Lanchester Dairies

Lanchester Dairies Lanchester Dairies offers fresh milk and dairy products to the North of England. Upper Houses Farm had been a dairy farm for generations.

In 1991 we bought our first of three milk rounds which was the beginning of the processing venture. In 1992 due to constant increases in bottled milk prices we bought our first processing and filling equipment. This step was taken as no increases in milk prices were passed on to us as dairy farmers. The initial capacity of the plant was 1800 ltr/hr increased to 2700ltr/hr with the purchase of a larger cream separator. In 1998, capacity was further increased by upgrading the plant with larger processing equipment, this took production up to 5500 ltr/hr. By the millennium the decision was made to purchase a larger capacity poly bottle filling line, the same time it was decided to focus all our efforts on milk processing and we sold the dairy herd and shortly after the milk rounds. The latest upgrade began in 2002 with the installation of two filling lines, 1 glass bottle line and 1 poly bottle filling line. The farm buildings were converted from agricultural to industrial use in close cooperation with the local building inspectors and environmental health officers. Previously cattle facilities became a modern filling hall with refrigeration facilities and undercover parking for refrigerated vehicles. In 2005 we started collecting raw milk direct from local farms using our own fleet of tankers. Currently we have 13 farms that we collect daily.

23/01/2026

ANY CUSTOMERS TRYING TO CONTACT OUR OFFICE TO PLACE AN ORDER. ALL OUR LINES ARE DOWN. IF YOU CAN CAN PLEASE EMAIL YOUR ORDERS TO ADMIN@LANCHESTERDAIRIES.CO.UK

02/01/2026
25/11/2025

Temporary Position, Maternity Cover 9 - 12 months
We are currently recruiting an Order Desk Administrator at Lanchester Dairies Ltd to cover maternity leave.
Working as part of a small team you will be responsible for answering the Order desk telephone, accurately inputting orders, printing loading schedules and administration of relating documents.
37.5 Hours per week Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm
Salary negotiable depending on experience.
Some Bank holiday cover will be required.
28 days holiday per annum.
About You
You will ideally possess prior administration experience, but this is not essential as full training will be provided.
You will be confident, highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
You’ll be a team player with good interpersonal and communication skills, computer literate and ideally have some experience of working with Microsoft Excel and Word.
To apply for this role please forward a current C.V. and covering letter to: kelly@lanchesterdairies.co.uk
Closing date for applications 12/12/2025

05/08/2025

CLASS 1 & CLASS 2 DRIVERS REQUIRED

We are currently looking for Class 1 and Class 2 delivery drivers. Local and National multidrop deliveries across various shifts Monday to Saturday. Rates of pay negotiable depending on experience.

Email applications only to: jonathan@lanchesterdairies,co.uk

05/08/2025

ORDER PICKERS / LOADERS REQUIRED

We are currently looking for order pickers / loaders to work in our cold store.
Dayshift, Monday to Saturday, Circa 42 hours per week. Must be physically fit. National Minimum Wage.

Email applications only to: jonathan@lanchesterdairies.co.uk

09/06/2025

Temporary Position, Maternity Cover 9 - 16 months
We are currently recruiting an Order Desk Administrator at Lanchester Dairies Ltd to cover maternity leave.
Working as part of a small team you will be responsible for answering the Order desk telephone, accurately inputting orders, printing loading schedules and administration of relating documents.
37.5 Hours per week Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm
Salary negotiable depending on experience.
Some Bank holiday cover will be required.
28 days holiday per annum.

About You
You will ideally possess prior administration experience, but this is not essential as full training will be provided.
You will be confident, highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
You’ll be a team player with good interpersonal and communication skills, computer literate and ideally have some experience of working with Microsoft Excel and Word.
To apply for this role please forward a current C.V. and covering letter to: kelly@lanchesterdairies.co.uk

Closing date for applications 30/06/2025

13/12/2024

FOLLOWING RECENT COMMUNICATIONS WITH OUR SUPPLYING FARMS, WE CAN CONFIRM THAT NONE OF THE HERDS ARE BEING FED THE BOVAER FEED ADDITIVE.

02/12/2024

We are not requesting our suppliers to use the Bovaer feed additive that is being trialled by a specific dairy processor. We are not participating in this trial and have no pending plans for this to change.

15/08/2023

*** JOB VACANCY ***
We are currently looking for a talented person to join us as Full Time Assistant Accountant at Lanchester Dairies Ltd.
Working as part of a small team you’ll assist in the day-to-day accounting functions and in the preparation of Monthly Management Accounts.
You will ideally possess or be working towards AAT Level 2, have experience in both Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger functions, and have a good knowledge of balance sheet reconciliations.
You will be highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to meet strict deadlines.
You’ll be a team player with good interpersonal and communication skills, highly computer literate and have experience of working with Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and formulas.
To apply for this role please forward a current C.V. and covering letter to: joanner@lanchesterdairies.co.uk

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Lanchester Dairies, Upper House Farm
Durham
DH70RL

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