Location : Ballymena
Job Ref: UDF/2025/499
Employment : Full-Time Permanent
Closing Date : 24 September :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.
Multi Drop Delivery Driver – Class 2
Dale Farm is a leading dairy company supplying a wide range of branded consumer products and food ingredients into the UK, Irish and international markets.
We now seeking Multi Drop Delivery Drivers, operating from Pennybridge Depot in Ballymena, primarily distribution area in Portadown/ Armagh.
As a Multi Drop Delivery Driver, you will deliver product to various locations in Northern Ireland, identifying and exploring new opportunities and working closely with customers. You will also provide a best-in-class delivery service to customers to ensure their requirements are fulfilled, whilst also actively seeking potential new opportunities.
We are looking for candidates who can work on their own initiative, and who possess good communication and customer service skills. We will ensure that you are fully trained and have the support of our team so that you succeed in the role.
This is an important and key role within our operation, and we are looking for people with energy and drive, who are keen to develop specialist skills and take on responsibility.
What we offer:
* Opportunity to earn £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (based on commissioned products)
* Early start and finish times (route dependant)
o Start time from 1am – 5am
o Finish time 12pm – 3pm
* Fuel Card Provided
* Flexible shift pattern – 39 hours per week
* Paid, inhouse CPC training
* Uniform Provided
* Pension
* Life Assurance
* On site parking
* Cycle to work scheme
Requirements:
Essential:
* A valid UK driving licence with Category 2 entitlement
* Up to date driver CPC and tachograph
* Previous experience as a professional driver
Desirable:
* Experience as a multi drop delivery driver
* Road knowledge of Northern Ireland and Ireland
Completed application forms must be received online before
5:00pm on Wednesday 24th September 2025
Only applications from EU Nationals or those with a valid permit to work in the UK will be accepted.
We are an equal opportunities employer
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