Agricultural Technician

SRUC; Ayr; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity at a leading agricultural consultancy, SRUC, is available in Ayr. The successful candidate will assist farming businesses with technical support and data processing, requiring a high level of numeracy and effective communication skills. This role offers a chance to engage in impactful work within the agricultural sector while benefiting from generous perks and a supportive team.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Enhanced pension contributions

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted RAC Membership

Generous family leave

Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)

Tailored investment in individuals' learning and development

Qualifications

• Educated to SCQF level 6 including a high degree of numeracy.

Responsibilities

• Support to farming businesses with data processing.
• Perform farm accounts analysis and support national programmes.
• Collect data in the office and on farm.

Skills

Communication

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Technical IT skills

Education

SCQF level 6 qualification

Job description

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Closing date for applications: 6 July 2025

About The Team:

As part of SRUC, SAC Consulting is one of the leading agricultural consultancies in Scotland. We are uniquely placed to support the sustainable growth and prosperity of agriculture and land-based businesses; working across food supply chains as they rise to the challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss and food security.

SAC Consulting believes in supporting you locally, which is why we have 85 consultants and a further 35 technicians and administrators in 25 offices across Scotland, providing local knowledge and farming expertise to over 9,000 farmers and crofters.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as part of our friendly and successful team in Ayr. This role will provide support to farming businesses, and includes a blend of practical and technical consultant support activities with farm accounts technical data processing.

Key elements of this role include:

• Working with farmers and their farm business accounts data
• Performing farm accounts analysis, working in the national team delivering the Scottish Farm Business Survey.
• Supporting consultants in delivery of national programmes and initiatives, including the Scottish Farm Advisory Service and Whole Farm Plan
• Sampling and data collection, both in office and on farm
• Possessing good communication and numeracy skills
• Having attention to detail, and ability to embrace new technical IT systems and methods

The successful candidate must be able to work to tight deadlines and have good attention to detail to fulfil the requirements of the post.

The post-holder will perform additional duties as directed from time to time by the line manager.

The post holder must always be able to multi-task and use their initiative in the conduct of their work. They must be able to apply sound judgement to ensure that they conduct themselves within the framework of SRUC regulations and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

The successful candidate will be educated to SCQF level 6 including a high degree of numeracy. For full person specification, download the job particular document.

Eligibility for Sponsorship:

This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. If you are a migrant worker you will need to ensure you have an appropriate visa to evidence the necessary right to work in the UK.

Why work for SRUC?

• Generous annual leave
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted RAC Membership
• Generous family leave
• Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
• Tailored investment in and individuals' learning and development

How to Apply:

Please complete an online application form by pressing “apply” or visiting https://www.sruc.ac.uk/connect/jobs/list-of-vacancies/

Please read the Job Particulars document before applying.

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SRUC is committed to valuing Diversity, advancing Equality and respecting Human Rights throughout the organisation and encouraging applications from disabled people using the “Disability Confident Employer” symbol. SRUC is a member of the Athena SWAN charter.

SRUC. A Charitable company limited by guarantee, SC003712. Registered in Scotland No SC103046

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting and Other

• Industries

  Agriculture, Construction, Mining Machinery Manufacturing

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