Dairy Technical Engineer

Dairy Technical Manager - Automated Milking Systems & Technical Support

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Are you an experienced agricultural engineer or dairy equipment specialist looking to work with industry-leading robotic milking technology?
Do you enjoy diagnosing and resolving complex electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and software issues in the field?
Would you like a highly autonomous technical role where you can support cutting-edge dairy automation systems while helping farmers maximise performance and reliability?
Location of the Job:
Home-Based/On the road - South of England to the Midlands
Salary & Benefits Package:
Circa £45-50K - depending on relevant experience
Company vehicle
Laptop and mobile phone
Comprehensive training programme
Long-term career development opportunities
High degree of autonomy and responsibility
Opportunity to work with market-leading automated milking technology
On-call allowance and support package
About the Company:
Our client is a globally recognised manufacturer of advanced dairy equipment and automated milking systems, with more than 85 years of experience supporting dairy farmers worldwide. The business is committed to delivering innovative solutions that balance technology, animal welfare, and farm profitability. Due to continued growth within the automated milking sector, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Dairy Technical Manager to support dealers and dairy farmers across the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Dairy Technical Manager - The Job Role Details:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Dairy Technical Manager to provide technical support, training, commissioning, and troubleshooting for advanced automated milking systems and associated technologies. Working closely with dealers, dairy farmers, and internal technical teams, you will play a key role in ensuring successful installations, optimising system performance, and supporting the ongoing development of automated milking technologies. This is a home-based position, working remotely five days per week, with regular travel across the South of England up to the Midlands. Candidates can be located anywhere within this geographical area, provided they are able to cover the territory effectively. The role will also include participation in an on-call rota, with some possible evening and weekend duties when required.
This is a highly technical and customer-facing role requiring strong knowledge of dairy farming operations alongside expertise in electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, and software-based systems. The successful candidate will support new installations, provide technical training, and help deliver industry-leading service standards across the region.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide technical support to dealers, customers, and dairy farmers on automated and conventional milking systems
* Assist with installation, commissioning, and optimisation of robotic milking systems
* Deliver technical training to dealer technicians and end users
* Troubleshoot complex electrical, mechanical, software, networking, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues
* Support ongoing system performance monitoring and operational improvements
* Work closely with dealers to ensure effective maintenance and servicing of installations
* Participate in product development feedback and continuous improvement initiatives
* Accurately document technical support activities and commissioning work completed
* Support customers during critical operational periods and participate in an on-call rota, including some possible evening and weekend duties when required
* Build strong relationships with dealers and customers, ensuring excellent levels of technical service and customer satisfaction
* Travel throughout the South of England up to the Midlands, with occasional wider UK or international travel as required
Essential Candidate Skills & Experience:
Experience within dairy farming, dairy equipment, agricultural engineering, robotics, automation, or technical field service support
* Strong understanding of dairy farm operations and herd management systems
* Technical knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation systems
* Experience diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues in the field
* Strong communication and training skills with the ability to support a range of stakeholders
* Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
* Computer literacy and confidence using software, networking, and digital technologies
* Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload across multiple sites
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively
* Fluent English language skills
Desirable:
Previous experience supporting automated milking systems or robotic technologies
* Knowledge of dairy herd management software platforms
* Additional language skills, particularly French or German
* Experience delivering technical training programmes
* Previous dealer support or agricultural machinery technical support experience
Working Hours:
Full-time, home-based position working remotely five days per week. Regular travel throughout the South of England up to the Midlands is expected, with flexibility required to support customer operations. The role includes participation in an on-call support rota and may include some possible evening and weekend duties when required.
How to Apply:
Please click on the 'apply now' button. As we are a specialist recruitment business within the Agricultural and Farming industry, all applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role.
Key Words:
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