Field Trials Officer

We are looking for a Field Trials Officer to join the Frontier team, based at Bleasby on a permanent, full-time basis.
You will be responsible for the implementation and delivery of specified trials at our trials site, working in conjunction with the Central Trials Manager. Frontier's Trials Development programme includes work on varieties, crop protection, nutrition and precision agronomy techniques.
This role would be particularly suited to an applicant graduating this year or someone looking to get their first role within Agricultural sector.
The Benefits
Competitive salary
25 days holiday per calendar year with option to purchase 5 more days
Dedicated Learning & Development team to support you and your career
Employee Assistance Program providing 24 hours support & advice in areas such as health and wellbeing for yourself, your family & friends (up to 5 people in total)
Increased Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave benefits for eligible employees
Life Assurance scheme and pension plan with employer contributions of up to 7%
Cycle to Work Scheme, employee retail discount scheme and free eye test vouchers
About You
Prior fields trials experience is desirable, but not essential
Good communication and organisation skills
Strong observation skills
Good attention to detail
Strong focus on the customer
Able to work alone or in a team.
Able to work systematically and accurately.
Your Role
As a Field Trials Officer your role will involve:
Operating tractors, plot combines, fertiliser spreaders and sprayers
Delivering and executing spray and fertiliser programmes
Organising, implementing and executing trial plot spraying
Working in collaboration with the Central Trials Manager to ensure all work activities are completed in a timely manner
Monitoring crops to ensure treatments are applied accurately
Carrying out plant, soil sampling and disease assessments
Ensuring full record of all trial activities are logged
Responsibility for implementing and adhering to PPE recording, Risk Assessments and COSHH
Working to Frontiers Health and Safety standards
Ensuring all Trials sites are maintained to the standard set by the National Trials Lead
PA1, PA2 and telehandler certificates are desirable, but training can be given.
About Us
Frontier is a successful and growing business. We are the largest crop production and grain marketing company in the UK, with over 1,000 employees and a turnover of more than £1.5 billion.
With a vision to be the first-choice employer in UK agriculture, we are committed to delivering a culture where people are at the heart of our success.
Award winning for our commitment to people, we have been recognised by Great Place to Work institute since 2012 and we are proud to be ranked by them in the top 30 UK best large places to work.
Our business approach is underpinned by our core values Integrity, Customer focus and Expertise or ICE. These values support our whole philosophy and way of working and we are always looking to attract talented individuals with either industry knowledge or specialist skills that will help us deliver consistently to these values.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We have a clear commitment to equality of opportunity and diversity encouraging fairness and equality of treatment for all. As such we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
We recognise the value of a workforce in which people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to introduce fresh ideas and contribute to the business goals.
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive environment with inclusive employment policies, such as progressive flexible working and parental policies.

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