Field Trials Assistant

Recruiter
Anonymous
Location
Chipping Campden
Salary
19000.00 - 23000.00 GBP Annual
Posted
29 Nov 2016
Closes
27 Dec 2016
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Field Trials Assistant

Job Title: Field Trials Assistant - Primary Production

Industry: Food Science

Salary: ??19,000 - ??23,000 DOE

Hours: Full-time

Location: Chipping Campden

Duration: Permanent

Benefits: 24 days holiday rising on length of service, plus public holidays, a pension scheme, full training, a 'permanent health scheme', a subsidised restaurant on site and parking.

Our client is well-established worldwide with the company's focus on science and technology within the food and drink industry. Reporting to the Primary Production Section Manager, our client seek a Field Trials Assistant to plan, resource and execute a range of applied trials relating to primary production.

As the successful Field Trials Assistant your role will be to:

* Manage and undertake project work on behalf of clients and internal programmes in a safe manner.
* Maintain facilities to a high standard.
* Liaise with contractors to provide trial sites and manage the maintenance of any crops required.
* Produce accurate and timely reports on all work undertaken.

You will ideally have:

* A strong understanding of current agronomic practices in agriculture and horticulture, and familiarisation with the crop production industry in general.
* Graduate degree (or equivalent) in Agriculture/Plant Science/Biology or similar.
* Several years' relevant experience in a similar role would be highly desirable.
* Proven competence in field trial design in the agricultural or horticultural sectors.
* Experience working with industry recognised standard guidelines, e.g. ORETO, EPPO, GEP.

In addition, the Field Trials Assistant will have:

* PA1, PA2 and PA6.
* BASIS/FACTS qualification desirable.
* Tractor driving experience.
* Knowledge of greenhouse management systems, including irrigation control.
* Good communication and organisational skills.
* Ability to manage work on a number of projects simultaneously to agreed deadlines.

If you are interested in this role, please forward your CV in confidence to Agnes at or call (Apply online only).

In respect of the above role, Cordant People (a trading division of Premiere Employment Group Limited) operates as an Employment Business as defined under the Employment Agencies Act 1973. Cordant People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Job Title: Field Trials Assistant - Primary Production

Industry: Food Science

Salary: ??19,000 - ??23,000 DOE

Hours: Full-time

Location: Chipping Campden

Duration: Permanent

Benefits: 24 days holiday rising on length of service, plus public holidays, a pension scheme, full training, a 'permanent health scheme', a subsidised restaurant on site and parking.

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