24 Feb 2021

Become an Apprentice with ESB Networks

The 2021 Recruitment ESB Apprenticeship Campaign will open for Applications at 12pm on March 1st

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates over 16 years of Age who would like to do a 4 year paid Apprenticeship Programme.

ESB Networks is now recruiting for applicants as part of their Apprentice Electrician/Network Technician programme, to work with Ireland’s electricity network. It’s a brilliant opportunity to obtain a world-class qualification that gives you real-world experience of working on a national power network.

The Apprenticeship programme is open to male and female applicants over the age of 16. Through the programme ESB Networks will provide all the support you need to develop your skills to start your career as a Network Technician.

If you’ve decided that college is not for you, or you have always wanted a job working with your hands, then an apprenticeship with ESB Networks is a real option for you. It offers a real career path, and excellent prospects of employment at the end of your apprenticeship, either working with ESB Networks or in the broader industry. Once complete you will qualify with a world-class qualification that will literally take you anywhere in the world.

The biggest benefits of an apprenticeship with ESB Networks are that you earn while you learn and that you work as part of a team, learning while working together on the job. The sheer variety of the job means that it’s impossible to be bored – there’s something different to challenge you and something new to learn every day of your apprenticeship.

ABOUT ESB Networks ESB Networks ensure that electricity gets to the homes and businesses of our 2.3 million electricity customers - safely and efficiently. We have invested over €6bn in the electricity network over the last 10 years to ensure that it is reliable and enables communities and businesses in Ireland to grow and develop.

As and ESB Networks Apprentice, you’ll be helping to maintain and develop the distribution stations, overhead electricity wires, poles and underground electricity cables that are used to bring power to the nation.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Junior Cert Applicants;

Ordinary Level C / Higher Level D, or higher in the following:

1 ENGLISH OR IRISH 2 MATHEMATICS 3 SCIENCE* 4 ANY TWO OTHER SUBJECTS

*or one of the following: Technology/Art, Craft & Design/ Technical Graphics/Metalwork/ Materials Technology (Wood)/ Home Economics

LEAVING CERT APPLICANTS

O6 / Ordinary Level D or higher in the following:

1 ENGLISH OR IRISH 2 MATHEMATICS 3 ANY SCIENCE SUBJECT* 4 ANY TWO OTHER SUBJECTS

*or one of the following: Technology/Art, Craft & Design/ Technical Graphics/Metalwork/ Materials Technology (Wood) / Home Economics

CANDIDATES MUST BE AGED 16 OR OVER ON OR BEFORE 1st JUNE 2020

Further Details;

  • 4 year paid programme
  • Class room based learning combined with practical experience
  • Operate in a team environment
  • Combines college and on job training
  • Work indoors and outdoors
  • Internationally recognised qualification QQI advanced level 6 Electrical trade certificate

Excellent Reward Package;

  • Competitive pay and reward
  • Staff electricity discount
  • Membership of ESB's non-profit Medical Provident Fund
  • QQI advanced level 6 Electrical trade certificate

READ THE FULL BROCHURE HERE - note Applications dates are different but there are some great tips regarding the full interview process.

THIS YEAR'S PROGRAMME OPENS FOR APPLICATIONS 12PM ON MARCH 1ST 2021 & FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE

BEST OF LUCK!!

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