Dairy Installation Engineer

Menter a Busnes; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy installation company is looking for a Dairy Installation Engineer to install and maintain milking systems across the South of England. The ideal candidate should have a good knowledge of the dairy sector, strong electrical installation skills, and a proactive attitude. This permanent full-time role offers a competitive salary of up to £50,000 per year, a company van, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Company van

Pension scheme

Opportunities for career growth

No on-call work

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of the agricultural or dairy industry.
• Strong background in electrical installation or engineering.
• Able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Hardworking and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain dairy equipment and milking systems.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance.
• Diagnose technical issues and provide solutions.
• Deliver excellent customer service and support.
• Keep accurate records of work completed.

Skills

Electrical installation skills

Knowledge of the dairy industry

Ability to work independently

Good customer service skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification

Job description

*** This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract ***

Dairy Installation Engineer

• Are you an experienced Engineer with a passion for the dairy and farming industry?
• Do you have strong electrical installation skills and enjoy hands‑on work with milking and feeding systems?
• Are you looking for a rewarding role with great pay, career growth, and no on‑call work - while supporting farmers across the South of England?

Location of the Job:

South of England - mainly the South West: Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset.

Salary and Benefits Package:

• Paying up to £50,000 per year.
• Company van.
• Pension scheme.
• Opportunities for career growth / development and further training.
• No on‑call.

Additional information:

This is a permanent full‑time position.

About The Company:

Dairy installation company with a strong reputation for quality and reliability.

The Job Role Details:

We are looking for a dedicated Dairy Engineer to join our team, covering installations of market‑leading automated milking and feeding systems across the South of England.

Whilst most work is within 1.5 hours of our mid Devon base there is occasional working away for short periods of time.

Key Responsibilities:

You will…

• Install and maintain dairy equipment and milking systems to ensure optimal performance on farm.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance in a timely manner.
• Diagnose technical issues and provide practical solutions to minimise downtime for farmers.
• Deliver excellent customer service by supporting farmers with training, advice, and aftercare on equipment use.
• Keep accurate records of work completed, parts used and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Ideal Person Skills & Qualifications:

You will have / be…

• Good knowledge of the agricultural, farming or dairy industry.
• A strong background in electrical installation or engineering.
• Able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Full UK driving licence.
• A hardworking and proactive attitude.

How to apply

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As we are a specialist recruitment business within the Agricultural and Farming industry, we do require that ALL applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2 or an equivalent qualification which is relevant and necessary for the job that you are applying for.

The Industry (Key Words): Service and Installation Engineer jobs, dairy jobs, service engineer job, field service engineer jobs, installation engineer jobs, service and installation engineer jobs, dairy engineer jobs, milking equipment engineering jobs, milking parlour jobs, dairy equipment jobs, dairy farm jobs, feeding systems jobs.

We thank all applicants who apply for this role. However, please be advised that only those short listed for an interview will be contacted. Please be assured that your job application will be managed in complete confidence and your personal details will not be passed to any third party without your prior permission.