Working at Organic Herb Trading

Organic Herb Trading is a dynamic company with a strong work ethic and the most common reason staff give for staying with us – in some cases for decades - is because they enjoy the supportive working environment. In addition, our benefits package include annual profit share related payrises, private medical insurance and staff buying co-operative. 

For more than 40 years we have grown, sourced and supplied the UK’s largest range of high-quality botanicals for a diverse range of customers – in the herbal, tea, food, skincare, and medicinal markets. Our customers, based in the UK and worldwide, range from individual practitioners to the most respected global brands including Neal’s Yard Remedies, Riverford Organic and Yeo Valley.

Seasonal Herb Farm Assistant

May 2025 – 31st October 2025

We grow over 50 different varieties of plants in our two-acre herb field working to a model of best practice, growing, drying, and extracting herbs as close to the farm as possible, supplying our customers and our own Liquids team who make UK leading tinctures and infused oils with what we grow.

The Herb Farm Assistant will be responsible for maintaining and developing our Herb Farm alongside our Herb Farm Manager. The role encompasses all aspects of herb growing and everything is done by hand, from composting and bed forming, to propagation and harvesting and of course, plenty of weeding! This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is knowledgeable and passionate about hands-on organic growing on a commercial scale.

The successful candidate will need to have previous organic and commercial growing experience, wide-ranging plant knowledge, be physically fit and strong, enjoy working as a team, good time keeping and a positive can-do attitude as we work whatever the weather!

A flexible approach to working out of regular hours is a must. Weekend availability is essential for the completion of daily tasks such as watering, however these are shared out on a rota basis. You will need your own reliable transport due to our rural location and the necessity to travel between our sites.

Why you should consider working for Organic Herb Trading:

• Purpose led company that has organic and fairtrade principles in its DNA.
• Independently owned – which means we can invest for the long term, treat our suppliers with respect and don’t have to drive profits for shareholders.
• Genuine commitment to equal opportunities and ensuring a fair work-life balance.

Herb Farm Assistant – package:

• £23,914.80 per annum
• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus Bank Holidays
• Opportunities and support for ongoing learning and development
• A contributory pension scheme (4% employer contribution)
• Staff buying cooperative and cycle to work scheme.

This is a seasonal position from May to the end of October 2025 working 36.5 hours per week. Typical working hours are 8am-4pm however there will be earlier start and finish times in the summer during the hotter weather.  Some weekend work is also required, and this is shared on a rota basis.   

Please click here for the job description. 

Please send us a one-page cover letter alongside your CV to HR@organicherbtrading.com telling us more about yourself and explaining why you think you would be suitable for our Herb Farm Assistant role.

Applications will close on Sunday 13th April 2025; however, we encourage candidates to apply early as applications will be reviewed as they come in.