Mechanical, Automation & Maintenance Fitting; M..M.F - Apprenticeship

Mechanical, Automation & Maintenance Fitting (M.A.M.F) Apprenticeship – 4 year Apprenticeship Programme – Virginia, Co. Cavan

Tirlán is a world‑class food and nutrition co‑operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands. Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass‑Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition. We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion and over 2,300 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches.

Our purpose is to nourish the world while safeguarding our environment for future generations.

Tirlán offers apprenticeship opportunities to current leaving‑certificate students and recent school leavers in Virginia, Co. Cavan. The apprenticeship programme is well‑established and highly regarded; apprentices will train for four years combining practical industrial experience and Solas/ETB‑run academic training. During this time, apprentices earn while they learn and receive mentorship from craft professionals at Tirlán.

• Assist senior crafts with their day‑to‑day duties, equipment breakdowns, and planned works across their assigned plants. Process equipment includes pumps, valves, fans, centrifugal separators, decanters and packaging systems.
• Work in a good manufacturing practice (GMP) environment.
• Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures, including protective clothing.
• Under senior craft supervision, work with equipment such as milling machines, lathes, drills, welding plants, hand tools and other portable equipment.
• Assist with fault‑finding on various systems such as pasteurisers, evaporators, drying systems, material transport systems and utility systems, as part of a team and individually.
• Liaise with production staff during job execution.
• Provide accurate reporting as necessary, including the use of the computer maintenance system.

• Legal age limit – candidates must be 16 years or over.
• Educational standard – Grade D or higher in 5 subjects at Junior Certificate level.
• Enjoys problem solving.
• Team player.
• Task orientated.
• Capable of taking direction to uphold Tirlán’s health & safety standards.
• Flexible and adaptable.

• Varied work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Opportunity to earn while you learn.

Closing date for applications: 30th April 2026

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