Trainee Agronomist
Jobswipe Premium, Wharf Hill, Winchester
Trainee Agronomist
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Jobswipe Premium, Wharf Hill, Winchester
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 9 Jan | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 7eab27a153ab44c493ed1238cbe16780
Full Job Description
- Premium Crops is expanding its contracting capability in the UK and as such is looking for someone to provide on-farm technical support, helping to reinforce the relationship between growers and the company
- Supporting and Co-ordinating Crop trialling and Product Development throughout the UK.
- Data analysis
- Coordinating projects and supporting the agronomists
- The successful candidate will be speaking with farmers and growers on a face to face and telephone basis as well as supporting all aspects of the supply chain from initial contact, through to contract completion. Accountabilities
- Support the Group Agronomy function with field visits and recommendations to existing contracted growers.
- Data analysis of new and historic data to identify opportunities to improve crop management.
- Coordinating and managing project work loads
- Act as a point of contact for agronomists and advisors to contracted growers.
- Assist with commercial and marketing activities as appropriate.
- Support collaborative R&D programmes with academic/research organisations.
A scientific/agricultural background is essential - a sound knowledge of crop/plant physiology, crop nutrition, trial design is preferred. - Basic knowledge of agriculture and/or crop protection is essential (training will be provided)
- Creative and imaginative. Ability to generate ideas and solve problems.
- Confident, outgoing and with good networking skills.
- Excellent interpersonal communication, both written and verbal.
- Ability to use basic Microsoft office programmes; Word, Excel & PowerPoint
- Strong team-worker but able to manage own time.
- Willingness to travel/stay overnight within UK.
- Full and clean driving licence
Competitive salary - Company car
- Pension scheme
- Training paid for- BASIS & K Crop Inspecting Licence