Service Technician / Engineer

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Are you looking for a new challenge? Lely is the world’s leading manufacturer of automated milking equipment with over 50,000 robotic milking machines installed worldwide. Unique within the dairy sector, Lely distribute all products through the successful Lely Center franchise network.

Company description

At Lely Center Holsworthy, Farming Innovation is at the heart of everything we do. Our focus is delivering the most cost effective, efficient milking solutions for our customers to increase their productivity and profitability.

With our Head Office in Holsworthy, our dedicated service team can ensure the faultless operation of your farm robotic systems 24/7.

Job description

Due to the expansion of robotic milking & automated barn equipment throughout our region, Lely Center Holsworthy is looking to hire additional full-time Service Engineers to cover the counties of Devon & Cornwall, specifically East Devon.

Working as part of the Service team and reporting to the Service Manager, your role will be primarily field based, and you will be responsible for the installing, servicing and on-call back up support of Lely Astronaut milking robots and Lely automated barn & feed equipment on dairy & beef farms.

Excellent training and mentoring will be provided by the Service Academy for the successful candidates.

Duties & responsibilities:

• Install, maintain and service robotic milking, feeding & barn equipment
• Perform software updates, preventative & corrective maintenance
• Trouble shoot customer queries with telephone support and backup
• To provide 24-hour break down support to customers on a rota basis
• Take ownership and responsibility for specific tasks
• Work as part of a team with a flexible approach to work
• Provide accurate report writing on a daily and weekly basis.

Candidate profile:

• Previous service experience in dairy-related industry is preferred but not essential
• Electrical, mechanical or agricultural experience would be beneficial, but not essential
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to problem solve is essential
• Must be residing in the Cornwall or Devon area

What we offer

• Full on the job training, with ongoing development
• Service vehicle, phone, laptop and associated equipment
• 20 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays
• Company pension
• Health & Life Insurance cover

Hours: 40 per week plus paid overtime.

Salary: dependent on experience and will be discussed at interview.

Closing date: Monday 2nd September 2024

To apply: Please email your CV with cover letter to Fiona McArdell: fiona.mcardell@lelycenter.com

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £32,800.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company pension
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 02/09/2024
Reference ID: Lely Service Technician / Engineer