Soil Technician

TN United Kingdom; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company based in Aberdeen is seeking a Soil Technician to perform soil sampling and related services for farmers. This permanent, full-time role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work outdoors year-round. The position offers various benefits, including generous holiday, employee support programs, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

25 days holiday with option to purchase more

Dedicated Learning & Development team

Employee Assistance Program

Increased Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave

Life Assurance scheme and pension plan

Paid volunteer leave

Employee network groups

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee retail discount scheme

Free eye test vouchers

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a soil sampling role would be advantageous but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Field services including GPS soil sampling.
• Management and planning of customer orders and schedules.
• Understanding and delivering exceptional customer service.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

IT Literacy

Job description

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Job Title: Soil Technician

We are looking for a Soil Technician to join the Frontier team, based in the Aberdeen area, on a permanent, full-time basis. You will be carrying out soil sampling and associated in-field services for our farmer clients across the region using GPS technology.

Often working alone, you will be self-motivated, organised, and have previous experience involving customer-facing activities to ensure we provide a professional and safe service to customers. This is a physically demanding role, and you must be accustomed to working outside throughout the year.

The Benefits

• 25 days holiday per calendar year with the option to purchase up to 5 more days (subject to meeting eligibility requirements)
• Dedicated Learning & Development team to support your career
• Employee Assistance Program providing 24 hours support & advice in areas such as health and wellbeing for yourself, your family & friends (up to 5 people in total)
• Increased Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave benefits for eligible employees
• Life Assurance scheme and pension plan with employer contributions of up to 7%
• Up to two days paid volunteer leave per year (only applicable to permanent employees)
• The opportunity to join our employee network groups including LGBTQ+, Menopause wellbeing, Neurodiversity, and Women’s network groups.
• Cycle to Work Scheme, employee retail discount scheme, and free eye test vouchers

About You

• Strong communication skills both over the phone and face to face
• Full UK driving licence
• Able to work outside in all conditions
• IT literate
• Proven attention to detail
• Prior experience in a soil sampling role would be advantageous but is not essential

Your Role Will Involve

As a Soil Technician, your role will involve:

• Field services including GPS soil sampling
• Handling of digital data and maps
• Management and planning of customer orders and schedules
• Basic ATV and hardware/software maintenance
• Understanding and delivering exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent communication via phone and on-farm
• Active participation with the health and safety culture