Sr. Station Technician

Job Summary

Sr. Station Technician UK – KWS UK Ltd. – Thriplow. The role leads the management of all KWS UK wheat yield trials, ensures timely and accurate delivery of data, and supports trials across other crop species as part of the UK Trials team.

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.

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.
• Fluent in English.
• Full UK driving licence.
• PA1 and PA11 certifications, and 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 to work extended hours during peak periods such as harvest and drilling.
• Commitment to working in line with KWS values.

Benefits

• 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 pump.

Additional Information

Salary: GBP 30,000 – 40,000 per year. Minimum 3 years experience required.

Due to UK visa regulations for this role, applicants must already have long‑term eligibility to work in the UK.

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