Agricultural Crop Trials Officers

Agricultural Crop Trials Officers | Peterborough | Full Time | £25,000 - £30,000 depending upon qualifications and experience

Our client is an agricultural charity of approximately 18 staff funded by growers of legume crops, commercial contracts and research grants.

As the UK's centre of excellence for peas and beans, our client has a long and highly valued track record of providing authoritative, up to date information and project work based on solid, reliable research.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in agricultural/horticultural trials and knowledge transfer, with a highly respected and independent research organisation offering career development opportunities.

Scientific qualifications are required, as is an aptitude for field work. Experience with farm machinery is preferred and a willingness to learn and to take responsibility is essential.

You will be based at the offices on the A1 near Stamford/Peterborough.

The Role

Practical field trials work including general field work, field trial measurement and establishment, temporary fencing, pest protection, plot preparation and cultivation, seed handling, sowing and harvesting.

Key Responsibilities

Plant pest and disease identification

Weed identification

Variety, agronomy and chemical evaluation to GEP standards

Accurate recording of data and record keeping for all trials and project activities

Seed testing and general laboratory and glasshouse work as required

Preparation for meetings, conferences, training courses, open days and other events

To participate in, embrace and complete training as required to a high standard

From time to time participate and assist in other projects and areas of work of the company as required by the management team

To carry out work in a safe manner, with attention to detail at all times

Report writing

Taking on specific operational or technical functions as required

To execute the day-to-day tasks relating to the role in consultation with the line manager and technical staff

Requirements

Essential

Minimum “A” level or Diploma standard, preferably in sciences

Familiarity and competence with Microsoft Word and Excel

Current UK driving licence

Aptitude for farm-based trials

Enthusiasm and ability to work on a wide range of varied tasks, requiring different skill levels, both indoors and outdoors

Willingness to use equipment ranging from that in the laboratory to farm-scale machinery

Willingness to learn and take responsibility

Desirable

BASIC or FACTS qualifications

Competent weed, pest and disease recognition and identification skills

PA1 and PA6 certification

Experience with farm machinery

What’s In It For You

£25,000 - £30,000 depending on qualifications and experience

25 days holidays + bank holidays

Pension scheme

An excellent working environment

Career development opportunities

Immediate vacancy

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