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This is an opportunity to work as part of a leading-edge team in Ireland’s Ardnacrusha hydropower generating station and on the Shannon Scheme. We have been generating electricity on the Shannon since 1929. The station team plays a pivotal role in ensuring Ardnacrusha’s safety, commercial and technical performance is optimised. ESB Ardnacrusha Station has 3 Francis turbines and 1 Kaplan Type Turbine, 4 generators (G1 – G4: rated at 21MW, 22MW, 19MW and 24MW respectively) and responsibility for all the associated dams, weirs, gates, and civil structures associated with the Shannon hydroelectric scheme. 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: 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 CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
ESB Generation & Trading Apprentice
Lee Stations was built between 1952 and 1957, Lee Generating Stations joined the schemes on the rivers Shannon, Erne, and Liffey to become ESB’s fourth major hydroelectric development. This involved creating two reservoirs in the Lee Valley, which: 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
Mechanical Apprentice
Tirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands. Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition. We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,300 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations. Role Profile Tirlán is offering apprenticeship opportunities to current leaving certificate students and recent school leavers in Virginia, Co. Cavan. Tirlán has a well-established and highly regarded apprenticeship programme, where apprentices will train for 4 years combining practical industrial experience and Solas/ETB run academic training. During this time, you’ll earn while you learn and receive mentorship from craft professionals at Tirlán. As an apprentice, you will: Responsibilities • Assist senior crafts with their day-to-day duties, equipment breakdowns, and planned works across their assigned plants. Process equipment includes various types of pumps, valves, fans, centrifugal separators, decanters and packaging systems • Work in a good manufacturing practice (GMP) environment. • Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures, including the use of the appropriate protective clothing. • Under senior craft supervision you will be working with equipment such as milling machines, lathes, drills, welding plants, hand tools and other portable equipment. • Assist with fault finding on the various systems that we operate on site such as pasteurisers, evaporators, drying systems, material transport systems and utility systems as part of a team and as an individual. • Liaise with production staff in job execution. • Provide accurate reporting as necessary, including the use of computer maintenance system. Requirements • Legal age limit – Candidates must be 16 years or over • Educational standard – Grade D or higher in 5 subjects at Junior Certificate level • Enjoys problem solving • Team player • Task orientated • Takes direction well to uphold Tirlán’s robust health & safety standards • Flexible and adaptable Benefits • Varied work in fast paced manufacturing environment • Career progression opportunities • Opportunity to earn while your learn
ESB Generation & Trading Apprenticeship 2025
This is an opportunity to work as part of a leading-edge team in Ireland’s only pumped storage hydro power station located at Turlough Hill, and in our 3 traditional hydro power stations on the River Liffey. We have been generating electricity on the Liffey since 1944, and at Turlough Hill since 1974. Our stations have a combined generating capacity of 330MW. The stations asset management team play a pivotal role in ensuring the stations commercial / technical performance is optimised. Liffey and Turlough Hill stations are made up of 4 separate generating locations; 292MW of pumped storage at Turlough Hill and 38MW of hydro generation at Poulaphuca, Golden Falls and Leixlip. This comprises 9 power turbines and all the associated dams, gates and civil structures associated with the river Liffey hydroelectric scheme and Turlough Hill. ESB is inviting those interested to apply for our Apprenticeship (Electrical and Instrumentation) programmes which will commence in September 2025. Our apprenticeship programme will provide you with: 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 CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Electrical & Instrumentation Apprentice
Tirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands. Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition. We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,300 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations. Role Profile Tirlán is offering apprenticeship opportunities to current leaving certificate students and recent school leavers in Virginia, Cavan. Tirlán has a well-established and highly regarded apprenticeship programme, where apprentices will train for 4 years combining practical industrial experience and Solas/ETB run academic training. During this time, you’ll earn while you learn and receive mentorship from craft professionals at Tirlán. As an apprentice, you will: • Maintain site process equipment, including utilities. Process equipment includes various types of motors, pumps, valves, fans, chart recorders, process instrumentation and packaging systems. • Replace and repair defective mechanical & electrical equipment, instruments, and cabling when necessary. • Carry out all operations to conform to GMP requirements. • Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures, including the use of the appropriate protective clothing. • Under senior craft supervision you will carry out scheduled Preventative Maintenance (PMs) on process and utilities equipment - Working on fault find/troubleshooting with equipment such as flow meters, control valves, temperature transmitters, VSD’s, Profibus, SCADA systems, pasteurisers, evaporators, drying systems, material transport systems and utility systems as part of a team and as an individual. • Liaise with all Maintenance, Manufacturing, Project, Quality and any other site personnel, to meet the site objectives. • Provide feedback on equipment and spares issues. Fill out all required paper work such as PM documentation, Lockout Tagout permit book and adhere to all site protocols. • Inform maintenance lead, shift manager or any relevant site personnel of impact of work being carried out and results of any issues that may arise. • Provide accurate reporting as necessary, including the use of computer maintenance system (CMMS – SAP). Requirements • Legal age limit – Candidates must be 16 years or over • Educational standard – Grade D or higher in 5 subjects at Leaving Certificate level • Enjoys problem solving • Team player • Task orientated • Takes direction well to uphold Tirlán’s robust health & safety standards • Flexible and adaptable Benefits • Varied work in fast paced manufacturing environment • Career progression opportunities • Opportunity to earn while your learn Closing date for applications: 30th April 2025 Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion We believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth. We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status.
