Apprentice Engineer - Ballymena/Dungannon/Randalstown/Carn

TN United Kingdom; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is offering an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Engineer in Ballymena. This apprenticeship provides a pathway to a permanent engineering role, combining classroom learning with hands-on experience. You'll gain essential skills in mechanical and electrical maintenance while working towards a Level 3 qualification. The program promises competitive pay and long-term career development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Permanent contract from day one

Structured training programme

Support from manager and mentors

Recognised Level 3 qualification

Competitive salary increases

Pension and employee discounts

Long-term career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in how things work and a hands-on approach.
• Positive attitude and commitment to personal development.
• Strong communication skills and team-player mindset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair machinery in a factory environment.
• Solve problems and work safely and efficiently.
• Assist in keeping production lines running smoothly.

Skills

Mechanical and electrical maintenance

Fault finding and diagnostics

Health and safety best practices

Continuous improvement and lean manufacturing techniques

Teamwork and communication

Education

GCSEs in Maths, English and Science/Technology

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Apprentice Engineer - Ballymena/Dungannon/Randalstown/Carn, Ballymena

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Client:

Pilgrim's Europe

Location:

Ballymena, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

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Job Description:

Apprentice Engineer
Location: Positions available in both Ballymena & Dungannon sites
Salary: Competitive, plus excellent benefits
Start Date: September 2025

Apprenticeships with Pilgrim’s Europe

Real Skills. Real Opportunities. Real Impact.

Why Choose an Apprenticeship?

An apprenticeship at Pilgrim’s Europe gives you the chance to build valuable skills, gain recognised qualifications, and get paid – all at the same time. Whether you’re starting your career or looking to switch, our programmes offer a clear pathway to success.

What you’ll do:
As an Apprentice Engineer, you’ll be an essential part of our engineering team, helping to keep our production lines running smoothly. You’ll learn how to maintain and repair machinery, solve problems, and work safely and efficiently in a factory environment – all while working towards a recognised qualification in engineering.

Over the course of the programme, you’ll gain skills in areas such as:

• Mechanical and electrical maintenance
• Fault finding and diagnostics
• Health and safety best practices
• Continuous improvement and lean manufacturing techniques
• Teamwork and communication in a professional environment

What we’re looking for:

• A genuine interest in how things work and a hands-on approach to problem solving
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and commitment to personal development
• Strong communication skills and a team-player mindset
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths, English and Science/Technology subjects (grade 4/C or above preferred)

What you’ll get in return:

• A permanent contract from day one and an Engineer role on successful completion
• A structured training programme with a mix of classroom and on-the-job learning
• Support from your manager, mentor and experienced engineers in your team
• A recognised Level 3 qualification
• Competitive salary that increases as you progress through your course
• Benefits including pension, employee discounts and more
• Long-term career development opportunities in one of Europe’s leading food companies