Industrial 2 – Plant Testing
Location: AFBI Crossnacreevy Research Farm
Rate of Pay: £12.97 per hour
Eligibility Criteria:
1. 2 GCSEs including English Language and Maths (Grades A*-C) or equivalent or higher
2. Minimum of 6 months demonstrable relevant experience
3. 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:
4. Sowing cereal and grass plots Preparing ground for sowing (ploughing, power harrowing, rolling) Spraying of plots, burn lines and interrow spraying Hedge cutting in field and onsite General yard maintenance (power washing, edging grass, strimming, tidying sheds) General machinery maintenance (servicing, changing wearing metal, greasing, preparation for winter housing) Cutting surrounds/pathway grass with industrial mower/flail mower Working with scientific teams on various projects to complete essential research work This list is not exhaustive and can be added to during the role During busy periods staff may be required to stay late to complete project work
Essential Experience:
5. Some experience in ploughing, spraying, sowing, and combining preferred
6. PA1 and PA2a certification highly desirable
Other Desirable Skills:
7. Experience operating a range of farm machinery
8. Knowledge of crop husbandry in an agricultural setting
9. Willingness to learn new skills
10. Attention to detail and adaptability