Electrical Apprentice
Tirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands. Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition. We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,300 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations. Role Profile Tirlán is offering apprenticeship opportunities to current leaving certificate students and recent school leavers in the Monaghan catchment area. Tirlán has a well-established and highly regarded apprenticeship programme, where apprentices will train for 4 years combining practical industrial experience and Solas/ETB run academic training. During this time, you’ll earn while you learn and receive mentorship from craft professionals at Tirlán. As an apprentice, you will: • Maintain site process equipment, including utilities. Process equipment includes various types of motors, pumps, valves, fans, chart recorders, process instrumentation and packaging systems. • Replace and repair defective mechanical & electrical equipment, instruments, and cabling when necessary. • Carry out all operations to conform to GMP requirements. • Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures, including the use of the appropriate protective clothing. • Under senior craft supervision you will carry out scheduled Preventative Maintenance (PMs) on process and utilities equipment - Working on fault find/troubleshooting with equipment such as flow meters, control valves, temperature transmitters, VSD’s, Profibus, SCADA systems, pasteurisers, evaporators, drying systems, material transport systems and utility systems as part of a team and as an individual. • Liaise with all Maintenance, Manufacturing, Project, Quality and any other site personnel, to meet the site objectives. • Provide feedback on equipment and spares issues. Fill out all required paper work such as PM documentation, Lockout Tagout permit book and adhere to all site protocols. • Inform maintenance lead, shift manager or any relevant site personnel of impact of work being carried out and results of any issues that may arise. • Provide accurate reporting as necessary, including the use of computer maintenance system (CMMS – SAP). Requirements • Legal age limit – Candidates must be 16 years or over • Educational standard – Grade D or higher in 5 subjects at Leaving Certificate level • Enjoys problem solving • Team player • Task orientated • Takes direction well to uphold Tirlán’s robust health & safety standards • Flexible and adaptable Benefits • Varied work in fast paced manufacturing environment • Career progression opportunities • Opportunity to earn while your learn
Mechanical Apprentice
Mechanical, Automation & Maintenance Fitting (M.A.M.F) - Apprenticeship 4 year Apprenticeship Programme Ballyragget, Kilkenny Tirlán Tirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands. Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition. We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,300 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations. Role Profile Tirlán is offering apprenticeship opportunities to current leaving certificate students and recent school leavers in Belview/Ballyragget. Tirlán has a well-established and highly regarded apprenticeship programme, where apprentices will train for 4 years combining practical industrial experience and Solas/ETB run academic training. During this time, you’ll earn while you learn and receive mentorship from craft professionals at Tirlán. As an apprentice, you will: Responsibilities • Assist senior crafts with their day-to-day duties, equipment breakdowns, and planned works across their assigned plants. Process equipment includes various types of pumps, valves, fans, centrifugal separators, decanters and packaging systems • Work in a good manufacturing practice (GMP) environment. • Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures, including the use of the appropriate protective clothing. • Under senior craft supervision you will be working with equipment such as milling machines, lathes, drills, welding plants, hand tools and other portable equipment. • Assist with fault finding on the various systems that we operate on site such as pasteurisers, evaporators, drying systems, material transport systems and utility systems as part of a team and as an individual. • Liaise with production staff in job execution. • Provide accurate reporting as necessary, including the use of computer maintenance system. Requirements • Legal age limit – Candidates must be 16 years or over • Educational standard – Grade D or higher in 5 subjects at Junior Certificate level • Enjoys problem solving • Team player • Task orientated • Takes direction well to uphold Tirlán’s robust health & safety standards • Flexible and adaptable Benefits • Varied work in fast paced manufacturing environment • Career progression opportunities • Opportunity to earn while your learn Closing date for applications: 30th April 2025 Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion We believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth. We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status. Join our Talent Pool Considering a new career in Tirlán but this isn’t the role for you? Join our talent community and sign up for job notifications at www.tirlan.com/careers Tirlán is a Values Based Organisation
Mechanical Apprentice
