Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitting Apprentices x2

Join Our Team at Dublin Bay Power

Are you an ambitious, high-performing individual looking to develop your trade skills in a dynamic and professional environment? Dublin Bay Power, a 415MW Combined Cycle Power Station, is part of the Dublin Stations portfolio, which includes Dublin Bay Power and Poolbeg Power Plants, with a total power output of 900MW in Dublin, Ireland. 

As one of the most efficient plants in the Irish system, Dublin Bay Power is preparing for an exciting life extension project in 2026. Managed, maintained, and operated by ESB Generation & Trading, we adhere to strict efficiency and availability standards in the competitive All Islands commercial market. 

This is your opportunity to join a positive and achievement-focused workforce, where you can learn, grow, and make a significant impact. Apply now and be part of our journey towards a sustainable energy future! 

ESB is inviting those interested to apply for our Apprenticeship (Mechanical) programmes which will commence in September 2025. Our apprenticeship programme will provide you with:

• both on-the-job and classroom-based learning

• dynamic work experience working in one of the most technically advanced generating plants in Europe

• the skills required to undertake routine power plant maintenance as well as diagnose and problem-solve complex power plant faults

• attain a recognised Level 6 Trade Certificate with a world-class Utility Company

What an ESB Apprenticeship consists of

The Apprenticeship is SOLAS standards-based, consisting of 208 weeks / 4-year duration. During the 4 years, there are 7 SOLAS Phases:

• Phases 1, 3, 5 and 7 are on-the-job training, gaining experience while working closely with qualified Crafts people on site.

• SOLAS Phases 2, 4 and 6 are off-the-job training modules. These phases take place in a SOLAS Training Centre and in and TU (former IT) Colleges. 

Educational Requirements

Candidates must be 17 years of age or older before the 1st June 2025 and have obtained the following minimum standards at the time of applying: 

• Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement – 5 Merit grades or higher in Maths, English or Irish, Science* and two other subjects. 

• Junior Certificate – 5 grades C or higher Maths, English or Irish, Science* and two other subjects. 

• Leaving Certificate Applied - 120 or more Credits. 

• Vocational Leaving Certificate – 5 grades D’s or higher in Maths, English or Irish, Science* and two other subjects. 

• Leaving Certificate – 5 grade O6 or higher (formerly 3 Leaving cert grade D or higher) in Maths, English or Irish, Science* and two other subjects (H7 is not accepted as equivalent to O3 for this Campaign, a candidate must have a minimum of 40% in required subject either in higher or ordinary level) 

• FETAC/QQI Level 3 Major Awards – Minimum 6 modules which include 

• Communications, 

• Mathematics or Broader Application of Number and Functional Mathematics, 

• Personal Effectiveness or Personal and Interpersonal Skills. 

• FETAC/QQI Level 4 Major Awards – Minimum 5 modules. 

• FETAC/QQI Level 5 Major Awards – Minimum 5 modules. 

Science* can be replaced by Technology, Art, Craft & Design, Technical Graphics, Metalwork, Material Technology (Wood) Design Communication Graphics, Construction, Engineering, Home Economics, Ag Science, Biology, Physics, Chemistry 

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