Crop Production Lead, Farm & Estate Technician

City College Norwich; Norwich; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

City College Norwich invites applications for the Farm and Estate Technician (Crop Production) role at Easton College, Norwich. The post leads cereal and forage production and supports students with hands-on learning across the 162ha estate and additional animal facilities.

The role is full-time, 37 hours per week, with some weekend/out-of-hours welfare checks during lambing and harvest seasons. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in crop establishment, management and health.
• Experience with cultivations, drilling, spreaders and spraying.
• Ability to support safety, cleanliness and presentation to a high standard.
• Full UK driving licence (Essential).

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day management of cereal, forage crop and stewardship areas.
• Provide practical learning opportunities for students, including machinery demonstrations.
• Safely operate and maintain tractors and telehandlers for establishment, management and harvesting.
• Gather and record performance data and update electronic records.
• Collaborate with other estate technicians on a 160ha estate and seasonal tasks.

Skills

Crop establishment

Crop management

Health & safety awareness

Driving licence

Practical outdoor work

Job description

City College Norwich invites applications for the Farm and Estate Technician (Crop Production) role at Easton College, Norwich. The post leads cereal and forage production and supports students with hands-on learning across the 162ha estate and additional animal facilities.

The role is full-time, 37 hours per week, with some weekend/out-of-hours welfare checks during lambing and harvest seasons. A full UK driving licence is essential.