Farm & Research Workshop Technician
Posted 1 hour 28 minutes ago by University of Reading
Salary Grade: £31,236 - £35,608 per annum (1.0 FTE). Contractual hours: 36. Full-time. Date posted: 20/05/2026. Job reference: SRF53562.
Closing Date: 21st June 2026 at 23:59 (GMT). Interviews will be held 3rd July 2026.
About the roleThe Centre for Dairy Research (CEDAR) is an agricultural research facility supporting large animal research, operating across a 580 hectare farm with approximately 550 Holstein dairy cows. This role involves servicing and repairing farm and research machinery, and managing workshop facilities at the CEDAR site.
ResponsibilitiesService and repair of farm and research machinery. Manage workshop facilities at the CEDAR site.
Qualifications- An Agricultural Engineering qualification at NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) or higher.
- Excellent knowledge of agricultural practices and systems.
- A proactive and organised approach to work.
- The ability to use initiative and solve problems effectively.
Good working conditions and a competitive salary.
Important InformationDue to the complexity of the Skilled Worker Visa route and eligibility criteria, applicants requiring sponsorship should check their eligibility on the Home Office website. We cannot provide advice to candidates at the application stage and will only discuss visa routes with candidates who are invited to interview.
ContactContact Name: Sven Koops
Contact Job Title: Farms Manager
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Equal OpportunityThe University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job share, part time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.