Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Apprentice

Overview

**Company:** Dawn Meats

**Location:** Ballyhaunis Co. Mayo

**Reporting to:** Site Maintenance Manager

**Contract type:** Permanent

**Role Summary:**

Dawn Meats Ballyhaunis has a vacancy for a MAMF Apprentice to join our Maintenance team. The Apprentice will be trained in all aspects of the Mechanical, Automation & Maintenance Fitting apprenticeship program. The apprenticeship consists of 7 phases: 3 off-the-job and 4 on-the-job. SOLAS and the Department of Education and Science have responsibility for providing the off-the-job training, whilst your on-the job training will take place on site with the Dawn Ballyhaunis Maintenance team.

Responsibilities

**The successful candidate will be based at our Ballyhaunis plant and will have or demonstrate:**

• An interest in electrical & mechanical installations;
• A Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualification to include a maths and a science or engineering subject as a minimum;
• Previous work experience or completion of a pre-apprenticeship course would be viewed as an advantage;
• Strong technical aptitude;
• Ability to work as part of a successful team;
• Ability to follow maintenance planning;
• Ability to meet targets and project deadlines.

Qualifications

**The successful candidate will be based at our Ballyhaunis plant and will have or demonstrate:**

• An interest in electrical & mechanical installations
• A Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualification to include a maths and a science or engineering subject as a minimum.
• Previous work experience or completion of a pre-apprenticeship course would be viewed as an advantage.
• Strong technical aptitude.
• Ability to work as part of a successful team.
• Ability to follow maintenance planning.
• Ability to meet targets and project deadlines.

**This is an excellent opportunity for an apprentice to gain experience in a fast passed and dynamic manufacturing environment.**

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