Original Equipment Manufacturing Apprentice

7 days ago


Naas, Co Kildare, Ireland Dawn Farms Full time
Your Recipe For a Rewarding Career Starts Here

Why Dawn Farms?

We can offer an excellent opportunity to be part of a world-class team offering plenty of opportunity for further training, development and career opportunities should you wish to progress further. Our culture is one of inclusiveness and diversity with a constant drive and focus for continuous improvement throughout our business. Our production plants are located in Naas, Co Kildare with easy access via public transport.

Apprenticeship Program

The Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) Apprenticeship is a Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Original Equipment Manufacturing award. It focuses on the development of a range of skills such as Engineering Drawing, Electrical and Electronic Technology, OEM Practices, Mechatronics, Analytical & Problem solving, and Industrial Robotics. This programme will commence in September 2025.

Role Purpose

Our OEM Apprentices will be joining as part of our Maintenance Department to be based in both Plant 1 & Plant 2 in our Naas, Co. Kildare location. This is a 4 year programme made up of 7 phases, 4 onsite and 3 offsite college block locations.

An OEM Apprentice is a trainee technician supporting the maintenance team in performing corrective and preventative maintenance to a high standard. Over the course of a four-year program, our OEM Apprentice will prepare and upskill to become a multi-skilled maintenance technician. The complexity of tasks increases as skills levels and competence develop within the program.

Key Duties And Responsibilities
  • Adherence to Apprentice & Training Coordinator's instructions or any other senior member of the maintenance team.
  • Ability to take instruction and direction, especially in the areas of Health and Safety and Food Safety.
  • Willingness to learn and develop in all facets of the training program – electrical and mechanical biases.
  • Assist in maintaining the building, attics, workshops, production floors in clean and tidy state, completing fabric upgrades and cleaning tasks when instructed.
  • Provide maintenance support, entering data into CMMS system, updating equipment records, and participating in continuous improvement follow up.
  • Support Production Team in achieving targets through machine downtime resolution.
  • Completion of tasks assigned including PMs on assets, building and fabric repairs and production line support.
  • Follow up to date stores and parts procedures, including booking out and returning of parts from the maintenance stores.
  • Observe all onsite policies and legislative rules and regulations in terms of Food Safety and Health and Safety.
  • Adhere to site policy directives on environmental issues, i.e. Control and use of oils and greases, disposal of lights & batteries.
  • Control of contractors and act as Liaison Person as and when required.
  • Further responsibilities may be added from time to time as the strategy evolves.
Eligibility & Qualification Requirements:
  • Minimum applicant age is 16.
  • Must pass the ISHIHARA colour vision test.
  • Leaving Certificate (pre-2017) with grade D3 or Higher in five subjects which must include mathematics. Post 2017 applicants must have achieved five O6 in the Leaving Certificate which must include Mathematics.
Or
  • Have successfully completed an approved pre-apprenticeship training course in an engineering discipline and demonstrate a proficiency in Mathematics similar to O6 in Leaving Certificate.
  • A full award placed at Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (EQF 4) which includes proficiency in Mathematics similar to O6 in Leaving Certificate.
  • In the case where an applicant is 23 years or over (or employed in the OEM sector for 3 years) and does not meet the educational requirements specified above, they may apply through the Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) process.
  • Must be available to travel / relocate for 3 offsite phases.
  • No electrical experience or prior knowledge is required, but would be an advantage.
Key Skills & Competencies
  • Strong work ethic and positive 'can do' attitude.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Willingness to learn.
  • Adaptability - Flexible to the needs of the business.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Initiative.
  • Problem solving.
  • Planning.
  • Information gathering.
  • Report Writing.
What we can offer you?
  • Pension at 3%.
  • Subsidised health insurance.
  • Subsidised canteen.
  • Employee assistance programme - this programme offers expert wellbeing support 24 hours a day 365 days a year access to counselling, financial information, consumer information, life coaching, health information, autism support, parent coaching, International employee support, all free for you and your family.
  • Wellness programme/campaigns.
  • Maternity/Paternity leave benefits.
  • Training & Development, Career progression opportunities.
  • Christmas Hamper.
  • Christmas Savings Scheme.
  • Bike to work scheme.
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