Plant Breeding Industrial Placement (15 Months)

KWS Group; Thriplow; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Simplyhealth cashback

Lifestyle discount

Group pension

Life assurance

Income protection

Job summary

KWS UK Ltd. invites applications for a 15-month Industrial Placement starting July 2027 to September 2028, based in Thriplow near Cambridge.

This full-time role (35h/week) offers extensive training in agriculture and plant breeding, with industry qualifications possible, and a chance to gain insight into a leading plant breeding company. Ideal candidates are pursuing an agriculture/plant breeding degree, passionate about farming, and hold a full driving licence, ready to learn and contribute to

Qualifications

• Be studying for an agriculture/plant breeding related degree.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and interest in agriculture, preferably plant breeding.
• Respects brand values: Team Spirit, Closeness and Trust, Vision and Independence.
• Shows commitment to learning and the placement.
• Flexible team player with a valid driving license.

Skills

Agriculture degree

Passion for agriculture

Brand values

Willing to learn

Team player

Full driving license

Education

Agriculture/plant breeding degree

Job description

KWS UK Ltd. invites applications for a 15-month Industrial Placement starting July 2027 to September 2028, based in Thriplow near Cambridge.

This full-time role (35h/week) offers extensive training in agriculture and plant breeding, with industry qualifications possible, and a chance to gain insight into a leading plant breeding company. Ideal candidates are pursuing an agriculture/plant breeding degree, passionate about farming, and hold a full driving licence, ready to learn and contribute to