Environmental Technician

Location : Cookstown

Job Ref: UDF/2025/558

Employment : Full-Time Permanent

Closing Date : 29 December :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.

Environmental Technician - Dunman

About The Role

As a key member of the Wastewater treatment Plant Team, you will be responsible for the operation of the plant on night shift. The shift pattern will be 12-hour night shifts on a 3 on /3 off rota.

You will play a vital role in maintaining compliance with environmental standards and ensuring the efficient operation of our effluent treatment systems. Working with advanced, fully automated SCADA technology, you will oversee effluent streams from cheese and whey processing to optimise plant performance and control costs.

Your responsibilities will include monitoring system performance, identifying and escalating abnormalities promptly to minimize downtime, and safeguarding operational integrity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor the effluent treatment plant in accordance with Dale Farm standards and safety protocols.
• Utilise SCADA systems to maintain environmental compliance and intervene when necessary.
• Collect and analyse samples, adjusting processes based on results.
• Record plant parameters and manage stock control using Microsoft applications.
• Conduct daily and weekly inspections, document findings, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain adequate stock of consumables to prevent downtime.
• Identify opportunities to optimise processes and reduce costs.
• Contribute ideas for continuous improvement initiatives.

About The Person

Essential Criteria

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs including Grade C or above in English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Minimum 1 year recent relevant experience in within a manufacturing or production environment
• Evidence previous experience of using automated systems and equipment.
• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Excellent organisation and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and on own initiative as well as part of a team
• Knowledge of health and safety standards in an industrial setting.

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience in wastewater treatment within a food or dairy processing environment.
• Experience of using SCADA control systems and automated process control.
• Understanding of environmental compliance regulations and best practices.
• Experience with laboratory sampling and analysis techniques.
• Ability to interpret and act on data trends to optimise plant performance.

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Learn more about the company and to apply online

Completed application forms must be received online on or before

5:00pm on Monday 29th December 2025

Only applications from EU Nationals or those with a valid permit to work in the UK will be accepted.

We are an equal opportunities employer

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