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Vacancy Number: 26616
Job Type: Temporary Full-time
Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitting Apprentice - Lee Stations, Co. Cork
Join Our Team at Lee Stations!
Lee Stations was built between 1952 and 1957, and has been generating electricity on the River Lee since 1957. Our station has a combined generating capacity of 27 MW. The engineering, Maintenance and Operations teams play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe operation of the station and optimizing commercial/technical performance.
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:
1. Both on-the-job and classroom-based learning
2. Dynamic work experience working in one of the most technically advanced generating plants in Europe
3. The skills required to undertake routine power plant maintenance as well as diagnose and problem-solve complex power plant faults
4. 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:
1. Phases 1, 3, 5 and 7 are on-the-job training, gaining experience while working closely with qualified Crafts people on site.
2. SOLAS Phases 2, 4 and 6 are off-the-job training modules taking place in a SOLAS Training Centre and in 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:
1. Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement – 5 Merit grades or higher in Maths, English or Irish, Science and two other subjects.
2. Junior Certificate – 5 grades C or higher in Maths, English or Irish, Science and two other subjects.
3. Leaving Certificate Applied - 120 or more Credits.
4. Vocational Leaving Certificate – 5 grades D’s or higher in Maths, English or Irish, Science and two other subjects.
5. Leaving Certificate – 5 grade O6 or higher in Maths, English or Irish, Science and two other subjects.
6. FETAC/QQI Level 3 Major Awards – Minimum 6 modules including Communications, Mathematics or Broader 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, AgScience, Biology, Physics, Chemistry.
Closing date for applications is no later than midnight on 5th May 2025.
There is no commitment to a role in ESB upon completion of the apprenticeship.
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.
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. Our inclusive culture fosters innovation and connection among our 9,000 employees.
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 any grounds as protected by law.
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