Sr Field Technician Nagele

Sr Field Technician Nagele

Field of Work:  Breeding stations
Location: 

Nagele, FL, NL

Legal Entity:  KWS BENELUX BV
Contract Type:  Regular
Is Full Time?:  Yes
Onsite/ Remote: 
Job ID:  16285

At KWS Benelux B.V. we are looking for a motivated Sr. Field Technician for our expanding Hybrid Potato activities in Nagele. In this role, you will support field and greenhouse operations and contribute to high-quality potato, cereals and oilseed trials.

The KWS polder station in Nagele (Flevoland) consists of approximately 100 ha of arable farming with research and breeding activities for various crops within the cultivation plan. The technical team consists of 30 employees responsible for a wide range of activities year-round.

 

Key responsibilities:

  • Support field and greenhouse trials across potatoes, cereals, and oilseed crops
  • Carry out planting, harvesting, assessments, and selection activities
  • Process samples and accurately record trial data
  • Operate tractors and agricultural machinery for field operations
  • Assist with greenhouse crossing and true potato seed activities
  • Identify process improvements and support day‑to‑day trial activities
  • Coordinate with colleagues and guide seasonal workers

 

Your profile:

  • MBO‑level education, preferably in agriculture or a related field
  • Practical agricultural knowledge and experience with field operations
  • Able to independently operate tractors and agricultural machinery; experience with GPS systems
  • In possession of driving licences B and T (forklift certificate is a plus)
  • Good command of Dutch (mandatory) and a working knowledge of English
  • Comfortable using computers and Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel)
  • Accurate, hands‑on, and able to work independently and within a (international) team

 

Your benefits:

  • A 38‑hour working week
  • A competitive salary, depending on experience and role level
  • 25 vacation days, additional vitality days depending on age, and the option to take extra leave
  • Access to FiscFree, allowing you to purchase products or services (e.g. bicycle, sports activities, gift cards) with tax advantages
  • A varied and meaningful position within an innovative plant breeding programme
  • Opportunities for personal and professional development
  • Modern facilities and equipment for field and greenhouse operations
print

About KWS
KWS is one of the world’s leading plant breeding companies. Nearly 5,000 employees in more than 70 countries generated net sales of around €1.68 billion in the fiscal year 2023/2024. A company with a tradition of family ownership, KWS has operated independently for almost 170 years. It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seed for sugarbeet, corn, cereals, vegetables, oilseed rape and sunflower. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods to continuously improve yield for farmers and plants’ resistance to diseases, pests and abiotic stress. To that end, the company invested more than €300 million last fiscal year in research and development. For more information: www.kws.com/career. Follow us on LinkedIn® at https://linkedin.com/company/kwsgroup/.

Our data privacy policy for candidates is available on www.kws.com/dataprotection. Please select the country where the job you applied for is posted in and, if applicable, the specific business unit.


Job Segment: Horticulture, Plant Breeding, Field Service, Forklift, Warehouse, Agriculture, Manufacturing