CM: ESB Generation & Trading Apprenticeship 2026 - Clare

The ESB is inviting applications for an Apprenticeship (Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitting) programme which will commence in September 2026. The apprenticeship will provide on-the-job and classroom-based learning, dynamic work experience, and the skills required to undertake routine power plant maintenance as well as diagnose and problem-solve complex power plant faults. Upon completion, the successful candidate will attain a recognised Level 6 Trade Advanced Certificate with a world-class Utility Company.

Requirements

• Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement – 5 Achieved grades or higher in Maths, English or Irish, Science* and two other subjects.
• Junior Certificate – 5 grades 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.
• FETAC/QQI Level 3 Major Awards – Minimum 6 modules which include Communications, Mathematics or Broader Application of Number and Functional Mathematics, Personal Effectiveness or Personal and Interpersonal Skills.
• FETAC/QQI Level 4 Major Awards – Minimum 5 modules.
• FETAC/QQI Level 5 Major Awards – Minimum 5 modules.