Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 19, 2026.
Overview
Company: Dawn Meats
Location: Slane, Co. Meath
Reporting to: Site Maintenance Manager
Contract type: Permanent, Full time
Role Summary:
Dawn Meats Slane has a vacancy for a Mechanical Automative and Maintenance Fitter (MAMF) Apprentice to join our Maintenance team. The Apprentice will be trained in all aspects of the Mechanical Automative & 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 Slane Maintenance team.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities will include:
- Routine maintenance and servicing of production equipment and machinery in an efficient and safety driven manner.
- To include, but not limited to, the installation, modification, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of complex mechanical process devices and controls systems.
- Diagnosing and repairing breakdowns in a timely manner.
- Participate effectively in receiving training in operational procedures, training materials, maintenance procedures and the apprentice program training requirements; ensure all work is carried out in line with same.
- Any other relevant duties / responsibilities
Qualifications
The successful candidate will be based at our Slane 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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