Glasshouse Technician

NES Fircroft; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A global player in Agricultural Technology is seeking a Glasshouse Technician in Bracknell. The role involves daily glasshouse activities, including sowing, harvesting, and monitoring plant health in a vibrant production environment. Candidates should have experience in horticulture or agriculture, awareness of plant care, and physical stamina. This contract position offers the chance for long-term extension.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a horticultural or agricultural production environment.
• Awareness of growth and care requirements of plant material.
• Ability to carry out repetitive tasks and follow set procedures.

Responsibilities

• Undertake daily glasshouse activities including sowing seeds and harvesting.
• Carry out seed processing activities like cleaning and counting.
• Assist in monitoring pests and disease in the glasshouse.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Enthusiasm

Education

Degree or equivalent in a biological or agricultural science

Job description

NES Fircroft is currently recruiting a Glasshouse Technician on behalf of our client, a Global name in the Agricultural Technology industry. The role will be based at a world leading International Research Centre at Jealott’s Hill, Bracknell. This is a contract position for an initial 6 month duration with the possibility of long-term extension. Mon‑Fri 36hrs per week.

The Role:

• Undertake a full range of daily glasshouse activities including sowing seeds, cross pollination, transplanting plantlets, tissue‑sampling, harvesting and threshing of plants.
• Carry out seed processing activities including seed cleaning, seed counting (automated) and seed labelling and registering.
• Assist in the monitoring of pests and disease in the glasshouse.
• Update DH plant material tracking and data analysis files.
• Responsibility for ensuring glasshouse HSE standards are adhered to.

Education / Required Experience:

• The successful candidate should primarily be enthusiastic, consistent in their approach and willing to learn in a vibrant glasshouse production environment with high quality output.
• Previous experience working within a horticultural or an agricultural production environment.
• Awareness of growth and care requirements of plant material in the glasshouse.
• You will need to be able to work in a team environment, understand set procedures and pay attention to detail whilst carrying out some repetitive tasks.
• You may be required to stand for long periods of time, lift materials and/or transport materials around the nursery so physical stamina and a good level of fitness is important.

Desirable but not essential Experience:

• Horticultural experience
• Experience of working in a glasshouse environment
• A degree or equivalent in a biological or agricultural science.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market‑leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.