Engineering Apprenticeship

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:

Training will take place in blocks at the training providers location, and then coming back to site to embed your learning.

The exact schedule for this hasn't been finalised yet.

Training Outcome:

You will progess into being an Engineer upon successful completion of the apprenticeship. Then you can move into Engineering Management roles 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 9am to 5pm for at least the first 2 years. You will move onto shift in year 3 or 4, dependent on progress. The exact shift will be decided closer to the time

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