Apprentice Engineer - Ballymena or Dungannon

Pilgrims Europe; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading food company as an Apprentice Engineer in Ballymena or Dungannon. This apprenticeship offers a structured training program, competitive salary, and a pathway to a Level 3 qualification. Gain hands-on experience while contributing to a dynamic engineering team. Ideal for those passionate about engineering and eager to learn.

Benefits

Pension

Employee Discounts

Long-term Career Development

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths, English and Science/Technology subjects preferred.
• Genuine interest in engineering and a hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair machinery in a factory environment.
• Learn fault finding and diagnostics.
• Work safely and efficiently while gaining engineering qualifications.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

GCSEs in Maths, English and Science/Technology

Job description

Apprentice Engineer - Ballymena or Dungannon

• Apprenticeship Sector: Civil Engineering, Engineering, Health and Safety

About this Apprenticeship

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 . The company Pilgrim's Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets. Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products. Across Pilgrim's Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim's Europe team are based in our Pilgrim's UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim's Food Masters and Pilgrim's Shared Services businesses. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.

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