JOB ALERT!

Vacancy for part time assistant grower at Bennison Farm to start March 2016.

Bennison are a small Community Supported Agriculture scheme supplying weekly Organic veg bags to their local members – this includes using the Waiting Room as a weekly drop off and collection point.

Bennison are looking for a part time assistant grower to work alongside the main grower and with their volunteers at regular workdays. The job will involve all aspects of growing, harvesting and packing the produce to provide our members with their share of the harvest throughout the year.

Previous experience and drivers licence strongly desirable. More importantly the applicant needs: the strength, stamina and motivation required for this physical job where much of the work done by hand; a commitment to Organic and sustainable agriculture; and a friendly, approachable manner and willingness to work with our community of volunteers.

Hours are 2.5 - 3 days p/w March to October and 1.5 - 2 days p/w from November - February based on an 8hr day. Pay is starting at £7.50/hr rising to £8/hr.

Please send your CV and covering letter and provide two references. Apply to Danny Steele, [email protected].