Lab Technician

Dale Farm is a leading dairy company, selling into UK, Irish, and International markets. As a cooperative owned by over 1300 farmers across the UK, it is our mission to ensure we exude high standards throughout our processes, products, and people.

At Dale Farm, we believe our success is built on our people, and so as we embark on our ambitious transformation journey, we are looking to recruit the following position based in our Group Technical Centre in Pennybridge, Ballymena:

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

STUDENT PLACEMENT

(Summer 2024 – 12 weeks)

As a Laboratory Technician placement student, you will undertake a wide range of microbiological tests to assess raw material and finished product, together with the testing of producer milk samples for payment and quality purposes.

This is an important role and we are looking for applicants able to work reliably on their own initiative. You should have a good level of secondary education preferably including science subjects. Though not essential it would be ideal if you had previous laboratory / food testing / quality work experience or a higher level scientific qualification.

The company offers plenty of opportunity for personal development, an excellent benefit package including a pleasant working environment with an on-site canteen.