Soil Technician

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense; Swaffham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Soil Technician to join their dynamic Soil Department. This entry-level role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to kickstart their career in agronomy and environmental services. You will be responsible for organizing and preparing samples for analysis, ensuring safety and compliance in all processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, and the ability to handle a busy workload. With training provided, this is a fantastic chance to develop your skills in a supportive environment while contributing to improved farm productivity and environmental sustainability.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; training will be provided.
• Candidates should have strong communication skills and enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Organise samples for analysis and prepare them as required.
• Unload and move heavy batches of samples in the laboratory.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to multitask

Initiative

Tools

Specialist equipment

Job description

This role is located in NRM, within the Cawood Scientific Agriculture Division. NRM, part of the Cawood Scientific Group, are the UK’s largest independent provider of agronomic and environmental waste analysis for land-based industries. We offer water, soil, manures, fertilisers and plant tissue analysis to farmers, growers and agronomists for improved farm productivity, as well as land-based environmental services including composted waste, anaerobic digestate, effluents and industrial renewables. Learn more about NRM by clicking here.

Job Description:

This is an entry level position with no prior experience required as training, including manual handling, will be provided. Experience working in a busy environment is preferred. This role involves some heavy lifting.

Core Role

Working as part of the wider Soil Department, the main role of a Soil Technician is to organise samples when they are first received at the site ahead of booking in, preparation and analysis.

1. Open received samples, dry, prepare and extract for analysis
2. Unload and move heavy batches of samples around the laboratory and site
3. Work with safety and compliance at the heart of all processes
4. Use specialist equipment as part of the sample preparation process
5. Communicate effectively with other departments and occasionally customers
6. Maintain equipment and working environment as required

Suitable candidates will also have enthusiasm, energy, and strong communication skills.

Key Skills

1. Excellent concentration levels and attention to detail
2. Capacity to handle multiple tasks and high levels of workload
3. Good communication, verbal and written English
4. Confidence working as both part of a busy team and unsupervised
5. The ability to use your initiative and a proactive outlook

Time left to apply End Date: January 31, 2025 (15 days left to apply)