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Breeding (Crop) Technician Apprentice

Elsoms Seeds LTD · Spalding · posted 26 August 2026

Wage
£15,600 a year
Hours
37.5 hours a week
Duration
2 Years 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Crop technician (level 3)
Starts
5 October 2027
Closing date
18 September 2026
Positions
1

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  • Assist in the planning, organisation and preparation of breeding trials, stock seed and productions
  • Help with the drilling, planting and maintenance of trials
  • Assist with all aspects of trials from drilling to selections
  • Undertake glasshouse work including the sowing, growing and transplanting of plants
  • Assist with the set-up of glasshouses and maintain the growth and health of plants, while maintaining cleanliness and high levels of hygiene within glasshouses and tunnels
  • Maintain equipment and facilities associated with the department where necessary
  • Assist with the production of high quality seed
  • Assist with the bud pollination, crossing and bagging of plants Help with the organising, procuring, and development of biological pollinators and predators
  • Assist with the drying, harvesting, cleaning, weighing and packeting of seeds
  • Keep accurate crop and maintenance records from both field trials and in the glasshouse and accurately input information onto database. Prepare relevant protocols and keep updated
  • Assist with other reasonable requests, to fulfil requirements of the R&D department as required. This may include working in the laboratory functions
  • Work independently, without instruction, to ensure the task/function is completed consistently to a high standard
  • At all times, maintain Elsoms’ strong Health & Safety culture and practices
  • Attend regular meetings to discuss workload, share knowledge, identify and resolve problems and raise any health and safety issues
  • Actively contribute to the departmental goals

Your training

The training will take place at Easton College, Bawburgh Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 5DU. College attendance will be in a block pattern (3-4 days every four weeks).

Where it leads

This course will support a learner’s workplace development which may include:

  • Continuation, development or promotion at work or within this sector
  • Progression to Level 4 Agriculture Apprenticeship or Agricultural Management BSc (Hons)

About Elsoms Seeds LTD

Elsoms is one of the UK's leading plant breeding and agricultural research companies. We develop innovative vegetable varieties that help growers meet the challenges of tomorrow

Things to consider

  • There will be occasional work away from site that will involve overnight stays
  • Right to work in the UK and eligible for apprenticeship funding requirements
  • Full UK driving license advantageous

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsTeam workingInitiativeaccuracyEnthusiasticReliable

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4) — essential

Where you'll work

  • PINCHBECK ROAD, SPALDING, PE11 1QG

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