Crop Production Specialist

MorePeople; Norwich; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural research organization in England is looking for a candidate to assist in setting up and monitoring on-farm trials. Responsibilities include conducting crop phenotyping and soil health assessments as well as maintaining field equipment. Ideal candidates should have a strong understanding of UK agriculture and the ability to work independently. This role offers a salary around £30,000 with comprehensive training and benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and professional development

Competitive pension scheme

Private healthcare

Employee assistance programme

Retail discounts and employee benefits

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of UK agriculture.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Willingness to undertake physical, hands-on work in the field.

Responsibilities

• Set up, monitor, and assess on-farm and strip trials.
• Conduct crop phenotyping using handheld and drone methods.
• Complete soil health assessments and coordinate sample testing.
• Work closely with research, crop production, and field teams.

Skills

Understanding of UK agriculture

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving abilities

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Good IT skills

Education

Degree in a relevant scientific discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Company

Our client is a forward-thinking agricultural research organisation dedicated to advancing crop production through innovation, technology, and sustainable farming practices. With a strong focus on trial work, knowledge exchange, and supporting UK growers, they offer a collaborative and hands‑on environment where you can develop your technical and field‑based expertise.

What You Will Be Doing

• Setting up, monitoring, and assessing on-farm and strip trials
• Assisting with tractor and harvester operations when required
• Conducting crop phenotyping using handheld and drone-based methods
• Carrying out greenhouse gas measurements and helping develop protocols
• Completing soil health assessments and coordinating sample testing
• Preparing trial data for analysis and supporting trial report collation
• Maintaining field and research equipment, ensuring SOPs are up to date
• Working closely with research, crop production, and field teams to deliver high-quality assessments and data

This role involves regular travel and outdoor work in varying weather conditions.

What You Need

• A strong understanding of UK agriculture
• Full UK driving licence
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Strong communication, organisation, and problem‑solving abilities
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team
• Willingness to undertake physical, hands‑on work in the field

Desirable

• A degree in a relevant scientific discipline
• Experience operating farm machinery, particularly with precision guidance systems

What Is In It for You

• Salary circa £30,000 depending on experience
• Comprehensive training and professional development
• Competitive pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Employee assistance programme
• Retail discounts and employee benefits
• The opportunity to join a friendly, supportive, and forward-thinking organisation making a real impact in UK crop production

How to Apply

If you have trials, environmental or crop production experience then I want to speak with you. Feel free to reach out on the below details for an informal conversation.

📞 Rachel Richardson - 01780 480530 / 07701 387732

📧 [e-mail]

💼 Or connect with me on LinkedIn

No need for a polished CV, just send over what you have and we can take it from there.