Field Trials Technician
| Posting date: | 26 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £23,493 to £24,225 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 October 2025 |
| Location: | Harpenden, Hertfordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Rothamsted Research |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 837 |
Summary
The Research Farms team in Harpenden are recruiting for a Field Trials Technician.
Are you a go-getter?
Are you organised and a good communicator?
Do you want to contribute to Rothamsted's world leading science?
If so, we want to hear from you!
Ideally you will have some practical experience working on a farm or with agricultural field trials, however training will be provided. This is a great chance to make a start in the industry with all-round experience in both commercial farming and field trials experience.
You will get to develop skills and knowledge in the areas of:
tractor driving,
loader driving,
field trials equipment,
machine operation and,
basic machinery maintenance.
This full time post is for a 1 year fixed term period. A starting salary from £23,493 per annum for a 37 hour week (seasonal overtime applies.) There is also the opportunity of rental properties in close proximity to the farm, and we can assist in pursuing this option.
Closing date: 19 October 2025
Interviews expected to take place: week commencing 27 October 2025
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and nationalities. However, please note that we are currently unable to offer a skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role. To be eligible, you must already have the legal right to work in the UK.
Are you a go-getter?
Are you organised and a good communicator?
Do you want to contribute to Rothamsted's world leading science?
If so, we want to hear from you!
Ideally you will have some practical experience working on a farm or with agricultural field trials, however training will be provided. This is a great chance to make a start in the industry with all-round experience in both commercial farming and field trials experience.
You will get to develop skills and knowledge in the areas of:
tractor driving,
loader driving,
field trials equipment,
machine operation and,
basic machinery maintenance.
This full time post is for a 1 year fixed term period. A starting salary from £23,493 per annum for a 37 hour week (seasonal overtime applies.) There is also the opportunity of rental properties in close proximity to the farm, and we can assist in pursuing this option.
Closing date: 19 October 2025
Interviews expected to take place: week commencing 27 October 2025
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and nationalities. However, please note that we are currently unable to offer a skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role. To be eligible, you must already have the legal right to work in the UK.
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