Job description
Industrial 2 Farm Staff - Crossnacreevy - Plant Testing Station
Location: Crossnacreevy
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Salary: £26, 449 per annum
About AFBI & the Agri-Environment Branch
The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) delivers world-class science to support agriculture, the environment, and the wider economy. Sponsored by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), AFBI provides evidence-based research and monitoring that informs government policy and promotes sustainability in Northern Ireland and beyond.
Job Role
Working on the AFBI Crossnacreevy research farm which specializes in trials of wheat, barley oats and grasses.
Key Responsibilities
- Sowing cereal and grass plots
- Preparing ground for sowing (ploughing, power harrowing, rolling)
- Spraying of plots, burn lines and interrow spraying
- Hedge cutting in field and onsite
- General yard maintenance (power washing, edging grass, strimming, tidying sheds)
- General machinery maintenance (servicing, changing wearing metal, greasing, preparation for winter housing)
- Cutting surrounds/pathway grass with industrial mower/flail mower
- Working with scientific teams on various projects to complete essential research work
- This list is not exhaustive and can be added to during the role
- During busy periods staff may be required to stay late to complete project work
Essential Criteria
2 GCSE's including english language and maths (grades A*-C) or equivalent
AND
A minimum of 6 demonstrable months relevant experience
AND
A driving license
Apply Now!
Take the next step in your career and join a rewarding role with AFBI. Apply today or contact Robyn Barry at [email protected]
To be shortlisted for this role all applicants MUST meet the essential criteria. Please note that these roles may be filled quickly but your CV will be kept on file for future similar roles. As there are so many applications, unsuccessful candidates may not be contacted.
Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Staffline regardless if you already have a valid certificate. It will be a cost of between £16 - £32 depending on clearance level.
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