Field Trials Technician: Crop Research & Farm Machinery

KWS UK Ltd.; Thriplow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 30 days

Pension 16%

Life Assurance

Health care

Bonus scheme

Discount scheme

Staff events

Job summary

KWS UK Ltd. in Thriplow seeks a Field Operations Technician to support field trials, breeding activities, and seed production with hands-on involvement across multiple crops and machinery.

You will operate and maintain agricultural machinery, record data in KWS IT systems, and collaborate with Field Operations and Trial Operations teams. A formal agricultural education and a UK driving licence are important, with opportunities to grow within a global, sustainable crop breeding company.

Qualifications

• Formal agricultural education.
• Experience operating agricultural machinery.
• Knowledge of trial delivery and field operations.
• Full UK driving licence.
• 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

Agricultural education

Machinery operation

Trial operations

Driving license

Independent worker

Teamwork

Supervisory experience

Job description

KWS UK Ltd. in Thriplow seeks a Field Operations Technician to support field trials, breeding activities, and seed production with hands-on involvement across multiple crops and machinery.

You will operate and maintain agricultural machinery, record data in KWS IT systems, and collaborate with Field Operations and Trial Operations teams. A formal agricultural education and a UK driving licence are important, with opportunities to grow within a global, sustainable crop breeding company.