Food / Agricultural Technicians

A Food or Agricultural Technician assists agricultural and food scientists with research and testing related to safety and quality control. May focus on testing and lab analysis for animal crops and animal feed, or focus on testing and lab analysis for food, food crops, processed food, food additives and food containers.

About this Career

Average Salary

£22,172

New workers start at around £11,750. Normal pay is £22,172 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £34,807

Annual Openings

181

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs

Daily Tasks

  • Ensures good environmental practice is observed in all tasks.
  • Maintains records of production, finance and breeding.
  • Arranges for the sale of crops, livestock and other farm produce.
  • Operates and maintains farm machinery such as combine harvesters, straw balers, milking machines and tractors.
  • Undertakes farm maintenance tasks such as fencing, hedging, cleaning and building maintenance.
  • Plants, propagates, sprays, fertilises and harvests field crops.
  • Feeds and waters animals, takes responsibility for livestock health and welfare, treats minor ailments and calls vet if necessary.

Skills Employers are looking for

Skills Importance
Monitoring 67%
Mathematics 60%
Active Listening 59%
Learning Strategies 58%
Active Learning 57%
Critical Thinking 55%
Reading Comprehension 54%
Speaking 54%
Science 49%
Writing 49%

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