Dairy Jobs in the Netherlands

Dairy farming and processing are an established part of Dutch agriculture, with farmer-owned cooperatives working alongside private and family-owned companies. Processing covers cheese, consumer dairy products, milk powders and ingredients for the food industry. This page lists current dairy vacancies in the Netherlands, the main employers, the roles they hire for, and what to expect when you apply.

Current dairy vacancies in the Netherlands

No vacancies open in the Netherlands right now? New roles are added regularly. Create a free job alert and we will email you when a matching dairy job is posted, or upload your CV so employers and our recruitment team can find you. You can also browse all live dairy jobs or dairy jobs in other countries.

Dairy employers in the Netherlands

• FrieslandCampina: a dairy cooperative owned by dairy farmers, whose brands include Campina, Friso and Chocomel.
• Arla Foods Nederland: the Dutch arm of the Arla Foods cooperative, with a factory in Nijkerk.
• DOC Kaas: a cheese maker based in Hoogeveen, part of DMK Group, which became part of Arla Foods in 2026.
• CONO Kaasmakers: a cheese-making cooperative of dairy farmers based in Westbeemster, North Holland.
• Uniekaas Holland: a Dutch cheese brand that is part of DMK Group.

Company names are listed for information only. Dairy Jobs is not affiliated with these companies, and listing them does not mean they advertise with us. Links go to each company’s own careers page or website. Always apply through official channels.

Typical dairy jobs in the Netherlands

The Netherlands is known for its cheese-making tradition, linked to towns such as Gouda and Edam.

Dairy farming: herd managers, assistant herd managers, dairy farm assistants and relief milkers, calf rearers and farm managers, including roles on robotic and rotary milking systems.

Dairy processing and manufacturing: production operatives and supervisors, process and dairy technologists, quality and food safety staff, laboratory technicians, maintenance and automation engineers, and production and site managers.

Commercial and supply chain: sales and distribution managers, key account and brand managers, procurement, planning and logistics specialists.

Read our job descriptions for a dairy factory manager, a dairy farm manager and a dairy sales manager to see the skills and qualifications employers look for.

Working in the Netherlands: work permits

• EU citizens generally do not need a work permit to work in the Netherlands, and Swiss and EEA nationals also have the right to work there. Official information.
• Non-EU nationals generally need a residence permit that allows work, often the single permit (GVVA), handled by the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND). Official information.
• Highly qualified non-EU workers may be able to apply for an EU Blue Card. Official information.
• Beware of fake job offers: genuine employers do not ask candidates to pay for a job, a visa or an interview. If an offer asks for money, do not pay. Check it with the company directly.

This section is general information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change, so always check the current requirements with your employer and official government sources in the Netherlands.

How to apply through Dairy Jobs

1. Create a free Dairy Jobs account and upload your CV.
2. Set up a job alert for the Netherlands, or for the role you want.
3. Apply for vacancies directly on dairyjobsearch.com. Your application goes straight to the employer or to our recruitment team.
4. Make sure your CV shows your dairy experience clearly: herd size or plant capacity, products, the systems you have worked with, and your qualifications.

Recruiting dairy staff in the Netherlands?

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