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Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Apprentice

Dawn MeatsBallyhaunis, MayoToday
Mayo

Description

ID
2026-4950
Location : Name
Dawn Meats Ballyhaunis
Posted Date
2 weeks ago(12/03/2026 17:15)
Discipline
Engineering

Overview

Company: Dawn Meats

 

Location: Ballyhaunis Co. Mayo  

 

Reporting to: Site Maintenance Manager

 

Contract type: Permanent

 

Role Summary:

Dawn Meats Ballyhaunis has a vacancy for a MAMF Apprentice to join our Maintenance team. The Apprentice will be trained in all aspects of the Mechanical, Automation & Maintenance Fitting apprenticeship program. The apprenticeship consists of 7 phases: 3 off-the-job and 4 on-the-job. SOLAS and the Department of Education and Science have responsibility for providing the off-the-job training, whilst your on-the job training will take place on site with the Dawn Ballyhaunis Maintenance team.

Responsibilities

 

The successful candidate will be based at our Ballyhaunis plant and will have or demonstrate:

  • An interest in electrical & mechanical installations;
  • A Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualification to include a maths and a science or engineering subject as a minimum;
  • Previous work experience or completion of a pre-apprenticeship course would be viewed as an advantage;
  • Strong technical aptitude;
  • Ability to work as part of a successful team;
  • Ability to follow maintenance planning;
  • Ability to meet targets and project deadlines.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will be based at our Ballyhaunis plant and will have or demonstrate:

  • An interest in electrical & mechanical installations
  • A Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualification to include a maths and a science or engineering subject as a minimum.
  • Previous work experience or completion of a pre-apprenticeship course would be viewed as an advantage.
  • Strong technical aptitude.
  • Ability to work as part of a successful team.
  • Ability to follow maintenance planning.
  • Ability to meet targets and project deadlines.

 

This is an excellent opportunity for an apprentice to gain experience in a fast passed and dynamic manufacturing environment.

 

 

 

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