Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for an Engineering Apprentice to join the Engineering Department within the Dawn Farms group in the UK. Dawn Farms is the leading cooked and fermented meat ingredients company in Europe. We supply global blue chip brands, including many household names, in over 44 international markets.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an expanding Engineering Team and the successful candidate will be enrolled on an Engineering Technician - Mechatronics Apprenticeship. The purpose of this apprenticeship is to develop a future engineering team member through the completion of technical training qualifications and the development of basic functional/technical skills. All training is completed in accordance with an engineering technician apprenticeship scheme supplemented by focused assignments and work placements.

You will be responsible for and will learn the following tasks

Competently carry out a variety of technical duties electrical and mechanical, under supervision

Take opportunities to learn new technical skills

Complete all tasks accurately, to a high standard and on time

Working to and to maintain health and safety standards at all times

Working as part of a team and individually to carry out repairs and maintenance of equipment

Completion of preventative maintenance

Basic workshop skills

Able to learn and to adhere to all procedures in relation to Food Safety and the Quality Management system

To be able to read and understand electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic drawings and literature

Able to work on a variety of equipment from slicers, cooking lines, boilers, compressors, injectors, presses, refrigeration plant, packing machinery

Skills and competencies required:

Ability to communicate at all levels, both written and verbal with strong attention to detail

Good numeracy and literacy skills (including written and spoken English)

Have a logical and practical approach to tasks

Ability to have a methodical approach to problem solving

Demonstrate a professional attitude at all times

Self-motivation and the ability to work on own initiative

Drive, energy and enthusiasm, willingness to learn.

Work well with others, helping to generate a positive team atmosphere

To have a proactive approach to tasks

The working hours for this role are 40 hours Monday to Friday inclusive of college time. We look forward to receiving your application.

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Pay: 12.79 per hour

Work Location: In person