Crop Production Technician/Specialist

MorePeople; Norwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural research organization in the UK is seeking candidates for a role focused on advancing crop production. The responsibilities include setting up trials, conducting assessments, and assisting in operations. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of UK agriculture, good IT skills, and the capability to work independently or within a team. The role offers comprehensive training and benefits, facilitating personal and professional development while making a real impact on UK crop production efforts.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and professional development

Competitive pension scheme

Private healthcare

Employee assistance programme

Retail discounts and employee benefits

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Willingness to undertake physical work in the field.
• Experience operating farm machinery is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and assessing farm and strip trials.
• Assisting with tractor and harvester operations.
• Conducting crop phenotyping and greenhouse gas measurements.
• Completing soil health assessments.
• Preparing trial data for analysis.

Skills

Understanding of UK agriculture

IT skills including Microsoft Office

Strong communication abilities

Organizational skills

Problem-solving abilities

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Education

Degree in a relevant scientific discipline

Job description

Company

Our client, British Beet Research Organisation (BBRO) 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, organization, 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

• 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.