Apprentice Electrician

Dawn Meats; Kildare; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Dawn Meats Kildare is recruiting an Electrical Apprentice to join our Maintenance team in Kildare town. You will be trained in electrical and mechanical installations as part of the seven-phase apprenticeship program.

Off-the-job training is provided by SOLAS and the Department of Education and Science, while on-the-job training occurs on site with the Dawn Meats Kildare Maintenance team.

Qualifications

• Minimum educational qualifications include Leaving Certificate with maths and a science or engineering subject.
• Experience of a pre-apprenticeship course is advantageous.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to work in a team.

Skills

Electrical installations

Mechanical installations

Technical aptitude

Teamwork

Communication skills

Colour vision

Education

Leaving Certificate

Junior Certificate

Job description

Overview

Company: Dawn Meats

Job Title: Electrical Apprentice

Location: Kildare town, Co. Kildare

Reporting To: Maintenance Manager

Role Summary:

Dawn Meats Kildare has a vacancy for an Electrical Apprentice to join our Maintenance team in Kildare town. The Apprentice will be trained in all aspects of the Electrical 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 Meats Kildare Maintenance team.

Responsibilities

Successful Candidates should have the following:

• 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

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

Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent communication Skills Ability to take ownership of queries/issues, bringing them to a successful conclusion.
• Enthusiastic attitude to the challenge of the role with a positive can-do approach to tasks.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Candidate must be able to work with others in cross-functional role & environment.
• Be over 18 years of age
• Be permitted to live and work in Ireland without restriction.
• Be able to pass a colour vision and medical assessment.

Application requirements

Candidates must:

• Candidates must have obtained the following minimum educational qualifications:
• Junior Certificate (Ordinary Level) Grade C or higher at Ordinary Level (or Grade D or higher at Higher Level) in the Junior Certificate (or equivalent) in 5 subjects.
• OR
• Leaving Certificate Grade D or higher at Ordinary Level in the Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) in one sitting in 5 subjects.
• Previous experience of the following subjects would be an advantage but not essential: Mathematics, Technology, Technical Drawing/Graphics, Physics and Construction Studies

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