Breeding Technician Winter Barley

KWS SAAT SE • Royston, England, United Kingdom • Posted June 19, 2026

Location Royston, England
Job Type Regular
Category Agricultural Workers
Posted June 19, 2026

Our KWS UK Ltd. Barley Breeding Team is currently seeking at the earliest opportunity a Breeding Technician to support our Winter Barley programmes. This is a full-time, permanent position based in Thriplow near Cambridge. We offer a hands-on working environment and the chance to work with highly motivated and qualified colleagues.


What you can expect in this role:


The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of seasonal tasks within our Barley Breeding team: You will have the chance to assist with field, barn and glasshouse operations essential for the successful development of new varieties.

  • Practical breeding work, including scoring in nurseries and field trials as well as drilling, pest control, maintenance, rogueing and harvesting

  • Work in glasshouse including sowing, harvesting, transplanting and crossing

  • Work indoors including seed cleaning and processing, seed sampling and testi...
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