Apprentice Enginee

An Engineering Apprentice role at United Feeds (part of Dale Farm) offering hands-on training and a Level 2 qualification to build a career in manufacturing engineering.

United Feeds, part of Dale Farm – the UK’s largest farmer‑owned dairy cooperative – manufactures blended and compound feeds for dairy, beef, and sheep, with production facilities in Belfast and Dungannon. Alongside feed, we provide innovative nutritional solutions, on‑farm advisory services, and selected farm inputs including fertiliser, calf milk replacer, and forage inoculant direct to farms and merchants.

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 our Maintenance and Engineering team for an Engineering Apprentice for our Dungannon site.

The Role

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Engineering Apprentice will join an exciting Apprenticeship programme designed to provide the skills and experience needed to become a fully qualified Engineer within the manufacturing industry. You will be supported and guided by an experienced team, with the opportunity to put the theory into practice on the factory floor.

The Apprenticeship

You will have the opportunity to work towards a Level 2 Engineering Apprenticeship with a local college (e.g. Magherafelt, Newtownabbey, Ballymena). The Programme will be up to 4 years depending on studies.

What we are looking for:

• 5 GCSE’s at C/D or above, including Mathematics and English.

• Or equivalent Essential Skills Level 2 in Literacy & Numeracy

• A good work ethic with an interest and passion about starting a career in Engineering.

• 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)

• Ability to travel to college and workplace

• Right to work in the UK (Sponsorship is not available)

Why Dale Farm / United Feeds?

We have a lot to offer our employees, including:

• Apprentice salary with progression frameworks in place

• Learning and development opportunities to support your career in Engineering

• Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Company pension and Life Assurance Schemes

• Supportive work environment and culture, which is based on our core values:

 Teamwork  |  Positivity  |  Resolve  |  Ambition  |  Curiosity  | Accountability