At a Glance
- Tasks: Support quality processes and ensure compliance with industry standards in a dynamic dairy company.
- Company: Dale Farm, a leading global dairy manufacturer with a strong UK presence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, life assurance, and opportunities for personal development.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a fast-paced environment and make a real impact on product quality and safety.
- Qualifications: 3 years of quality management experience and a degree in food science or related field.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Dale Farm is a leading dairy company, which manufactures an extensive range of consumer and food ingredient products. With an annual turnover in excess of £500m, the Group exports globally to over 40 countries, with a particularly strong presence in the UK retail market. It is our mission to ensure that we exude the highest standards through our processes, products, and people.
As the Assistant Quality & Technical Manager (Maternity Cover), you will provide ongoing support to the Quality and Technical Manager, overseeing all quality and technical processes to the end customer.
In this exciting role, you will:
- Maintain the Quality Management System & HACCP to ensure compliance with BRC, retailer codes of practice and legislation
- Take a leading role in all Site audits and customer visits
- Liaise with regulatory authorities when required
- Manage the Internal Audit System
- Manage all Raw Material, Customer Specifications and Customer Portals
- Manage the Pest Control System
- Deal with customer queries
- Manage all suppliers from a Technical point of view
- Maintain the calibration schedule
- Maintain Document Control for the site
- Manage Nonconformance system and promote Root Cause Analysis to drive improvements
- Implement appropriate trend analysis and other statistical and factual reporting to support quality improvement e.g. complaints, micro, quality performance, non-conformances
- Complete Site audits with the production teams to drive improvements in site standard
- Attend Product taste panels
- Contribute to NPD projects
The successful candidate will have at least 3 years relevant quality management experience, along with experience of leading an audit. You should have a degree or equivalent in food science/applied science, or in a related discipline.
Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders groups across the business. Creative, self-motivated, results orientated, and have the drive and flexibility to succeed in a fast-paced environment. Excellent technical skills with emphasis on attention to detail, problem solving, report and procedural writing skills. Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively address external and internal customers and possess the desire to work with the team to drive forward success. Confident individual who can work well under pressure.
In return, the successful candidate can embark on this excellent opportunity for both career and personal development. The company also provides an excellent benefits package including competitive salary, pension, and life assurance.
The closing date for applications is 5pm on Thursday 25th June 2026. No unsolicited CVs from Agencies please. We are an Equal Opportunities employer.
Assistant Quality & Technical Manager - Maternity Cover (12-15 months) in Ballymena employer: Dale Farm Ltd
Dale Farm is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where quality and innovation are at the forefront of our mission. With a strong commitment to employee development, we provide numerous growth opportunities alongside a competitive benefits package, including a pension and life assurance. Located in Dromona, our collaborative culture encourages creativity and teamwork, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the dairy industry.
