Dyson Farming is a family-owned business, with a vision to benefit future generations through a commitment to commercially viable and environmentally sustainable food production at scale. We strive to be industry leaders in efficient, carbon neutral, high technology agriculture, employing highly skilled, pioneering people and supported by research and development in ever-closer partnership with our sister company, Dyson. We see the future of agriculture as an exciting opportunity to improve the nation’s food security, health, and economic growth.
The Dyson Farming Research Centre at Nocton is our 1,000-acre farm dedicated to agricultural innovation—where pioneering research meets practical application. It will play a central role in advancing Dyson Farming’s mission to revolutionise food production through science, technology, and sustainability.
We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Farm Foreman to join our team and play a key role in delivering the crop trials and research projects.
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled trials crop operator ready to take the next step in their career. You’ll be at the forefront of our research operations, working with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, precision-led trials that support the future of sustainable agriculture.
* Responsible for executing establishment and crop management applications across multiple farm-scale sites involving field, tramline, and plot scale research projects.
* Experienced with crop establishment and spraying operations with a high attention to detail.
* Able to effectively communicate your experiences to diverse stakeholder groups.
* Ensuring timely delivery of all field trial work against the agreed protocols.
* Perform routine maintenance and manage related administrative tasks.
* Demonstrate a proactive attitude and commitment to health and safety.
* Willing to take responsibility and ownership for tasks.
Person Specification
* Experienced in working in an agricultural environment.
* Good understanding of agricultural practices.
* Previous trial crop experience is an advantage.
* Full UK Driving Licence.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Good IT skills and accurate record keeping.
* Good communication, time management, and problem-solving skills.
* PA1, PA2 & PA4 qualifications.
* An understanding of precision farming and modern agricultural machinery.
* 24 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Life assurance.
* Pension scheme.
* Charitable Giving via payroll (Give as You Earn).
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Free annual flu jab.
* Free eye test.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Access to product discounts.
* Organised social events.
* Free parking.
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