We are seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Crop Technologist to support the research, development, and commercial advancement of crop varieties within an assigned crop category. This role is both home and field-based and will involve national travel to trial sites, customers, and stakeholders covering East Anglia and Lancashire.
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality trial programmes, evaluating new varieties, and supporting the Crop Category Manager in both technical and commercial activities. This position suits someone who is independent, well-organised, and confident working across the produce supply chain.
Key Responsibilities
Facilitate, manage, and deliver the research and development trial operations for the assigned crop category across all distributed brands.
Evaluate, analyse, and report on trial data, providing clear recommendations for variety advancement within the crop category trials programme.
Category manage minor crops within the crop category, as identified and specified by the Crop Category Manager.
Support the Crop Category Manager with commercial activities, including engagement with key category clients and stakeholders.
Design, set up, monitor, and maintain field trials to ensure accurate and reliable results.
Prepare technical reports, presentations, and trial summaries for internal and external use.
Represent the business professionally at trials, farm visits, meetings, and industry events.
Skills & Experience
Previous experience working within the produce sector.
Demonstrable experience in setting up, managing, and evaluating crop trials.
Strong understanding of crop production, varietal performance, and trial methodologies.
Confident using IT systems, including data capture, reporting tools, and standard office software.
Full UK driving licence with confidence in long-distance driving.
Appoint Consulting is a Recruitment Business having sought agreement from their clients to find candidates for these roles, in accordance with the Employment Agencies and Employment Business Regulations Act 2003.
In accordance with the Employment Agencies Act 1973, Appoint Consulting will not charge any individual seeking employment through their services.
If this role is not suitable for you, we would be happy to have an informal discussion regarding any future opportunities.
While we will endeavour to respond to every applicant personally, on occasion this is not always possible, therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 14 days of applying, you have been unsuccessful.
