INTERNSHIP DETAILS

Agricultural Placement Agricultural Placement

CompanyKWS SAAT SE
LocationThriplow
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 27, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will work across a wide range of crops and will receive training in agricultural machinery and equipment. They will also gain insights into the operations of a successful plant breeding company.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
4359
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
KWS is one of the world’s leading plant breeding companies. With the tradition of family ownership, KWS has operated independently for more than 170 years. We focus on plant breeding and the production and sale of seed for corn, sugar beet, cereals, rapeseed, sunflowers and vegetables. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods. Ca.5,000 employees represent KWS in more than 70 countries. At KWS we work in an international environment with motivated employees and experienced teams. We want you to contribute your know-how and knowledge, your creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. We will provide you with continuous support for further professional and personal development. This is how we think and act at KWS. If you share this viewpoint and want to seed the future with us, visit us on: www.kws.com/career.
About the Role

KWS UK Ltd. is looking for a talent to join our breeding station for a 15-Month Industrial Placement starting from July 2026 to September 2027. This opportunity will be based in Thriplow near Cambridge.

 

Want to see your knowledge applied in the real world? Our talented team is willing to train you and develop your skills!

Your student placement experience will be varied, interesting and intensive, giving you the opportunity to work across a wide range of crops.

 

You can expect us to:

  • Help you maximise your opportunity to learn and develop
  • Provide a bespoke, extensive training programme, which may include industry qualifications such as NPTC Pesticide application courses
  • Train you in the use of a range of agricultural machinery and equipment
  • Give you the opportunity to gain an insight into a successful plant breeding company

 

You are:

  • Studying for an agriculture/plant breeding related degree
  • Enthusiastic and interested in agriculture, preferably plant breeding
  • Appreciative of our brand values (Closeness, Independence, Foresight, and Reliability)
  • Committed to learning, the placement and contributing to our success
  • A flexible team player
  • Holder of a full driving license

 

Interested? Please apply by submitting your application (cover letter, CV) on our career portal.

Key Skills
AgriculturePlant BreedingTeam PlayerFlexibilityDriving LicenseEnthusiasmCommitmentTrainingMachinery UsePesticide ApplicationInsightLearningDevelopmentBrand ValuesBespoke TrainingCrops
Categories
AgricultureScience & ResearchEducation