About the job
About Kepak:
Kepak Group, an esteemed Irish entity, stands as one of Europe’s foremost meat processors. With a diverse range of market-leading brands including Rustlers, Big Al’s, John Stone, Stript Snacks, and Celtic Beef, we are committed to not just expanding our business but also nurturing the careers and personal growth of our employees.
Our Apprenticeships:
We are thrilled to offer exciting apprenticeship opportunities for individuals eager to embark on a career in Engineering. Our goal is to efficiently deliver our exceptional products to consumers, and the Maintenance team plays a crucial role in achieving this objective.
We invite applications for the Engineering Apprentice position at our McIntosh Donald factory located in Portlethen, Aberdeen, Scotland. As an apprentice, you will receive dedicated support from a Mentor who will guide you throughout your training, helping you achieve your qualifications.
This apprenticeship program serves as an ideal gateway into Engineering and the broader Food Industry through a structured pathway. You will earn a salary while you learn, with Kepak providing compensation throughout your training as you work towards a Level 3 Engineering apprenticeship.
We are looking for dependable and diligent individuals to join our industry-leading team, which offers ample training and advancement opportunities for the right candidates. If you thrive in a team environment and are eager to contribute to the engineering innovations of the future, this apprenticeship is tailored for you.
Your Role Will Involve:
- Executing Planned Preventative Maintenance as instructed.
- Carrying out maintenance and rectification tasks following audits, inspections, and production reports.
- Implementing continuous improvement strategies for plant and equipment to minimize recurring failures and enhance site efficiency.
- Maintaining workshop, plant rooms, and engineering storage areas to exceed internal and external audit standards.
- Ensuring that workshop tools and equipment are kept in a clean, serviceable state, ready for operational use.
- Documenting work completed via both paper-based and computer systems.
- Supporting the engineering function to minimize production downtime and achieve departmental goals and objectives.
- Identifying any additional spare parts necessary for task completion, with usage monitored through monthly KPIs.
- Reporting any risks or evidence of unsafe or non-conforming products, equipment, packaging, or raw materials to a designated manager for prompt resolution.
Learning Outcomes of Your Apprenticeship:
- Understanding essential engineering principles and practices.