Careers

Assistant Production Manager

Ref: UDF/2026/675

Your role will require you to support the day-to-day operational management. You will support the Production Manager in the continued development of a team of operators, operational accountability for the plant performance, supporting audits and key projects. In addition, you will role model a culture of compliance in quality, regulatory compliance, H&S and environmental standards.

Liquid Processing Relief Shift Manager

Ref: UDF/2026/674

As a Relief Shift Manager in Liquid Processing, you will report to the Liquid Processing Production Manager and support the day-to-day operational management of the department. You will lead a small team across key operations including milk intake, liquid despatch, evaporation, water processing, and stock control, with overall site responsibility outside normal management hours.

Data Analyst

Ref: UDF/2026/673

Data Analyst At Dale Farm, core to our success is our people, and have a great opportunity for a key role within our IT team, based at our Head Office site in Belfast. As a Database Analyst, you will support the delivery of a comprehensive data and analytics strategy that facilitates and delivers accurate and timely data for decision making. This role supports Dale Farm’s data governance, operational data management and data quality management.

Shift Engineering Technician

Ref: UDF/2026/672

We are seeking 2 skilled and motivated Shift Engineering Technicians to join our Site Engineering team. You will be an integral part of a team dedicated to providing best in class engineering support to the manufacturing operation.

Site Services Technician

Ref: UDF/2026/671

In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and optimising a range of systems, including steam generation and distribution, water and effluent treatment, compressed air, refrigeration plant, heat pumps, and low-voltage (LV) electrical systems.

Tax Accountant

Ref: UDF/2026/670

Dale Farm is the largest UK farmer-owned cooperative, owned by 1,300 UK farmers. We supply a wide range of dairy products, including cheese, butter, dairy spreads, fresh milk and ice cream to consumers and as food ingredients into the UK, Irish and international markets. Core to our success is our people, and we now have a new and exciting opportunity within our finance team for permanent Tax Accountant to join the Finance team, based at our Head Office in Belfast.

Laboratory Technician - Dromona

Ref: UDF/2026/666

This is an important role and we are looking for candidates who are able to work on their own initiative, work as part of a team, have great communication skills, high levels of attention to detail and be able to plan and organise work effectively. The candidate should be able to demonstrate scientific knowledge relating to chemical and microbiological criteria associated with Dairy products.

IT Systems Analyst

Ref: UDF/2026/665

Dale Farm is a leading dairy company supplying a wide range of consumer and food ingredients dairy products including fresh milk, cheeses, milk powders, butter & dairy spreads, yogurts, desserts and ice cream into the UK, Irish and international markets.

Senior Innovation Manager

Ref: UDF/2026/658

As one of the UK and Ireland’s leading dairy co-operatives, Dale Farm is entering an exciting new phase of growth, creating new opportunities across our innovation teams as we expand our capabilities and invest in the future. For talented individuals, this is a chance to join a proud farmer-owned cooperative with strong foundations, ambitious plans and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. It is also an opportunity to build your career in a values-led organisation shaped by collaboration, innovation, sustainability and long-term ambition. We are seeking to appoint a Senior Innovation Manager to lead innovation activity in new and emerging technical spaces, with a particular focus on milk-derived proteins and associated by-products. This is a senior leadership opportunity within a growth-focused business, helping shape new value streams, build customer opportunities and support Dale Farm’s expanding milk pool across domestic and international markets.

Senior Commercial Manager - Ingredients/B2B

Ref: UDF/2026/657

As one of the UK and Ireland’s leading dairy co-operatives, Dale Farm is entering an exciting new phase of growth, creating new opportunities across our commercial teams as we expand our capabilities and invest in the future. For talented individuals, this is a chance to join a proud farmer-owned cooperative with strong foundations, ambitious plans and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. It is also an opportunity to build your career in a values-led organisation shaped by collaboration, innovation, sustainability and long-term ambition. We are seeking to appoint a Senior Commercial Manager – Dairy Ingredients/B2B to support the continued commercial development of our Cheddar cheese business and associated dairy ingredient streams. This is a senior commercial opportunity within a growth-focused business, working closely with key customers and helping shape value across domestic and international markets.