Lead Wheat Trials Technician – UK (Thriplow)

KWS UK Ltd.; Thriplow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Pension with 16% company contribution

Life assurance

Income protection

Profit-related bonus

Lifestyle discounts

Diesel price subsidies

Team events

Job summary

KWS UK Ltd. in Thriplow is seeking a Sr. Station Technician UK to lead wheat yield trials and join our dedicated trials team.

You will manage field trials, ensure timely, high-quality data delivery to stakeholders, and support other crops as part of the UK Trials group. Requirements include at least three years of agricultural trials experience, a relevant agricultural qualification, and proven team supervision.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience within agricultural trials.
• Agricultural or related university/college qualification.
• Experience managing and supervising small teams.
• Strong knowledge of arable crop operations, particularly wheat agronomy.
• Full UK driving licence.
• PA1 and PA11 certifications, as well as counterbalance forklift and telehandler licences (desirable).
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel and database systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful management of all KWS UK wheat yield trials.
• Ensure the timely delivery of accurate, high-quality data to relevant stakeholders.
• Support trials across other crop species as part of the UK Trials team.
• Plan and execute all trial operations, including trial placement, seed preparation, drilling, electronic field book preparation, vermin control, trait scoring, harvest preparation, and data processing (capture, upload, validation, and presentation).
• Assess resource requirements for wheat trials, secure necessary resources, and ensure their efficient use.
• Communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage, supervise, and support teams of seasonal staff.
• Contribute to trials for other crop species, including seed preparation, planting, scoring, and harvesting.
• Ensure all operations are carried out in accordance with Health & Safety procedures.

Skills

Agricultural trials experience

Team supervision

Excel

Database systems

Education

Agricultural university qualification

Tools

PA1 certification

PA11 certification

Counterbalance forklift

Telehandler licences

UK driving licence

Job description

KWS UK Ltd. in Thriplow is seeking a Sr. Station Technician UK to lead wheat yield trials and join our dedicated trials team.

You will manage field trials, ensure timely, high-quality data delivery to stakeholders, and support other crops as part of the UK Trials group. Requirements include at least three years of agricultural trials experience, a relevant agricultural qualification, and proven team supervision.