Field Trials & Crop Operations Technician

KWS SAAT SE; Thriplow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Pension with company contribution

Life Assurance

Income protection

Private Health Care

Profit Related Bonus

Employee discounts

Company culture & events

Diesel price benefits

Supportive work environment

Social events

Global company with innovative focus

Job summary

KWS UK Ltd. is seeking a Field Operations Technician to support field trials, breeding activities, and seed production at the Thriplow site. The role involves hands-on work with field machinery, crop trials, and cross-functional collaboration.

The candidate should have formal agricultural education, experience with agricultural machinery, and a UK driving licence, with a willingness to learn about plant breeding and work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Formal agricultural education is required.
• Experience operating agricultural machinery.
• Knowledge of trial delivery and field operations.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Trustworthy, reliable, and eager to learn about plant breeding.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Supervisory experience would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Carry out field activities including cultivation, drilling, spraying, pest control, and harvesting using precision trial and farm machinery.
• Support crop production for trials, breeding nurseries, and seed production.
• Work across a diverse range of crops within the Multi-Crop station.
• Assist both Field Operations and Trial Operations teams.
• Maintain, inspect, and repair vehicles and agricultural machinery.
• Record field activities and observations using KWS IT systems.
• Follow SOPs, work instructions, and operational plans.
• Adhere to all KWS Health & Safety policies and guidelines.

Skills

Machinery operation

Trial delivery & field ops

Teamwork

Independence

Plant breeding interest

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Education

Formal agricultural education

Job description

KWS UK Ltd. is seeking a Field Operations Technician to support field trials, breeding activities, and seed production at the Thriplow site. The role involves hands-on work with field machinery, crop trials, and cross-functional collaboration.

The candidate should have formal agricultural education, experience with agricultural machinery, and a UK driving licence, with a willingness to learn about plant breeding and work both independently and as part of a team.