Mechanical Apprenticeship

Job Description: Mechanical Apprentice Closing date for applications is 17th March 2025. Why Patients Need You Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes for products or supporting maintenance and reliability, engineering is vital to making sure customers and patients have the medicines they need, when they need them. Working with our innovative engineering team, you'll help bring medicines to the world even faster by imagining what's possible and taking action. What You Will Achieve Position Summary: The Mechanical Apprenticeship is a system of employment focused training and education which enables a person to obtain the Skills, Knowledge and Competence required to perform effectively as a craft person within industry. The apprenticeship program consists of an On-the-Job and Off-the-Job Training program. This training is carried out using 7 phases alternating between On-the-Job and Off-the-Job Training and Education. Key Responsibilities: The primary function of the Apprentice is to engage in the Apprentice Mechanical program to Learn and develop new practical craft-related skills, knowledge, and competence by: Complying with Health and Safety requirements Working and learning from experienced craft persons Working with electricity electronics, Pneumatics, and Scada/ mechanical systems Understanding and using physics Using mathematics to solve technical or scientific problems Being responsible for controlling or adjusting equipment Working on machines/processes Understanding technical drawings and diagrams Accuracy and attention to detail Being accurate with numbers in counting, measuring and arithmetic Working with a variety of specialised hand tools, power tools, measure and test equipment Keeping accurate records of all calibrations or reports Being well organised and careful with practical tasks Taking responsibility for their own learning, including the allocation of study time Passing all their phase exams (theory, practical skills demonstrations.) Apprenticeship Training Programme Phase 1: Minimum 12 weeks With Employer Induction Training Introduction to Health & Safety Training Introduction to Tools & Equipment Introduction to Basic Skills Phase 2: Delivered in Training Centre (27 weeks) Course Content: Induction Course Content: Introduction and general workshop skills Turning Milling Thermal Processes Plant & Machine Maintenance Fluid Power Systems Introduction to CNC (Computer Numerical Control) Introduction to Abrasive Wheels Phase 3: Minimum 26 weeks With Employer Work Based Training and Assessments Phase 4: Delivered in Educational College (21 weeks) Course Content: Course Content: Bench Fitting Turning Milling Thermal Processes Plant, Machine Maintenance & Electrical Automation & Control CNC Programming Phase 5: Minimum 26 weeks With Employer Work Based Training and Assessments Phase 6: Delivered in Educational College (11 weeks) Course Content: Course Content: Manufacturing Processes Integrated Automation and Control CAD/CAM (Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacturing) IT (Information Technology) Plant and Machine Diagnostics Thermal Processes Phase 7: Minimum 12 weeks With Employer Work Based Training and Assessments The work-based training and assessments are carried out by the apprentice and signed off by their assessor (who is a fully qualified craftsperson) when all tasks are complete. The overall duration of this apprenticeship is a minimum of 4 years provided all phases are successfully completed. On successful completion of the programme the learner is awarded a Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft - Electrical Instrumentation. Qualifications Must-Have Minimum of Leaving Certificate Qualification or Leaving Certificate Results Pending for year of application. Nice-to-Have Safe Pass Additional Information To be considered for this position you need to be legally eligible to work in Ireland. Please note there is no relocation support available for this position How to apply Make a difference today, all suitable candidates should apply with CV below. We are looking forward to hearing from you Skills: Apprenticeship Mechanical Pharmaceutical