Agricultural Field Technician, Crop Tech & Data Trials

PepsiCo; Leicester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo Global R&D in Leicester seeks an Agricultural Science Technician to support field trials, crop technology evaluations, and data collection across potato and oat programmes. This hands-on role spans field, laboratory, post-harvest, and factory environments, contributing to high-quality agricultural research.

You will work with sensors, drones, imaging systems, and digital data tools, gaining practical experience and ensuring accurate trial execution and traceable data to support crop

Qualifications

• Qualification or practical experience in Agriculture, Crop Science, Plant Science, Biology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting agricultural trials, field research, laboratory activities, sample processing, or technical operations.
• Strong practical skills in sample collection, processing, handling, and data recording; comfortable with digital tools, databases, and data capture systems.
• Ability to follow technical protocols and SOPs with high accuracy and quality.
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple activities and priorities.
• Proactive, dependable, and collaborative with interest in agricultural technologies and willingness to learn new tools.
• Driving license.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of field trials through trial establishment, crop assessments, sampling, harvest activities, and data collection.
• Support the operation and evaluation of agricultural technologies, including sensors, drones, imaging systems, grading equipment, and data collection tools.
• Collect, process, and maintain trial data and samples with high accuracy and traceability.
• Carry out sample preparation, processing, and post-harvest assessments to support crop evaluation and technology validation.
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of trial equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Work with scientists, technicians, growers, and partners while upholding safe working practices across environments.

Skills

Agriculture

Field research

Digital data capture

SOPs & protocols

Organisational skills

Collaborative approach

Driving license

Education

Qualification or practical experience in Agriculture/Crop Science/Biology/Environmental Science

Tools

Spreadsheets

Electronic data capture systems

Job description

PepsiCo Global R&D in Leicester seeks an Agricultural Science Technician to support field trials, crop technology evaluations, and data collection across potato and oat programmes. This hands-on role spans field, laboratory, post-harvest, and factory environments, contributing to high-quality agricultural research.

You will work with sensors, drones, imaging systems, and digital data tools, gaining practical experience and ensuring accurate trial execution and traceable data to support crop