Agricultural Modern Apprentice

Main Purpose of Job

This job will be undertaken as a Modern Apprenticeship and so it is recognised that the post-holder will be undertaking appropriate in-house and external training and development.

• To assist under supervision with all work undertaken by the farm and field services section and gain experience in a broad range of practical and field research operations.
• Work as part of the team providing general support to the science group.

Main Duties of Postholder

• To undertake training both internally and externally and learn practical skills required to successfully gain Modern Apprenticeship.
• To receive training in all aspects of the work required to be undertaken by the section.
• To assist the fruit team managing and maintaining all fruit plots on the institute.
• To assist with cereal trials including sowing, maintenance and harvesting.
• To assist with potato trials including ground preparation, planting, maintenance, and harvest and transporting harvested crops to store.
• To assist with commercial cereal work including ground preparation,
• maintenance and harvest of crops.
• To assist with the maintenance of the estate and machinery used by the department.
• To understand and comply with health and safety regulations, the James Hutton Institute Health & Safety policy and specialist safety procedures appropriate to farm, field, and glasshouses work.
• Any other duties as required.

Person Specification

Essential

• National 5s, including Maths and English
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Good verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Highers
• Tractor driving experience
• Experience of working with agricultural equipment

Benefits Offered

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - A confidential service available to support employees and their families with work or personal problems. Providing access to professional counsellors, psychologists, and work-life consultants available to help and support individuals in tackling all types of problems.
• Annual Leave – Generous entitlement up to 40.5 days a year, with carry over possible and guaranteed time-off for Christmas.
• Pension - Employer Contribution of 15% in a Personal Pension Plan and employee contribution flexibility.
• Self-managed hours and Flexible Working – option to manage and spread your working time in line with organisational needs to create a healthy work life balance

We will not consider the use of 3rd party recruitment agencies for the sourcing of candidates for this position.

The James Hutton Institute is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The James Hutton Institute is a: Stonewall Diversity Champion; Athena SWAN Bronze Status Holder; Disability Confident Committed Employer and a Living Wage Employer.

The James Hutton Institute is Happy to Talk Flexible Working.