Apprentice Farm and Field Trials Technician

at  Rothamsted Research

Overview Of Role
The purpose of an apprentice Farm and Field Trials Technician is to carry out an apprenticeship, Crop Technician Level 3, over 24 months whilst working on our busy experimental Rothamsted Farm at Brooms Barn in Suffolk. You will be learning various technical skills, such as maintaining and operating basic machinery (tractors, trailers, cultivators, etc.), harvesting techniques, pest control, weeds, and diseases, environmental legislation and codes of practice, and principles of plant growth and development.
The post is part of a busy team working on the commercial farm and supporting all aspects of field trials. Our diverse trials range from long running trials to cutting edge multi-crop trials looking at delivering solutions to the benefit of Agriculture worldwide.
The post holder will work with others on all aspects of the programme and will include working with commercial as well as experimental crops. You will need to be flexible in your approach to work and be able to communicate well with the team and other colleagues.
Tractor operations and rough terrain handler experience would be an advantage; however, training will be provided. You can expect to use plot harvesting and plot drilling equipment and complete varied tasks throughout the year.
The role will require the apprentice to follow health and safety rules and local site rules including security. The main place of employment is Brooms Barn in Suffolk, although travel for training and learning opportunities to the Harpenden site will be expected throughout the year.
About The Company
Established in 1843, Rothamsted Research is one of the UK’s leading Research Institutes delivering world class agricultural science. Our commitment to learning and development, equality, diversity and inclusion and flexibility in working arrangements creates a positive work life balance and enables a welcoming environment for all prospective employees.
As a Disability Confident Employer we are committed to making reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and all disabled candidates (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) who satisfy the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview. If this is required, please contact us. Applications from candidates irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion or age are welcomed, providing the required criteria is met.
We have an attractive benefits package including 30 days annual leave, a generous pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and an attractive campus offering cultural and recreational activities.

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