15-Month Plant Breeding Placement

KWS SAAT SE; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave per annum plus/

Simplyhealth cashback scheme

Lifestyles discount scheme

Life Assurance

Income Protection Plan

Job summary

KWS UK Ltd. invites applications for a 15-Month Industrial Placement based at Thriplow, near Cambridge.

This full-time placement runs from July 2027 to September 2028 and offers hands-on experience in our breeding station across multiple crops. The scheme provides a comprehensive training programme, including industry qualifications, and is designed to develop practical skills in a real-world breeding environment.

Qualifications

• Be studying for an agriculture/plant breeding related degree.
• Be enthusiastic about agriculture and plant breeding.
• Be a flexible team player.
• Hold a full driving license.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a training programme across crops.
• Develop practical skills in breeding and machinery.
• Engage in work across a wide range of crops.
• Gain insight into a successful plant breeding company.

Skills

Team player

Enthusiasm for agriculture

Flexible

Driving license

Education

Agriculture/plant breeding degree

Job description

KWS UK Ltd. invites applications for a 15-Month Industrial Placement based at Thriplow, near Cambridge.

This full-time placement runs from July 2027 to September 2028 and offers hands-on experience in our breeding station across multiple crops. The scheme provides a comprehensive training programme, including industry qualifications, and is designed to develop practical skills in a real-world breeding environment.