Trainee Agronomist / Field Agronomist - Fruit

Tailor Made Resources; Stafford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fruit breeding company is offering a Trainee Agronomist position focusing on field trials and grower relations in the West Midlands. This opportunity is ideal for graduates with a relevant agricultural qualification, seeking hands-on experience in the agricultural sector with additional training offered for qualifications such as BASIS and FACTS.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

Company car

Mobile phone provided

Opportunity to develop BASIS and FACTS qualification

Qualifications

• Graduate with a relevant qualification in Agriculture.
• Hands-on approach and a passion for Agriculture and Farming.
• Full driving license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field trials & demonstrations in the West Midlands area.
• Collect & analyze data and prepare crop inspection reports.
• Liaise with growers to ensure product quality standards.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Passion for Agriculture

Education

Relevant qualification in Agriculture

Job description

Our Client is one of the World's leading fruit breeders and suppliers working across the UK & Europe. An excellent opportunity has become available for an individual seeking a career within Agronomy, gaining knowledge & training from an established and very successful business.

The position of Trainee Agronomist / Field Agronomist will take responsibility for;

Field trials & demonstrations in the West Midlands area

Collection & analysis of data and to prepare crop inspection reports

Liaising with growers in the West Midlands on a regular basis to ensure product meets standards, issues are addressed & resolved and key relationships with Growers remain strong & progressive.

We are seeking;

Graduate with a relevant qualification in Agriculture

An understanding and awareness of Agronomy in a Field based role would be beneficial

Hands-on approach and a passion for Agriculture and Farming

We would be keen to consider an individual who has had a placement year or some time in industry within a Field based role.

A full driving licence is essential along with a meticulous approach and excellent organisational and communication skills.

The company operates a results-based annual bonus scheme. A Car and Mobile Phone is provided. In addition, there is the opportunity to develop and gain a BASIS and FACTS qualification.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a successful business and begin a career within the Agricultural / Fresh Produce sector.

Location: 70% in the West Midlands area / 30% in the Kent area

Salary: Up to 35k + car