ESB Networks Electrical Apprenticeship Programme - 2026

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Vacancy Number: 27815

Job Type: Temporary Full-time

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

The ESB Networks Electrical 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 electrical and practical skills and
• A QQI Advanced Level 6 Electrical Trade Certificate with a world-class Utility Company

What an ESB Networks Electrical Apprenticeship consists of:

The Electrical 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 Network Technician on site.
• SOLAS Phases 2, 4 and 6 are off-the-job training modules. These phases take place in a SOLAS Training Centre and TU (former IT) Colleges.
• 24 weeks of ESB Networks off-the-job training takes place in the ESB Networks Training Centre (Portlaoise).

Educational Requirements:

Candidates must be 17 years of age or older before the 1st June 2026andhave obtained the following minimum standards at the time of applying:

• Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement - 5 Achieved grades or higher in Maths, English or Irish, Science and two other subjects.
• Junior Certificate - Grade D 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 Bother Application of Number and Functional Mathematics,
  • Personal Effectiveness or Personal and Interpersonal Skills.

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 here to view ESB Network's Apprenticeship video:

Closing date for applications is no later than Tuesday, 31st March 2026

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

ESB is an equal opportunity employer

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 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, .

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.