One of the main opportunities for school leavers is the ESB Apprenticeship Programme. This programme offers you on the job learning as well as classroom based learning.
ESB apprentices will learn a variety of electrical and practical skills and benefit from varied work experience, working both indoors and outdoors.
Applications
Applications for the ESB Apprenticeship Programme open in February/March. Candidates that meet set eligibility must criteria complete aptitude tests. Shortlisted candidates are called to interview in June/July with successful candidates starting in September each year.
Remember students both female and male are interested in working with their hands and working outdoors. An apprenticeship gives you transferrable skills and allows you to work anywhere in the world.
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Educational Requirements for ESB Electrical and Heavy Good Vehicle Mechanic Apprenticeships.
The ESB Graduate Development Programme is widely recognised as one of the best around offering structured rotations, excellent training and development opportunities and professional accreditation. The objective of the programme is to launch you on a fast track to career success.
ESB have developed a Graduate Programme which includes:
We have a diverse range of graduate opportunities in the following areas:
No matter what part of our business you work in, you will continue to grow, while working alongside the brightest and the best!
For more information on the graduate programme and our current vacancies, visit our website and check out our frequently asked questions about the programme and its application process.
ESB is always interested in hearing from experienced professionals who can contribute to the on going success and development of the organisation across its broad range of discipline areas.
Advance your career with ESB and find out about current job opportunities available for experienced professionals here.
Read the Apprenticeship brochure here:
ESB Engineering/Craft Apprenticeship Programmes
ESB recruits apprentices during different times of the year to start their electrical and mechanical engineering career with us. It is a four-year programme leading to QQI advanced level 6 Electrical trade certificate.
By completing this apprenticeship, you will also attain a BTEC (Level 3) Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical and Electronic Engineering as well as a Level 3 Extended Diploma. The Benefits of ESB’s Apprentice Programme:
- Operate in a team environment
- Classroom based learning combined with practical experience
- Combines college and on-the-job training
- Work indoors and outdoors
ESB Business Apprenticeship Programmes
- IT Apprenticeship A two-year programme, in conjunction with FIT, during which you gain valuable experience in Software Development, Network Engineering or Cyber Security while studying part-time for an Advanced Certificate in IT (NFQ Level 6).
- Accounting Technician Apprenticeship Run by Accounting Technician’s Ireland in partnership with SOLAS, It is a two-year programme where apprentices gain practical accounting experience in a business and attend college to gain a Level 6 QQI Advanced Certificate in Accounting. Apprentices work four days and attend college one day per week.
- Recruitment Apprenticeship Run by the National Recruitment Federation in conjunction with the National College of Ireland and SOLAS, it is a three-year programme where apprentices gain practical experience in recruitment and attend college to gain a Level 8 BA Hons Degree in Recruitment Practice. Apprentices work four days on site and attend college one day per week
Whether you’re an experienced professional or an individual returning to work, we believe that a career at ESB will set you apart. ESB offer a range of opportunities across a number of disciplines including Engineering, Finance, HR, IT, Marketing and Legal. We use everyone's talents and abilities, encourage individual contribution and value differences.
Traineeship Programme for People with Disabilities
ESB run an annual Traineeship Programme for People with Disabilities annually (subject to business needs). Approved positions are advertised online with the Association for Higher Education, Access & Disability in April/May. Applications are by CV through these organisations. Shortlisted applicants are called to interview in July/August, with successful candidates commencing in September. Placements are for nine months.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At ESB, we are committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce and culture of inclusion, equity and belonging. Our four Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) champion the voice of our employees, build visibility, provide community and drive our DEI Strategy within ESB. We are proud partners with leading organisations such as AHEAD, AsIAm, BelongTo, Catalyst, Connecting Women in Technology (CWIT), PWN Dublin, Specialisterne, Talking Talent, TENI, The Open Doors Initiative and The 30% Club.
BeMe @ ESB
BeMe@ESB is our LGBT+ Employees and Allies Network Group.
Our goal is to create a consciously inclusive workplace where everyone can bring their whole selves to work. Allies can play a hugely positive role, working to create a culture in the workplace where our LGBT+ colleagues can fully contribute, are and feel valued, respected and equal in the workplace. Each year, over 900 employees attend the I Am An Ally Awareness programme.
Women in Leadership
Increasing the diversity of our workforce and ensuring we are an inclusive organisation is essential as we challenge ourselves to deliver more for the customers and communities we serve. We know that diversity leads to more innovation and creativity, improved engagement, and better collaboration. The diversity of our workforce is paramount to us meeting our Net Zero by 2040 strategy which led us to set an ambitious target for women to make up 30% of our workforce by the end of 2025.
