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Careers

Make a bold career move

We back curious, capable people to do work that matters. Here, you’ll have the space to learn, stretch yourself, and the chance to make a real impact on the future of dairy.

Joining Kinisla

WHY WORK WITH US?

Culture that cares
Culture that cares

We look out for our people, work as one team, and take responsibility for the communities and landscapes we’re part of. That care shows up in how we support each other and in how we make our dairy, every day.

Work that counts
Work that counts

You’re trusted to take ownership and see the impact of your work. From day one, what you do here matters, shaping better outcomes for customers, farmers and the wider food system.

Careers that grow
Careers that grow

We’ll help you grow in the direction that’s right for you. You’ll learn on the job, build new skills, and get the support you need to keep developing – wherever you want your career to go next.

Testimonials

A career as unique as you

No two paths here look the same. Different backgrounds, ambitions, skills and interests mean different ways forward. We support our people to grow in ways that feel right for them and right for the work they do.

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If you had to give advice to someone exploring a career in Kinisla, what would that be?
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Tell us how Kinisla has supported your learning and development
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How has Kinisla supported your learning and development
Early Careers

THE START OF SOMETHING BIGGER

There are many ways to begin your career at Kinisla. From graduate programmes to placements and apprenticeships, you’ll learn fast, build real skills, and gain experience that sets you up for what comes next.

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Operations Graduate, 2023

 

My advice for graduates looking to apply is just to be curious, and be open to anything.  This has really helped me in my own journey…in taking on small projects, or reaching out to people in different functions to get understanding their side of the business.

Operations Graduate, 2007

 

Starting as a Graduate straight from university, I have been given massive opportunities in my career in the business, from working in Quality, to NPD, to the a central supply chain role which have all given me the skills and experiences to be in the role I am in today as General Manager. The culture in this business is very much about supporting you to develop.

2017 Engineering Apprentice

 

The business has given me a lot of both personal and professional development since I joined. My advice is to brave, go for the opportunities, even if you think it’s a little bit out of your comfort zone just have a go, the support will be there so just enjoy it.

Commercial Graduate – 2007

 

The culture of this business is all about progression, in whatever that means for you.  For me that has meant getting a breadth of experience by moving functions over the years, from sales, marketing, insights roles and now into HR.  So you bring your energy, your commitment and your skills, that will in time provide the opportunities.

Investing In Your Career

Our flagship programmes

Early Careers Programme
Early Careers Programme

We believe in strong foundations. This programme supports people in the first five years of their career with structured learning, real-world experience and the skills needed to build confidence and progress from the start.

People Manager Development
People Manager Development

We believe in backing you to bring out the best in your team. This programme supports first-time and frontline managers to lead with clarity, confidence and care, helping them build stronger teams from day one.

Leadership Programme
Leadership Programme

We believe in developing leaders who are ready for what’s next. This flagship nine-month programme is for our senior leaders, bringing together different learning styles, practical challenges and peer connection to help shape confident, future-ready leadership across Kinisla.

Our offices in Ireland and the UK

GROW WITH A GLOBAL FORCE IN DAIRY

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Listowel
Listowel

Home to a wide range of dairy products and ingredients, including the home of Dairygold butter and spreads, with opportunities across manufacturing, engineering, technical, supply chain and R&D. This is our largest site with over 500 employees based here and can be found at: Tralee Road, Listowel, Co. Kerry, V31 P466

Tralee
Tralee

KDI HQ and home to many central functions including Finance, HR, ICT and many of our Executive team and commercial roles. We have 50 people based here, and the address is: Prince's Street Tralee County Kerry V92 EH11 Ireland

Farranfore
Farranfore

Our Farranfore mill plays an important role in producing animal feed, with teams working together to support farmers and the wider agricultural community. It is found at: Farranfore, Co. Kerry, V93AE22

Newmarket
Newmarket

Our cheese production site brings people together across manufacturing, laboratory, EH&S and maintenance to create high-quality cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. We have around 70 people based here and the address is: Scarteen Lower, Newmarket, Co. Cork, P51 FK73.

Charleville
Charleville

Home to our Cheestrings kids snacking product and dairy ingredients, our site brings together teams across engineering, technical, supply chain and R&D, and employs circa 450 people. The site address is: Kilmallock Road, Charleville, Co. Cork

Coleraine
Coleraine

IOur Yollies and individually wrapped cheese site employs circa 100 people and is home a variety of roles including Manufacturing, Engineering, Technical, Supply Chain, and associated functions. The address is: Millburn Road, Coleraine, Londonderry, United Kingdom, BT52 1QZ.

Portadown
Portadown

Focussed on dairy snacking expertise, we have a variety of roles in Manufacturing, Engineering, Technical, Supply Chain, RDA and associated functions. There are around 150 people based here and the address is: 26-29 Artabrackagh Road, Porradown, Armagh, Northern Ireland, BT62 4HB

Staines
Staines

Our UK Commercial Head Office, including marketing, sales, finance, central supply chain and HR roles. There are circa 50 employees based here and the address is 20 Kingston Road, Staines, Surrey, TW18 4LQ

Ossett
Ossett

Our UK butter and spreads site, where we have a variety of Manufacturing, Engineering, Technical, Supply Chain, RDA and associated functions. There are around 150 people based here and the address is: The Healey Complex, Healey Rd, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 8NE

Coleraine

Our Yollies and individually wrapped cheese site employs circa 100 people and is home a variety of roles including Manufacturing, Engineering, Technical, Supply Chain, and associated functions. The address is: Millburn Road, Coleraine, Londonderry, United Kingdom, BT52 1QZ.

Portadown

Focussed on dairy snacking expertise, we have a variety of roles in Manufacturing, Engineering, Technical, Supply Chain, RDA and associated functions. There are around 150 people based here and the address is: 26-29 Artabrackagh Road, Porradown, Armagh, Northern Ireland, BT62 4HB

Listowel

Home to a wide range of dairy products and ingredients, including the home of Dairygold butter and spreads, with opportunities across manufacturing, engineering, technical, supply chain and R&D. This is our largest site with over 500 employees based here and can be found at: Tralee Road, Listowel, Co. Kerry, V31 P466

Tralee

KDI HQ and home to many central functions including Finance, HR, ICT and many of our Executive team and commercial roles. We have 50 people based here, and the address is: Prince's Street Tralee County Kerry V92 EH11 Ireland

Charleville

Home to our Cheestrings kids snacking product and dairy ingredients, our site brings together teams across engineering, technical, supply chain and R&D, and employs circa 450 people. The site address is: Kilmallock Road, Charleville, Co. Cork

Farranfore

Our Farranfore mill plays an important role in producing animal feed, with teams working together to support farmers and the wider agricultural community. It is found at: Farranfore, Co. Kerry, V93AE22

Newmarket

Our cheese production site brings people together across manufacturing, laboratory, EH&S and maintenance to create high-quality cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. We have around 70 people based here and the address is: Scarteen Lower, Newmarket, Co. Cork, P51 FK73.

Ossett

Our UK butter and spreads site, where we have a variety of Manufacturing, Engineering, Technical, Supply Chain, RDA and associated functions. There are around 150 people based here and the address is: The Healey Complex, Healey Rd, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 8NE

Staines

Our UK Commercial Head Office, including marketing, sales, finance, central supply chain and HR roles. There are circa 50 employees based here and the address is 20 Kingston Road, Staines, Surrey, TW18 4LQ