Trials Officer - Aberdeen Aberdeen, Scotland
Job description
Title: Trials Officer
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £24,620- £28,128 per annum
Location: Aberdeen
REF: CML/CROP/007/23
SRUC is unique in Scotland and one of the largest organisations of its kind in Europe. Our ambitious and exciting vision is to work at local, national and international levels, leading innovation and sustainable development in agriculture and rural sectors.
Applications are invited for an experienced Trials Officer to join our highly regarded Crop Trials Team. The Crop Trials Service undertakes research that is intended to underpin the development of resilient and sustainable systems of crop production that are economically viable, but also environmentally and socially acceptable. The postholder work under the supervision of the Unit Manager and the Service Manager and will perform all necessary tasks to set up and perform a large range of trials, including:
- driving farm machinery (full training will be provided if necessary)
- machinery light maintenance
- marking out and set up trials on various crop including potatoes and cereals
- hand spraying, tractor spraying, hand and tractor fertilising
- performing basic assessment, fungus disease and weeds recognition
In order to be considered for this role, candidates should possess an HNC/HND in a science subject and have a basic knowledge of arable crops. In addition, a basic knowledge of the use and maintenance of farm machinery is desirable. A certificate of competence in the use of Pesticides (PA1, PA2 & PA6) would be desirable but is not compulsory as SRUC will arrange and fund the training if required. Similarly, an HGV licence is desirable and applicants willing to undergo the training would be funded and arranged by the SRUC. This role provides excellent opportunities for personal training and development.
Occasional evening and weekend work will be required at peak crop sowing and harvesting periods.
Closing date: 09 May
What you will get in return
- Enhanced holidays
- Enhanced pension contributions
- Cycle to work scheme
- RAC Membership
- Enhanced family leave
- Flexible working patterns
- Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
- Tailored investment in and individuals' learning and development
Further details on the requirements of this role can be found in the Job Particulars document which you must read before applying for this role.
Please note that CVs will not be accepted without a completed application form.
Further information
Please read the Job Particulars document before proceeding with your application.
Apply
To apply for this role, please use the SRUC online application system. CVs will not be accepted without a completed application form.
Application process during periods of restructure:
- Internal applicants should indicate 'Yes' to the question 'Internal Candidate?' on the application form.
- Current employees who have been formally advised they are at risk of redundancy should indicate this in the 'Supporting Statement' section of the application form to allow priority consideration to be given to any 'at risk' staff.
