Maintenance Engineering Apprenticeship Programme

Dunmanbridge (Cookstown)

Dale Farm is owned by 1,300 UK farmers. We supply a wide range of dairy products, including cheese, butter, dairy spreads, fresh milk and ice cream to consumers and as food ingredients into the UK, Irish and international markets.

Core to our success is our people, and we now have an exciting opportunity within the Engineering team for 2 x Maintenance Engineering Apprentices.

The Role

Maintenance Engineering Apprenticeship programme, you will gain the tools to respond to plant and equipment faults, fault diagnostic skills, ability to carry out planned maintenance, teamwork and communication skills and become a key driver in electrical and mechanical manufacturing efficiencies. You will develop skills and experience in electrical engineering, mechanical systems, digital software systems, environmental technologies, refrigeration, and heat-pump technology. You will learn to apply problem-solving techniques while being supported and guided by an experienced engineering team, with opportunities to put theory into practice on site.

The Apprenticeship

You will have the opportunity to work towards an NVQL3 Food and Drink Maintenance Engineer Apprentice Programme, with a local college (e.g. Dungannon SWC) This is a 3-year Programme, with the potential to progress to a Higher Level Apprenticeship, equivalent to a Foundation Degree.

What we are looking for:

Total of 16 points at GCSE level inclusive of A-C in English, Mathematics & ICT (or equivalent)
Essential Skills Level 2 in Literacy & Numeracy) is desirable
Have good electrical/mechanical aptitude demonstrated through school activities/hobbies/ interests
A good work ethic with an interest and passion about starting a career in Engineering
A passion for the food industry and a desire to learn
Problem solving
Self-motivated, good attendance and punctual
Good communication skills with the ability to communicate across all levels
Good organisational and time management skills
Awareness of MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook etc)
Full clean driving licence, as role involves daily driving to site and college.
Right to work in the UK (Sponsorship is not available)

These roles offer:

An attractive salary package.
Pension and life assurance.
Excellent opportunities for personal development and further career advancement.

To learn more about the company and to apply online visit our website

Completed applications must be received before 5pm on Saturday 28th February 2026.

Dale Farm Ltd

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