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Company description: Tirln is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands. The farmer-owned co-operative has a first-class track record of success in the global market. Rooted in a rich heritage of family farming and embedded in its communities, Tirln has evolved to bring the passion of its farmers and their high-quality milk and grains to the international marketplace. Using modern-day technology and applying the best processes to its milk pool of three billion litres and its premium grains portfolio, Tirln now exports to more than 80 countries. Its award-winning brands are household names in Ireland, and include Irelands number one consumer dairy brand, Avonmore. The organisation draws on a wealth of experience to deliver exceptional products and tailored nutritional solutions including Kilmeaden, Wexford, Truly Grass Fed, Solmiko, CheddMax and GAIN Animal Nutrition. Tirln has a strong market presence in the UK, France, Germany, UAE, the US, North Africa, Japan and China. A talented team of over 2,300 people manage Tirlns network of 11 production facilities, with annual revenues of over €3 billion. Tirln is committed to sustainability through its comprehensive Living Proof programme and has signed up to the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi). For more information, visit Job description: Electrical Instrumentation - Apprenticeship 4 year Apprenticeship Programme Kilkenny Cheese, Belview, Kilkenny Kilkenny Cheese Kilkenny Cheese is a joint venture between Tirln and Dutch family business Royal A-ware, a 130-year-old company with strong positions in EU and global markets. The facility is located at a greenfield site adjacent to Tirlns specialized nutrition facility at Belview, Co. Kilkenny. Rooted in our rich heritage of family farming and embedded in our communities, Tirln has evolved to bring the passion of our farmers and their high-quality ingredients to the international marketplace. Using modern-day technology and applying the best processes to our milk pool of three billion litres, we now export innovative products and tailored ingredients solutions to be enjoyed in more than 100 countries. Royal A-ware is a traditional Dutch family business with a passion for food and with a strong entrepreneurial attitude. Demand-led, we offer our clients tailored products and services. In recent years investments have been made in the development and management of own supply chains resulting in independence, efficiency, and flexibility. We are specialized in producing, ripening, cutting, and packaging cheese, and also produce and package cream and fresh dairy products. Role Profile This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the start-up of Kilkenny Cheese Limited, starting in September.Based in Belview in South Kilkenny, this role reports to the Maintenance Manager. Kilkenny Cheese (KCL) is offering apprenticeship opportunities to current leaving certificate students and recent school leavers. Tirln has a well-established and highly regarded apprenticeship programme, where apprentices will train for 4 years combining practical industrial experience and Solas/ETB run academic training. During this time, youll earn while you learn and receive mentorship from craft professionals. As an apprentice, you will: Maintain site process equipment, including utilities. Process equipment includes various types of motors, pumps, valves, fans, chart recorders, process instrumentation and packaging systems. Replace and repair defective mechanical & electrical equipment, instruments, and cabling when necessary. Carry out all operations to conform to GMP requirements. Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures, including the use of the appropriate protective clothing. Under senior craft supervision you will carry out scheduled Preventative Maintenance (PMs) on process and utilities equipment - Working on fault find/troubleshooting with equipment such as flow meters, control valves, temperature transmitters, VSDs, Profibus, SCADA systems, pasteurisers, evaporators, drying systems, material transport systems and utility systems as part of a team and as an individual. Liaise with all Maintenance, Manufacturing, Project, Quality and any other site personnel, to meet the site objectives. Provide feedback on equipment and spares issues. Fill out all required paper work such as PM documentation, Lockout Tagout permit book and adhere to all site protocols. Inform maintenance lead, shift manager or any relevant site personnel of impact of work being carried out and results of any issues that may arise. Provide accurate reporting as necessary, including the use of computer maintenance system (CMMS SAP). Requirements Legal age limit Candidates must be 16 years or over Educational standard Grade D or higher in 5 subjects at Leaving Certificate level Enjoys problem solving Team player Task orientated Takes direction well to uphold KCL's robust health & safety standards Flexible and adaptable Benefits Varied work in fast paced manufacturing environment Career progression opportunities Earn while your learn Closing date for applications: Wed 18th September. Profile description: This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the start-up of Kilkenny Cheese Limited, starting in September.Based in Belview in South Kilkenny, this role reports to the Maintenance Manager. Kilkenny Cheese (KCL) is offering apprenticeship opportunities to current leaving certificate students and recent school leavers. Tirln has a well-established and highly regarded apprenticeship programme, where apprentices will train for 4 years combining practical industrial experience and Solas/ETB run academic training. During this time, youll earn while you learn and receive mentorship from craft professionals. As an apprentice, you will: Skills: Electrical Apprentice Instrumentation Benefits: Parking