Industrial 2 – Plant Testing
Location: AFBI Crossnacreevy Research Farm
Rate of Pay: £12.97 per hour
Eligibility Criteria:
* 2 GCSEs including English Language and Maths (Grades A*-C) or equivalent or higher
* Minimum of 6 months demonstrable relevant experience
* Full UK Driving Licence
Role Overview:
You will work on the AFBI Crossnacreevy research farm, which specialises in trials of wheat, barley, oats, and grasses.
Key Responsibilities:
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o Sowing cereal and grass plots
o Preparing ground for sowing (ploughing, power harrowing, rolling)
o Spraying of plots, burn lines and interrow spraying
o Hedge cutting in field and onsite
o General yard maintenance (power washing, edging grass, strimming, tidying sheds)
o General machinery maintenance (servicing, changing wearing metal, greasing, preparation for winter housing)
o Cutting surrounds/pathway grass with industrial mower/flail mower
o Working with scientific teams on various projects to complete essential research work
o This list is not exhaustive and can be added to during the role
o During busy periods staff may be required to stay late to complete project work
Essential Experience:
* Some experience in ploughing, spraying, sowing, and combining preferred
* PA1 and PA2a certification highly desirable
Other Desirable Skills:
* Experience operating a range of farm machinery
* Knowledge of crop husbandry in an agricultural setting
* Willingness to learn new skills
* Attention to detail and adaptability