Job Description

Our client is a forward-thinking agricultural research organisation dedicated to advancing crop production through innovation, technology, and sustainable farming practices. With a strong focus on trial work, knowledge exchange, and supporting UK growers, they offer a collaborative and hands-on environment where you can develop your technical and field-based expertise.
What You Will Be Doing
As a Crop Production Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting a range of field and on-farm trials across the East of England. Your responsibilities will include:
Setting up, monitoring, and assessing on-farm and strip trials
Assisting with tractor and harvester operations when required
Conducting crop phenotyping using handheld and drone-based methods
Carrying out greenhouse gas measurements and helping develop protocols
Completing soil health assessments and coordinating sample testing
Preparing trial data for analysis and supporting trial report collation
Maintaining field and research equipment, ensuring SOPs are up to date
Working closely with research, crop production, and field teams to deliver high-quality assessments and data
This role involves regular travel and outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
What You Need
A strong understanding of UK agriculture
Full UK driving licence
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving abilities
High attention to detail
Ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team
Willingness to undertake physical, hands-on work in the field
Desirable:
A degree in a relevant scientific discipline
Experience operating farm machinery, particularly with precision guidance systems
What Is In It for You
Salary circa 30,000 depending on experience
Comprehensive training and professional development
Competitive pension scheme
Private healthcare
Employee assistance programme
Retail discounts and employee benefits
The opportunity to join a friendly, supportive, and forward-thinking organisation making a real impact in UK crop production
How to Apply
If you have trials, environmental or crop production experience then I want to speak with you. Feel free to reach out on the below details for an informal conversation.
? Rachel Richardson - 01780 480530 / 07701 387732
? Rachel@morepeople.co.uk
? Or connect with me on LinkedIn
No need for a polished CV, just send over what you have and we can take it from there.
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