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.