Lakeland Dairies Co-operative Society Limited (The Group) is the second largest dairy processor on the island of Ireland. The business is complex and ambitious with a milk supply pool of 2 billion litres of milk, drawn from over 3,200 family farms across 16 counties.
With the most modern dairy manufacturing facilities in 8 locations on a cross-border basis, the Group supplies to a broad customer base including some of the world’s foremost ‘blue chip’ companies across the dairy food ingredients, foodservice and consumer food channels on a domestic Ireland, UK, European and global basis. Internationally we export some 240 different products to over 100 countries worldwide.
The Group’s Agribusiness Division (Lakeland Agri) operates a state-of-the-art Animal Feed Manufacturing Facility and is a leading and innovative provider of the highest quality feeds and agricultural inputs to dairy, beef and sheep farmers across the north and south of Ireland.
We are now seeking applications for the position of Laboratory Technician and based in Killeshandra, Cavan. Reporting to the Micro Lab Supervisor the successful candidate will be responsible for:Key Competencies
Individual: The successful candidates will favour structure, working systematically, methodically and be an organised individual whilst adhering closely to policies, procedures and precedent. They should be thorough and consistently maintain standards. The individuals will be approachable, a team player with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
Experience: Previous experience of communicating and interacting with internal and external customers. Good IT skills. Previous experience in a similar role while not essential would be an advantage.
Qualification: The ideal candidate should hold a relevant 3rd level qualification.
A full job description for this role is available from the Group Human Resources Department.
To apply, please visit the careers section of our website at www.lakelanddairies.com where you will find all the details you need, along with an online application form.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 28/07/2025
Lakeland Dairies Ltd is committed to having an inclusive workplace where every employee feels they belong. If you require accommodations to be made during the recruitment process or have questions relating to accessibility, please contact us at 049 4364200 or email
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 29/07/2025
Reference ID: FS01863

Please refer the Job description for details