Esb Networks Electrical Apprenticeship Programme - 2026

Electricity Supply Board

Portlaoise, Ireland
On-site
On-the-job learning
Classroom-based learning
Electrical and practical skills
The ESB Networks is seeking candidates for its Electrical Apprenticeship Programme starting in 2026, aimed at training individuals in electrical skills through a combination of on-the-job and classroom learning. Successful apprentices will receive a QQI Advanced Level 6 Electrical Trade Certificate while gaining practical experience with a leading utility company

Job Summary

  • The ESB Networks Electrical Apprenticeship Programme provides you with both on-the-job and classroom-based learning.
  • 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.
  • The Electrical Apprenticeship is SOLAS standards-based, consisting of 208 weeks / 4-year duration.

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The ESB Networks is seeking candidates for its Electrical Apprenticeship Programme starting in 2026, aimed at training individuals in electrical skills through a combination of on-the-job and classroom learning. Successful apprentices will receive a QQI Advanced Level 6 Electrical Trade Certificate while gaining practical experience with a leading utility company.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • on-the-job learning
  • classroom-based learning
  • electrical and practical skills
  • dynamic work experience

Nice-to-have

  • world-class Utility Company
  • safe and reliable electricity supply

Key Requirements

  • Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement – 5 Achieved grades or higher
  • Junior Certificate – Grade D or higher
  • Leaving Certificate Applied - 120 or more Credits
  • Vocational Leaving Certificate – 5 grades D’s or higher
  • Leaving Certificate – 5 grade O6 or higher
  • FETAC/QQI Level 3 Major Awards – Minimum 6 modules
  • FETAC/QQI Level 4 Major Awards – Minimum 5 modules
  • FETAC/QQI Level 5 Major Awards – Minimum 5 modules

Work Rights

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