer application.
Harvest and post harvest care of crops: packing and storage before sale
Conduct regular crop walks to monitor plant health and identify potential issues.
Manage production records and keep our spreadsheets up to date.
Work along side our current team of growers and machinery operators
Install and manage irrigation
Work closely with Harvest Supervisor, Pack Barn Manager and Office team to forecast upcoming yields and to reduce crop waste
Supervise seasonal workers
Maintain and repair poly tunnels, tools and equipment
Benefits:
This is a full time position with a salary
Discount in the farm shop
Access to fresh produce from the farm free of charge
Potential for shared on farm housing depending upon the candidates situation.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Email a CV and cover letter (explaining why you would like to join Flourish and how your past experience makes you most suitable for the role) to office@flourishproduce.co.uk
List 3 times and dates on Wednesday afternoon or Saturday when you are available for a call the week following your application submission.
PART TIME GROWER
About the Job:
We’re looking for a kind, honest, motivated and positive individual to join us in a part time capacity between Monday- Saturday.
The role will involve all aspects of growing and harvesting our crops. It will be extremely varied.
This is a very hands on role and would be a good fit for someone who enjoys being physically active. We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills. Someone who is proactive, self motivated and has good attention to detail and a positive attitude.
Work will involve:
Day-to-day horticultural jobs, such as planting, weeding, watering, pruning and trellising,
Harvesting and post harvest care of crops: packing and storage before sale
Packing orders, communication with customers, loading the vans.
Benefits:
Discount in the farm shop
Access to fresh produce from the farm free of charge
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Email a CV and cover letter (explaining why you would like to join Flourish and how your past experience makes you most suitable for the role) to office@flourishproduce.co.uk
List 3 times and dates on Wednesday afternoon or Saturday when you are available for a call the week following your application submission.
We are currently recruiting for a PRODUCTION MANAGER
JOB DESCRIPTION
This is a new management role for our dynamic, fast growing farm business but will also be very hands on. Going into the 2025 season, this individual will help execute all aspects of crop production for 50+ acres of field crops and 1.8 acres of protected cropping. We are looking for a strong leader with excellent communication skills who can manage our workforce effectively. Someone who can lead by example whilst maintaining the positive work environment we have created. This individual will help us improve efficiency, develop our production systems, and work with the other members of our management team to increase our quality and capacity. This job will involve all production activities (pre harvest), including planning, land preparation, planting, weeding, irrigation, pest and disease management along with all other farm related work. It will involve tractor operation, implement use and equipment troubleshooting. We would like someone who has experience farming at scale.
Work will involve:
Oversee day-to-day farming operations, scheduling and prioritising jobs and managing work flow to ensure optimal productivity and quality.
Conduct regular crop walks to monitor plant health and identify potential issues.
Collaborate with other team members to build our production plan, manage production records and spreadsheets up to date.
Develop and implement detailed crop plans, including scheduling of weeding, irrigating, netting, pollinators, integrated pest management and fertiliser application.
Manage and motivate a team of workers including our current team of growers and a group of seasonal workers, ensuring high standards of performance, productivity and safety
Supervise and coordinate with the tractor operators and contractors
Install and manage irrigation
Work closely with harvest Supervisor, Pack Barn Manager and Office team to increase sales opportunities, schedule harvest and to reduce crop waste
Arrange the maintenance, repair and improvements where necessary of farm buildings, machinery, vehicles and equipment
Ensure that farm activities comply with health and safety regulations.
Beautiful thatched 2 bedroom cottage on the farm as part of package.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Email a CV and cover letter (explaining why you would like to join Flourish and how your past experience makes you most suitable for the role) to office@flourishproduce.co.uk
List 3 times and dates on Wednesday afternoon or Saturday when you are available for a call the week following your application submission.
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