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ESB Networks Heavy Goods Vehicle Mechanic Apprenticeship 2024

 
 
Vacancy Number:  25088
Apprentice - Craft
Job Type:  Temporary Full-time
 

ESB is a purpose led company striving to create a brighter future for the customers and communities we serve, leading the transition to reliable, affordable, low-carbon energy.  Today, we operate one of the most progressive electricity systems in the world, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission, distribution and supply in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, and an international energy consulting business.

With almost 8,000 employees we invested €1bn in infrastructure last year, contributed over €2bn to the economies we operate in and distributed over €2m across a range of community initiatives. This requires us to bring the best of our capabilities together to deliver innovative and value-driven solutions that enable our customers to live low-carbon lives. ESB strives to foster an effective and inclusive culture where people engage, challenge and feel connected to our purpose, colleagues, customers and community.

ESB Networks Heavy Goods Vehicle Mechanic Apprenticeship 2024

 

ESB Networks DAC serves 2.3 million domestic and business customers in Ireland providing a safe and reliable electricity supply.

 

ESB Network’s Heavy Goods Vehicle Mechanic Apprenticeship programme provides you with:

 

  • both on-the-job and classroom-based learning
  • dynamic work experience, working both indoors and outdoors
  • You will learn a variety of mechanical and practical skills and
  • a QQI Advanced Level 6 Heavy Goods Vehicle Mechanic trade certificate with a world-class Utility Company

What an ESB Networks Heavy Goods Vehicle Mechanic Apprenticeship consists of:

 

The ESB Networks Heavy Goods Vehicle Mechanic Apprenticeship is SOLAS standards-based, consisting of 208 weeks / 4-year duration. During the 4 years, there are 7 SOLAS Phases and ESB Networks Off Job Training:

  • Phases 1, 3, 5 and 7 are on-the-job, gaining experience while working closely with a qualified Heavy Goods Vehicle Mechanic in one of our garages or on site.
  • SOLAS Phases 2, 4 and 6 are off-the-job training modules. These phases take place in a SOLAS Training Centre and one of the Technical Universities.

 

Minimum Entry Requirements

Candidates must be 16 on or before the 1st June 2024.

 

Candidates must have obtained the following minimum standards at the time of applying:

  • Junior Certificate (Ordinary Level)

5 Ordinary-Level Grade C's / 5 Merits or higher in the Junior Certificate (or equivalent) 

 

For Candidates who were due to complete Junior Cert in 2020 and 2021, you will need to get a list of predicted grades from your school to ensure you have the educational requirements to apply

 

Or

 

  • Leaving Certificate

Ordinary-Level Grade D / O6 or higher in the Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) in the following subjects:

 

Irish or English 2) Mathematics 3) Science Subject (Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physics & Chemistry) 4) Any 2 other subjects

 

*If you have not obtained the required grade in any of the above Science subjects, the following is acceptable at Leaving Certificate Level (Grade D /O6 or higher at Ordinary Level) : Art, Construction Studies, Design and Communication, Graphics, Engineering, Home Economics, Technical Drawing and Technology. 

 

Locations:

Athlone

Dundalk

Galway

Tralee

Dublin

 

Closing date for applications is no later than 12pm on Monday 20th May 2024.

 

If you have any queries, please e-mail apprentices@esb.ie

 

Note: Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, apprentices@esb.ie

ESB is an equal opportunity employer

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