Glasshouse Robotics Supervisor

Dyson-Farming

Carrington

On-site

GBP 42,000 - 56,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Pension with 6% employer contribution

Life assurance

Free on-site parking

Cycle2work scheme

Job summary

Dyson Farming seeks a Robot Supervisor to oversee the deployment and operation of autonomous harvesting and crop protection robots within the glasshouse. You will drive automation and efficiency, acting as site expert for robotic harvesting and supporting the wider automation goals across logistics, husbandry and packing.

You will lead a team of robot operatives, ensuring high-quality, reliable robot performance and providing flexible supervisory support as needed.

Qualifications

Experience with robotics or automation in a production environment.
Experience supervising teams in fast-paced operations.
Comfort with software interfaces, dashboards, and performance data.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day operation and performance of harvesting and automated systems.
Configure, calibrate and adjust robot settings to maximise efficiency.
Monitor KPIs, identify trends and improvement opportunities.
Supervise and train a team of robot operatives.
Maintain robots and diagnose faults to minimise downtime.

Skills

Robotics experience

People supervision/leadership

Data dashboards/performance data

Job description

Dyson Farming is a family-owned business, with a vision to benefit future generations through a commitment to commercially viable and environmentally sustainable food production at scale. We strive to be industry leaders in efficient, carbon-neutral, high-technology agriculture, employing highly skilled, pioneering people and supported by research and development in an ever-closer partnership with our sister company, Dyson. We see the future of agriculture as an exciting opportunity to improve the nation’s food security, health, and economic growth.

Dyson Farming is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Role summary

We are seeking a Robot Supervisor to oversee the deployment, operation, and performance of our autonomous harvesting and crop protection robots and to drive the wider automation and efficiency agenda across the glasshouse. This is a specialist, hands-on role working closely with a large team of robot operatives and operational management.

You will be the site expert for robotic harvesting, responsible for day-to-day robot performance and optimisation, ensuring robots and picking teams deliver maximum quality and reliability. The role will also be supporting The Glasshouse's wider automation goals across internal logistics, husbandry and packing.

The role will be supported and work closely with a larger supervision team and will be required to aid and provide flexible supervisory support across roles when required.

Key responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day operation and performance of harvesting, UV and biological robots.
Configure, calibrate and adjust robot settings to maximise picking efficiency and quality
Monitor robot performance against KPIs, identifying trends, issues and improvement opportunities
Supervise and support a team of robot operatives
Train new operatives in safe, effective robot operation
Carry out routine, preventative and reactive maintenance on robots
Diagnose and resolve or report mechanical and software faults
Ensure robots are maintained to a high standard to minimise downtime and maximise productivity
Support the development of other automated systems: Identify opportunities, develop solutions and integrate into our systems
Improve the quality, reliability and reporting of data capture so performance gains can be identified and provide measurable gains
Point of contact for robotic technology suppliers for further development, troubleshooting and servicing
Provide cover and backup for the wider Glasshouse team, stepping in to support Glasshouse supervisors in team management and technical duties
Integrate developing and new technologies into the existing data, control and operational systems
Promote safe working practices sitewide and specific human-automation activities

Essential:

Experience working with robotics, automation or advanced machinery in a production environment
Experience supervising or leading people in a fast-paced operational setting
Confident working with software interfaces, dashboards and performance data

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