Mechanical, Automation & Maintenance Fitting (M.A.M.F) - Apprenticeship 4 year Apprenticeship Programme Belview, Kilkenny Tirlán Tirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands. Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition. We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,300 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations. Role Profile Tirlán is offering apprenticeship opportunities to current leaving certificate students and recent school leavers in Belview/Ballyragget. Tirlán has a well-established and highly regarded apprenticeship programme, where apprentices will train for 4 years combining practical industrial experience and Solas/ETB run academic training. During this time, you’ll earn while you learn and receive mentorship from craft professionals at Tirlán. As an apprentice, you will: Responsibilities • Assist senior crafts with their day-to-day duties, equipment breakdowns, and planned works across their assigned plants. Process equipment includes various types of pumps, valves, fans, centrifugal separators, decanters and packaging systems • Work in a good manufacturing practice (GMP) environment. • Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures, including the use of the appropriate protective clothing. • Under senior craft supervision you will be working with equipment such as milling machines, lathes, drills, welding plants, hand tools and other portable equipment. • Assist with fault finding on the various systems that we operate on site such as pasteurisers, evaporators, drying systems, material transport systems and utility systems as part of a team and as an individual. • Liaise with production staff in job execution. • Provide accurate reporting as necessary, including the use of computer maintenance system. Requirements • Legal age limit – Candidates must be 16 years or over • Educational standard – Grade D or higher in 5 subjects at Junior Certificate level • Enjoys problem solving • Team player • Task orientated • Takes direction well to uphold Tirlán’s robust health & safety standards • Flexible and adaptable Benefits • Varied work in fast paced manufacturing environment • Career progression opportunities • Opportunity to earn while your learn Closing date for applications: 30th April 2025 Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion We believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth. We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status. Join our Talent Pool Considering a new career in Tirlán but this isn’t the role for you? Join our talent community and sign up for job notifications at www.tirlan.com/careers Tirlán is a Values Based Organisation
Electrical & Instrumentation Apprentice
Tirlán Tirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands. Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition. We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,300 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations. Role Profile Tirlán is offering apprenticeship opportunities to current leaving certificate students and recent school leavers in Belview/Ballyragget. Tirlán has a well-established and highly regarded apprenticeship programme, where apprentices will train for 4 years combining practical industrial experience and Solas/ETB run academic training. During this time, you’ll earn while you learn and receive mentorship from craft professionals at Tirlán. As an apprentice, you will: • Maintain site process equipment, including utilities. Process equipment includes various types of motors, pumps, valves, fans, chart recorders, process instrumentation and packaging systems. • Replace and repair defective mechanical & electrical equipment, instruments, and cabling when necessary. • Carry out all operations to conform to GMP requirements. • Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures, including the use of the appropriate protective clothing. • Under senior craft supervision you will carry out scheduled Preventative Maintenance (PMs) on process and utilities equipment - Working on fault find/troubleshooting with equipment such as flow meters, control valves, temperature transmitters, VSD’s, Profibus, SCADA systems, pasteurisers, evaporators, drying systems, material transport systems and utility systems as part of a team and as an individual. • Liaise with all Maintenance, Manufacturing, Project, Quality and any other site personnel, to meet the site objectives. • Provide feedback on equipment and spares issues. Fill out all required paper work such as PM documentation, Lockout Tagout permit book and adhere to all site protocols. • Inform maintenance lead, shift manager or any relevant site personnel of impact of work being carried out and results of any issues that may arise. • Provide accurate reporting as necessary, including the use of computer maintenance system (CMMS – SAP). Requirements • Legal age limit – Candidates must be 16 years or over • Educational standard – Grade D or higher in 5 subjects at Leaving Certificate level • Enjoys problem solving • Team player • Task orientated • Takes direction well to uphold Tirlán’s robust health & safety standards • Flexible and adaptable Benefits • Varied work in fast paced manufacturing environment • Career progression opportunities • Opportunity to earn while your learn
Electrical and Instrumentation Apprentice
The Ballyshannon stations are known collectively as the Erne hydro-electric scheme. Cathaleen’s Fall, Cliff Station and Clady Station. The Erne Scheme is the second largest source of hydroelectric power in the country. generating a capacity of almost 70MWs, supplying electricity to over 38,000 homes. The Hydro stations are part of ESB’s low-carbon generation portfolio and play an important part in ESB’s renewable energy strategy of NetZero by 2040. ESB is inviting those interested to apply for our Apprenticeship (Mechanical and Electrical / Instrumentation) programmes which will commence in September 2025. Our apprenticeship programme will provide you with: 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 Closing date for applications is the 5th May 2025 If you have any queries, please e-mail: apprentices@esb.ie There is no commitment to a role in ESB upon completion of the apprenticeship. Note : Please advise if you require any additional accommodations to assist you if you are called to attend at interview. Inclusion and Diversity Statement ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law. Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, recruitment@esb.ie. About ESB Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity. Our inclusive culture fosters innovation and connection among our 9,000 employees. At ESB, we support you to be your best so that you can truly make a difference.
