Engineering Apprenticeship

Some of the duties that the apprentice will complete include:

To carry out effective Planned Preventative Maintenance as directed To carry out maintenance and rectification works following audits, inspections, and production reports Working to make continual improvements to plant and equipment to reduce repeat common point failures and improve site efficiencies Keeping workshops, plant rooms and engineering storage areas to a standard that exceeds the requirements of internal and external audits Keeping workshop tools and equipment serviceable, clean, and ready for use to meet the requirements for tool control To keep up to date records of work completed on paper based and computer systems All accountabilities support the engineering function which in turn reduces production down time and allows the department to meet its goals and objectives Responsible for highlighting any additional spare parts required to carry out tasks. Spares usage is monitored against each team member by way of monthly KPIs Report any risks or any evidence of unsafe or out of specification product, equipment, packaging, or raw materials, to a designated manager to enable the resolution of issues requiring immediate action

Training:

Some of the things that the apprentice will learn include:

Understand mathematical techniques, formula and calculations in a maintenance environment and the type of equipment being maintained Understand mechanical, electrical, electronic, fluid power and process control principles in a mechatronics maintenance environment Understand how equipment being maintained functions and operating parameters in individual components and how they interact Understand fault diagnostic methods, techniques and equipment used when maintaining equipment and systems Understand condition monitoring methods and equipment used and understand how the information gained Supports the planning of maintenance activities Understand how to minimise machinery downtime by implementing planned preventative maintenance programmes The Apprentice will complete a Level 3 National Diploma in Food & Drink Engineering Maintenance as part of their apprenticeship Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date

Training Outcome:

The expected progression is into an Engineer. There is then potential to become an Engineering manager in the future.

Employer Description:
Kepak Group is an Irish company and one of Europe’s leading meat processors. Kepak have a portfolio of market leading brands including Rustlers, Big Al’s, John Stone, Stript Snacks and Celtic Beef. At Kepak, our ambition to grow as a business is equaled only by our ambition to grow the careers and personal satisfaction of our people.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm initially, then moving to shifts as required.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Patience