Job Description

Agrii are looking to employ a Trials Officer for our Throws Farm Site in Dunmow.

Agrii is a leading provider of agronomy services, technology, and strategic advice. We are looking to recruit a Trials Officer to join our dedicated team at Throws Farm on a permanent basis. Focusing predominantly on combinable crops, our next Trials Officer will work amongst an industry-leading team and be responsible for supporting sustainable food production across UK agriculture through high-quality trials and impactful data.

What you'll do:

Deliver industry-leading trials across a range of combinable crops, ensuring all practical aspects are carried out to the highest ORETO standards. Plan and prioritise workloads in collaboration with Trials Managers to meet seasonal and protocol requirements. Conduct a variety of field operations including site finding, seed preparation, drilling, marking out, spraying, assessments, maintenance, data collection, and harvesting. Accurately identify crop growth stages, weeds, pests, and diseases to support precise assessments and product efficacy data. Maintain and calibrate trial equipment, ensuring all records are up to date. Communicate trial progress effectively to Technical Managers and support open days and plot tours to showcase our research.

What you'll bring:

An agricultural or biosciences qualification (or equivalent practical experience). A high level of organisation with strong accuracy and attention to detail. Flexibility to adapt to seasonal demands and workload requirements. Experience using MS Office; familiarity with ARM and statistical analysis software is advantageous.

What we offer:

A competitive salary DOE and company vehicle. The opportunity to work within a supportive, innovative team at the forefront of UK crop trials and agronomy services. Training and development to support your role and career progression. A varied, hands-on role with exposure to diverse crops, products, and trial methodologies. A workplace driven by our values of trust, teamwork, and customer focus.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 24,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company car Company events Company pension Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Employee stock purchase plan Free or subsidised travel Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Paid volunteer time Referral programme Sick pay
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Overtime
Work Location: In person