Agricultural Technician

Posting date:	06 February 2026
Salary:	£26,370 to £30,004 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	08 March 2026
Location:	AB51 5WU
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	SRUC
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	REQ0447-62309

Summary

About The Team:

As part of SRUC, SAC Consulting is one of the leading agricultural consultancies in Scotland. We are uniquely placed to support the sustainable growth and prosperity of agriculture and land-based businesses; working across food supply chains as they rise to the challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss and food security.

SAC Consulting believes in supporting you locally, which is why we have 85 consultants and a further 35 technicians and administrators in 25 offices across Scotland, providing local knowledge and farming expertise to over 9,000 farmers and crofters.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as part of our friendly and successful team in the Northeast Scotland (SAC Stonehaven or Thainstone). This role will provide support to rural businesses and landowners, and includes a blend of practical and technical consultant support activities with an emphaisis on soil sampling and associated services.

Key elements of this role include:

• Sampling of soils for nutritional, pest and disease analysis and data collection, both in office and on farm.
  
• Project management and liasing with clients to ensure an efficient, customer focussed service.
  
• Use of GIS Mapping equipment and software to log samples and produce associated maps
  
• Supporting consultants in delivery of national programmes and initiatives, including the Scottish Farm Advisory Service and Whole Farm Plan.
  
• Possessing good communication and numeracy skills.
  
• Having attention to detail, and ability to embrace new technical IT systems and methods.
  

  Minimum Qualifications:

  The successful candidate will be educated to SCQF level 6 (SCQF Higher Level) including a high degree of numeracy or possess equivalent experience.

  For full person specification, download the job particular document.

  Eligibility for Sponsorship:

  This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. If you are a migrant worker you will need to ensure you have an appropriate visa to evidence the necessary right to work in the UK.

  Why work for SRUC?

  • Generous annual leave
    
  • Enhanced pension contributions
    
  • Cycle to work scheme
    
  • Discounted RAC Membership
    
  • Generous family leave
    
  • Flexible working patterns
    
  • Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
    
  • Tailored investment in and individuals' learning and development
    

    How to Apply:

    Please complete an online application form by pressing “apply”.

    Please read the Job Particulars document before applying for this.

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