Water Tester and Crop Sampler (Summer Role)
Greens of Soham
Soham, Ely, CB7 5UN
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Water Tester and Crop Sampler (Summer Role)
Area: East Anglia
Reporting to: Farm Manager
Business Overview
Greens of Soham is part of Top Farms International which farms over 75,000 Ha across the UK and Central and Eastern Europe with a well-established track record of delivering solid business and revenue growth. In the UK we farm in excess of 2,000 Ha, primarily in East Anglia but with operations also in Northumberland and the Scottish borders. Our primary focus is potatoes and beetroot and we are the largest grower of these crops in the UK.
Job Summary
The role of Water Tester and Crop Sampler will have a variety of duties but can include QC work, taking samples of water for our fresh crops and sampling crops in the field and delivering them to managers or QC. Crops will be both beetroot and potatoes.
Experience is not necessary but the desire to learn some new skills and get an insight into the processes that help food end up on your plate is a must. Most duties will be within 40 miles of CB7 so a driving License and a vehicle is essential (mileage will be paid).
This is an active, hands-on role that requires early starts and the ability to navigate between field locations safely throughout the day. You’ll need to be comfortable with a mix of driving and walking, as sample collection often involves working directly in the fields.
You will be provided with a daily work schedule and sampling equipment as well as full instruction on how to collect and handle crop samples, adhering to our health and safety protocols.
Salary
£12.21ph plus mileage
Hours
Flexible
How to apply
If you are interested in this role and would like to apply, we would love to hear from you, please send us your CV to hr@spearheadgroup.co.uk
Special requirements
Key Accountabilities
Collect water samples from irrigation systems and surface water sources for quality analysis
Conduct field sampling of crops for nutrient content, pesticide residue, disease presence, and overall health
Perform on-site water testing or prepare samples for laboratory submission
Record and maintain accurate sampling logs and testing results
Report any abnormalities or contamination issues