Recent Agriculture or Horticulture graduate ideally with some work experience in plant health or crop protection is sought now for a role within a dynamic technical team!
Great new technical job opportunity for a recent agriculture or horticulture graduate. Join a successful and well known horticulture company, a market leader across UK and Europe. The Technical Officer, or Graduate Trainee, will join the established Technical Department and be given full training and support over the first few months.
A detailed job profile is available on request.
The main duties of the role will revolve around:
- managing and running the product trials programme, both in-house and external trials
- assisting with technical specifications and product compliance
- assist in product development across plant protection and biocides portfolio
- providing a wide range of technical support to customers, including dealing with customers enquiries
- providing technical support to the business including the marketing and quality teams
- helping with product training for customers and colleagues
- involvement in projects, new ideas and development
Candidate requirements:
- Degree or similar qualification in agriculture, horticulture, or plant science.
- Previous experience in a technical support role would be helpful but not essential
- Some experience in running horticultural or agricultural trials would be helpful
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise a varied work load
- Able to work under pressure, especially at times of peak demand
- Good presentation skills
- Computer literate
- Driving licence
- UK and overseas travel on occasional basis
Location: Cambridgeshire - hybrid with some WFH time
Salary: Competitive starting salary and benefits
Contact Margaret Wilkinson for further details