At a Glance
- Tasks: Service and maintain advanced dairy equipment while providing top-notch customer support.
- Company: Join T H WHITE, a leading dealer in innovative dairy technology.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, extensive training, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Flexible hours, career growth, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Dive into modern agricultural engineering and make a real impact on dairy farms.
- Qualifications: Engineering skills in mechanical, electrical, or plumbing; no dairy experience needed.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 40000 £ per year.
T H WHITE Dairy is a leading DeLaval dealer supporting dairy farms across the south of England with advanced milking technologies, including robotic milking systems, parlours, cooling and related dairy equipment. We are looking for a practical, customer‑focused engineer to join our Attleborough depot and build a specialist career in modern agricultural engineering. No previous dairy engineering experience is required. We are keen to hear from engineers with transferable skills in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, hydraulics, pneumatics or refrigeration who want to move into a highly specialised and modern area of agriculture. Full product and specialist training will be provided.
Following an extensive training period, you will be based from our Attleborough depot and will be responsible for the installation, servicing, repair and breakdown response of automated milking equipment and milking plant across the East of England. This is a field‑based role offering variety, autonomy and the opportunity to work with market‑leading dairy technology.
Hours: 39 hours per week Mon‑Thurs 08:00-16:30 Fri 08:00-16:00 On call rota requirement of 1 week in every 3 weeks.
Key Duties will Include:
- Service, maintain and repair milking equipment, parlours and automated dairy systems.
- Attend breakdowns and aim for a high first‑time fix rate.
- Carry out installation and commissioning work as required.
- Complete clear and accurate job paperwork in a timely manner.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping, professionalism and customer service on site.
- Work safely at all times and follow health and safety procedures.
- Represent T H WHITE positively when working on customer farms.
The Ideal Applicant:
- An engineering background with skills in mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and/or electrical work.
- Electrical bias and fault‑finding experience would be advantageous.
- Strong diagnostic and problem‑solving skills.
- Good communication skills and a customer‑focused approach.
- Ability to work independently, stay organised and manage changing priorities.
- IT literate and able to complete service records accurately.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Own basic hand tools; specialist tools will be provided.
- Willingness to join an out‑of‑hours rota of 1 week in every 3 once trained.
Benefits:
- At T H WHITE, we are committed to training, mentoring and developing our engineers so they can build long‑term careers with us.
- In return, we offer a competitive package and the chance to work with specialist dairy technology in a supportive team environment.
- Company van.
- Extensive overtime paid at a premium.
- Specialist product and technical training.
- 23.5 days’ holiday, rising to 26.5 days with service, plus bank holidays.
- Share Plan, giving employees a real stake in the business.
- Competitive pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 8.5% (subject to qualifying period).
- Life assurance cover of up to 5x salary with service.
- Staff discounts on a wide range of products including tools, workwear, household supplies and machinery.
T H WHITE is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Service Engineer – Dairy Equipment in Attleborough employer: T H White Ltd
T H WHITE Dairy is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment where engineers can thrive in their careers. With comprehensive training in advanced dairy technologies, competitive benefits including extensive overtime pay, generous holiday allowances, and a strong commitment to employee development, our Attleborough depot provides a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge equipment while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.