Milk Intake Quality Assurance Technician

Dale Farm Ltd; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Dale Farm Ltd in Cookstown, Northern Ireland, is seeking a Milk Intake Laboratory Technician to ensure all incoming milk meets quality and food safety standards. You will perform tests on milk received, including temperature, acidity, antibiotic screening, and organoleptic assessment, and you will release tankers when results are within specification.

You will maintain accurate records for traceability, communicate any non-conformities to the Milk Intake Team and management, organise samples,

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths, English and Science at grade C or above (or equivalent).
• Strong verbal and written communication; attention to detail.
• Competent IT skills and accuracy in record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing of all milk received and release tankers within specification.
• Accurately record and report test results per site procedures.
• Communicate non-conforming results to Milk Intake Team and Management.
• Organise and retain milk samples for traceability and quality control.
• Carry out daily equipment calibration/verification and maintain hygiene.

Skills

Flexibility

Excellent attendance

Team player

Calm under pressure

Positive attitude

Problem solving

Initiative

Education

GCSE Maths, English & Science (C or above)

Tools

IT skills

Job description

Dale Farm Ltd in Cookstown, Northern Ireland, is seeking a Milk Intake Laboratory Technician to ensure all incoming milk meets quality and food safety standards. You will perform tests on milk received, including temperature, acidity, antibiotic screening, and organoleptic assessment, and you will release tankers when results are within specification.

You will maintain accurate records for traceability, communicate any non-conformities to the Milk Intake Team and management, organise samples,