NSPP Technician 2

NSPP Technician 2

📍 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire

💰 Pay Rate: £15.16 per hour

📅 Contract: 6-Month Contract

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and detail-oriented NSPP Technician to join a leading agricultural research and breeding programme. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for plant science, horticulture, or agriculture who enjoys working in a hands-on glasshouse environment.

The successful candidate will support the production of wheat and barley breeding materials through a range of glasshouse and seed processing activities. Working within a collaborative team, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient delivery of plant production and breeding operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct a range of daily glasshouse activities including:
• Seed sowing
• Cross-pollination
• Plantlet transplanting
• Tissue sampling
• Plant harvesting and threshing
• Perform seed processing activities, including:
• Seed cleaning
• Automated seed counting
• Seed labelling and registration
• Assist with monitoring pests and diseases within the glasshouse environment.
• Maintain accurate plant tracking records and support data analysis processes.
• Adhere to all Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) procedures and standards.
• Support the wider team in delivering breeding and production targets.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience working within a horticultural, agricultural, nursery, or plant production environment.
• Understanding of plant growth, care, and cultivation within a glasshouse setting.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately and consistently.
• Reliable, enthusiastic, and eager to learn.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable standing for extended periods and undertaking manual handling activities when required.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Biological Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Plant Sciences, Horticulture, or a related discipline.
• Experience working in a glasshouse environment is highly desirable.
• Experience working within a small team environment.
• PA1 and PA6 certifications would be advantageous but are not essential.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive hourly rate of £15.16 per hour
• Opportunity to gain experience within a leading agricultural research environment.
• Hands-on work supporting innovative plant breeding programmes.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Valuable experience for candidates looking to develop a career in plant science, horticulture, agriculture, or crop research.

Interested? Apply today to be part of an evolving agricultural innovation programme and help support the development of future crop varieties.