Trainee Agronomist - Cheshire

Hutchinsons; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Full training support

Job summary

Hutchinsons in the Cheshire area is looking for a motivated Trainee Agronomist. This position offers an excellent opportunity for anyone enthusiastic about agriculture to build a long-term career. You will participate in the Hutchinsons Foundation development programme which provides support for professional qualifications, in-house training, and practical on-farm experience. Strong communication skills and previous agricultural experience are essential. A competitive salary, company vehicle, and full training support are included.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in agriculture to build a technical, customer-facing career.
• Strong communication skills and a confident, personable manner.
• Attention to detail with a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Shadow experienced agronomists and assist with crop walking and field assessments.
• Gather field information and understand agronomy decision-making.
• Gradually take on more responsibility and build a customer base.

Skills

Interest in agriculture

Strong communication skills

Good organisation and time management skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Education

Previous agricultural experience

Job description

We’re looking for a motivated individual to join our team as a Trainee Agronomist in the Cheshire area. This role is an excellent opportunity for someone enthusiastic about agriculture and keen to build a long‑term professional career within agronomy. You’ll gain exposure to the wide range of services we provide to growers while developing the knowledge and skills needed to progress into a qualified agronomist.

About the Role

As a Trainee Agronomist, you will join the Hutchinsons Foundation, our market‑leading development programme. The Foundation combines support toward gaining professional qualifications including BASIS and FACTS, structured skills development through our in‑house training team, and practical on‑farm experience.

In the early stages you will shadow experienced agronomists, assisting with tasks such as crop walking, soil and plant assessments, and gathering field information. This will help you understand how agronomy decisions are made and how our services are delivered. As your knowledge grows, you will gradually take on more responsibility and begin building your professional presence and customer base within your local area.

About You

We’re looking for someone who has:

• A genuine interest in agriculture and a desire to build a technical, customer‑facing career
• Strong communication skills and a confident, personable manner
• Good organisation and time‑management skills
• Attention to detail and a willingness to learn
• A full UK driving licence and readiness to travel

Previous agricultural experience—through work and/or study—is essential, along with a positive, can‑do attitude and the ambition to build a long‑term career as an agronomist.

Apply Today

If you’re ready to begin a rewarding career path and develop into a professional agronomist, we’d love to hear from you.

A competitive salary, company vehicle and full training support are provided.