Dairy Technician - Operating out of Colliton Barton

Dairy Technician – Operating out of Colliton Barton

Venture Dairy Services delivers integrated customer solutions that support high‑quality, efficient, and sustainable milk production and animal husbandry. Our portfolio includes automatic and conventional milking systems, automated feeding solutions, slurry equipment, and advanced digital herd‑management technologies.

Operating primarily across Devon and Cornwall — with occasional travel beyond these areas for projects — you will report to the Senior Manager, Service & Installation, working collaboratively with Team Leaders to support customers and dealership operations.

This role is location‑based out of Colliton Barton and will involve being on‑site or at customer locations between 08:15–17:00 hrs daily.

• Technical Service & Maintenance:
  Perform preventative and reactive maintenance, repairs, servicing, upgrades, and installations for Automatic Milking Systems (AMS) and Conventional Milking Systems (CMS).
• Slurry Equipment Support:
  Deliver technical support through maintenance, repair, servicing, upgrading, and installation of slurry handling and management equipment.
• On‑Call Support:
  Participate in an on‑call rota to provide timely technical assistance to customers outside of standard working hours across an assigned region.
• Documentation & Reporting:
  Accurately complete job records, including service reports, parts usage, and time allocations, to support customer invoicing and stock control.
• Quality, Safety, Health & Environment (QSHE):
  Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of QSHE standards, ensuring compliance and promoting best practices across all activities.
• Business Development & Customer Care:
  Act as an ambassador for Venture Dairy Services by upholding our values, delivering exceptional customer service, and supporting the growth of the business through professional conduct and high‑quality workmanship.

• Educated to GCSE level in Maths and English at a minimum.
• MS Office proficient.
• Experience as a Dairy Technician (essential) to diagnose and rectify faults.
• Current MSTA registration (desirable).
• Knowledge of slurry systems (desirable).
• Must have a cat B UK driving licence (endorsements and points must be declared).
• Availability to travel around the South West and occasionally to the Channel Islands if required.
• Resilient, able to work comfortably in farm environments in all weathers.
• Good communication skills, ability to adapt and make technical decisions with minimal guidance.
• Team player who can also work independently.
• Capable of operating safely.
• Appreciates animal welfare, livestock farming, and agricultural economics.

Not applicable

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Machinery Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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