Forage Technical Specialist - Wales (home-based with regional travel) - £50,000

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural business in the UK is seeking a Forage Technical Specialist to enhance feed and ruminant teams across Wales. This role blends home working with regional travel, enabling an engaging experience with farmers to improve forage quality and crop strategies. Candidates should have in-depth knowledge of forage production, seeds, fertilisers, and effective communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £50,000 with professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Home based flexibility

Training and professional development

Join a respected agricultural team

Qualifications

• Solid technical knowledge of forage production and cropping on livestock farms.
• Understanding of key inputs including seeds, fertilisers and forage additives.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently or within a team.

Responsibilities

• Support regional teams in meeting forage-related sales targets.
• Provide guidance on forage and crop planning.
• Build strong farmer relationships.

Skills

Forage production knowledge

Crop management

Effective communication

Relationship building

IT competency

Education

BASIS/FACTS qualification

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Forage Technical Specialist

Forage Technical Specialist - Wales (home-based with regional travel) - £50,000

TheJob:

A leading agricultural business is seeking a Forage Technical Specialist to support its feed and ruminant teams across Wales. This opportunity is ideal for someone with strong knowledge of forage production, crop management and the key inputs used on livestock farms – including seed, fertiliser, forage additives and crop protection products. Working in partnership with sales and technical colleagues, you will help farmers improve forage quality, plan cropping strategies and select the most suitable products for their system. The role combines home working with regular farm visits, offering variety and direct engagement with customers.

Key responsibilities:

• Support regional feed and technical teams in meeting forage-related sales targets through expert advice
• Provide guidance on forage and crop planning to ensure customers make informed input decisions
• Arrange soil, forage and slurry analysis to strengthen recommendations
• Build strong farmer relationships by assessing crops and forages and offering practical insights
• Deliver technical training and updates to colleagues within the region
• Work closely with Product Managers, Feed Specialists and Ruminant Specialists to maximise opportunities
• Assist with regional marketing campaigns and represent the forage business at events, meetings and shows
• Maintain up-to-date understanding of products such as seed, fertiliser and forage additives
• Keep professional qualifications (e.g., BASIS, FACTS) current through relevant CPD
• Use CRM systems to manage customer interactions and identify new opportunities

The Candidate:

• Solid technical knowledge of forage production and cropping on livestock farms
• Understanding of key inputs including seeds, fertilisers and forage additives
• Effective communicator with the ability to develop trusted farmer relationships
• Self-motivated and able to work both independently and within a wider team
• Competent IT user with strong organisation skills
• BASIS/FACTS qualified or willing to work towards these
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across Wales

The Package:

• Salary up to £50,000
• Home based flexibility
• Training and ongoing professional development
• Opportunity to join a respected agricultural team

Please email your CV to Charlotte Levent, Senior Delivery Recruitment Consultant, [e-mail].