Job benefits
About the position
Your responsibilities and tasks
You will be working hands-on with advanced dairy systems, supporting farmers with essential equipment that keeps their operations running smoothly. Your day will typically involve visiting farms and customer sites between 08:15 – 17:00, with time spent in the Holsworthy office when not on-site.
Technical Service & Maintenance
Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance on Automatic (AMS) and Conventional Milking Systems (CMS)
Perform repairs, servicing, upgrades, and installations
Slurry Equipment Support
Maintain and install slurry handling and manure management systems
On-Call Support
Take part in a rota providing out-of-hours technical support across your region
Documentation & Reporting
Complete service reports, record parts usage, and track time accurately
Quality, Safety & Compliance (QSHE)
Follow and promote best practices in safety, quality, and environmental standards
Customer Service & Business Growth
Deliver excellent customer service
Represent Venture Dairy Services professionally
Build strong relationships with customers
Your profile and qualifications
GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English
Comfortable using MS Office
Experience as a Dairy Technician (desirable)
OR a background in electrical/mechanical engineeringAbility to diagnose and resolve technical faults
Full UK Category B driving licence (endorsements must be declared)
Willingness to travel across the Southwest (and occasionally to the Channel Islands)
Comfortable working outdoors, in all weather conditions and farm environments
Key Skills & Attributes
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Confident communicator with a customer-focused approach
Able to work both independently and as part of a team
Safety-conscious with a proactive mindset
Appreciation for animal welfare and modern farming practices
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.
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We’re a global industrial engineering company and one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors, and many others. GEA offers exciting and diverse training and career opportunities around the world.
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GEA’s heritage stretches back more than 140 years. Today, we operate in resilient customer industries with a dedicated workforce of more than 18,000 employees and conduct business with more than 150 countries.
