AGRONOMY ASSISTANT – Ref 12014KM – Lincolnshire Based - £22K Basic + Benefits

Job Description:
Reporting to: Heads of Department
Location: Position based in Lincolnshire  – candidates will need to be based or prepared to relocate to within 60 minutes travel time of the office.
Job Purpose:
There are two main roles within this position:
1) To assist our Agronomy Department
Main responsibilities include:

• Liaison with our laboratory to ensure all annual waste and soil samples are up to date
• Point of contact to the Environment Agency whilst providing additional support to our Agronomist
• To provide support across varying roles within the Department

2) To oversee Environmental Compliance
Main responsibilities include:

• Implement and maintain programs and procedures as set out by the company to ensure compliance with environmental regulations in areas such as air quality, waste, clean water, and pollution
• Control, implement and oversee our Environmental Management System
• Surveying Field sites / visits to ensure the company’s environmental policies and procedures are carried out
• Subsequent reporting of Field sites / operations visits and relaying of information to Management
• Keeping up-to-date on the latest government environmental regulations, as well as any new policies instituted by the company, to ensure that rules continue to be followed

Competencies for the successful candidate:
Skills, qualifications and practical experience

• Relevant experience of direct involvement with agriculture
• Knowledge of land spreading techniques and equipment
• Current knowledge of Waste Regulations / Land spreading regulations
• Knowledge of Environmental Management
• Experience of dealing with the Environment Agency
• Experience of detailed and professional reporting
• Full UK driver’s license (Clean)

Attitude (personal work behaviours)

• Self-motivated and comfortable taking the initiative when needed
• Organised
• Attention to detail and process
• Willingness to work outside and inside as the job requires
• Willingness to travel to field sites
• Flexible
• Unfazed by a busy, full on working environment
• Comfortable with working relationships both external and internal to the office environment (e.g. Environment Agency Liaison, the onsite op teams)

Please contact Kate @ Agri Rs for further info. 07854 255526

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