Glasshouse Technician

NES Group Ltd; Newell Green; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A global agricultural technology firm is seeking a Glasshouse Technician for a contract role based at an International Research Centre. Responsibilities include operating equipment for trial work, managing samples, and ensuring quality care for plant material. The ideal candidate has experience in horticulture or agriculture, solid computer skills, and a keen attention to detail. This position offers an initial 6-month contract with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in horticultural or agricultural settings is preferred.
• Familiarity with plant growth and care in a glasshouse environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to conduct trial work and manage samples.
• Resolve routine issues independently with minimal guidance.
• Ensure efficient task prioritization for timely material throughput.

Skills

Experience in horticultural/ agricultural environment

Knowledge of plant care

Strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel)

Ability to prioritize tasks

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Willingness to learn

Team player

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.

Responsibilities

• Follows broad frameworks to operate equipment needed to carry out trial work, and to ensure samples are available and delivered on time.
• Resolves routine issues with minimal senior staff or supervisory guidance and approval.
• Requires some prior relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a horticultural or an agricultural production environment.
• Awareness of growth and care requirements of plant material in the glasshouse.
• Solid experience in computer usage (particularly with Microsoft Word and Excel applications).
• Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently to ensure timely throughout of materials.
• Demonstrating close attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks, with a strong commitment to maintaining high standards and quality of work.
• Communicating effectively with the ability to keep goals, targets and objectives.
• Demonstrating strong willingness to learn within a dynamic glasshouse production environment that prioritizes high-quality output.
• Thriving in a team-oriented workplace with the capability of working independently adhering to established procedures.

About NES Fircroft

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) 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.