Technician in Horticulture
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 05 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £23,559 i £25,668 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 22 Mehefin 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Otley, Ipswich |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Suffolk New College |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | Technician in Horticulture |
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Technician in Horticulture
Salary within the range of £23,559 to £25,668 per annum*
*Starting salary subject to College salary assessment process
37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
This is an exciting opportunity to work at our Suffolk Rural campus as a Technician in Horticulture. You will be required to provide technical advice, support and practical assistance to staff and students, and will be responsible for preparing, maintaining the equipment and materials within the practical workspaces, alongside ensuring safe working practices.
This role will support the development of a commercial provision onsite to provide for the local community. You will work closely with the Horticulture Centre Manager to build up a local customer base, marketing information and a commercial growing plan as well as maintaining the facilities on site.
You should have a Level 2 qualification in a relevant subject e.g. RHS qualification and a good understanding of health & safety. You should also have relevant industry expertise, including knowledge and experience of plant science, plant propagation techniques, budding and grafting and a good understanding of relevant horticulture machinery such as hedge cutters, lawnmowers, strimmer’s etc.
This post is based at Suffolk New College Suffolk Rural, however Suffolk New College is a multi campus site therefore you may be required to work at and travel between campuses.
At Suffolk New College, we promote the culture of BeSNC. Implementing BeSNC is not just a choice; it's a commitment to providing the best possible environment for our learners to thrive. It's a commitment to nurturing an inclusive and supportive community where each student, staff and community member can reach their full potential.
Closing date: Sunday 22nd June 2025 at 12:00 Midnight
Interview date: Tuesday 8th July 2025
This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our on-going commitment to Equality and Diversity, Suffolk New College guarantee to short list all applicants from a black or ethnic minority group who meet the essential criteria and all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. All appointments are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
We do not recognise any agencies or search agencies acting on our behalf unless they have been officially engaged. Applicants should apply to us directly and not be persuaded to go via an agency.
The college will not recognise any agency fees for recruitment activities unless an active engagement linked to a specific role has been agreed.
The college will not pay fees associated with CVs or applicants who are sent to the college via agencies on a speculative basis or in response to college adverts.
Agencies should refrain from sending CVs to anyone working for the college on a speculative basis. The college will make approaches to agencies via our HR team if we feel that we need assistance with a post.
Salary within the range of £23,559 to £25,668 per annum*
*Starting salary subject to College salary assessment process
37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
This is an exciting opportunity to work at our Suffolk Rural campus as a Technician in Horticulture. You will be required to provide technical advice, support and practical assistance to staff and students, and will be responsible for preparing, maintaining the equipment and materials within the practical workspaces, alongside ensuring safe working practices.
This role will support the development of a commercial provision onsite to provide for the local community. You will work closely with the Horticulture Centre Manager to build up a local customer base, marketing information and a commercial growing plan as well as maintaining the facilities on site.
You should have a Level 2 qualification in a relevant subject e.g. RHS qualification and a good understanding of health & safety. You should also have relevant industry expertise, including knowledge and experience of plant science, plant propagation techniques, budding and grafting and a good understanding of relevant horticulture machinery such as hedge cutters, lawnmowers, strimmer’s etc.
This post is based at Suffolk New College Suffolk Rural, however Suffolk New College is a multi campus site therefore you may be required to work at and travel between campuses.
At Suffolk New College, we promote the culture of BeSNC. Implementing BeSNC is not just a choice; it's a commitment to providing the best possible environment for our learners to thrive. It's a commitment to nurturing an inclusive and supportive community where each student, staff and community member can reach their full potential.
Closing date: Sunday 22nd June 2025 at 12:00 Midnight
Interview date: Tuesday 8th July 2025
This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our on-going commitment to Equality and Diversity, Suffolk New College guarantee to short list all applicants from a black or ethnic minority group who meet the essential criteria and all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. All appointments are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
We do not recognise any agencies or search agencies acting on our behalf unless they have been officially engaged. Applicants should apply to us directly and not be persuaded to go via an agency.
The college will not recognise any agency fees for recruitment activities unless an active engagement linked to a specific role has been agreed.
The college will not pay fees associated with CVs or applicants who are sent to the college via agencies on a speculative basis or in response to college adverts.
Agencies should refrain from sending CVs to anyone working for the college on a speculative basis. The college will make approaches to agencies via our HR team if we feel that we need assistance with a post.
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