Logistics Co

Dale Farm; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Dale Farm is seeking a Logistics Co-ordinator (Milk Collection) to provide essential administrative, operational and compliance support to ensure the smooth running of the milk haulage depot.

You will act as a point of contact for drivers, farmers and staff, maintain records, process timesheets and help with route planning, reporting and onboarding in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing administration in transport or logistics.
• Strong attention to detail in fast-paced settings.
• Able to handle driver queries and data entry efficiently.
• Knowledge of milk haulage operations.
• Familiar with transport systems.
• Understanding of transport compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records for milk collection volumes and delivery docs.
• Update daily collection and transport data.
• Process driver timesheets, tachograph data and compliance paperwork.
• Support route planning and schedule updates.
• Interact with drivers, farmers and staff; handle delays.
• Prepare reports and KPI summaries.
• Assist onboarding paperwork.
• Track invoices and purchase orders.

Skills

Administrative experience

Attention to detail

Work in fast-paced environment

Milk haulage knowledge

Transport systems

Transport compliance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Closing Date : 16 September 2026 05:00 pm

Dale Farm Cooperative is a UK dairy farmer co-operative owned by over 1200 dairy farmers who supply us with fresh milk. Dale Farm has operations throughout the UK and Ireland producing and distributing a wide range of dairy products which it sells across the UK and Ireland as well as exporting to over 45 countries worldwide.

At Dale Farm virtually every career discipline is represented in our workforce, from production, engineering and distribution, to sales & marketing and food technology/quality assurance, to Finance, HR and IT through to general management. Our standards are high and when we recruit we are looking for those with energy and drive, who are keen for responsibility and motivated to succeed with a record of achievement and with the potential to develop as the company grows.

Culture

Our culture is based on setting best in class standards, working to-wards and delivering on committed objectives, striving for constant improvement and involving everyone in the company. We strive to develop our people and harness everyone's contribution to deliver a winning team.

The company is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to a safe, inclusive and relationship based workspace.

In return, we offer a high degree of responsibility, plenty of challenge, good opportunities for learning and personal development and rewarding benefit packages, all within a fast moving and results oriented environment.

Logistics Co-ordinator (Milk Collection)

Role Purpose

The Logistics Co-ordinator provides essential administrative, operational, and compliance support to ensure the smooth running of the milk haulage depot.

Key Responsibilities

Transport Administration

• Maintain accurate records for milk collection volumes and delivery documentation.
• Update daily collection and transport data.
• Process driver timesheets, tachograph data, and compliance documentation.
• Support route planning and schedule updates.

Operational Support

• Act as a point of contact for drivers, farmers, and staff.
• Handle inbound calls regarding delays or collection issues.
• Prepare reports and KPI summaries.
• Assist with onboarding paperwork.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure driver documents are up to date.
• Monitor tachograph downloads and compliance.

Customer Service

• Communicate professionally with farmers.
• Provide timely information to processors and internal teams.
• Process invoices and purchase orders.
• Track overtime and staffing data.

Skills & Experience Required

• Administrative experience in transport or logistics.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience in milk haulage.
• Familiarity with transport systems.
• Understanding of transport compliance.

Key Behaviours

• Organised
• Calm under pressure
• Team-focused
• Proactive
• Professional

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

Completed applications must be received before 5.00pm on Wednesday 16th September 2026