Trial Technician

Overview

Trials Technician – Evergreen Garden Care (Levington Research Station, Ipswich, Suffolk)

Are you passionate about horticulture and scientific research? Join Evergreen Garden Care, the leading garden care company outside North America, dedicated to helping people create greener, better spaces for happier, healthier lives. With market-leading brands and a passionate team, we deliver high-quality products to gardeners across the UK, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.

As a Trials Technician in our R&D team, you’ll design, implement, analyse and report on field and glasshouse trials for new, existing and competitor products—ensuring our research programme is delivered on time, within budget and to GEP/ORETO standards. You’ll help drive product innovation by turning high quality data into actionable insights.

• Design, implement and report on field and glasshouse trials, including competitor products and experimental processes, following EH&S policies.
• Manage your own trials: stock control, applications, assessments (data collection), digital capture (photos, drone) and meticulous record‑keeping.
• Monitor trial facilities and calibrate equipment in line with external standards.
• Manage data in ARM; produce clear outputs (graphs, tables, presentations) and contribute to annual data reviews; prepare draft trial reports.
• Validate, analyse and interpret trial data; identify new product opportunities.
• Ensure all registration work meets GEP/ORETO standards and complies with relevant work instructions.

• Degree (or equivalent) in a science discipline, ideally biological.
• Minimum 1 years’ recent experience in research and trials for registration purposes.
• Strong skills in experimental design, statistics, and report writing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with ARM and drones is a plus.
• Full driving licence and good practical horticultural skills.
• Organised, methodical, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible to work weekends on a rota and physically capable of manual work.

• Be part of a market-leading, innovative company with a passion for greener spaces.
• Work with top brands and a supportive, collaborative team.
• Opportunities for growth and development.
• Competitive benefits package.

Ready to help our company and your career flourish? Apply now and join us in making a difference!