Lead Agricultural Engineer

Lead Agricultural Engineer KWS UK Ltd. is seeking a Lead Agricultural Engineer to join our onsite team in Thriplow, United Kingdom. This is a hands-on role where you will take ownership of all site needs, ensuring the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of machinery and equipment supporting plant breeding activities. You will lead the workshop facilities, provide a mobile repair service for in-field machinery, supervise staff, and collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to maintain efficient operations. The role is on a full-time basis, 35 hours per week. Lead the service and maintenance of all machinery and equipment on site Manage and organise the KWS UK workshop in a safe and efficient manner Supervise and support workshop staff, providing clear guidance and leadership Coordinate maintenance activities across local and external sites Ensure a clean, safe, and well-organised workshop environment Collaborate with internal teams and external contractors on projects Contribute to capital investment planning and decision-making Qualification and experience in Agricultural Engineering, 10 years experience Strong design and fabrication skills Knowledge of electronics (highly advantageous) Experience or understanding of groundworks, building, or construction (beneficial) Fluency in English Good IT and digital skills 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays ~ Highly competitive pension scheme (up to 16% employer contribution) ~ Life assurance (3x annual salary) ~ Private healthcare plan ~ Profit-related bonus scheme (target up to 10%) ~ Access to a lifestyle discount scheme ~ We also organize social events such as a Summer Staff BBQ, a Christmas party and charity fundraising events Apply now If you are ready to take on a varied and impactful engineering role within an innovative agricultural business, we would love to hear from you.