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Roots to Work is a project of Sustain: the alliance for better food and farming.

Horticultural Technician

Square Mile Farms
Central London

Posted: 9 Feb 2026

Deadline: 13 Feb 2026

Compensation: £13.85/hour

Paid Part-time Flexible hours

Job description

Square Mile Farms is on a mission to reconnect people with food. We put vertical growing systems into urban areas, such as corporate offices, co working spaces and apartment buildings, so people can grow and consume their own zero miles, ultra fresh salad greens and herbs where they live and work. We are growing quickly and need help managing our urban farms. This is an exciting opportunity to join an environmentally conscious start up and work closely with plants growing in the city.

We are looking for someone to support a specific site as we expand the scope of plants that we manage from purely edible to traditional, indoor and outdoor horticulture. This role would start on 1 day per week with the option to expand to 2 to 3 days per week. 

What you’ll be doing within the operations team:

• Manage and maintain plants, trees, flowers, and edible plants in indoor and outdoor settings

• This includes watering, pruning, fertilizing, cleaning, monitoring plant health, diagnosing pests, diseases, and nutrient deficiencies; suggesting and applying appropriate treatments.

• Prepare and amend soils or growing media suitable for containers and compacted urban soils.

• Assist with landscape design implementation and seasonal planting schedules.

• Support composting, recycling, and sustainable waste management practices.

• Maintain records of plant inventories, maintenance schedules, and treatment applications.

• Engage with and educate the on site community 

• Collaborate closely and effectively  with the onsite SMF and client team 

Requiredments:

• Knowledge of plant identification, soil science, and basic botany.

• Understanding of integrated pest management (IPM) and sustainable horticultural practices.

• Physical stamina to be on your feet for most of the day and perform lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.

• Basic record-keeping and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• High level of professionalism and able to represent the company well in your communication 

• Proactive, positive and constructive problem solving attitude  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Qualification in horticulture, agriculture, environmental science, or a related field.

• Previous experience in landscaping, nursery work, greenhouse management, or urban farming.

What SMF can offer you:

• Chance to work for an exciting, growing, purpose driven start up

• Opportunities to grow with the business should you want to

• A unique proposition (we’re the only ones doing this!)

• To spend a lot of time with fantastic edible plants 

• Volunteering opportunities

• Lots of sustainable, fresh produce to take home

• Cycle to work scheme (if employed)

• Competitive salary (we are committed to London Living Wage)

• Well being budget (if employed)

• Quarterly team days to celebrate success

• Team breakfasts on Mondays

Application information

Email our COO - ben@squaremilefarms.com

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