Apprentice Electrician

Dawn Meats; Kildare; On-site; EUR 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Dawn Meats Kildare is seeking 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.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical or mechanical installations is preferred.
• Maths and science/engineering subjects at leaving certificate level.
• Pre-apprenticeship experience is advantageous.
• Ability to meet targets and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• An interest in electrical and mechanical installations.
• Follow maintenance planning and schedules.
• Meet targets and project deadlines.
• Work as part of a cross-functional team.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Ownership

Over 18

Education

Leaving Certificate

Junior Certificate

Job description

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.

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

• 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 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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