Job Description: NSPP Technician 2
Location: Bracknell
Contract Length: 6 months
Working Hours: 36 hours/week
Start Date: Asap
Pay Rate: £15.16/hour (28k per annum, perm equivalent)
Role Purpose:
The Technician will support glasshouse operations and seed processing activities to ensure high-quality plant production and compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Perform daily glasshouse tasks including sowing seeds, cross-pollination, transplanting plantlets, tissue sampling, harvesting and threshing plants.
* Conduct seed processing activities: cleaning, automated counting, labeling, and registration.
* Monitor pests and diseases in the glasshouse environment.
* Update DH plant material tracking and data analysis files.
* Ensure adherence to glasshouse HSE standards.
Skills & Competencies:
* Enthusiastic and consistent approach with willingness to learn.
* Previous experience in horticultural or agricultural production environments.
* Awareness of plant growth and care requirements in glasshouses.
* Ability to work in a team, follow set procedures, and maintain attention to detail.
* Physical stamina for standing long periods, lifting, and transporting materials.
Education (Desirable):
* Horticultural experience.
* Experience in glasshouse environments.
* Degree or equivalent in biological or agricultural sciences.
Work Environment:
Glasshouse-based role requiring physical activity and adherence to safety standards. Vibrant production environment focused on high-quality output.