Job Description

About Us:

Lely Center Yeovil specialise in innovative robotic milking and automated feeding systems for dairy farmers across South and South-West England. Covering an area spanning from Somerset to Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire, Surrey, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Sussex, Herefordshire, and everywhere in between. Established in 2010, we focus on reducing farm labour, increasing productivity, and improving financial wellbeing. Our team supports customers from barn design to installation and beyond, ensuring smooth transitions, 24/7 backup service and long-term relationships.

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Join a fast-growing team at the forefront of agricultural technology. Lely is known for driving innovation in livestock farming, and our Lely Center is expanding to meet rising demand for our advanced feed and barn solutions--including the latest in automated cleaning, feeding, and animal care systems.

We're looking for a Feed & Barn Service Engineer to support the installation, maintenance, and service of exciting technologies like the Lely Juno, Discovery Collector, and Lely Calm automatic calf feeder. This is a hands-on engineering role ideal for someone with strong technical skills, a passion for problem-solving, and a desire to support farmers with the latest advancements in on-farm technology.

Key Responsibilities:

Carry out site surveys and installation planning for barn equipment like the Lely Discovery Collector and Juno Flex Be at the forefront of new product introductions Install, commission, and maintain feed and barn systems Use software tools to measure sheds and map installations accurately Perform scheduled preventative maintenance and software updates Deliver first-class customer support, troubleshooting, and technical advice Provide training to customers and colleagues Manage service tickets via Lely's self-service support platform (LSS) Support internal teams and MS Teams channels for service-related queries Travel across the Lely Center area as required
What You'll Bring:

A strong interest in agricultural technology and hands-on engineering Excellent problem-solving skills and logical thinking Confidence in IT systems and data collection A self-motivated approach and ability to work both independently and as part of a team Strong communication and interpersonal skills A full UK driving license and willingness to travel Willingness to undergo continuous training and development
What We Offer:

32,830.44 per year + Potential Overtime Company pension scheme Private medical and dental insurance Life insurance Free on-site parking Company events and ongoing technical training A chance to work with cutting-edge products and support forward-thinking farmers
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Overtime opportunities available

Location:
Field-based with travel across the Lely Center region

Closing date for applications 29 August 2025

This is a great opportunity to be part of a team helping farms work smarter with dependable, high-tech solutions for feeding, cleaning, and animal care.

Apply now and help us bring the future of farming to life.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 32,830.44 per year

Benefits:

Company car Company events Company pension Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Private dental insurance Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Feed-Barn-Engineer