Lely Holding
Yeovil, Somerset
Apr 07, 2026
Full time
Overview 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 Service Engineer to support the maintenance and servicing of our Lely Astronaut automated milking systems. 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. We are looking for engineers to cover the South of our region, spanning from Somerset, Dorset and parts of Wiltshire. Candidate Requirements Have previous experience, and/or a relevant qualification in service, mechanical or electrical engineering Worked on an on call rota with overtime Have a full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points Have a willingness to undertake extensive travel within your given area at times Computer literate Be a problem solver as you will need to analyse the situation and identify problems Have the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with customers and colleagues Participate in continual training to develop and improve your skills Be self motivated, well organised and able to work and communicate effectively within a team as well as individually Compensation and Benefits A basic salary plus overtime opportunities and on call enhancements Your own company van, laptop, mobile phone and uniform including PPE Health Insurance and Life Insurance cover (after one year of service) Comprehensive training at Lely Center Yeovil and Lely Atlantic The security of working for the leading global manufacturer and distributor of automated milking equipment Additional pay: Overtime pay Location: Field based with travel across the Lely Center Region 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 Work Location: In person Pay: £32,830.00-£37,112.00 per year Benefits Company pension Life insurance On site parking Private medical insurance Lely is the world's leading manufacturer of automated milking technology, with over 130,000 robotic systems installed globally. Through the Lely Center franchise network, we deliver innovative solutions that improve farm efficiency, animal welfare, and sustainability.