Dairy Equipment Technician

GEA Group

Honiton permanent

Posted: March 27, 2026

Required Skills

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities / Tasks

You will be working hands-on with advanced dairy systems, supporting farmers with essential equipment that keeps their operations running smoothly. Your day will typically involve visiting farms and customer sites between 08:15 – 17:00, with time spent in the Honiton office when not on-site.

Technical Service & Maintenance

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

• Perform repairs, servicing, upgrades, and installations

Slurry Equipment Support

• Maintain and install slurry handling and manure management systems

On-Call Support

• Take part in a rota providing out-of-hours technical support across your region

Documentation & Reporting

• Complete service reports, record parts usage, and track time accurately

Quality, Safety & Compliance (QSHE)

• Follow and promote best practices in safety, quality, and environmental standards

Customer Service & Business Growth

• Deliver excellent customer service

• Represent Venture Dairy Services professionally

• Build strong relationships with customers

Your Profile / Qualifications

• 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

Key Skills & Attributes

• 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

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