Trials Officer

Location: Ilminster

Agricultural Trials Officer / Assistant Trials Officer
* This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
* Have you got experience in Agricultural or Horticultural field trials or see this as part of a career path you would like to follow? Do you have practical knowledge of crop production? Are you experienced in carrying out crop assessments and recording trial data? The Company: A supplier of Agricultural Services. The

Job Role:

This role offers an excellent opportunity to work at the forefront of agricultural and horticultural crop research, supporting the development and evaluation of new crop protection products and agronomy programmes. The successful candidate will work across a diverse range of agricultural and horticultural crops, carrying out field trials to the highest scientific and regulatory standards. This is a varied, hands-on role that combines practical fieldwork, technical data collection and reporting, with opportunities for ongoing training and career progression.

Location:

South East England office and field based. Location is flexible for experienced Trials Officers, with candidates considered from across the UK.

Salary Package:

£30,000 - £42,000 Basic Salary depending on skills and experience  Company Vehicle provided for experienced Trials Officers.

Key Responsibilities:

Identifying and securing suitable trial sites with growers and research partners. Planning and establishing field trials across a wide range of agricultural and horticultural crops. Marking out and setting up trial plots to recognised industry standards. Applying crop protection products using plot sprayers and ensuring accurate application techniques. Monitoring crop development and conducting regular trial assessments throughout the growing season. Recording accurate observations and collecting high-quality trial data.

Preparing detailed technical reports for customers and internal stakeholders. Liaising with growers, agronomists, customers and colleagues to ensure successful delivery of trials. Assistance with maintaining trial equipment and ensuring all work complies with health, safety and regulatory requirements. Operating or assisting in the operation of specialist field trials equipment including tractors, plot drills, plot sprayers and plot combines where required.

Essential Candidate Requirements: A background in agriculture, horticulture or crop production and/or with a genuine interest in field trials and crop research. Previous involvement with agricultural or horticultural field trials. Practical knowledge of crop production and agronomy. Experience carrying out crop assessments and recording trial data. Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail. Good communication skills and the ability to build relationships with growers and customers.

Willingness to learn and develop technical skills. Strong IT skills and being computer literate. Willingness to travel between trial sites as required. Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions throughout the year. Flexible approach during busy seasonal periods. Full UK Driving Licence is essential. Desirable Candidate Requirements: PA1 and PA6 certificates are highly desirable. Experience operating agricultural machinery, including tractors, plot drills, plot sprayers or plot combines, would be highly desirable.

BASIS qualification or FACTS qualification would be advantageous but is not essential. Please send your CV to ;
Angel Bains Recruitment Delivery Consultant As we are a specialist recruitment business within the Agricultural and Farming industry, we do require that ALL applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2 or an equivalent qualification which is relevant and necessary for the job that you are applying for. We thank all applicants who apply for this role.

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