Agronomist

Additional Resources; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for an Agronomist to join a well-established organization specializing in cereals, salads, and vegetables. In this full-time role, you will manage the agronomy of UK crops, collaborating with a dynamic Crop Management team. Your responsibilities will include providing crop protection recommendations, maintaining records, and supporting sustainability initiatives. This role offers a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and a range of benefits, including a company vehicle and pension scheme. If you are passionate about agriculture and looking to enhance your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

31 days holiday including bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Death in service (2X salary)

Employee Assistance Programme

Relocation package

Access to a company vehicle

Company laptop

Company phone

Qualifications

• Experience as an Agronomist or similar role.
• BASIS and FACTS qualifications are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage UK crop agronomy from seed to harvest.
• Provide crop protection recommendations and maintain records.

Skills

Agronomy

Crop Management

Field Vegetable Production

IPM/ICM Principles

Strong IT Skills

Education

BASIS Qualification

FACTS Qualification

Tools

Farm Management Software

Gate Keeper

Muddy Boots

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Agronomist to join a well-established organisation specialising in growing cereals, salads, and vegetables. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and benefits.

As an Agronomist, you will manage the agronomy of UK crops from seed to harvest, collaborating with the Crop Management team and supporting overseas production.

You will be responsible for:

• Conduct field walking and provide crop protection recommendations for various crops (e.g. salad onions, legumes, asparagus, pumpkins) using IPM/ICM principles.
• Order chemicals and coordinate sprayer operators.
• Maintain accurate records using farm management software.
• Collaborate with the Crop Management team to develop fertiliser recommendations and implement soil testing.
• Monitor pesticide lists and review customer requirements.
• Conduct trials to evaluate new pest control methods and active ingredients.
• Support the farm management team with sustainability initiatives, including biodiversity and regenerative farming.

What we are looking for:

• Previously worked as an Agronomist, Agricultural Consultant, Agricultural Specialistor in a similar role.
• BASIS and FACTS qualifications.
• Ideally have experience in field vegetable production.
• Strong IT skills, familiar with systems such as Gate Keeper or Muddy Boots.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Right to work in the UK.

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary
• 31 days holiday including bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Death in service (2X salary)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Relocation package
• Access to a company vehicle, laptop, and phone

Apply now for this exceptional opportunity to work with a dynamic team and further enhance your career.

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