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

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

• Full-time

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)

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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