Trainee Agronomist

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected agricultural advisory firm in the UK is seeking a Trainee Agronomist to join their agronomy team. This role offers full training and support, allowing you to progress to an independent agronomist. Responsibilities include assessing crop health and formulating recommendations. Ideal candidates have a degree in agriculture or related fields, possess strong communication skills, and a passion for plant health. Competitive salary and company car provided.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Company car

Full BASIS & FACTS sponsorship

Pension

Defined progression plan to qualified agronomists

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Passion for crop production, fieldwork, and plant health.
• Keen to learn, self-motivated, and comfortable working outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Join the agronomy and field services team and provide full training.
• Visit farms weekly to assess crop health and monitor pests.
• Help formulate technical recommendations based on field observations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical mindset

Education

Degree in agriculture, crop science, biology, or related fields

Job description

Trainee Agronomist – Enfield – Competitive salary + Car + Benefits

Our client is recruiting a Trainee Agronomist to join their agronomy and field services team. This role provides full training, mentorship, and support through BASIS and FACTS qualifications. You’ll work alongside experienced agronomists, visiting farms weekly to assess crop health, monitor pests and diseases, take soil samples and help formulate technical recommendations.

You’ll gain exposure to crop nutrition, rotational planning, seed selection, environmental schemes and precision farming tools. This is a structured pathway designed to help you progress into a fully qualified, independent agronomist with your own grower portfolio.

Company

A respected agricultural advisory and merchant business with strong grower relationships and a reputation for technical excellence. They provide ongoing CPD, close mentorship, and a supportive environment for career development.

Candidate

• Degree in agriculture, crop science, biology, or related fields
• Passion for crop production, fieldwork, and plant health
• Strong communication skills – able to build trust with growers
• Analytical mindset with an interest in problem solving
• Keen to learn, self‑motivated, and comfortable working outdoors
• Full UK driving licence essential
• Genuine desire for a long‑term technical agronomy career

Package

• Competitive starting salary
• Company car
• Full BASIS & FACTS sponsorship
• Pension
• Defined progression plan to qualified agronomists

Please email your CV to Bradley Frost, Senior Recruitment Delivery Consultant, [e-mail].