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Field Operations Trials Officer

Field Operations Trials Officer

We are now looking for a Field Operations Trials Officer to join our Trials team at Throws Farm. The successful candidate will support the delivery of high-quality field trials across a range of crops and trial types, taking responsibility for individual trials and supporting the wider team with practical field operations.

What you’ll do:

  • Support the planning and delivery of field trials, working closely with the Farms Manager and Trials team.
  • Take responsibility for individual trials, ensuring protocols are followed and all trial activities are completed accurately and on time.
  • Carry out practical field operations including site finding, seed preparation, drilling, marking out, spraying, irrigation, fertiliser applications, assessments, sampling and harvesting.
  • Accurately identify crop growth stages, weeds, pests and diseases to support effective trial assessments and applications.
  • Record and manage trial data using ARM, ensuring trial files and observations are complete and accurate.
  • Work with growers to identify suitable sites for field trials, considering trial requirements and protocols.
  • Support open days, plot tours and demonstrations for customers and stakeholders.
  • Maintain and calibrate trial equipment, keeping accurate records.
  • Support Throws Farm operations, including machinery maintenance, deliveries, amenity areas and seed multiplication activities.

What you’ll bring:

  • Experience with tractor driving and working with agricultural machinery is preffered.
  • Experience in field trials or practical arable farming is essential for this role.
  • Good organisation skills, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office; knowledge of ARM and statistical analysis software would be advantageous.
  • A practical and collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues, growers and external stakeholders.
  • A willingness to work flexibly in line with seasonal requirements and workload.

Please note: This role is based at Throws Farm, Dunmow, and will involve practical outdoor work across the trials programme. Training and relevant qualifications, including PA, forklift, HGV and BASIS, will be supported where required.

Equal Opportunities

At Agrii, we believe hiring great people is the foundation of cultivating our culture & success. 

We embrace candidate differences in all aspects including race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, age, disability, neurodiversity, or any other protected characteristic, and we actively encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Please note: we are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process where required.  

If you require any adjustments or alternative ways to apply, please contact our Recruitment Partner at recruitment@agrii.co.uk so that we can support you through the process.

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