Plant technologist (Schleswig-Holstein Chamber of Agriculture)

The Schleswig-Holstein Chamber of Agriculture - a public corporation - is looking for a

trainee (m/f/d) in the profession of plant technologist

to join its Plant Production, Plant Protection, Environment department on 1 August 2027.

The Chamber of Agriculture is a public corporation that sees itself as an independent service provider for agriculture, forestry, horticulture, fisheries and rural areas in Schleswig-Holstein. It offers its expertise to associations and organisations in the agricultural sector for the benefit of their members and to political institutions as a basis for decision-making and development processes.

Consumer protection, environmental protection and product quality of agricultural produce are of particular concern to the Chamber. Its strength is its broad expertise. This knowledge forms the foundation for the development of holistic, effective and sustainable solutions.

The work of the Plant Cultivation, Plant Protection, Environment department centres on the conception and further development of sustainable cultivation and management systems for plant production, including organic farming. The basis for this is a representative, innovative and powerful testing system for Schleswig-Holstein.

For those who want to learn a future-oriented green profession and have an interest in precise work on test fields, but also in the office, the profession of plant technologist is just right. Applicants should have a particular interest in training in an experimental farm.

We offer:

- practice-orientated training in a broad-based agricultural trial system at various trial sites of the Chamber of Agriculture
- familiarisation with and collaboration in all work processes in the field and in the office
- state-of-the-art technology
- highly qualified and experienced trainers
- insights into projects that are carried out on behalf of the EU or the federal government
- good working conditions
- if you are professionally qualified, it is possible to supervise your own trial

Recruitment requirements:

- Good first general school-leaving certificate (ESA)
- Special interest in training in an experimental company
- Openness, communication and teamwork skills

Our offer:

- Above-average remuneration in accordance with the collective agreement for trainees of the federal states in training occupations under the Vocational Training Act (TVA-L BBiG)
- Social benefits of the public service (e.g. Christmas bonus)
- A salary in accordance with the collective agreement for trainees of the federal states in training occupations under the Vocational Training Act (TVA-L BBiG).
- an additional company pension scheme (VBL)
- a weekly working time of 38.70 hours and 30 days annual leave
- weekend and public holiday work only in exceptional cases

In addition, a motivated team and a collegial environment are available.

For further information, please contact Mr Körber (phone: 04331-9453155).

The Chamber of Agriculture is committed to the employment of severely disabled people. Therefore, severely disabled applicants will be given preferential consideration if they are suitably qualified.

The Chamber of Agriculture endeavours to achieve a balance between female and male employees. Women will be given priority if they have equivalent aptitude, qualifications and professional performance.

We look forward to receiving your application by 13 September 2026.