Main Purpose of Job
This job will be undertaken as a Modern Apprenticeship and so it is recognised that the post-holder will be undertaking appropriate in-house and external training and development.
* To assist under supervision with all work undertaken by the Glasshouse Services section and gain experience in the various tasks required.
* To assist under supervision with all horticultural work undertaken by the field services section and gain experience in the various tasks required.
* Work as part of a team providing general support to the science groups and plant breeding programmes.
Main Duties of Post Holder
* To undertake training both internally and externally and learn practical skills required to successfully gain a modern apprenticeship.
* To receive training in all aspects of horticultural service delivery including the use of machinery.
* To assist with all aspects of soft fruit plant work, within glasshouses, tunnel structures, fields, and specialized plant growth facilities.
* To assist with all aspects of potato plant work, within glasshouses, tunnel structures, and specialized plant growth facilities.
* To assist with all aspects of cereal plant work, within glasshouses, tunnel structures, and specialized plant growth facilities.
* To assist with all aspects of service delivery within quarantine and restricted access plant growth facilities.
* To assist with all aspects of plant growth facility and equipment cleaning and decontamination.
* To assist with seasonal grounds maintenance across the Institute amenity areas.
* To understand and comply with health and safety regulations, the James Hutton Institute Health & Safety policy, and specialist safety procedures appropriate to farm, field, and glasshouses work.
* Any other duties as required.
Qualifications/Skills/Knowledge
* National 5s, including Maths and English or equivalent.
* Must show a clear affinity for working with plants.
* Must understand the importance of plant and glasshouse hygiene and tidiness.
* Able to work as part of a team.
* Able to work autonomously.
* Willingness to participate in the Modern Apprenticeship Programme.
* Punctual and reliable.
* Experience working with plants in some capacity.
* Full driving license.
* Horticultural experience as part of a further education course.
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