Dairy Production Assistant - Briddlesford Farm

Job Posted: 19 June 2026

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Arreton, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full or part time
• Salary: NLW
• Industries: Catering, Hospitality & Bar Manufacturing Miscellaneous

Dairy Production Operative

At Briddlesford Farm, we produce award-winning milk, cream, butter, cheese and other dairy products from our herd of pedigree Guernsey cows. As one of the Island's leading food producers, we are passionate about quality, sustainability and supporting local farming.

Due to continued growth, we are looking for a Dairy Production Operative to join our production team.

The Role

This is a varied, hands-on position within our busy dairy processing facility. Working as part of a small, dedicated team, you will be involved in all aspects of dairy production, helping to ensure our products consistently meet the highest standards of quality and food safety.

Your duties may include:

·         Milk bottling and cream processing

·         Cheese and butter production

·         Packing, labelling and preparing products for dispatch

·         Cleaning and sanitising production equipment and work areas

·         Quality checks and production records

·         Assisting with stock rotation and ingredient handling

·         Occasional delivery driving (where appropriate)

Full training will be provided.

Working Hours

This role is available on either a full-time or part-time basis.

Typical working hours are Monday to Friday, with occasional early starts and Saturday working as required by the business.

Exact hours and working pattern can be discussed at interview.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

·         Has a positive attitude and strong work ethic

·         Enjoys practical, physical work

·         Takes pride in producing quality products

·         Has excellent attention to detail

·         Understands the importance of hygiene and food safety

·         Works well as part of a team

·         Is reliable, punctual and willing to learn

Previous food production or manufacturing experience would be beneficial but is not essential.

A full UK driving licence is desirable but not essential.

What We Offer

·         Competitive rate of pay

·         Staff discount in our farm shop and café

·         Full training and development opportunities

·         Opportunity to learn traditional and modern dairy processing techniques

·         A friendly working environment

·         The chance to be part of a successful and growing local food business

Whether you have previous production experience or are looking to start a career in food manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV and a brief covering letter to:

[email protected]

Briddlesford Farm Dairy