Breeding Team Technician

Edward Vinson Ltd is based in Kent and has been growing fruit for over 150 years and now consists of three main departments: Breeding, Propagation and Commercial field production. The breeding programme at Edward Vinson Ltd has been extremely successful over the last 35 years with selected varieties being supplied to all major UK and International multiples.

The Breeding Team expanding and looking for a new team member to support the farm and breeding staff. The farm is set over 15 ha which include individual plants for each crop– Raspberry, Blueberry, Blackberry and Strawberry.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a world leading breeding team and forward-thinking business. The right candidate must be prepared to work flexibly with occasional out of hours work to meet the needs of the crops. You must be able to work in glasshouses/polytunnels.

Breeding Team Technician

Role description and responsibilities

You will be a hands-on part of the breeding team, which is experienced in the management, propagation and fruiting of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. Full training will be provided, and your role will include:

• Picking and Recording Trials
• Glasshouse crop maintenance
• In addition to the Trials and Glasshouse work, field work and office duties as needed to support the wider breeding programmes
• The working week is 45 hours in the summer months with an 06:30 start in June

Requirements

• Good communications skills with managers and co-workers
• Meticulous, consistent attention to detail in all aspects of work
• Computer competent
• Ability to work on your feet for long hours in Poly Tunnels/Glasshouse(s)
• Flexibility
• Must be able to travel to ME13 9FQ

Desirable

· Previous experience in soft fruit.

Please include a Cover Letter with Application to be considered.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £480.00 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Free parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 26/05/2023
Expected start date: 05/06/2023