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Apprentice Engineering Technician

Kerry
Omagh
4 days ago
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Requisition ID: 59497
Position Type: FT Fixed Apprentice
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About the role

At Kerry, we’re tackling one of humanity’s greatest challenges: delivering sustainable nutrition to over 2 billion people while protecting our planet. It’s a monumental task, and we need ambitious people bursting with innovative solutions to real-world problems. If you’re an agile, collaborative team player, we offer a career where you can make a real difference and help secure our future. 

Do you have what it takes to deliver sustainable nutrition to over 2 billion people? Rise to the challenge with our Apprenticeship Program. 

At ourOmaghsite, we have an opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to undertake an advanced apprenticeship as a Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Technician, leading to a nationally recognised qualification and accreditation.

Key responsibilities

As anApprentice Engineering Technician, you will join our dynamic Engineering Team. This position offers a great deal of variety and hands-on experience. Throughout the apprenticeship, you will receive on-the-job training and take on various responsibilities, including:

  • Completing a comprehensive training program within the Engineering Department, covering both Electrical & Electronic engineering and Mechanical engineering.
  • Performing electrical wiring tasks, ranging from lighting to high-speed manufacturing equipment.
  • Assembling mechanical components such as pumps, motors, and valves.
  • Conducting electrical control testing and fault finding.
  • Participating in onsite installation, commissioning, and machine modifications.
  • Carrying out routine maintenance on modern food manufacturing equipment.
  • Programming PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers).
Qualifications and skills
  • Minimum of 4 GCSEs at A*-C grade or equivalent, including Maths, Science, and English
  • Enrolled in the first or second year of an HLA(Higher Level Apprenticeship)Program
  • Demonstrable interest in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) through educational, vocational, or extra-curricular activities (e.g., courses, activities, hobbies)
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Self-motivation and proactivity
  • Ability to work effectively within a team
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Detail oriented

 

 

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

Kerry is an Equal Opportunities Employer.  Consistent with our policy of providing equality of opportunity for all, we are required to seek particular information from applicants.  As part of your application you will be asked to answer a short number of questions.  This information will be held separate to your application and treated in the strictest of confidence. 

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name. 

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