Job Description

Job Opportunity: Robot Operator

Are you interested in robotics or agriculture, and looking for something exciting with huge impact? Join us to support our robotics in action operating in real farms to protect fruit from disease!

We are looking for a

Robot Operator

to join the Antobot team for the 2025 growing season. The selected individual will be responsible for maintaining our award-winning robots on-site at our partner farms.

About the Role

Our Protect(TM) robots travel autonomously up and down rows of strawberries in polytunnels applying UV-C treatment from UV light panels on the robot to protect the fruit from developing disease. The role of the Robot Operator is to supervise the robots and monitor their performance. As the UV treatment works best in low light conditions, the Robot Operator will need to work in evenings/night shifts.

This role is an amazing opportunity to get hands-on experience with cutting-edge robotics helping to increase sustainability in agriculture. You will be working outside in the beautiful UK countryside on-site with our farming partners and collaborating with our highly innovative team to deliver a great service.

No previous experience with robotics is needed (though desirable) and full training will be given. Opportunity for full-time work with Antobot post-contract.

Package

Competitive salary. Part-time, night shifts.

Contract: 4-5 months

What you will do

Looking after the robots on farm by monitoring them during UV-treatment Troubleshooting basic issues and feeding back operation data to the tech team Work in night to ensure effective UV-treatment completion Follow health and safety requirements & training, and farming partner guidance

What you need

You do not need any previous experience with robotic operation (although this would be an advantage). Full training on their operation will be given.

Required:

Reliable and responsible individual Happy to work in outdoor environment during robot operation e.g. fields in fruit farms, off-road surfaces Interest in robotic technology and farming Good written and verbal communication (English A1/A2 level) Active problem solving, both alone and as part of a team Able to work to a flexible shift pattern including night and weekends Means of transportation to get to farm sites Right to work in the UK
Nice to have:

Full UK driving license Experience working in agriculture, horticulture or similar environments Previous experience in robotics

Job conditions

In-person. Night shifts and possible weekend work.

You will be based at our partner farm in Fife near St. Andrews.

You must be authorised to work in the UK.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 4 months

Pay: 12.00-14.00 per hour

Benefits:

Free parking
Schedule:

Night shift
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Robot Operator2
Expected start date: 26/05/2025