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Trials Officer

Trials Officer

We are looking for a Trials Technician / Trials Officer to join our team at Throws Farm. Working within our field trials programme, this role will support the delivery of cereal and oilseed variety trials, contributing to the generation of high-quality data and insight that underpins Agrii’s technical offering. This is a varied, hands-on role combining practical fieldwork, data collection and trial management, and would suit someone with a strong interest in crop production and agricultural research. We’re open to recruiting either a Trials Officer or a Technician - the role title will be assigned based on the successful candidates previous experience.

What you’ll do:

  • Support the preparation, establishment, maintenance and harvesting of cereal, oilseed and other variety trials.
  • Assist with seed handling activities including cleaning, treating, testing and packeting.
  • Carry out trial assessments and data collection, including crop growth, disease levels and maturity.
  • Operate farm and trials equipment including drills, plot combines and forklifts (training provided where required).
  • Assist with glasshouse work, early generation seed multiplication and routine trial site maintenance.
  • Support the supervision of seasonal staff during peak periods.
  • Prepare grain samples and support data handling and analysis.
  • Travel to and support trials across multiple sites within East Anglia and the South-East.
  • Maintain high standards of health, safety and compliance across all activities.

What you’ll bring:

  • A strong interest in agriculture, crop production or field trials work.
  • Practical, hands-on approach with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Good attention to detail and the ability to work accurately to deadlines.
  • Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn.
  • A valid UK Driving Licence.
  • Previous experience in field trials or a similar environment is beneficial but not essential.

Please note: This role is based at Throws Farm Technology Centre, with regular travel to trial sites across East Anglia and the South-East. Standard working hours are 8:30am–5:00pm, Monday to Friday, with additional hours required during peak seasonal periods.

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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