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After Sales Installation and Service Engineer - Dairy Farming Equipment
Are you a hands-on dairy equipment service engineer who enjoys working directly on farm?
Do you have experience installing, commissioning, and servicing milking and dairy systems?
Are you looking for a full-time, field-based role with a specialist dairy equipment manufacturer?
Location of the Job:
Extensive field travel to dairy farms as required.
Salary and Benefits Package:
Competitive pay DOE.
Additional information:
This is a full-time position.
About The Company:
A specialist manufacturer, that designs and produces innovative dairy farm equipment.
The Job Role Details:
As the After Sales Installation & Service Engineer you will be responsible for the installation, commissioning, maintenance, and servicing of dairy farming equipment at customer sites, plus dealer and Operator training.
This role ensures optimal equipment performance, and use and compliance with hygiene standards, and high customer satisfaction.
You will be responsible for:
Installation & Commissioning;
Install and commission of a range of dairy products.
On-site dealer and operator training.
Ensure installations meet dairy hygiene, animal welfare, and safety standards.
Train farmers and farm staff on proper operation, and basic maintenance.
Service & Maintenance;
Carry out preventive maintenance and breakdown servicing of dairy equipment.
Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and electronic faults.
Respond promptly to dealer and farmer concerns.
Customer Support & Advisory;
Provide technical guidance to farmers for improving milking efficiency, milk quality, and equipment lifespan.
Advise on best practices for equipment usage, hygiene, and maintenance schedules.
Build long-term relationships with dealers and dairy farmers.
Documentation & Reporting;
Maintain trip reports, installation checklists, and maintenance records.
Record spare parts usage and recommend inventory requirements.
Submit technical feedback, recurring fault analysis, and improvement suggestions to management.
Compliance & Quality;
Ensure compliance with dairy industry standards (milk hygiene, food safety, animal welfare).
Follow company quality policies, SOPs, and health & safety procedures.
Support audits and inspections related to dairy equipment performance and hygiene.
Coordination & Support;
Coordinate with sales and project teams during new installations or expansions.
Support warranty services and product upgrades.
Assist in field trials and demonstrations as required of new dairy technologies.
Ideal Person Skills & Qualifications:
You will have / be…
Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Agricultural Engineering.
3 years of experience in dairy equipment installation and service.
Experience working on dairy farms or with milking systems.
Ability to read technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and milking system analysis.
Strong customer handling and communication skills.
Problem-solving mindset and ability to work under pressure.
Valid driving license.
Willingness to travel extensively to rural and remote farm locations, abroad as requested and to fit in with milking times on farm.
Physically fit for on-site installation and service work.
How to apply: Please click on the APPLY NOW button.
*As we are a specialist recruitment business within the Agricultural and Farming industry, we do require that ALL applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2 or an equivalent qualification which is relevant and necessary for the job that you are applying for.*
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We thank all applicants who apply for this role. However, please be advised that only those short listed for an interview will be contacted. Please be assured that your job application will be managed in complete confidence and your personal details will not be passed to any third party without your prior permission.
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