At a Glance
- Tasks: Service and repair dairy equipment while travelling to farms across the South West.
- Company: Established dairy engineering business with a hands-on approach.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, company van, overtime, and weekend cover bonus.
- Other info: Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for hands-on learning.
- Why this job: Join a growing team and make a real difference in dairy farming.
- Qualifications: Experience in dairy or agricultural engineering preferred; NVQ Level 2 required.
The predicted salary is between 19 - 19 £ per hour.
Dairy Engineer - Field Service Engineer - Exeter +£35,000-£45,000 DOE + Company Van + Overtime + £100 per day for weekend cover
The Job
- Service, maintain and repair dairy and milking equipment.
- Attend breakdowns and carry out fault-finding and repairs.
- Install and commission milking equipment and parlour systems.
- Carry out preventative maintenance and testing.
- Work primarily on herringbone milking parlours and associated equipment.
- Travel to customer farms across the South West.
- Provide a professional and reliable service to customers.
- Assist with workshop and fabrication work where required.
The Company
An established and growing dairy engineering business is looking for an experienced Dairy Engineer / Agricultural Engineer to join their field-based team.
The role will involve travelling to dairy farms across Devon, Cornwall, Dorset and Somerset, carrying out the servicing, maintenance, installation and repair of milking and dairy equipment.
The business primarily works with herringbone milking parlours, rather than robotic systems, and offers a varied, hands‑on role working directly with dairy farming customers.
The Candidate
- Previous experience as a Dairy Engineer / Milking Engineer is preferred.
- Agricultural Engineers with dairy machinery experience will also be considered.
- Experienced farmers with strong hands‑on dairy machinery repair experience are encouraged to apply.
- Good mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills
- Practical, hands‑on approach.
- Welding/fabrication experience would be advantageous.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
The Package
- £15–£19 per hour, depending on experience.
- Higher salary available for an exceptional candidate.
- Company van provided.
- Overtime paid at time and a half.
- £100 per day for weekend cover, even if not called out.
- Full‑time, permanent position.
All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for.
Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.
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Dairy Engineer - Field Service Engineer - Exeter + £15–£19 per hour DOE + Company Van + Overtime + £100 per day for weekend cover employer: Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd
Join a respected, award-winning dairy business in North Yorkshire, where you will be part of a close-knit team dedicated to high animal welfare standards and excellent stockmanship. With modern facilities and a supportive work culture, this role offers not only a competitive salary and subsidised accommodation but also long-term career growth opportunities in a progressive environment that values your passion for livestock.
Contact Details:
Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd Recruitment Team
