Breeding Team Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Edward Vinson Ltd is based in Kent and has been growing fruit for over 150 years and now consists of three main departments: Breeding, Propagation and Commercial field production. The breeding programme at Edward Vinson Ltd has been extremely successful over the last 35 years with selected varieties being supplied to all major UK and International multiples.
The Breeding Team expanding and looking for a new team member to support the farm and breeding staff. The farm is set over 15 ha which include individual plants for each crop– Raspberry, Blueberry, Blackberry and Strawberry.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a world leading breeding team and forward-thinking business. The right candidate must be prepared to work flexibly with occasional out of hours work to meet the needs of the crops. You must be able to work in glasshouses/polytunnels.
Breeding Team Technician
Role description and responsibilities
You will be a hands-on part of the breeding team, which is experienced in the management, propagation and fruiting of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. Full training will be provided, and your role will include:
- Picking and Recording Trials
- Glasshouse crop maintenance
- In addition to the Trials and Glasshouse work, field work and office duties as needed to support the wider breeding programmes
- The working week is 45 hours in the summer months with an 06:30 start in June
Requirements
- Good communications skills with managers and co-workers
- Meticulous, consistent attention to detail in all aspects of work
- Computer competent
- Ability to work on your feet for long hours in Poly Tunnels/Glasshouse(s)
- Flexibility
- Must be able to travel to ME13 9FQ
Desirable
· Previous experience in soft fruit.
Please include a Cover Letter with Application to be considered.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £480.00 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Free parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 26/05/2023
Expected start date: 05/06/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Breeding Team Technician roles across Edward Vinson Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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