Job Description

Apprentice Engineer

Location:

Positions available in both Ballymena & Dungannon sites

Salary:

Competitive, plus excellent benefits

Start Date:

September 2025

Apprenticeships with Pilgrim's Europe

Real Skills. Real Opportunities. Real Impact.

Why Choose an Apprenticeship?

An apprenticeship at Pilgrim's Europe gives you the chance to build valuable skills, gain recognised qualifications, and get paid - all at the same time. Whether you're starting your career or looking to switch, our programmes offer a clear pathway to success.

What you'll do:

As an Apprentice Engineer, you'll be an essential part of our engineering team, helping to keep our production lines running smoothly. You'll learn how to maintain and repair machinery, solve problems, and work safely and efficiently in a factory environment - all while working towards a recognised qualification in engineering.

Over the course of the programme, you'll gain skills in areas such as:

Mechanical and electrical maintenance Fault finding and diagnostics Health and safety best practices Continuous improvement and lean manufacturing techniques Teamwork and communication in a professional environment

What we're looking for:

A genuine interest in how things work and a hands-on approach to problem solving A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and commitment to personal development Strong communication skills and a team-player mindset GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths, English and Science/Technology subjects (grade 4/C or above preferred)

What you'll get in return:

A permanent contract from day one and an Engineer role on successful completion A structured training programme with a mix of classroom and on-the-job learning Support from your manager, mentor and experienced engineers in your team A recognised Level 3 qualification Competitive salary that increases as you progress through your course Benefits including pension, employee discounts and more Long-term career development opportunities in one of Europe's leading food companies


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Pilgrim's Pride Limited is a division of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation, our business is part of the second largest food company in the world, whose team farm, process, prepare, package and deliver fresh, frozen and value-added food products for sale in more than 100 countries.


We are proud to partner with more than 1,000 UK farmers who share our belief in the highest standards on animal welfare, efficiency, and quality. Our own farming operation is 100% RSPCA Higher Welfare, making us the largest producer of higher welfare pork globally, delivering 25% of pig meat to UK consumers.