At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to ensure accurate order picking and efficient product handling.
- Company: Dale Farm, a leading dairy company focused on people and quality.
- Benefits: Full-time permanent role with opportunities for skill development.
- Other info: Flexible hours, teamwork, and a commitment to high standards are essential.
- Why this job: Be part of a winning team and contribute to our ambitious transformation journey.
- Qualifications: Valid FLT License and experience in despatch or warehouse environments.
The predicted salary is between 24000 - 30000 £ per year.
At Dale Farm, we believe our success is built on our people, and so as we continue our ambitious transformation journey, we are looking to recruit the following position based at Dromona Creamery in
Cullybackey: Despatch Operative As a Despatch Operative, you will be a central part of the team, ensuring that we continue to deliver best in class service to our customers in terms of product accuracy and delivery.
This role involves all part of the despatch process, and key responsibilities will include: Accurate order picking and delivery of ingredients and/ or packaging orders according to production requirements.
Unloading of deliveries on-site, and associated paperwork.
Ensure efficient product handling, date rotation and temperature control.
Control and reconciliation of stock.
Maintain stores management system to ensure accurate recording of data.
Comply with Group Health and Safety procedures Any other duties as required by management, including use of powered pallet trucks and/or counter balance trucks, if licensed.
Essential
Criteria: Valid FLT License with recent and frequent experience.
Previous relevant experience in a despatch or warehouse environment.
Proven ability to provide high level of customer service.
Ability to communicate with cold store via email or telephone to organise collections.
This is an important role within the operation, and we are looking for candidates who are keen for responsibility, who wish to develop their skills, contribute to a winning team and be proactive to deliver improvement initiatives.
Person
Specification: Accepts responsibility to do job well without supervision.
Willing to work flexible hours including weekends, nightshifts, early starts and late finishes as required.
Achieves high standards on quality, hygiene, protective clothing and paperwork.
Works well with colleagues within a team and is flexible and co-operative.
Keeps working area clean and tidy.
Maintains high standards of health & safety and housekeeping.
This position is on a full-time, permanent basis.
To learn more about the company and apply online please visit Only applications from EU Nationals or those with a valid permit to work in the UK will be accepted.
Completed application form, must be received by5:00pm on Monday 3rd August 2026 No unsolicited CVs from Agencies please We are an Equal Opportunities Employer ADZN1_NI41bf1e1f-b16b-4260-a40a-17c77a06fd15
Despatch Operative in Ballymena employer: Dale Farm Ltd
Dale Farm Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth, the company provides extensive training and development opportunities, alongside a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Located in a vibrant sector, employees enjoy the unique advantage of contributing to sustainable practices within the dairy industry while being part of a supportive team culture.
