Engineering Graduate
2026 Graduate Programme
Ballyragget, Kilkenny
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About Us
Tirlán, formerly known as Glanbia Ireland, is a world‑class food and nutrition co‑operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and Agri brands. The farmer‑owned co‑operative has a first‑class track record of success in the global market and is rooted in a rich heritage of family farming, embedded in its communities.
Overview
Tirlán is offering a unique opportunity for a graduate to join our Operations & Supply Chain team as an Engineering Associate in our Ballyragget facility. This role will report to the Senior Project Engineer.
Responsibilities
* Apply best practice of safe systems in a busy production environment.
* Problem solving and continuous improvement: work as part of a broader production/process team and utilise team‑based problem solving employing lean/6‑sigma techniques through the Glanbia Performance System (GPS), our platform for enterprise excellence.
* Utilities: work with our utility plants, water treatment, boilers, effluent, refrigeration, compressed air and site service functions, coordinating utility plant requirements with maintenance and engineering.
* Data analysis: trend and analyse plant performance data to evaluate the effectiveness of maintenance and calibration systems, allowing for continuous improvement on key metrics.
* Maintenance: work closely with mechanical and electrical crafts, applying sound technical solutions to resolve problems related to plant efficiencies and drive continuous improvement; support and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance programmes; deliver planned maintenance schedules in line with production requirements.
* Quality: work in conjunction with the quality department to produce product in full compliance with our HACCP programme and ensure that all plant procedures, documentation and cleanliness are audit‑ready 365 days per year.
* Capital expenditure projects: collaborate with engineering, leadership and other stakeholders to input into project scoping, design, installation through to commissioning.
* Process and projects engineering: manage, design, propose and implement individual engineering projects, working with colleagues internally and externally contracted.
Requirements
* High academic record to date in engineering (Mechanical, Automation, Process, Chemical, Electrical, Environmental) or a related discipline, with an expected minimum of a 2.2 honours primary degree.
* Ambition to progress successfully in an engineering career in an exciting, ever‑changing and challenging environment.
* Think commercially and deliver customer‑centric solutions.
* Drive collaboration and build partnerships to meet shared objectives.
* Communicate clearly and influence at all levels.
* Demonstrate a thirst for knowledge with a desire to continually learn and grow.
* Be analytically minded with the ability to develop creative insights and execute change.
* Accessibility to move between production sites is a distinct advantage.
More About Us
A talented team of over 2,100 people manages Tirlán’s network of 11 production facilities and 52 agri‑retail outlets, serving its communities with annual revenues of over €3 billion (2022). Tirlán’s state‑of‑the‑art headquarters in Kilkenny city and innovation centre in Ballyragget promote innovation, creativity and collaboration. Tirlán is committed to sustainability throughout the organisation through its comprehensive Living Proof programme and the Science‑Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Tirlán embraces diversity, equal opportunity and inclusion. We are committed to building diverse teams where different perspectives drive innovation and growth, striving to create an inclusive workplace where people can bring their true self to work and achieve their full potential. We welcome and encourage interest from a wide variety of candidates and will give your application consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status or disability status.
Benefits
* 2‑year structured graduate development programme
* Site or team rotations as part of the programme
* Year‑on‑year salary increment
* Free parking, including EV charging (where applicable)
* Bike‑to‑work scheme
* Work/life balance and collaborative work culture
* Career progression opportunities
If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up‑to‑date resume.
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