Job Description
Dairy Technical Manager - Automated Milking Systems & Technical Support
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant must have existing Right to Work in the UK.
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:
United Kingdom & Ireland (Home-Based with Extensive Travel)
Salary & Benefits Package:
Competitive Salary (depending on 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 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 when required
Build strong relationships with dealers and customers, ensuring excellent levels of technical service and customer satisfaction
Travel extensively throughout the UK and Ireland, with occasional 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 position with flexibility required to support customer operations. Regular travel throughout the UK and Ireland is expected, with participation in an on-call support rota.
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:
Dairy Technical Manager, Agricultural Engineer, Dairy Engineer, Service Engineer, Robotic Milking Systems, Automated Milking Systems, Dairy Technology, Agricultural Machinery, Field Service Engineer, Technical Support Engineer, Dairy Equipment, Milking Equipment, Agricultural Automation, Livestock Technology, Dairy Farming Jobs, Engineering Jobs UK
We thank all applicants who apply for this role; however, only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted. All applications will be handled in strict confidence and personal details will not be shared without prior consent.
About Us
Established in 2013, Agricultural and Farming Jobs provide expert recruitment, headhunting, and job advertising services across agriculture, horticulture, food and fresh produce, veterinary, animal health, agrochemicals, machinery, technical and engineering, and specialist education sectors across the UK and internationally.
