Trial Site Assistant
| Posting date: | 05 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | National Minimum Wage |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 June 2026 |
| Location: | CV8 2BT |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Angus Soft Fruits |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
Job Purpose: To assist with all research and development trials at Sandbrook Grounds.
Main duties and responsibilities:
To pick and weigh fruit, recording their data
To plant fruit crop
To prune plants and help with propagation
To assist with general plant maintenance
To assist with the implementation of the breeding programme
To proactively participate in the individual performance management process, achieving SMART targets and continuous personal developments.
To fully participate in the development and achievement of the R&D Departmental Vision
To undertake any other duty commensurate with the role
Essential Criteria:
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to prioritise own workload
Ability to use initiative and as part of a team
Ability to embed and live ASF Values
A level of physical fitness is also required and it would be beneficial if candidates had previous experience
Main duties and responsibilities:
To pick and weigh fruit, recording their data
To plant fruit crop
To prune plants and help with propagation
To assist with general plant maintenance
To assist with the implementation of the breeding programme
To proactively participate in the individual performance management process, achieving SMART targets and continuous personal developments.
To fully participate in the development and achievement of the R&D Departmental Vision
To undertake any other duty commensurate with the role
Essential Criteria:
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to prioritise own workload
Ability to use initiative and as part of a team
Ability to embed and live ASF Values
A level of physical fitness is also required and it would be beneficial if candidates had previous experience
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