Job Description
Contact Paul McCay | 028 2563 1555 | Paul@riadaresourcing.com
Technical Manager (Agri / Dairy Farming) – Ballymoney – Permanent
Riada Resourcing is proud to represent a well‑established provider of bespoke livestock housing systems, now seeking a Technical Manager to support customers across Northern Ireland. This role is ideal for someone with a strong mechanical background, practical farming experience, and the ability to accurately measure, price, and advise on technical agricultural installations.
Overview
1. Location: Ballymoney
2. Job Type: Permanent, Full‑time
3. Salary: £35,000 basic + uncapped commission (OTE £60,000)
Benefits Package
4. Competitive base salary with strong earning potential
5. Uncapped commission structure
6. Company vehicle
7. Mobile phone & laptop provided
The Company
Our client is a respected manufacturer of bespoke livestock housing and farm automation systems, supplying advanced solutions across the UK and Ireland. Their work combines mechanical engineering, agricultural expertise, and modern control technology to deliver systems that enhance efficiency, animal welfare, and overall farm performance.
Their product range includes:
8. Slurry scraper systems
9. Rope scraper replacement parts
10. Rotary scratch brushes
11. Automated ventilation systems
12. LED lighting solutions
13. Collecting yard backing gates
14. Foot‑trimming crushes
Key Responsibilities
15. Carry out accurate on‑farm measuring up, ensuring correct system specification and installation requirements
16. Prepare precise pricing and quotations based on technical assessments
17. Use your mechanical and farming knowledge to advise customers on the most suitable solutions
18. Develop new business opportunities while managing existing accounts
19. Work closely with the Commercial Manager to deliver regional strategy
20. Follow up on leads from trade shows and marketing activity
21. Provide high‑quality customer service before, during, and after installation
22. Conduct regular farm visits, attend trade events, and represent the business professionally
23. Deliver technical presentations and maintain accurate reporting
24. Interpret technical drawings and communicate clearly with farmers and contractors
Criteria
25. Strong practical knowledge of dairy farming and farm operations (essential)
26. Mechanical or technical background, ideally with experience in farm machinery, equipment, or installations
27. Ability to measure, specify, and price technical systems accurately
28. Previous sales experience within agriculture, dairy, or machinery (desirable but not essential)
29. Self‑motivated with strong drive and enthusiasm
30. Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
31. Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel
32. Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills
33. Strong organisational ability
If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you! Even if you don’t meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply – we may have other suitable roles for you.