Lead Crop Production Technician (Farm & Estate)

Norwich City College of Further and Higher Education; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme with 18% employer

Health services access

Corporate discounts

Generous holiday (26 days + BH)

Job summary

Norwich City College of Further and Higher Education is seeking a Farm and Estate Technician (Crop Production) to lead cereal, forage production and stewardship across the estate. You will work closely with the Head of Estate, operating tractors and telehandlers, and delivering practical learning to students.

We offer a competitive salary, pension, health services, discounts and generous holiday, with a 37-hour week across 52 weeks per year. DBS checks may apply.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in crop establishment and management.
• Ability to work outdoors with high safety standards.
• Strong communication skills and enthusiasm for the land-based sector.
• Full UK driving licence (Essential).
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Passion for practical outdoor work.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of cereal, forage crop and stewardship areas; help shape enterprise to align with estate priorities.
• Provide practical learning opportunities for students, including machinery demonstrations.
• Safely operate and maintain tractors and telehandlers for establishment, management and harvesting of crops, and livestock care.
• Gather and record performance data and update electronic records (Omnia and JD Operations Centre).
• Collaborate with fellow estate technicians on the 160ha estate and seasonal tasks.

Skills

Crop establishment

Machinery operation

Driving licence

Safety focus

Teamwork & communication

Job description

Norwich City College of Further and Higher Education is seeking a Farm and Estate Technician (Crop Production) to lead cereal, forage production and stewardship across the estate. You will work closely with the Head of Estate, operating tractors and telehandlers, and delivering practical learning to students.

We offer a competitive salary, pension, health services, discounts and generous holiday, with a 37-hour week across 52 weeks per year. DBS checks may apply.