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Junior Farm and Field Trials Technician
| Posting date: | 06 March 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £23,493 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 March 2025 |
| Location: | Harpenden, Hertfordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Rothamsted Research |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 801 |
Summary
The Research Farms team in Harpenden are recruiting for a Junior Farm & Field Trials Technician.
If you are an ambitious individual, who is organised and a good communicator, who would like to contribute to Rothamsted' s world leading science, we would like to hear from you.
The ideal candidate will have some practical experience working on a farm or with agricultural field trials, however training will be provided. The post could be an opportunity to make a start in the industry with a good all-round experience available in both commercial farming and field trials experience.
This full time post is initially for a 1 year fixed term period and attracts a salary starting from £23,493 per annum for a 37 hour week, seasonal overtime applies. Lawes Agricultural Trust have a portfolio of rental properties in close proximity to the farm, for those who would require local accommodation and we can assist in pursuing this option.
Rothamsted offers a generous pension scheme with minimum employer contribution of 10% and minimum employee contribution of 5%; 30 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays; Cycle to Work scheme; Rothamsted sports and social committee.
Closing date: 31st March 2025
Interviews expected to take place: week commencing 7th April 2025
If you are an ambitious individual, who is organised and a good communicator, who would like to contribute to Rothamsted' s world leading science, we would like to hear from you.
The ideal candidate will have some practical experience working on a farm or with agricultural field trials, however training will be provided. The post could be an opportunity to make a start in the industry with a good all-round experience available in both commercial farming and field trials experience.
This full time post is initially for a 1 year fixed term period and attracts a salary starting from £23,493 per annum for a 37 hour week, seasonal overtime applies. Lawes Agricultural Trust have a portfolio of rental properties in close proximity to the farm, for those who would require local accommodation and we can assist in pursuing this option.
Rothamsted offers a generous pension scheme with minimum employer contribution of 10% and minimum employee contribution of 5%; 30 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays; Cycle to Work scheme; Rothamsted sports and social committee.
Closing date: 31st March 2025
Interviews expected to take place: week commencing 7th April 2025
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