The Electricity Supply Board (ESB) is offering a Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitting Apprenticeship at the Ardnacrusha hydropower station, starting in September 2026. This program combines on-the-job training with classroom learning, aiming to equip candidates with essential skills for maintaining power generation equipment
Job Summary
Launch your career working on some of the largest equipment that helps power the nation.
Our apprenticeship programme will provide you with both on-the-job and classroom-based learning.
ESB is inviting those interested to apply for our Apprenticeship (Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitting) programme which will commence in September 2026.
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The Electricity Supply Board (ESB) is offering a Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitting Apprenticeship at the Ardnacrusha hydropower station, starting in September 2026. This program combines on-the-job training with classroom learning, aiming to equip candidates with essential skills for maintaining power generation equipment.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
routine power plant maintenance
diagnose and problem-solve complex faults
work with hydraulics and pneumatics
scheduled plant maintenance programs
trouble shoot mechanical systems
Nice-to-have
safety focused
team player
curious
technically minded
willingness to learn
Key Requirements
Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement – 5 Achieved grades or higher
Junior Certificate – 5 grades D or higher
Leaving Certificate – 5 grade O6 or higher
FETAC/QQI Level 3 Major Awards – Minimum 6 modules