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Benniworth, Lincolnshire, LN8 6JN; Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 5PU; Headley Hall, Yorkshire, LS24 9NT or Morley, Norfolk NR18 9DF Salary Starting from \xc2\xa321,232 Closing date 10 Sep 2023

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Agronomy Trials Technicians

Benniworth, Lincolnshire, LN8 6JN; Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 5PU; Headley Hall, Yorkshire, LS24 9NT or Morley, Norfolk NR18 9DF

Ref: SV/A1239-02

Starting from \xc2\xa321,232

ABOUT THE JOB

We wish to appoint keen, hardworking individuals to work as part of our busy Regional Trials Teams. The role will focus on all aspects of agronomy in the delivery of field trials and demonstration plots across a range of crop species including combinable crops, herbage and forage crops to evaluate varietal performance, disease resistance and agrochemical efficacy.

Main duties will include seed preparation, drilling, monitoring, spraying, harvest, processing and storage of material for future use. You will also be involved in assessing trials during the season and recording information so attention to detail is essential. On occasions there will be a need for some off-site work assisting with trials operations at other centres around the UK.

The role can be physically demanding, mostly standing / walking and working outdoors in all weather conditions, and involving regular manual handling of items up to 25kg, such as bags of seeds and other produce.

Working Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday), along with paid overtime at x1.5 hourly rate during peak season

ABOUT YOU

• Essential Requirements:
• A level, or equivalent
• Basic agricultural skills and experience
• Knowledge of the agricultural sector
• Microsoft office e.g. Word and Excel
• Team player with ability to work under pressure
• Prepared to work unsociable hours at certain times of the year

Desirable Requirements:

• Qualifications in science or agricultural subject
• Experience in combining and drilling
• Use of data loggers
• Experience in spraying and trials management
• Forklift, Trailer Licence, PA1 and PA6

A full UK driving licence is essential as travelling to trials at our other sites across the region and occasionally to our other centres around the UK is required. Transport can be provided from the regional office to our various sites.

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ABOUT US

NIAB is a dynamic, research led and market driven plant bioscience organisation, with an emphasis on innovative applications for end-users in the agricultural, horticultural and food sectors. With almost 90 years\' experience of technology evaluation and transfer, NIAB is spear-heading the advancement of plant genetic resources through research, technical services and training.

NIAB actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. As a Disability Confident Employer, we have a positive approach to employing people living with a disability.

LOCATION

We have four roles based at different locations - Benniworth (Lincs), Cirencester (Gloucs), Headley Hall (Yorks) or Morley (Norfolk).

Benniworth site:

Cirencester site:

Headley Hall site:

Morley site:

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive development programme and attractive pay and benefits package.

Benefits include 25 days\' holiday plus public holidays and 3 days off during the Christmas period, generous sick pay, attractive pension scheme, income protection, life assurance, employee discount scheme, free on-site parking and great colleagues.

TO APPLY

Click the \'Apply\' button or visit our website: for further details and to apply directly. Any questions? Email: or call Human Resources on: 01223 342282.

Please indicate on your covering letter your location preference.

Closing date: 3 September 2023.

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Registered Office: Mark Allen Group, St Jude\'s Church, Dulwich Road, London, SE24 0PB
Registered in England No. 01381243
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