Dairy Equipment Technician

Are you passionate about agriculture, engineering, and cutting‐edge farm technology? Join a forward‑thinking team at the heart of modern dairy farming and play a key role in supporting high‑quality, sustainable milk production across the Southwest.

Our Farm Technologies Division delivers innovative solutions across:

• Milking systems (automatic & conventional)
• Feeding systems
• Manure management
• Digital herd management
• Hygiene & service solutions

We support professional, resource‑efficient dairy farming with integrated technologies designed to improve productivity, animal welfare, and milk quality. Through GEA’s global dealer network, we provide a full‑service offering, including industry‑leading hygiene products and chemicals that promote optimal udder health and superior milk quality.

• Work hands‑on with advanced dairy systems, supporting farmers with essential equipment that keeps their operations running smoothly.
• Visit farms and customer sites between 08:15 - 17:00, with time spent in the Holsworthy office when not on‑site.

• Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance on Automatic (AMS) and Conventional Milking Systems (CMS).
• Perform repairs, servicing, upgrades, and installations.
• Support maintenance and installation of slurry handling and manure management systems.
• Take part in a rota providing out‑of‑hours technical support across your region.
• Complete service reports, record parts usage, and track time accurately.
• Follow and promote best practices in safety, quality, and environmental standards.

• Deliver excellent customer service.
• Represent Venture Dairy Services professionally.
• Build strong relationships with customers.

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
• Comfortable using MS Office.
• Experience as a Dairy Technician (desirable) OR a background in electrical/mechanical engineering.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve technical faults.
• Full UK Category B driving licence (endorsements must be declared).
• Willingness to travel across the Southwest (and occasionally to the Channel Islands).
• Comfortable working outdoors, in all weather conditions and farm environments.

• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Confident communicator with a customer‑focused approach.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Safety‑conscious with a proactive mindset.
• Appreciation for animal welfare and modern farming practices.