**First Year Apprentice Vacancy** Aughinish Alumina, situated in Askeaton on a 1,300-acre site on the Shannon Estuary, is one of the leading industrial plants in Ireland. It is the largest Alumina Refinery in Europe, producing approximately 2 million tonnes per annum of product that is the primary raw material for the production of aluminium. The company also has a 150MW Combined Heat and Power Plant. Aughinish Alumina has a history of continuous improvement and innovation and is now considered to be a world leader in the industry. Aughinish Alumina is recruiting the following First Year Apprentices to start in Autumn 2026: • Mechanical, Automation and Maintenance Fitting Apprenticeship (MAMF) Each apprenticeship is for a period of four years (or for a period determined by the Standards Based Apprenticeship Scheme). Those appointed will receive full training in their craft both onsite (in Aughinish) and in College (various locations). **Requirements:** • Candidates must be 17 years of age by 31st August 2026. • To join any MAMF Apprentice programme, SOLAS require that applicants pass the Ishihara Colour Vision Test 24 plate edition. **Minimum Qualifications:** • Grade D1/H5/O5 in five subjects in the Established Leaving Certificate examination – must include Maths and English • Persons already serving an Apprenticeship are not eligible • Persons sitting their Leaving Certificate in 2026 are eligible. Results can be forwarded when available. **Benefits:** • Competitive salary • Health Insurance • Continuous Training and Development • Sports and Social Club • On-site Gym **What are we looking for?** • Enthusiastic individuals with a strong interest in engineering related subjects • Good academic record - a good grade in maths and an interest in engineering is advantageous • Good communicator & problem solver with a positive attitude • The ability to work both independently and as part of a team • Good work practices including safety awareness, timekeeping, tidiness and responsibility • As a MAMF apprentice, you will need to be physically active and able to work with your hands **How to Apply?** * Email recruit@augh.com to request an application form. * Application forms must be returned by ***May 8th 2026***. * Only typed applications will be accepted. *Aughinish Alumina is an equal opportunities employer. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.* Start date Autumn 2026.