Apprentice Engineer - Electrical Location:

Positions available in both Carrickmacross & Shilleagh Salary:

Competitive, plus excellent benefits Start Date:

September 2025

Apprenticeships with Pilgrim's Europe Real Skills. Real Opportunities. Real Impact.

Why Choose an Apprenticeship? An apprenticeship at Pilgrim's Europe gives you the chance to build valuable skills, gain recognised qualifications, and get paid - all at the same time. Whether you're starting your career or looking to switch, our programmes offer a clear pathway to success.

What you'll do: As an Apprentice Engineer, you'll be an essential part of our engineering team, helping to keep our production lines running smoothly. You'll learn how to maintain and repair machinery, diagnose and fix faults, and work safely and efficiently in a factory environment - all while working towards a recognised electrical qualification in engineering.

Over the course of the programme, you'll gain skills in areas such as:

Electrical maintenance Fault finding and diagnostics Health and safety best practices Continuous improvement and lean manufacturing techniques Teamwork and communication in a professional environment What we're looking for:

A genuine interest in how things work and a hands-on approach to problem solving A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and commitment to personal development Strong communication skills and a team-player mindset Grade D in five subjects in the Junior Certificate or equivalent is essential Leaving Certificate is desirable. What you'll get in return:

A permanent contract from day one and an Engineer role on successful completion A structured training programme with a mix of classroom and on-the-job learning Support from your manager, mentor and experienced engineers in your team A recognised qualification Competitive salary that increases as you progress through your course Benefits including pension, employee discounts and more Long-term career development opportunities in one of Europe's leading food companies

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