Field Trials Manager – Agricultural Crops – Telford - Salary £28,000 – Bonus + Pension & Healthcare Schemes
The Job:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and skilled Research Agronomist / Field Research Technician to join a leading agricultural research organization. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting field and glasshouse studies across a variety of crops, including cereals, potatoes, oilseed rape, and vegetables. Key responsibilities include conducting R&D activities such as planting, sampling, assessing, recording, analysing, and harvesting crop commodities. You will also support the coordination and execution of high-quality trials, ensuring data is reported accurately and in a timely manner. Additionally, you will handle seed and chemical stocks for field treatments, ensuring the safe and compliant use of all chemicals and maintaining a zero-tolerance policy for contamination.
The Candidate:
* Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar field trial or agricultural research role
* Degree (BSc or equivalent) in Agriculture, Agronomy, Life Sciences, or related field
* Essential: PA1 and PA6 NPTC certificates
* Full UK driving licence required
* Advantageous: Experience with agricultural machinery
* Computer literate (Outlook, Excel, Word)
* Excellent communication skills
* Self-motivated and able to work effectively independently and within a team
* Bonus: Experience in plant pathology, entomology, and fungal biology research
The Package:
* Competitive salary and benefits package is offered
* Opportunities for professional development and further training, including certification in relevant areas
Please email your CV to Megan Davies, Senior Delivery Recruitment Consultant, MDavies@agriRS.co.uk.
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