Laboratory Technician

The Company - Who we are.

Dale Farm is a leading dairy company, supplying a wide range of branded products and food ingredients 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 key position based in our Group Technical Centre in Pennybridge, Ballymena.

The Job Role

Laboratory Technician

As part of a dedicated central laboratory team, working within modern purpose-built facilities, you will be responsible for checking, sorting and logging samples received into the laboratory. Specifically, core role duties, will include:

• Product, ingredient and associated environmental samples for testing and microbiological and chemical analysis.
• Preparing media for testing, including specialised testing for projects.
• Collating the results and inputting the data onto the Lab Information Management System
• Maintain associated lab standards in line with accredited lab procedures.
• Completing and following laboratory test procedures
• Complying with health & safety procedures and COSHH regulations
• Completing daily equipment set up, checks and calibration.

Experience Required

The ideal applicate must be third level educated, with an applied science degree preferably in food science or technology, and ideally have chemical and microbiological laboratory experience through either work or academic studies. Previous experience of quality control, HACCP and internal auditing within the food industry would be advantageous.

The Person

You will:

• Work reliably on your own initiative and have the ability to work as part of a successful team
• Have good attention to detail in all aspects of the job
• Be able to work under pressure to complete your duties
• Have a flexible, methodical and ‘can-do’ approach to work
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Work with enthusiasm, passion and in accordance with the Dale Farm values

The Rewards

In return the company offers:

• Above statutory limits, paid holidays and customary days
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Voluntary Private Healthcare Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Staff wellbeing and EAP
• A competitive salary

• On-site canteen
• Learning and development opportunities
• Pension
• Company uniform
• A great teamworking environment
• Life Assurance
• Plus much more …

This is a full-time permanent role and following training, you will work on a: 4 days on and 4 days off, shift pattern.

We promote an open and supportive culture which is based on our core values

Teamwork | Positivity | Resolve | Ambition | Curiosity | Accountability

You can find out more about our organisation on our LinkedIn and Facebook Career pages and on our company website where you will find the link to apply

linkedin.com/company/dale-farm-ltd/

facebook.com/DaleFarmCareers/

dalefarm.co.uk/careers

The closing date for applications is 5pm on Wednesday 14th June 2023

We are an Equal Opportunities employer

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

No unsolicited CVs from Agencies please.