Farm & Field Trials Operator
CompanyRothamsted Research
Location
Harpenden, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At4/9/2026
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Description
Join the Future of Farming at Rothamsted Research
Location: Harpenden
Salary: £31,165 to £38,956 dependent on experience
Contract: Full-time (37 hours/week) plus paid overtime + accommodation options available
Are you an experienced arable operator looking for the next step in your agricultural career? Join Rothamsted Research, one of the UK’s most prestigious and historic scientific institutes, where your skills will directly support cutting-edge field trials and sustainable farming innovations.
With farm sites across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, and Suffolk, we lead globally in agricultural science. We're now looking for a dedicated and capable Agricultural Operator to join our Harpenden team and contribute to both our commercial farming and research field trials.
Our farm is no ordinary workplace. You’ll be working with an exciting and diverse portfolio of trials - from historic long‑running experiments like Broadbalk (est. 1843) to innovative, multi‑crop research shaping the future of sustainable agriculture worldwide.
Rothamsted is a friendly, supportive, and rewarding place to work, where your skills directly contribute to globally important agricultural research. You’ll be surrounded by expert colleagues and benefit from ongoing training and development throughout the year
What You'll Be Doing
This is a varied and rewarding role that involves:
What We’re Looking For
To succeed in this role, you will:
Location: Harpenden
Salary: £31,165 to £38,956 dependent on experience
Contract: Full-time (37 hours/week) plus paid overtime + accommodation options available
Are you an experienced arable operator looking for the next step in your agricultural career? Join Rothamsted Research, one of the UK’s most prestigious and historic scientific institutes, where your skills will directly support cutting-edge field trials and sustainable farming innovations.
With farm sites across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, and Suffolk, we lead globally in agricultural science. We're now looking for a dedicated and capable Agricultural Operator to join our Harpenden team and contribute to both our commercial farming and research field trials.
Our farm is no ordinary workplace. You’ll be working with an exciting and diverse portfolio of trials - from historic long‑running experiments like Broadbalk (est. 1843) to innovative, multi‑crop research shaping the future of sustainable agriculture worldwide.
Rothamsted is a friendly, supportive, and rewarding place to work, where your skills directly contribute to globally important agricultural research. You’ll be surrounded by expert colleagues and benefit from ongoing training and development throughout the year
What You'll Be Doing
This is a varied and rewarding role that involves:
- Supporting safe, efficient operations across commercial and trial farm areas
- Contributing to field trial implementation and maintenance
- Collaborating closely with researchers and technical teams
What We’re Looking For
To succeed in this role, you will:
- Be an experienced arable operator, confident in modern farming practices
About Rothamsted Research
Established in 1843, Rothamsted Research is one of the UK’s longest-standing and most respected agricultural research institutes. We’re committed to scientific excellence and to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.
We Support a Positive Work-life Balance Through
- A strong culture of learning and development
- Flexible and inclusive working arrangements
- A welcoming and collaborative environment
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or age, provided you meet the job requirements.
What We Offer
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- A generous pension scheme
- Overtime opportunities
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- A vibrant, green campus environment with cultural and recreational amenities
- Below market rate accommodation options available through Lawes Agricultural Trust
Be part of something bigger. Help shape the future of sustainable agriculture.
Apply today!
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Established in 1843, Rothamsted Research is one of the UK's leading Research Institutes delivering world class agricultural science. Our commitment to learning and development, equality, diversity and inclusion and flexibility in working arrangements creates a positive work life balance and enables a welcoming environment for all prospective employees.
As a Disability Confident Employer we are committed to making reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and all disabled candidates (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) who satisfy the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview. If this is required, please contact us. Applications from candidates irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual ori
entation, religion or age are welcomed, providing the required criteria is met.
We have an attractive benefits package including 30 days annual leave, a generous pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and an attractive campus offering cultural and recreational activities.
We have an attractive benefits package including 30 days annual leave, a generous pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and an attractive campus offering cultural and recreational activities.