Milk Intake Quality Assurance Technician

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

Job summary

Dale Farm in the UK dairy sector is seeking a Milk Intake Laboratory Technician to perform quality and food safety testing on all incoming milk supplies, ensuring only compliant milk is accepted onto site and maintaining accurate records.

You will calibrate equipment, report results, liaise with tanker drivers and internal teams, and support traceability and hygiene standards in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths, English and Science at grade C or above.
• Good level of secondary education with clear written records.
• Previous laboratory, dairy, or quality assurance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct testing of all milk received on site and release tankers when within specification.
• Accurately record and report test results in site procedures.
• Communicate non-conforming results to milk intake and management teams.
• Liaise with tanker drivers regarding acceptance based on results.
• Organise, label and retain milk samples for traceability.
• Maintain hygiene and housekeeping in the laboratory.

Skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Calm under pressure

Positive attitude

Problem solving

Education

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

GCSE Science

Job description

Dale Farm in the UK dairy sector is seeking a Milk Intake Laboratory Technician to perform quality and food safety testing on all incoming milk supplies, ensuring only compliant milk is accepted onto site and maintaining accurate records.

You will calibrate equipment, report results, liaise with tanker drivers and internal teams, and support traceability and hygiene standards in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment.