Electrical & Instrumentation Apprentice

Glanua; Limerick; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid apprenticeship rate

Structured four-year pathway to Level

Hands-on experience in water & wastewa

Mentoring from qualified professionals

Commercial vehicle for travel

Job summary

Glanua is offering an Electrical or Electrical and Instrumentation Apprenticeship Programme in Co. Limerick. This Level 6 craft apprenticeship combines on-the-job training with college study.

You'll work across water and wastewater facilities, gaining hands-on experience with control systems, PLCs, SCADA and instrumentation, with mentoring from qualified professionals.

Qualifications

• Two to three years' relevant practical or apprenticeship experience and eligibility to continue or transfer within the Irish Electrical or Electrical Instrumentation apprenticeship pathway.
• Positive attitude and commitment to completing all workplace and off-the-job phases.
• Technical aptitude and interest in electrical, instrumentation, and process-monitoring systems.
• Ability to work safely, solve problems, and communicate effectively.
• Flexibility to travel to project sites and hold a full clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Follow all health and safety procedures, including electrical isolation and lockout/tagout.
• Assist with installation, maintenance, testing and calibration of electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• Support fault-finding on control panels, motors, PLCs, SCADA and related wiring.
• Interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams, and complete preventive maintenance tasks.
• Record work, test results and calibration information clearly.

Skills

Electrical aptitude

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Job description

Electrical or Electrical and Instrumentation Apprenticeship Programme

Level 6 craft apprenticeship in Ireland

Location: Co.Limerick

Programme Highlights

Build a specialist electrical or electrical and instrumentation career while working on the power, control and monitoring systems used across water and wastewater facilities.

• Earn while you learn: Complete a minimum four-year apprenticeship across employer-based and off-the-job phases, leading to the relevant Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft.
• Technical mentoring: Work alongside a qualified commissioning or electrical professional who will guide your practical development.
• Modern control systems: Gain experience with electrical installations, instrumentation, control panels, motors, PLCs, SCADA and process-monitoring equipment.

About Glanua

Glanua is an industry leader in providing innovative and sustainable engineering solutions to design, build, operate and maintain critical water and wastewater infrastructure across Ireland and the UK. We are a trusted provider to the municipal and industrial sectors, working with some of Ireland's and the UK's largest water utilities.

We are passionate about solving environmental challenges and contributing to a decarbonised and sustainable world. We provide an inclusive environment where people have the freedom to develop and reach their full potential, guided by our values of Safety and Well-being, Innovation, Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, Agility, Accountability, Diversity and Inclusion.

The Programme

This apprenticeship follows the relevant Irish Electrical or Electrical Instrumentation craft pathway. It alternates employer-based training and assessment with training-centre and educational-college phases. The overall duration is a minimum of four years, provided all phases are completed successfully.

Your exact pathway will reflect the role, apprenticeship registration and business need. Across both pathways, you will build strong safety, installation, testing, maintenance and fault-finding capability in live water and wastewater environments.

The Role

As an Electrical or Electrical and Instrumentation Apprentice, you will support the installation, commissioning, maintenance and repair of electrical, instrumentation and control systems under qualified supervision. The role requires travel across Munster and the Midlands; applicants based in Tipperary, Kilkenny, Laois or Offaly are particularly well placed for the current work locations.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Follow all company health and safety procedures, including electrical isolation, lockout and tagout, confined-space and site-specific requirements.
• Assist with the installation, maintenance, testing and calibration of electrical and instrumentation equipment, including sensors, transmitters, analysers and process-monitoring systems.
• Support supervised fault-finding on control panels, motors, motor control centres, PLCs, SCADA and associated wiring and control systems.
• Learn to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, specifications and instrumentation loop drawings, and complete preventive maintenance tasks accurately.
• Maintain tools, equipment and work areas properly and record work completed, test results and calibration information clearly.

What We Are Looking For

• Two to three years' relevant practical or apprenticeship experience and eligibility to continue or transfer within the applicable Irish Electrical or Electrical Instrumentation apprenticeship pathway – minimum starting point Phase 3 – find out more here: Generation Apprenticeship
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn and commitment to completing all workplace and off-the-job phases and assessments.
• Technical aptitude, attention to detail and an interest in electrical, electronic, control and process-monitoring systems.
• The ability to work safely, solve problems, communicate effectively and contribute both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to travel extensively to project sites and a full clean driving licence.

What We Offer

• Paid employment at the applicable official apprentice rate.
• A structured minimum four-year apprenticeship leading to the relevant Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft, subject to successful completion.
• Hands-on experience with electrical, instrumentation and control systems across water and wastewater facilities.
• Mentoring from qualified professionals and support throughout workplace and off-the-job phases.
• A commercial vehicle for role-related travel, provided in line with company policy and operational requirements.

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, apprentices may be considered for permanent opportunities within Glanua, subject to individual performance, suitable vacancies and business requirements.

Equal Opportunities

Glanua Limited is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.