Sandy lane farm is a 100-acre certified organic family run business. Our main focus is on growing and selling organic vegetables but we also have a small flock of sheep and pigs for meat and laying hens. We sell our veg through our thriving veg box scheme, an onsite shop, a market in Oxford every other week and some wholesale into Oxford colleges through the OxfarmtoFork scheme. 
We have an ethos of good communication, team work, efficiency and mucking in. We like to look at how we work from minor processes to overall systems to see how we can improve our work as well as celebrating the successes we have achieved as a team. Building a sustainable business, supporting our community and the land on which we grow. 

Farm Shop & Veg Box Packing Team Member

Deadline for applications: 25th January 2026
Salary: £12.50 - £13 per hour depending on experience 

We are looking for a new member of staff, to join our dedicated and busy veg box packing and farm shop team. The position is available from February 4th onwards (although an earlier start date is possible for the right person). 
The vacancy: 
Wednesday 8am - 5pm (veg box packing day & shop preparation)
Thursdays 8am - 5pm (farm shop)
Fridays 9am - 5pm (farm shop)
Saturday 9am - 3pm (farm shop, alternate Saturdays) 

Availability to cover open days and events will be ideal. Adding a shift on Tuesdays is also possible on completion of a probationary period. 
The job is varied, moving between the shop floor, till, cafe and behind the scenes in the packing shed.

Vacancy Overview:
Reliability, professionalism and good time keeping
Attention to detail and focus when packing veg and veg boxes
A sense of urgency when completing tasks
Taking responsibility for a particular area or task when necessary
Ensuring a positive customer experience in the shop 
Stock replenishment and rotation
Maintaining high visual standards
Making hot drinks and serving at the cafe (barista experience is ideal but training will be provided)
Keeping everything clean and tidy and following environmental health procedures
Following procedures and completing paperwork
Working efficiently, proactively and being able to multitask during busy periods
Using initiative during quieter periods
Managing feedback and taking instructions proactively
Suggesting new ideas

An interest in our organic farm and food business, sustainability, team work and a willingness to learn on the job, is essential.
Experience in the food retail and/or customer facing environment is preferable. 
Physical fitness with an ability to lift and carry crates is a central part of the job, along with working in an open barn in all weathers
Training and ongoing support will be provided. 

Benefits and Pay:
Free organic veg box every week 
10% off in the farm shop
Free hot drink in the farm shop when on duty
Paid level 2 Food Hygiene training
£12.50 - £13 per hour depending on experience 
Statutory holiday and pension contributions

Please send your CV to Cate Bennett at [email protected]
Closing date for applications: January 25th 2026
Interviews will be conducted as part of a trial shift in the farm shop in January.