Dairy Equipment Technician

About GEA

• GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.

• Why join GEA

• GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

Wymagania

• 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

• Able to work both independently and as part of a team

• Safety-conscious with a proactive mindset

• Appreciation for animal welfare and modern farming practices

Zakres obowiązków

• Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance on Automatic (AMS) and Conventional Milking Systems (CMS)

• Perform repairs, servicing, upgrades, and installations

• Maintain and install 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

Opis

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.