Milk Collection Driver

Location : Newry

Job Ref: UDF/2026/647

Employment : Full-Time Permanent

Closing Date : 26 May 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.

Equal Opportunities

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

Benefits

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.

Milk Collection Driver - Magherlin area

We wish to recruit the above position based from our Trasport Depot in Newry

As an LGV driver you will be part of a tanker fleet responsible for the collection of milk from dairy farms on an established route and the delivery to end customers. You may also be required to undertake secondary haulage of milk to various locations.

You will be reliable, be able to show initiative and have the ability to make swift logical decisions. Previous relevant milk collection or similar experience would be advantageous and a willingness to work flexible hours including weekends and early starts is essential. Applicants must hold a current clean LGV (C+E) driving licence, up to date CPC card and digital tachograph card.

We promote an open and supportive culture which is based on our core values

Teamwork | Positivity | Resolve | Ambition | Curiosity | Accountability

You can find out more about our organisation on our LinkedIn and Facebook Career pages and on our company website where you will find the link to apply dalefarm.co.uk/careers

The closing date for applications is 5.00pm on Tuesday 26th May 2026

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer