Are you passionate about farming and looking for a hands-on role where you can make a real impact?
Do you like learning new skills?
We have an exciting opening for a proactive, flexible and versatile Farm Technician to join our Research Farm Team at Rothamsted’s 850-acre mixed farm at North Wyke, Devon. Here, commercial farming meets cutting-edge research, helping shape the future of sustainable agriculture.
Key Responsibilities of the role.
- Livestock Care – Mixing rations, feeding, and bedding cattle and sheep using mixer wagons and straw choppers. You’ll also assist with calving, lambing, grazing management, and livestock welfare checks.
- Field Operations – Operating tractors and other machinery at both commercial field scale (grassland and arable) and experimental plot scale while helping to maintain the equipment to a high standard.
- Research - Contribute to important research trials by collecting and recording experimental data.
Benefits
Competitive salary and employer pension contributions of 10%
30 days annual leave, plus Bank holidays and Christmas shut down
Significant overtime at enhanced rates for weekend work.
Cottage at reduced ‘key worker’ rental rates (subject to availability).
Opportunity to use and help maintain a wide range of modern farming and research equipment.
Opportunities for growth, learning and training.
Contribution to innovative research projects focusing on the sustainability of agriculture.
A supportive work environment working within a multidisciplinary team with a wide range of skills.