Dairy Jobs in Northern Ireland

Dairy farming is an important part of agriculture in Northern Ireland, and much of the milk is processed by farmer-owned co-operatives. Milk is made into butter, cheese, milk powder, liquid milk, yogurt and ice cream at creameries across the region. This page lists current dairy vacancies in Northern Ireland, the main employers, the roles they hire for, and what to expect when you apply.

Current dairy vacancies in Northern Ireland

No vacancies open in Northern Ireland 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 Northern Ireland

• Dale Farm: a farmer-owned dairy business with its head office in Belfast and sites including Ballymena, Cullybackey, Kilrea and Cookstown.
• Lakeland Dairies: a farmer-owned dairy co-operative with a site in Newtownards, Co. Down.
• Strathroy Dairy: a family dairy based in Omagh, Co. Tyrone, producing milk, cream, buttermilk and butter.
• Clandeboye Yoghurt: makes natural and Greek-style yoghurt in County Down.

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 Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland's dairy sector is known for farmer-owned co-operatives making butter, cheese and milk products.

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 Northern Ireland: work permits

• The Skilled Worker visa needs a confirmed job offer from a UK employer approved by the Home Office as a sponsor. Official information.
• The job must be on the list of eligible occupations and meet a minimum salary, so check that a role qualifies before you apply. Official information.
• UK employers must check that a job applicant is allowed to work in the UK before employing them. 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 Northern Ireland.

How to apply through Dairy Jobs

1. Create a free Dairy Jobs account and upload your CV.
2. Set up a job alert for Northern Ireland, 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 Northern Ireland?

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