Vacancy Information
Temporary Field Trials Technicians
ApplyLocation: Cambridgeshire
Closing date: 13 Jan 2025
Reference number: C112
Job details
Salary: £23,492 per annum, depending on experience, with overtime and weekend working possible during peak time.
Contract: Fixed term from 1 April 2025 30 August 2025
Working hours: Full time: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week (0800:1600)
Part time: Monday to Friday, hours/days negotiable
ABOUT THE JOB
We are looking to recruit Field Trial Technicians, to work in plant variety trials. The roles will involve sample collection, measuring plant characteristics in the field and via image analysis, and a range of other practical tasks. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in agricultural field crops/plot trials, while developing professional skills in team working, time management and practical problem solving.
The work can be physically demanding and will entail spending substantial periods working outdoors, in all weather conditions.
Location
The role is based at NIAB Park Farm, Histon, Cambridge, CB24 9NZ, 4 miles from Cambridge city centre but there may be a requirement to work at off-site trials. Free on-site parking and linked by cycle ways and regular buses to Cambridge city centre and railway station. Close to Junction 32 of A14, with easy access to M11, A10 and A11.
Informal enquiries are welcome, please contact Sebastien Claus, Technical Specialist ([email protected] or Tel No. 07775577150)
ABOUT YOU
Essential requirements
Ideally you have:
• An interest in agriculture/plant sciences and be willing to learn
• A good eye for detail
• Ability to follow strict protocols
• Good communication skills, both verbally and written and ability to work as part of a team
Desirable requirements
Ideally you will also have:
• A driving licence or access to independent means of travelling, enabling you to travel to trial sites within a 20 minute radius. Transport can be provided.
ABOUT US
Come and join an organisation at the forefront of the application of genetics, physiology, soil science, precision agronomy and data science to improve the yield, efficiency, and resilience of crop production across the arable, forage and horticulture sectors.
NIAB actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion and we are also a Disbility Confident Employer and has a positive approach to employing people living with a disability as well as encouraging applications form all sections of society.
To apply, click the ‘Apply’ button or send your CV to [email protected] quoting the above reference number.
Please note that following changes to Immigration Law in April 2024, this role does not qualify for a Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Candidates with independently held immigration permission would be considered.