Sr. Station Technician UK (m/w/d)

KWS Group; Thriplow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Pension scheme 16% company contrib

Life assurance

Income protection

Private healthcare

Profit-related bonus

Lifestyle discounts

Social events

Job summary

KWS UK Ltd. in Thriplow is seeking an experienced Sr. Station Technician UK to lead wheat yield trials and manage a trials team.

You will coordinate seed preparation, drilling, data capture and analysis, while ensuring health and safety compliance and timely delivery of high-quality results to stakeholders. The role requires strong agronomy knowledge and hands-on field work.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in agricultural trials.
• Agricultural or related university/college qualification.
• Experience managing and supervising small teams.
• Strong knowledge of arable crop operations, especially wheat.
• Fluent English and full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead management of all wheat yield trials.
• Deliver accurate data to stakeholders.
• Support trials across other crops.
• Plan and execute trial operations (seed, drilling, scoring, harvest).
• Ensure Health & Safety procedures.

Skills

Wheat agronomy

Team leadership

Data management

Field operations

Health & Safety

English fluency

Education

Agricultural qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Database systems

Job description

Company description

At KWS UK Ltd., we are passionate about advancing agriculture through innovation and excellence. We are looking for an experienced and motivated Sr. Station Technician UK to join our team in Thriplow. In this role, you will take the lead in managing wheat yield trials while contributing to a collaborative and high-performing trials team. If you thrive in a dynamic, hands-on environment and are committed to delivering high-quality results, we would love to hear from you.

Job description

• 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

Required profile

• 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
• Fluent in English
• 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
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to plan and deliver tasks efficiently
• Strong team player with effective communication skills across all levels
• Reliable, trustworthy, and accountable for own responsibilities
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently
• Flexible and adaptable to seasonal workloads, with willingness

What we offer

• 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Highly competitive pension scheme with a 16% company contribution and 1.2% minimum employee contribution
• Life assurance at three times annual salary
• Income protection plan (75% of salary for up to three years in case of long-term illness or disability)
• Private healthcare plan
• Profit-related bonus scheme (targeted at 10% of annual salary)
• Access to a lifestyle discounts scheme
• Reduced diesel prices via the company fuel pumpA supportive and inclusive work culture where teamwork and well-being are prioritized, along with social events such as a summer BBQ, Christmas party, and charity initiatives