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Trials Officer – West Yorkshire - £27,500 DOE

Posted 22 January 2025
Salary £24,500 - £27,500 per annum DOE
LocationWest Yorkshire
Job type Permanent
Discipline Agricultural & Farm Services
ReferenceBF -39332
Contact NameBradley Frost

Job description

Trials Officer
Trials Officer – West Yorkshire - £27,500 DOE

The Job:
As a Trials Officer, you will play a critical role in designing, conducting, and managing commercial product efficacy and selectivity trials to uphold our client’s reputation for high-quality research and reporting. This involves creating and coordinating scientific experiments, applying products, collecting and analyzing data, and producing detailed, accurate reports. You will also provide basic diagnostics for turfgrass pests and diseases and deliver essential research support to the organization, working both independently and collaboratively to ensure the success of trials and related projects.

Your responsibilities include managing all practical aspects of research, preparing trial plans, drawings, and management regimes for trial sites, and maintaining accurate records of pesticides and active substances in compliance with regulations. You will assist with trial preparations, ensuring all equipment is calibrated and maintained, and manage laboratory inventory and ordering. Additionally, you will produce high-quality reports for approval by the Research Manager and contribute to diagnostics and problem-solving related to turfgrass health and management.

The Company:
Our client is a global leader in design, engineering, research, and management consultancy, specializing in planning and building sustainable spaces for people to enjoy. They operate a world-renowned turfgrass research facility and have expertise spanning sports surfaces, residential, corporate, and public spaces

The Candidate:
- NPTC spraying certificate (PA1, PA6) – training provided if needed
- Knowledge of pesticides, weeds, grasses, pests, and diseases (training provided)
- Computer literacy with proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and PowerPoint
- Strong communication skills and effective time management
- General knowledge of turf management regimes
- Full, clean UK driving licence

The Package:
- Salary £24,500 - £27,500 per year DOE 

Please email your CV to Bradley Frost, Recruitment Delivery Consultant, BFrost@agrirs.co.uk.

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