Main Purpose of Job This job will be undertaken as a Modern Apprenticeship and so it is recognised that the post-holder will be undertaking appropriate in-house and external training and development. To assist under supervision with all work undertaken by the Glasshouse Services team and gain experience in a broad range of horticultural tasks Work as part of team providing general support to the science groups and plant breeding programmes Main Duties of Postholder To undertake training both internally and externally and learn practical skills required to successfully gain modern apprenticeship. To receive training in all aspects of horticultural service delivery including the use of machinery To assist with all aspects of soft fruit plantwork, within glasshouses, tunnel structures, fields, and specialised plant growth facilities To assist with all aspects of potato plantwork, within glasshouses, tunnel structures and specialised plant growth facilities To assist with all aspects of cereal plantwork, within glasshouses, tunnel structures and specialised plant growth facilities To assist with all aspects of service delivery within plant quarantine and restricted access plant growth facilities To assist with all aspects of plant growth facility and equipment cleaning and decontamination To understand and comply with health and safety regulations, the James Hutton Institute Health & Safety policy and specialist safety procedures appropriate to the Farm, Field and Glasshouses work. Any other duties as required. Person Specification Education/Experience/Skills Essential National 4s, including Maths and English or equivalent Must show a clear affinity for working with plants Experience and knowledge with working with plants or in horticulture Able to work as part of a team Able to work autonomously Good verbal communication skills Willingness to participate in the Modern Apprenticeship Programme Punctual and reliable Desirable Highers Working with plants in some capacity Full driving license Horticultural experience as part of a further education course Able to work to established procedures Benefits offered Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - A confidential service available to support employees and their families with work or personal problems. Providing access to professional counsellors, psychologists, and work-life consultants available to help and support individuals in tackling all types of problems. Annual Leave – Generous entitlement up to 40.5 days a year, with carry over possible and guaranteed time-off for Christmas. Pension - Employer Contribution of 15% in a Personal Pension Plan and employee contribution flexibility. Self-managed hours and Flexible Working – option to manage and spread your working time in line with organisational needs to create a healthy work life balance. Our Commitment to Equality and Diversity We will not consider the use of 3rd party recruitment agencies for the sourcing of candidates for this position. The James Hutton Institute is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The James Hutton Institute is a: Stonewall Diversity Champion; Athena SWAN Silver Status Holder; Disability Confident Committed Employer and a Living Wage Employer. The James Hutton Institute is Happy to Talk Flexible Working. The Company The James Hutton Institute combines strengths in crops, soils and land use and environmental research, and makes a major contribution to the understanding of key global issues, such as food, energy and environmental security, and developing and promoting effective technological and management solutions to these. James Hutton (1726 – 1797) was a leading figure of the Scottish Enlightenment, an eighteenth century golden age of intellectual and scientific achievements centred on Edinburgh. He is internationally regarded as the founder of modern geology and one of the first scientists to describe the Earth as a living system. His thinking on natural selection influenced Charles Darwin in developing his theory of evolution. Our Values We respect and value our people and the people we engage with We want to make a difference We strive to be excellent in everything we do We lead by example We foster creativity and innovation Documents