Lab Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
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 2023 – 12 weeks)
As a Laboratory Technician, 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.
These are important roles 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.
To apply, please visit our website at dalefarm.co.uk/careers.
Completed applications must be received before 5.00pm on
Friday 24th March 2023
No unsolicited CV’s from agency please
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Lab Technician roles across Dale Farm's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Food & Beverage Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,821 - £23,953 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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