Agricultural Technician

Reschio; Perugia; In loco; EUR 30.000 - 45.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading company in the hospitality sector is looking for an Agronomy Specialist to oversee their bio kitchen garden, managing both ornamental and vegetable production. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience, a degree in agronomy, and proficiency in both English and Italian. This role offers the opportunity for personal growth through bespoke development training and well-being activities.

Servizi

Bespoke learning & development training

Well-being activities (Yoga classes)

Competitive salary offer

Competenze

• At least 7 years of previous experience in a similar role.
• Fluent in English and Italian.
• Deep knowledge of agronomic techniques, both Biological and Biodynamic.

Mansioni

• Oversee and manage bio kitchen garden and greenhouses.
• Programme produce quantity for company needs.
• Maintain quality control and update commercial budget.

Conoscenze

Communication

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Active Listening

Formazione

Degree in Agronomy

Diploma from Agricultural Expert

Descrizione del lavoro

• The person would oversee and cultivate a "bio" kitchen garden exclusively for the use of the company’s accommodation business, acting in all tasks as Reschio Brand Ambassador. He / She will manage a cold and a hot green house to propagate, on a small scale, ornamental plants and vegetables. He / She will look after the whole area of activity giving maximum attention to quality and aesthetics. There would be a trial period before being hired.Main duties and responsibilities :
• Programme the quantity and produce necessary for the needs of the company;
• Planning logistics and organisation of work; selection and propagation of vegetable and ornamental plants;
• Cultivate, harvest by hand and deliver the produce to the company location where required;
• Supervise production and quality control;
• Update commercial budget and check shortfalls in prefixed objectives,
• Help with the promotion of those products for the end-user clients;
• Maintain records of income, expenses, maintenance, etc.;
• Be a team player, sharing important information in an appropriate manner adjusting his / her communication style according to the situation; liaise with other colleagues giving clear instructions about task, follow up activities and outcomes;
• Take care of relationships and planning work with suppliers;
• Collaborate with the Administration team and attend the weekly meeting.

Skills and competencies required :

• At least 7 years previous experience in similar role in a dynamic environment;
• Degree in agronomy or diploma from agricultural expert;
• Deepen knowledge of agronomic techniques both Biological and / or Biodynamic;
• Knowledge of applied Botany, of techniques of propagation and management of the irrigation installation;
• Knowledge of the principal diseases of vegetable and garden plants;
• Strong communication skills and active listening;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and be a team player and have a pro-active approach;
• Problem solving and analytical thinking;
• Strong organizational skills and be able to demonstrate strict confidentiality;
• Fluent in English and Italian.

We offer :

• Bespoken learning & development training (for example 1 : 1 coaching, leadership skills, strengthen languages or IT skills);
• Well-being activities (Yoga classes, get together activities, welfare measures);
• Competitive salary offer.
• This is a general guide on the principle tasks and responsibilities for this role. It is understood that for operational needs it may be required to perform additional tasks.