Hands-On Glasshouse Research Assistant — Harvest & Data

Dyson Farming Limited; Carrington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 6% employer

Life assurance

Discretionary bonus

On-site parking

Cycle to work

Job summary

Dyson Farming is seeking a Glasshouse Research Assistant to support our glasshouse research programme during peak harvest periods. You will help collect, process and record trial data across diverse glasshouse experiments, assisting with routine operations and occasional weekend work.

Join a family-owned business committed to sustainable food production. Training is provided, and there are opportunities to contribute to research and development with our sister company, Dyson.

Qualifications

• Experience with data collection or agricultural/biological settings preferred, but full training is provided.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Reliable, self-motivated and able to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Record yield, quality and assessment data accurately and promptly.
• Grade fruits across glasshouse trials; some harvesting may be required.
• Collect berry measurements including Brix readings and dimensions.
• Support pest and disease monitoring and crop assessments.
• Assist with crop maintenance, trial establishment and housekeeping tasks.
• Support researchers with trial logistics and equipment preparation.
• Maintain high standards of organisation, cleanliness and biosecurity in trial areas.
• Assist with daily equipment checks.
• Support harvest operations during peak periods, including weekends.

Skills

Data collection

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reliable

Physical tasks

Driving licence

Job description

Dyson Farming is seeking a Glasshouse Research Assistant to support our glasshouse research programme during peak harvest periods. You will help collect, process and record trial data across diverse glasshouse experiments, assisting with routine operations and occasional weekend work.

Join a family-owned business committed to sustainable food production. Training is provided, and there are opportunities to contribute to research and development with our sister company, Dyson.