Dyson Farming
Glasshouse Robotics Supervisor
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About Dyson Farming
Dyson Farming is a family-owned business, with a vision to benefit future generations through a commitment to commercially viable and environmentally sustainable food production at scale. We strive to be industry leaders in efficient, carbon-neutral, high-technology agriculture, employing highly skilled, pioneering people and supported by research and development in an ever-closer partnership with our sister company, Dyson. We see the future of agriculture as an exciting opportunity to improve the nation's food security, health, and economic growth.
Dyson Farming is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
Role Summary
We are seeking a Robot Supervisor to oversee the deployment, operation, and performance of our autonomous harvesting and crop protection robots and to drive the wider automation and efficiency agenda across the glasshouse. This is a specialist, hands-on role working closely with a large team of robot operatives and operational management.
You will be the site expert for robotic harvesting, responsible for day-to-day robot performance and optimisation, ensuring robots and picking teams deliver maximum quality and reliability. The role will also be supporting The Glasshouse's wider automation goals across internal logistics, husbandry, and packing.
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The role will be supported and work closely with a larger supervision team and will be required to aid and provide flexible supervisory support across roles when required.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the day-to-day operation and performance of harvesting, UV, and biological robots
- Configure, calibrate, and adjust robot settings to maximise picking efficiency and quality
- Monitor robot performance against KPIs, identifying trends, issues, and improvement opportunities
- Supervise and support a team of robot operatives
- Train new operatives in safe, effective robot operation
- Carry out routine, preventative, and reactive maintenance on robots
- Diagnose and resolve or report mechanical and software faults
- Ensure robots are maintained to a high standard to minimise downtime and maximise productivity
- Support the development of other automated systems: Identify opportunities, develop solutions, and integrate into our systems
- Improve the quality, reliability, and reporting of data capture so performance gains can be identified and provide measurable gains
- Point of contact for robotic technology suppliers for further development, troubleshooting, and servicing
- Provide cover and backup for the wider Glasshouse team, stepping in to support Glasshouse supervisors in team management and technical duties
- Integrate developing and new technologies into the existing data, control, and operational systems
- Promote safe working practices sitewide and specific human-automation activities
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Requirements
Essential:
- Experience working with robotics, automation, or advanced machinery in a production environment
- Experience supervising or leading people in a fast-paced operational setting
- Confident working with software interfaces, dashboards, and performance data
Personal Attributes
- Demonstrate a proactive attitude and commitment to health and safety
- Operate to our high standards of compliance
- Professional manner and effective communication skills
- Proactive and flexible approach to work
- Willing to take responsibility and ownership for tasks
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and training
Benefits
Financial
- Discretionary performance-related bonus
- Pension scheme with 6% employer contribution
- Life assurance
Equipment & working conditions
- PPE and workwear provided
- On-site welfare facilities, including rest areas and changing rooms
- 24 days annual leave each year (plus bank holidays)
Team & culture
- Annual summer and winter all-staff events
- Opportunities for learning and development
Practical extras
- Discounts on Dyson Farming products
- Dyson product discounts
- Retail discounts
- Free on-site parking
- Cycle2work scheme
Health and wellbeing
- Enhanced family leave
- Employee assistance programme
- Free flu jab
- Mental health ambassadors across all locations
- Free eye tests and glasses discounts
- Discounted gym membership
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