Internal Careers

Group Procurement Category Manager

Ref: UDF/2026/690

Dale Farm is a leading dairy company supplying a wide range of branded consumer products and food ingredients into the UK, Irish and international markets. We are a cooperative owned by over 1,300 farmers across the UK, thereby ensuring the sustainability of farming for generations to come. The Group Procurement Category Manager will lead the category segment for procurement, and be responsible for the development and execution of strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier relationships, and contract management.

Milk Recorder

Ref: UDF/2026/689

As a milk recorder you will visit designated dairy herds once or twice per day for milkings involving a commitment of a minimum 8 hours per week.

Interim Assistant Whey Production Manager

Ref: UDF/2026/688

As an Assistant Production Manager, you will report directly to the Production Manager and play a key role delivering operational excellence within the Whey department. The role will require you to support the day-to-day operational management of the Whey department. You will assist the Production Manager in the delivery of operational excellence within the department with focus on leading the improvement through operational data analysis. The role will require you to support for department audits and key projects. In addition, you will role model a culture of compliance in quality, regulatory compliance, H&S and environmental standards.

Factory Manager - Pennybridge

Ref: UDF/2026/686

Reporting to the Director of Production, you will have overall operational responsibility for the site production and leadership responsibility for all site employees. This is an important management role and we are looking for someone who has a real passion for best in class and can demonstrate exceptional leadership skills and attributes

Multi Drop Delivery Driver - Pennybridge

Ref: UDF/2026/865

As a Multi Drop Delivery Driver, you will deliver product to various locations in Northern Ireland, identifying and exploring new opportunities and working closely with customers. You will also provide a best-in-class delivery service to customers to ensure their requirements are fulfilled, whilst also actively seeking potential new opportunities.

Assistant Quality & Technical Manager - Maternity Cover (12-15 months)

Ref: UDF/2026/684

Dale Farm is a leading dairy company, which manufactures an extensive range of consumer and food ingredient products. With an annual turnover in excess of £500m the Group exports globally to over 40 countries, with a particularly strong presence in the UK retail market. It is our mission to ensure that we exude the highest standards through our processes, products, and people.

Higher Level Apprenticeship - Food & Drink Manufacturing

Ref: UDF/2026/683

Not sure University is right for you? How about a career in Northern Ireland’s largest industry? We have unique new opportunities for candidates with an appetite to work in the fast-paced environment of Food Manufacturing. Our Higher-Level Apprenticeship programme provides a defined career pathway to fast-track management positions within our production sites.

Production Operative -Dromona

Ref: UDF/2026/682

Dale Farm is a leading dairy company supplying a wide range of branded consumer products and food ingredients into the UK, Irish and international markets.

Production Operative - Ash Manor

Ref: UDF/2026/681

As a Production Operative, you will be a key member of the Grating and Packing facilities playing a vital role in ensuring safe and efficient production and packing of quality grated cheese. This position is 40 hours per week with a shift pattern of Monday to Friday 6.00am-2.00pm/2.00pm-10.00pm (rotating shifts) including bank holidays, as the business requires.

Production Team Leader - Ash Manor

Ref: UDF/2026/680

As a Production Team Leader you will have responsibility of leading a team of operatives in the production area for the cheese cutting and packing lines to deliver best in class standards and performance in efficiency, output, quality and safety to satisfy and exceed customer requirements.