Dairy Technician

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United Kingdom, Honiton

December

Full time

Permanent

Job benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Continuous personnel development (e-learnings & projects)

Free day to volunteer

About the position

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 specific projects—you will report to the Senior Manager, Service & Installation, working collaboratively with Team Leaders to support our customers and dealership operations.

This role is location based out of Colliton Barton, and will involve being on-site or customer locations between hrs daily.

• Technical Service & Maintenance:
  
  Perform preventative and reactive maintenance, repairs, servicing, upgrades, and installations for both 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 as 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 license (endorsements and points must be declared)
• Availability to travel around the SW and occasionally to Channel Islands if required
• A resilient person able to work comfortably in farm environments in all weathers,
• Good communicator skills, ability to adapt and make technical decisions with minimal guidance.
• A team player who can also work independently.
• Able to operate safely.
• Appreciative of animal welfare, livestock farming, agricultural economics.

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.

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