Location: Peterley Manor Farm, Buckinghamshire

Position: Full or part-time role

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

About Us:

Peterley Manor Farm is a 40-acre horticultural farm located in the heart of Buckinghamshire. We are an award-winning farm shop and café, proud of our sustainable farming practices and the fresh, high-quality produce we grow. As part of our continued growth, we are looking for a Horticultural Farm Worker to join our dedicated team and help us maintain and expand our operations.

Role Overview:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Farm Worker to undertake a wide range of duties across our farm. This role will involve working with both machinery and hands-on tasks to maintain the farm, tend to crops, and ensure overall maintenance of the site. The ideal candidate will have practical farm experience, an interest in horticulture, and a positive attitude towards hard work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Tractor Work: Operating farm machinery, including tractors, ploughs, and other essential equipment for soil preparation, seeding, and cultivation.
• Crop Spraying: Safely operating crop spraying machinery to ensure healthy growth and pest control.
• Ploughing & Cultivation: Preparing fields for planting, including ploughing and preparing soil for crops
• Grass Cutting & Maintenance: Maintaining grassed areas on the farm, including mowing and strimming.
• Site Maintenance: General upkeep of the farm, including maintaining fences, paths, gates, drainage, and buildings. Minor repairs and improvements as needed
• Health & Safety: Ensuring all work complies with health and safety regulations, maintaining clean and safe working conditions at all times.
• General Farm Duties: Supporting other farm operations as required, including helping with farm events or special projects.

Skills and Experience:

• Experience in Horticulture or Agriculture: Previous experience working on a farm, particularly in a horticultural environment, is highly desirable.
• Machinery Operation: Competence in operating farm machinery such as tractors, mowers, ploughs, and sprayers.
• Telehandler and chainsaw licences are desirable but training can also be organised.
• Spray qualifications (PA1, PA2 and PA6) are desirable.
• Physical Fitness: Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and undertake physically demanding tasks.
• Team Player: Ability to work effectively within a small, friendly team.
• Attention to Detail: A keen eye for quality and a focus on maintaining high standards.
• Full Driving License: A full, clean driving license is essential; a trailer license is desirable.

      Why Work With Us?:

• Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive salary based on experience and skills.
• Benefits: Staff discounts across the farm shop and café, along with a supportive and friendly working environment.
• Work at a unique farm: Be part of an award-winning farm shop and café that prides itself on sustainable practices and locally grown produce.
• Training & Development: Opportunities to develop your skills and progress within the business.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about horticulture, enjoy working outdoors, and have a strong work ethic, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a cover letter to Carly at carly@peterleymanorfarm.co.uk.

Peterley Manor Farm is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.