Apprentice Supervisor

Electricity Supply Board; Leinster; Hybrid; EUR 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Electricity Supply Board Networks is seeking an Apprentice Supervisor to oversee apprentices in the Southern Regions and drive the SOLAS-aligned apprenticeship programme, ensuring safety, technical competence and progression.

The role focuses on performance management, development support, and coordination with SOLAS and Training & Development teams. Base location to be agreed, with smart working and hybrid collaboration two days per week in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Advanced Level 6 Electrical Craft Certificate or Level 7+ qualification in Electrical, Electronics or Mechanical.
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience.
• Knowledge of the Apprenticeship System in the Republic of Ireland.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and reporting skills.
• High level of technical competence in construction, maintenance and operation of networks assets.
• Quality approach to data management.
• Flexible approach to work to ensure excellent customer service.
• Knowledge of ESB’s Corporate IT systems.
• Ability to work to tight delivery timeframes and busy schedules.
• Full clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage apprentices to ensure they complete SOLAS on-job and off-job phases and all training in the Networks Training Centre.
• Engage with Technical Training & Development teams to deliver the apprentice programme.
• Engage with business line supervisors and apprentices to ensure compliance with the Apprentice Supervision Policy.
• Monitor & promote Apprentice Safety through onsite behavioural assessment audits.
• Work with the Technical Competence Specialist team to promote technical learning of apprentices.
• Provide leadership to ensure apprentices acquire an excellent standard of knowledge of ESB Networks plant, equipment and technical procedures.
• Manage competence levels to ensure apprentices complete technical projects and progress through all aspects of their apprenticeship.
• Manage apprentice performance including all grievance & disciplinary issues.
• Liaise with SOLAS regarding scheduling, progress, attendance & SOLAS payments.
• Engage with stakeholders to implement apprentice recruitment, apprentice streaming and the 4th year recruitment processes.
• Manage induction, rotation, attendance, expenses, payroll, PPE and tools requirements of apprentices.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Reporting skills

Safety leadership

Leadership

Problem solving

Flexible

Driving licence

Education

Advanced Level 6 Electrical Craft Certificate

Level 7+ qualification in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical

Job description

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Applications are invited for the position of Apprentice Supervisor, who will look after apprentices in the Southern Regions. The implementation of the Technical Training Strategy for ESB Networks has embedded a strategic approach to develop and enhance Technical Competence of all craft staff including apprentices.

The role of the Apprentice Supervisor is to ensure the successful implementation of the apprentice programme. The supervisor is the primary reporting supervisor for apprentices during their apprenticeship with responsibility for performance, ongoing technical development and management of all performance issues that may arise. The Apprentice Supervisor should provide leadership to apprentices to ensure the key elements of the technical training strategy and the safety strategy, pertinent to apprentices, are realised.

Key Responsibilities

The role includes a wide range of responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Manage apprentices to ensure that they successfully complete all SOLAS On-job and Off-job Phases and all training in the Networks Training Centre
• Engage with the Technical Training & Development teams to ensure the delivery of the apprentice programme
• Engage with business line supervisors and apprentices, to ensure compliance with the Apprentice Supervision Policy
• Monitor & promote Apprentice Safety through onsite behavioural assessment audits
• Work with the Technical Competence Specialist team to promote technical learning of apprentices
• Provide leadership to ensure apprentices acquire an excellent standard of knowledge of ESB Networks plant, equipment and technical procedures
• Manage competence levels to ensure apprentices complete technical projects and assignments as decided by ESB Networks and ensure apprentices progress through all aspects of their apprenticeship successfully
• Manage apprentice performance including all grievance & disciplinary issues that may arise
• Liaise with SOLAS in relation to apprentices in terms of scheduling, progress, attendance & SOLAS payments etc.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of apprentice recruitment, apprentice streaming and the 4th year recruitment processes
• Manage the induction, rotation, attendance, expenses, payroll, PPE and tools requirements of apprentices

Experience and Qualifications

• Advanced Level 6 Electrical Craft Certificate/A suitable Level 7 or higher qualificationin Electrical, Electrical Services, Electronics, Mechanical or other suitable alternative qualification with a sizeable electrical theory content.
• A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience
• Knowledge of the Apprenticeship System in the Republic of Ireland
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and reporting skills
• High level of Technical Competence and knowledge of Construction, Maintenance and Operations of Networks assets
• Quality approach to the management of data
• A flexible approach to work so as to ensure the delivery of excellent customer service
• Knowledge of ESB’s Corporate IT systems
• An ability to work to tight delivery timeframes and busy work schedules
• Full clean driving licence

Location

This role will look after apprentices in the South, base location will be agreed with the successful candidate.

Smart Working at ESB is designed to make ‘in-person’ time together as purposeful as possible while also enabling the effective use of digital tools and hybrid arrangements to preserve our commitment to flexibility.The successful candidate may work flexibly within the jurisdiction where they have been employed, with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration at least two days per week. All Smart Working arrangements are subject to regular review based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the business.

Why Work with Us?

• Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition tonet zero carbon future
• Career developmentthrough mentoring andtraining
• Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
• Sports and Social Clubs
• Networking opportunities
• Credit Union
• Access to staff well-being programmes
• Generous parental leave entitlements
• Strong values-based and inclusive culture
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

€59,000 to €70,000 per annum

Closing Date

30th October 2026

Interview

Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will complete a Behavioural Interview based on each of the following Behaviours, which underpin how we work at ESB and are critical to delivering our strategy:

• Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.
• The successful candidate will be required to evidence their right to work in the Republic of Ireland prior to commencement of employment.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 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 the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law.

Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].

About ESB

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. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.