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Abbey Home Farm
Cirencester
Posted: 17 Nov 2025
Deadline: 29 Dec 2025
Compensation: £12.50 per hour
Paid Full-time Fixed term / contract
Job description
We are looking to recruit a seasonal labourer to join our small team for the 2026 growing season.
The role will involve assisting in all aspects of crop production and harvest of a wide range of Organic fruit and vegetable crops. Harvesting of soft fruit will be a key part of this role.
Basic training will be given to successful applicant, but we emphasise that this is a labouring position rather than a training position. Previous experience of Organic horticulture at a commercial scale is essential.
Physical fitness and ability to work in all weather conditions is essential.
Length of contract - 7 months beginning of April till end of October
Accomodation available to rent.
Full time position.
Minimum Wage.
Application information
https://www.theorganicfarmshop.co.uk/join-the-team/
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About Abbey Home Farm
Abbey Home Farm is run by Will and Hilary Chester-Master. They took over the management of the farm from Wills family in 1990 and set about establishing an organic system of farming from day 1. Both Will and Hilary are totally committed to organic practices and are striving to make Abbey Home Farm a truly sustainable, both environmentally and financially, place. The farm, the garden, the shop and the cafe would not run without the other members of the team. There are at present approx 40 people involved, working here in all sorts of capacities, some full time, many part time, from many different backgrounds, but with common links: a passion for local and organic food, high animal welfare, caring for the environment and protecting our wildlife.
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