About the role
Here at Kerry Dairy Ireland Listowel, we have the opportunity for a mechanical and an electrical apprentice to join our team. This 4-year program offers a mix of college-based learning and hands-on experience with skilled craftspeople. If you're midway through your apprenticeship, we want to hear from you too!
Upon completion, apprentices receive a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft in Electrical or Mechanical. To thrive in this role, candidates must demonstrate good work standards, teamwork skills, and a commitment to safety.
The program is run by Solas. Further information can be found on www.apprenticeships.ie
What will I be doing?
Maintaining the highest quality work standards.
Learn on the job and apply yourself when released for college. You must pass the relevant exams in each block release to remain in the role.
Working with the team to ensure we deliver high-quality safety standards, which exceed expectations.
Assisting the Maintenance team so they meet their scheduled works.
Other work as assigned to support projects and/or customer expectations.
Qualifications and skills
Leaving certificate including Maths (with at least a grade C3 in Ordinary Level Maths)
Previous working experience preferred.
Will require SafePass and manual handling certificate (provided by the Company).
Needs to pass Colour-blindness test to be accepted by Solas for either program.
Personal Skills
* Plan and organise
* Communicate effectively
* Solve problems
* Work independently and as part of a team
* Show a positive attitude
* Recognise the need for good customer relations
* Demonstrate good work practices including timekeeping, tidiness, responsibility, quality awareness, and safety awareness
About Kerry Dairy Ireland
Kerry Dairy Ireland is a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business with a substantial retail presence and a leading nutritional and dairy ingredients division, delivering high-quality dairy solutions with a focus on sustainability and innovation. From partnering with local family farms to producing world-class dairy products, we ensure every step of our value chain reflects our commitment to excellence.
With over 50 years of experience in milk processing, dairy and nutritional technology advancement, and product innovation, we are a key stakeholder in the global food industry and creators of a strong portfolio of market-leading dairy brands including Cheestrings, Charleville, Coleraine Cheese, Dairygold, Golden Cow, and our new SMUG range. Our from-food, for-food culture and deep-rooted connection to our 2,800 milk suppliers differentiate our business and offer captivating opportunities for our customers and consumers.
Our dairy comes from some of the world's richest grazing land and is produced by a network of Irish family farms that have one of the lowest carbon footprints in the world. Through expertise, innovation, and sustainability, Kerry Dairy Ireland is proud to shape the future of dairy while meeting the diverse needs of our farmers, customers, and communities.
Headquartered in Tralee, Co. Kerry, we operate multiple manufacturing facilities in southwest Ireland, including Listowel, Charleville, Newmarket, and Farranfore. Additionally, we manage 28 Farm & Home stores throughout the region, ensuring comprehensive coverage and service. In Northern Ireland and the UK, our presence extends to Portadown, Coleraine, and Ossett.
Globally, Kerry Dairy Ireland employs over 1,600 professionals across Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, USA, Netherlands, Spain, Germany, and China. In 2024, we achieved a turnover of approximately €1.3 billion, reflecting our commitment to excellence and growth.
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