Horticulture Technologist
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Growmoor Recycling Limited is a family-run business that has established an excellent reputation within the Horticultural community. It is committed to finding a sustainable growing medium for the future. This is based on 30+ years of experience in producing a superb range of products from Peat, Soils, Bark and Peat free. Growmoor Recycling is currently recruiting a Horticulture Technologist.
Salary: £27,000 to £35,000 dependent on experience.
Requirements:
- Degree (Foundation or Honours) in Horticulture (Agriculture/ Environmental/Forestry/Closely Related) with a Soil Science & Plant Science modules
- Plant Production & (or) Lab Experience
- Communication Skills – Verbal & Written
- Excel & Word Proficient
Key duties and responsibilities include:
- Testing pH, EC, Moisture Content, and Bulk Density
- Quality Assurance & Benchmarking
- Research & Development
- Field Visits to Growers –technical advice
- Sampling & Record Keeping
- Trials –Set up, data collection, report writing
- Product Analysis – Substrates, Fertilisers, and Other Additivities
- Interpreting and analysing lab reports
Desirable:
- PA1 & PA6
- Growing Media (Soil Science) Experience
- Technical Knowledge
- Self-motivated and ability to works of their own initiative
For further information and to apply, please forward your CV to brian@bettergrowing.com