Trainee Horticultural Technician

1 month ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom University of Reading Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Trainee Teaching and Research Technician to join our team in the Crops and Environment Laboratory (CEL). The successful candidate will assist in providing technical support for activities carried out in the CEL, a teaching and research facility that sits within the School of Agriculture, Policy and Development.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support teaching practical classes, student project dissertations, and research experiments
  • Assist with the installation of hydroponic and automatic irrigation systems
  • Monitor and harvest experimental crops, including spraying, watering, and weeding
  • Maintain and repair equipment required for field, pot, and laboratory experiments
  • Erect polytunnels, caging, and netting
Requirements
  • Practical skills and knowledge of horticulture or agriculture
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Keen problem-solving skills
About Us

We, in Technical Services, are committed to the development of our staff and actively strive to diversify our team. We are a founding signatory of the Technician Commitment and an Employer Champion. We are dedicated to providing all applicants equality of opportunity.

We welcome applications from both external and internal candidates. As part of the University's ongoing commitment to professional development, this role can be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Internal candidates should discuss this with their line manager prior to applying.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-UK candidates who do not already have permission to work in the UK should note that by reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship will not be possible under the Skilled Worker Route.

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time, and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.



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