Apprentice Engineer - Ashbourne
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, solve problems, and work safely and efficiently in a factory environment - all while working towards a recognised qualification in engineering.
Over the course of the programme, you'll gain skills in areas such as: Mechanical and 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
GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths, English and Science/Technology subjects (grade 4/C or above preferred)
You to be aged 18 or over when the course starts in mid-September 2025
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 Level 3 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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