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Farm Shop Assistant

North Aston Farm Shop
North Aston, Oxfordshire

Posted: 26 Sep 2025

Deadline: 9 Nov 2025

Compensation: £12.20 - £15 per hour

Living Wage employer

Paid Part-time Flexible hours Permanent Fixed term / contract

Job description

Farm Shop Assistant (part-time, with room to grow) North Aston, Oxfordshire

We’re looking for a friendly, practical and proactive person to join our farm shop team this autumn. It’s a varied role that’s perfect for someone who loves good food, enjoys working with people, and wants to be part of a values-driven business rooted in organic farming and community.

This isn’t just a shop job – it’s about sharing great food with people who care about where it comes from, and helping a new farm shop flourish.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Restocking shelves and keeping displays fresh and inviting
• Welcoming customers and helping them find what they need
• Checking in deliveries and keeping stock organised
• Running our farmers’ market stall and promoting the farm shop and our suppliers
• Collecting produce and supporting logistics
• Pitching in with a bit of admin and other practical tasks

As the shop grows, the role may expand into ordering, food preparation, events and even shop management.

What We’re Looking For

• Reliable, organised and able to work independently
• Friendly and approachable – great with customers
• Physically able to lift and move stock (sometimes outdoors and in all weather)
• Passionate and knowledgeable about agroecological farming, organic food and local food systems
• Excited to learn and keen to bring your own ideas

Essential:

• Clean UK driving licence (van/pickup driving experience ideal)

Nice to have (but not required):

• Tractor/telehandler driving experience
• Retail, food or hospitality background
• Local knowledge and ties to the community
• Extra skills that could strengthen the shop (e.g. food prep, events, marketing, communications, or practical workshop skills)

Training: If not already held, we will provide Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene training.

Why Work With Us?

• Starting at UK Minimum Wage, rising to the Oxford Living Wage (£13.16/hr) after training, with further wage increases with experience
• Discounted farm shop produce
• Regular hours to start with: Fridays 9am–5pm and Saturdays 8am–4pm (with potential to expand to Sundays and Mondays as the shop grows)
• Subsidised accommodation in the village may be available for the right candidate
• Options to be employed via payroll or self-employed, depending on circumstances
• Be part of a growing community of like-minded growers and makers

Progression

We’re especially keen to find someone who wants to stay, grow with the business, and take on more responsibility over time - however we are open to a fixed-term contract also. For the right person, this role could develop into a long-term, full-time position with greater responsibility, increased hours and pay, and the chance to help shape the farm shop’s future and other complementary enterprises.

Application information

Please send a CV and a few lines about yourself (or just an email introducing who you are and why you’d like the role) to Nick (nick@northastonfarms.co.uk). Interviews will be taking place ASAP, with job due to start soon after (no later than 17th October). 

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