Introduction

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Breeding (Crop) Technician Apprentice to join our breeding team Crop technician / Skills England. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in plant breeding while studying towards a recognised Level 3 Crop Technician Apprenticeship.

About the Employer

Elsoms is one of the UK's leading plant breeding and agricultural research companies. We develop innovative vegetable varieties that help growers meet the challenges of tomorrow

What You'll Do

Assist in the planning, organisation and preparation of breeding trials, stock seed and productions
Help with the drilling, planting and maintenance of trials
Assist with all aspects of trials from drilling to selections
Undertake glasshouse work including the sowing, growing and transplanting of plants
Assist with the set-up of glasshouses and maintain the growth and health of plants, while maintaining cleanliness and high levels of hygiene within glasshouses and tunnels
Maintain equipment and facilities associated with the department where necessary
Assist with the production of high quality seed
Assist with the bud pollination, crossing and bagging of plants Help with the organising, procuring, and development of biological pollinators and predators
Assist with the drying, harvesting, cleaning, weighing and packeting of seeds
Keep accurate crop and maintenance records from both field trials and in the glasshouse and accurately input information onto database. Prepare relevant protocols and keep updated
Assist with other reasonable requests, to fulfil requirements of the R&D department as required. This may include working in the laboratory functions
Work independently, without instruction, to ensure the task/function is completed consistently to a high standard
At all times, maintain Elsoms’ strong Health & Safety culture and practices
Attend regular meetings to discuss workload, share knowledge, identify and resolve problems and raise any health and safety issues
Actively contribute to the departmental goals

Training Outcome

This course will support a learner’s workplace development which may include:

Continuation, development or promotion at work or within this sector
Progression to Level 4 Agriculture Apprenticeship or Agricultural Management BSc (Hons)

Skills Required

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Team working
Initiative
accuracy
Enthusiastic
Reliable

Qualifications

Essential - GCSE - English - 4
Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4

Course Information

Course: Crop technician (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Agriculture, environmental and animal care

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Full time, Monday to Friday. There will be an expectation to work additional hours during peak harvest time.

Expected Duration: 2 Years 6 Months

Training Provider: CITY COLLEGE NORWICH

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