This role is located in NRM, within the Cawood Scientific Agriculture Division. NRM, part of the Cawood Scientific Group, are the UK’s largest independent provider of agronomic and environmental waste analysis for land-based industries. We offer water, soil, manures, fertilisers and plant tissue analysis to farmers, growers and agronomists for improved farm productivity, as well as land-based environmental services including composted waste, anaerobic digestate, effluents and industrial renewables. Learn more about NRM by clicking here. Job Description JOB PURPOSE STATEMENT These are fixed term contracts until April 2026 based at NRM Bracknell. Receiving daily soil sample deliveries Receipting samples and logging in via various methods Preparation, drying and 2mm grinding of samples Disposing of soil samples upon completion of their storage date. Ensuring daily targets are met, SOPs are followed, and records kept accurately. Responsibilities JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES Handle samples and place them into drying trays as preparation for grinding. Prepare and grind samples to required standard into batch trays ready for extraction. Sort samples into order and manually stamp with unique ID number. Attention to detail is essential to ensure no errors in sorting. Empty heavy sample bags and extraction buckets into allocated bins on site. Perform maintenance on the equipment when required. Weigh dry samples and record data onto LIMs system and calculate the Dry Matter Percentage. Understand and follow the Standard Operating Procedures provided. To work in other preparation roles within the company as the workload dictates. Maintain Cawood credibility by always portraying a positive image, keeping equipment and PPE clean. Respect company equipment and use as per guidelines. Report any damage to management as soon as possible. Work as a team and maintain morale by actively offering help and assistance wherever possible. Responsible for keeping safety at the forefront of lab work and being proactive ensuring accidents and near misses are always reported straightaway to Managers in line with our company accreditation and policy. CORE COMPETENCIES Diligence Comply with Cawood ways of working, policies, and procedures. Maintain safe, compliant, and effective working standards. Efficiency Constantly review & optimise your ways of working. Share good practice and be prepared to suggest better ways of working. Be able to work in a fast-paced environment while keeping quality of work to a high standard. Communication Understand and utilise the structural reporting lines provided. Report problems in the lab effectively and promptly. Continuous Improvement Grasp opportunities to broaden your own horizons and development. Embrace change and seek clarity when required. HEALTH & SAFETY AT WORK All employees have a duty to comply with and support the company HS & E policies and procedures work in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974), COSHH Regulations (1988) and other relevant policies and procedures Additional Notes This job description does not intend to cover all aspects of the jobholder’s duties but is intended to be indicative of the main areas of responsibility. The Company reserves the right to alter elements this job description in line with business needs and in close communication with the jobholder.