France has a long cheese-making tradition, and its dairy industry includes farmer-owned cooperatives as well as private and family-owned groups. Production covers cow's and goat's milk products, from consumer milk and yoghurt to cheese and dairy ingredients. This page lists current dairy vacancies in France, the main employers, the roles they hire for, and what to expect when you apply.
Current dairy vacancies in France
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Dairy employers in France
- Lactalis: an international dairy group whose brands include Président, Galbani and Parmalat.
- Sodiaal: a French dairy cooperative owned by its member dairy farmers, whose brands include Candia and Entremont.
- Savencia Fromage & Dairy: a group producing cheese and other dairy products, with brands including Saint Agur, Le Rustique and Chavroux.
- Bel Group: a cheese and snack group whose brands include Babybel, Boursin and La Vache qui rit, with factories in France.
- Eurial: the dairy branch of the Agrial cooperative group, collecting cow's and goat's milk.
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 France
France is known for its wide variety of regional cheeses, many of which carry protected designation of origin (AOP) status.
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 France: work permits
- EU citizens generally do not need a work permit to work in France, and Swiss and EEA nationals also have the right to work there. Official information.
- Non-EU nationals generally need approved work authorisation and a long-stay visa or residence permit to work in France, with visa applications made through the official France-Visas portal. 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 France.
How to apply through Dairy Jobs
- Create a free Dairy Jobs account and upload your CV.
- Set up a job alert for France, or for the role you want.
- Apply for vacancies directly on dairyjobsearch.com. Your application goes straight to the employer or to our recruitment team.
- Make sure your CV shows your dairy experience clearly: herd size or plant capacity, products, the systems you have worked with, and your qualifications.
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Frequently asked questions
EU, EEA and Swiss citizens can usually work in France without a work permit. Other nationals usually need a work and residence permit, which the employer normally supports. Check the current rules with official government sources.
Dairy employers in France include Lactalis, Sodiaal and Savencia Fromage & Dairy. See the list on this page for links to their careers pages or websites.
No. Genuine employers and Dairy Jobs never charge candidates. Be cautious of any offer that asks for payment.
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