Field Trials Technician - Potatoes
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
Main Purpose of Job
We are seeking an enthusiastic, self motivated individual to join our Dundee Farm team at The James Hutton Institute, engaged in a wide range of field trials and large scale research platforms alongside commercial farm activity.
As Field Trials Technician – Potatoes you will assist potato field operations for the farm team in delivery of field trials for research sponsors in co-ordination with JHL and science staff.
Working under supervision of Field Trials Officer, to deliver potato breeding, pest & disease and nutrition projects at Balruddery farm, Mylnefield farm & Off-site.
Assist Field Trials Officers with cultivations, planting logistics and harvest of trial materials in potato field plots, commercial scale Centre for Sustainable Cropping (CSC) platform and Potatoes in Practice event site.
Responsibility for maintenance and upkeep of tractor and machinery required to fulfil the role.
Co-ordinate with Field Manager & Agronomist to deliver trials requirements as specified in Field Experiments Forms and Job Requests and assist with wider team goals within the farm team for fruit, cereals and commercial farm operations where required.
Main Duties of Postholder
- To assist field operations for all potato trial plots including ground preparation, planting, crop maintenance (plant protection & fertiliser application), irrigation, harvest and logistics for transport of harvested crops to store.
- Assist Field Trials Officer event site preparation for Potatoes in Practice event and exhibitor/attendee logistics in accordance with Field Manager & Comms team and application of treatments by request for potato demonstration plots, including record keeping and reporting requirements
- Responsibility for upkeep and maintenance of the machinery used for area of work, including pre-start checks, lubrication, servicing and defect reporting in co-ordination with farm mechanic.
- Assist in estate management aspects and apply good practice environmental principles in accordance with LEAF principles to include assisting with organic amendments e.g. slurry & compost, hedge/boundary maintenance and road repairs.
- Help in other areas of work as required by farm team during peak work periods – carting grain, collecting bales, fruit planting, cultivations, polytunnel construction & skinning.
- To understand and comply with health and safety regulations, the James Hutton Institute Health & Safety policy and specialist safety procedures appropriate to farm, field, and glasshouses work.
Person Specification
Education/Experience/Skills
Essential
- HNC or equivalent experience
- Good communication skills
- Good record keeping and time management skills
- Tractor operating experience
Desirable
- HND
- Experience in potato/vegetable production
- Forklift, Telehandler and Pesticide Application qualifications – PA1, 2 + 4
- Experience in field trials delivery
Our Commitment to Equality and Diversity
We will not consider the use of 3rd party recruitment agencies for the sourcing of candidates for this position.
The James Hutton Institute is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
The James Hutton Institute is a: Stonewall Diversity Champion; Athena SWAN Silver Status Holder; Disability Confident Committed Employer and a Living Wage Employer.
The James Hutton Institute is Happy to Talk Flexible Working.
The Company
The James Hutton Institute combines strengths in crops, soils and land use and environmental research, and makes a major contribution to the understanding of key global issues, such as food, energy and environmental security, and developing and promoting effective technological and management solutions to these.
James Hutton (1726 – 1797) was a leading figure of the Scottish Enlightenment, an eighteenth century golden age of intellectual and scientific achievements centred on Edinburgh. He is internationally regarded as the founder of modern geology and one of the first scientists to describe the Earth as a living system. His thinking on natural selection influenced Charles Darwin in developing his theory of evolution.
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