Agricultural Technical Support Technician (Southern England)

Merck; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary health company located in Milton Keynes is looking for a professional to lead post-sales support for livestock intelligence equipment. The role involves conducting site surveys, coordinating equipment installations, and training users. The ideal candidate has an understanding of milking equipment, experience on dairy farms, and strong communication skills. This position provides the opportunity for impactful client interaction within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of electronics related to milking equipment.
• Experience interacting directly with customers in a technical role.
• Ability to present technical subjects to small groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead post-sales for livestock intelligence equipment.
• Perform site surveys for equipment installations.
• Coordinate onboarding for new users of equipment.

Skills

Working knowledge of milking equipment

Experience of working on dairy farms

Strong client-facing and communication skills

Advanced troubleshooting skills

Basic Information Technology knowledge

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Overview

Through its commitment to the Science of Healthier Animals, our company offers veterinarians, farmers, pet owners and governments one of the widest ranges of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines and health management solutions and services as well as an extensive suite of digitally connected identification, traceability and monitoring products. Our company is dedicated to preserving and improving the health, well-being and performance of animals and the people who care for them.

Our company has a range of market leading monitoring and milking equipment which is sold directly to farmers and installed by approved third parties. The role will form part of our product support function within the Ruminant Business Unit of Animal Health.

A typical day would look like undertaking site surveys for our equipment, coordinating, delivering and assessing installations of that equipment, training up users in the hardware and software aspects of the monitoring equipment and being responsible for coordinating the response on any post-sales issues the customer may have. Success would look like more farmers using our equipment and being part of a highly functioning team.

The primary activities include but are not limited to:

• Lead on all post-sales aspects for our range of livestock intelligence equipment (monitoring, milking, reading and weighing)
• Completion and review of site surveys for monitoring equipment
• Co-ordination and approval of installations
• In person onboarding of new users of the equipment
• Co-ordination of post-sales issues to ensure an efficient resolution and positive experience for the customer
• Maintain Salesforce CRM with work orders and customer interactions
• Regular contact with colleagues in the local regional team (sales and veterinary)

Skills / Qualifications

• Working knowledge of milking equipment, particularly electronics
• Experience of working on dairy farms
• Presentation skills to small groups on technical subjects
• Administrative upkeep of databases, e.g. CRM
• Strong client-facing and communication skills
• Advanced troubleshooting, problem-solving and multi-tasking skills
• Basic Information Technology, Computer knowledge

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Employee Status: Regular

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Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable

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Required Skills: Beef Cattle Management, Communication, Computer Technical Support, Computer Technology, Cow Milking, Customer Communications, Customer Experience Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Equipment Monitoring, Livestock Management, Machine Monitoring Software, Management Process, Market Tracking, Milking Machines, Milk Production, Online Surveys, Product Support, Site Surveying, Technical Support, Troubleshooting

Preferred Skills: Animal Health Care, Milking Equipment, Professional Presentation, Salesforce (Software)

Job Posting End Date: 10/13/2025

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