Electrical Maintenance Apprentice

Your Recipe For a Rewarding Career Starts Here!

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Why Dawn Farms?

We can offer an excellent opportunity to be part of a world-class team offering plenty of opportunity for further training, development and career opportunities should you wish to progress further.  Our culture is one of inclusiveness and diversity with a constant drive and focus for continuous improvement throughout our business. Our production plants are located in Naas, Co Kildare with easy access via public transport.

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Apprenticeship Program

The Electrical Apprenticeship is a Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft Electrical award. It focuses on the development of a range of skills such health & safety, electrical science, electrical installations, wiring and panel control systems. Our Electrical Apprentices will be joining as part of our Maintenance Department to be based in both Plant 1 & Plant 2 in our Naas, Co. Kildare location. This is a 4 year programme made up of 7 phases, 4 onsite and 3 offsite college block locations. This programme will commence in September 2025.

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An Electrical Apprentice is a trainee technician supporting the maintenance team in performing corrective and preventative maintenance to a high standard. Over the course of a four-year program, our Electrical Apprentices will prepare and upskill to become a multi-skilled maintenance technician. The complexity of tasks increases as skills levels and competence develop within the program.

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Role Responsibilities & Duties

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• Selection, procurement, safe use of, and storage of craft-related tools, equipment and materials.
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• Selection and utilisation of fixing devices.
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• Assessment, interpretation and implementation of ETCI wiring regulations, installation inspection and testing procedures.
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• Utilisation of electrical test instruments.
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• Installation of sub-distribution boards and protective devices.
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• Installation and maintenance of lighting, heating and motive power systems and controls.
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• Interpretation of technical data and manufacturing standards.
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• Interpretation of equipment assembly, disassembly and adjustment procedures.
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• Completion and updating of job-related documentation.
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• Ensure that Health & Safety & Food Safety procedures are followed.
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Eligibility Criteria Requirements

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• Minimum applicant age is 16.
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• Must pass the ISHIHARA colour vision test.
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• 5 passes in Junior cert or 3 passes in Leaving cert (or equivalent).
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• Must be available to travel / relocate for 3 offsite phases.
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• No electrical experience or knowledge is required, but would be an advantage.
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Key Skills & Competencies

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• Strong work ethic and positive ‘can do' attitude.
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• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
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• Willingness to learn.
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• Adaptability - Flexible to the needs of the business.
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• Ability to work as part of a team.
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• Ability to work independently.
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• Initiative.
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• Problem solving.
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• Planning.
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• Information gathering.
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• Report Writing.
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What we can offer you?

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• Pension at 3%.
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• Subsidised health insurance.
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• Subsidised canteen.
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• Employee assistance programme - this programme offers expert wellbeing support 24 hours a day 365 days a year access to counselling, financial information, consumer information, life coaching, health information, autism support, parent coaching, International employee support, all free for you and your family.
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• Wellness programme/campaigns.
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• Maternity/Paternity leave benefits.
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• Training & Development, Career progression opportunities.
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• Christmas Hamper.
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• Christmas Savings Scheme.
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• Bike to work scheme.
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