This role is located in NRM, within the Cawood Scientific Agriculture Division. NRM, part of the Cawood Scientific Group, are the UK’s largest independent provider of agronomic and environmental waste analysis for land-based industries. We offer water, soil, manures, fertilisers and plant tissue analysis to farmers, growers and agronomists for improved farm productivity, as well as land-based environmental services including composted waste, anaerobic digestate, effluents and industrial renewables. Learn more about NRM by clicking here. Job Description: This is an entry level position with no prior experience required as training, including manual handling, will be provided. Experience working in a busy environment is preferred. This role involves some heavy lifting. Core Role Working as part of the wider Soil Department, the main role of a Soil Technician is to organise samples when they are first received at the site ahead of booking in, preparation and analysis. Core Accountabilities · Open received samples, dry, prepare and extract for analysis · Unload and move heavy batches of samples around the laboratory and site · Work with safety and compliance at the heart of all processes · Use specialist equipment as part of the sample preparation process · Communicate effectively with other departments and occasionally customers · Maintain equipment and working environment as required · Suitable candidates will also have, enthusiasm, energy, and strong communications skills. Key Skills · Excellent concentration levels and attention to detail · Capacity to handle multiple tasks and high levels of workload · Good communication, verbal and written English · Confidence working as both part of a busy team and unsupervised · The ability to use your initiative and a proactive outlook