Technically focused job opportunity for an agriculture or horticulture or science graduate with some experience in a technical department or crop trials team. Great career opportunity to join a successful and well known plant protection and consumer goods company, a market leader across UK and Europe, with a wide ranging portfolio including plant protection products, fertilisers, biologicals, adjuvants, and soil treatments. The Technical Officer will join a well-established Technical Department and be given lots of support to get fully up to speed over the first few months.
The main duties of the role will revolve around:
* managing and running the product trials and product testing programme, both in-house and external trials
* Assisting with product development, project management, new ideas and innovation
* providing a wide range of technical support to customers, including dealing with customer’s enquiries
* providing technical support to the business including the marketing and quality teams
* assisting with technical specifications and product compliance
* helping with product training for customers and colleagues
Candidate requirements:
* Degree or similar qualification in agriculture, horticulture, biology, or plant science.
* Previous experience in a technical role or within a technical team
* Some experience in running horticultural, glasshouse, or agricultural trials – helpful
* Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
* Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise a varied work load
* Able to work under pressure, especially at times of peak demand
* Good presentation skills
* Computer literate
* Driving licence
* Willingness to travel within UK and sometimes overseas to shows, conferences, launches
Location: Cambridgeshire/Bedfordshire – contact Margaret for precise location
Salary: Competitive starting salary and benefits
To apply, please email your CV to margaret@hunterchaseconsultants.co.uk or for further information please call Margaret Wilkinson on 07921 454473. A detailed job profile is available on request.
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