Herb Farm Assistant – Organic Herb Trading

Location: Milverton, Somerset

Salary: Real Living Wage – £23,914.80 Hours: 36.5 hrs/week, Mon–Fri 8am–4pm

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Organic Herb Trading has been sourcing and growing high-quality organic herbs, spices and botanicals for over 40 years. We grow 50+ varieties across our two-acre herb field and supply leading ethical and wellness brands.

About The Role

We’re looking for someone with commercial organic growing experience, strong plant knowledge and a hands-on, can-do attitude to support all aspects of herb production. Work is outdoors year-round and fully manual—propagation, planting, composting, harvesting and plenty of weeding.

Weekend availability is required on a rota basis. Due to our rural location and multi-site work, a full UK driving licence and reliable transport are essential.

What You’ll Need

- Previous commercial organic growing experience




- Knowledge of propagation, seed sowing, crop rotations, and non-chemical pest/disease management
- Experience with crop/harvest planning
- Physically fit, organised, motivated, and able to work independently or as part of a team
- Horticultural qualification or equivalent experience

Advantages

- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Medicash health scheme
- Staff buying co-op & cycle-to-work scheme
- 4% employer pension contribution
- Learning & development support
- Join a mission-led, sustainability-focused independent business

Organic Herb Trading is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

For more info visit our website, http://www.organicherbtrading.com/jobs

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