Job Description

Location : Ballymena
Job Ref: UDF/2025/529
Employment : Full-Time Temporary
Closing Date : 14 November 2025 05:00 pm

Dale Farm Cooperative is a UK dairy farmer co-operative owned by over 1200 dairy farmers who supply us with fresh milk. Dale Farm has operations throughout the UK and Ireland producing and distributing a wide range of dairy products which it sells across the UK and Ireland as well as exporting to over 45 countries worldwide.


At Dale Farm virtually every career discipline is represented in our workforce, from production, engineering and distribution, to sales & marketing and food technology/quality assurance, to Finance, HR and IT through to general management. Our standards are high and when we recruit we are looking for those with energy and drive, who are keen for responsibility and motivated to succeed with a record of achievement and with the potential to develop as the company grows.

Culture

Our culture is based on setting best in class standards, working to-wards and delivering on committed objectives, striving for constant improvement and involving everyone in the company. We strive to develop our people and harness everyone's contribution to deliver a winning team.

Equal Opportunities

The company is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to a safe, inclusive and relationship based workspace.

Benefits

In return, we offer a high degree of responsibility, plenty of challenge, good opportunities for learning and personal development and rewarding benefit packages, all within a fast moving and results oriented environment.



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. The Company have ambitious expansion plans and we invite applications for:

Quality & Process Technician, Pennybridge - Temporary 6-9 Months

We require a highly motivated Quality & Process Technician to join a busy team in a fast-paced environment. This integral and dynamic role as part of the technical team is based primarily in Production and Processing ensuring that all testing, checks and processes are accurate and conducted in a timely manner. This role will be responsible for completing and assisting with Verification, Auditing and Validation activities from a Technical, Quality and Environmental perspective, and interdepartmental liaison as part of maintaining Quality Assurance throughout the dairy.


Reporting to the Quality & Technical Manager, your key responsibilities will include:

Verification of Laboratory, Process Data and CCP checking, and maintenance of Traceability integrity. Process Monitoring / CIP Review and Chemical Usage control. Standardisation Monitoring and Reporting Quality System and Process Auditing. Microbiological Trending and Response. Coordination and Maintenance of Testing Schedule both Internally and Externally. Validation of Control processes for activities such as Allergen. Collaboration in development and implementation of new Work Instructions and Processing such as Cleaning Instruction Cards. Assistance with Production Laboratory duties and fully trained in all activities. Any other projects or tasks required by the business and technical management team.




It is essential that you have experience working in a Quality Assurance role in the food industry and a knowledge of food safety and HACCP, with an ability to prioritise and meet deadlines while working independently, and a resilient attitude to standards. The working hours for the role will be Monday to Friday with flexibility to support audits etc.


This role represents an excellent career opportunity for a self-motivated individual with sound technical skills and a problem-solving mindset to join a leading local company. The Company also provides an excellent benefits package including competitive salary, contributory pension and life assurance.


Completed applications must be received by

5pm on 14

th

November 2025

Unsolicited CVs from Agencies will not be accepted.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer

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