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ABP Ireland

Engineering Placement

88 days to apply
Apply by: 04/01/2027

Sectors

Engineering

Suitable for an undergraduate engineer having
completed 2 years of an Engineering Degree. This role will give you the
opportunity to work with advanced food processing machinery with all the
demands of a fast-paced environment. You will work alongside highly skilled
engineers striving to attain engineering excellence whilst eliminating waste
and reducing costs.

You will build on your
current knowledge gained so far in your engineering degree to continuously
improve processes to exceed customer expectations. This is a factory‑based role
that also offers exposure to managerial responsibilities within a fast‑paced
environment. You will take on responsibility and real time challenges through
dynamic projects and people management.

You will need a “can do
attitude” and a passion for engineering. A positive approach will be essential
along with excellent problem-solving skills and an abundance of drive and
determination.

 

Key Responsibilities

General and Task Management:

  • Demonstrate a build-up of equipment and
    process knowledge
  • Support the engineering function aligning
    with the site engineering strategy and annual engineering departmental
    targets
  • Assist in preventative maintenance
    programs and projects Develop and maintain relations between Engineering
    and other departments Modify processes to enhance operation
    productivity
  • Review equipment failure & OEE trends
    to then implement continuous improvement actions and measure performance
    to ensure continuous improvement
  • Manage and contribute towards continuous
    improvement projects
  • Support site technical issue resolution
    and completion of improvement actions through good engineering practices
    and guidance
  • Ensure high standards of engineering
    workmanship and housekeeping across the site incorporating 5s processes
  • Identify and share best practice and
    contribute towards raising awareness, improving performance and
    transitioning to a pro-active engineering culture
  • Support the development of CMMS
  • Completion of reactive maintenance to
    ensure impact of line efficiencies is minimised
  • Ensure best value and cost-effective use
    of resources to ensure efficiency on site
  • Weekend site management support – site
    services, contractor control, supporting and liaising with senior
    management team
  • Develop workload scheduling skills to
    effectively utilise the resource available to ensure maintenance needs are
    met

 

Personal Specification

  • Support, comply and ensure complicity
    with Health & Safety regulations, the Company Handbook, Quality and
    Environmental standards, and all other Company policies and procedures
  •  Support encourage and develop team
    and take ownership for team cohesion
  •  Proactively contribute to creating
    a good team atmosphere
  • Makes useful links to arrive at
    insightful plans and solutions
  • Embraces personal challenges
  •  Confident, rounded thinking
  • Is self aware
  •  Is resilient, optimistic and open
    to change
  • Has an adult to adult, collaborative
    approach with others
  •  A self-starter, motivated and able
    to positively motivate others
  • Focused and target driven with a
    positive, can-do attitude
  • Anticipates and overcomes obstacles
  • Input into Group Engineering and provide feedback,
    information and help develop SOP’s
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