Mechanical Automotive and Maintenance Fitter Apprentice (MAMF)

About the role

Dawn Meats Slane is looking for a Mechanical Automotive and Maintenance Fitter (MAMF) Apprentice to join its Maintenance team. The apprentice will be trained in all aspects of the MAMF apprenticeship programme, which consists of 7 phases: 3 off-the-job and 4 on-the-job. SOLAS and the Department of Education and Science provide the off-the-job training, while on-the-job training takes place on site with the Dawn Slane Maintenance team. The post reports to the Site Maintenance Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Routine maintenance and servicing of production equipment and machinery in an efficient, safety-driven way.
• Installation, modification, maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting of complex mechanical process devices and control systems.
• Diagnosing and repairing breakdowns in a timely manner.
• Take part in training on operational procedures, training materials, maintenance procedures and the apprentice programme requirements, and carry out all work in line with them.
• Other relevant duties assigned by the team.

Required profile

• Interest in electrical and mechanical installations.
• A Leaving Certificate or equivalent, including at least a maths and a science or engineering subject.
• Previous work experience or a pre-apprenticeship course is an advantage.
• Ability to work as part of a team, follow maintenance planning and meet targets and project deadlines.