Sri Lanka's dairy sector includes many smallholder farmers, who supply milk to collectors and processors. Milk is made into fresh milk, milk powder, yoghurt, curd, butter and ice cream by public and private companies. This page lists current dairy vacancies in Sri Lanka, the main employers, the roles they hire for, and what to expect when you apply.
Current dairy vacancies in Sri Lanka
There are currently no vacancies.
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Dairy employers in Sri Lanka
- Milco: began as the National Milk Board in 1956 and produces Highland-brand milk, yoghurt, butter, ice cream and milk powder.
- Cargills (Ceylon) – Kotmale dairy: Cargills' dairy business, including the Kotmale brand, making milk, cheese, butter, ice cream and yoghurt.
- Pelwatte Dairy: produces milk powder and butter, with its head office in Colombo.
- Anchor (Fonterra Brands Lanka): makes Anchor-brand milk powder and fresh dairy products at plants in Biyagama.
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 Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's dairy sector is known for milk powder, fresh milk, yoghurt and curd, with milk collected from many smallholder farmers.
Dairy farming and milk collection: farm managers, herd and livestock officers, veterinarians and animal health assistants, artificial insemination technicians, extension officers who support supplying farmers, and milk collection and cooling-centre staff.
Dairy processing and manufacturing: production managers and supervisors, process operators, quality assurance and quality control staff, laboratory analysts, maintenance and refrigeration engineers. Experience with fresh milk, UHT, yogurt, butter, ghee, cheese or milk powder is valued.
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 Sri Lanka: work permits
- A foreign employee should apply for a Residence Visa within the period of stay granted on entry. A Residence Visa is granted for one specific purpose. Official information.
- For private-sector employees, the application includes a request letter from the employing company and a recommendation from the relevant line ministry. 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 Sri Lanka.
Looking for dairy work abroad?
If you are a Sri Lankan looking for dairy work abroad, use only recruitment agencies licensed by the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE), and check an agency's licence before you apply. Official website. Only use recruitment agencies that are properly licensed, and never pay for a job, a visa or an interview.
Many dairy professionals from Sri Lanka work in the Gulf. See our guides to dairy jobs in Saudi Arabia and dairy jobs in the UAE. Before applying for a job abroad, check your government’s current advice and any restrictions on working in the country concerned.
How to apply through Dairy Jobs
- Create a free Dairy Jobs account and upload your CV.
- Set up a job alert for Sri Lanka, 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
Foreign nationals usually need a work permit or work visa before they start work in Sri Lanka, and the employer normally applies for it or supports the application. Check the current rules with official government sources.
Dairy employers in Sri Lanka include Milco, Cargills (Ceylon) – Kotmale dairy and Pelwatte 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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