**First Year Apprentice Vacancy** The Electrical Apprenticeship is a Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft Electrical award. It focuses on the development of a range of skills such health & safety, electrical science, electrical installations, wiring and panel control systems. Our Electrical Apprentices will be joining as part of our Maintenance Department to be based in both Plant 1 & Plant 2 in our Naas, Co. Kildare location. This is a 4 year programme made up of 7 phases, 4 onsite and 3 offsite college block locations. This programme will commence in September 2024. An Electrical Apprentice is a trainee technician supporting the maintenance team in performing corrective and preventative maintenance to a high standard. Over the course of a four-year program, our Electrical Apprentices will prepare and upskill to become a multi-skilled maintenance technician. The complexity of tasks increases as skills levels and competence develop within the program. **Role Responsibilities & Duties** * Selection, procurement, safe use of, and storage of craft-related tools, equipment and materials. * Selection and utilisation of fixing devices. * Assessment, interpretation and implementation of ETCI wiring regulations, installation inspection and testing procedures. * Utilisation of electrical test instruments. * Installation of sub-distribution boards and protective devices. * Installation and maintenance of lighting, heating and motive power systems and controls. * Interpretation of technical data and manufacturing standards. * Interpretation of equipment assembly, disassembly and adjustment procedures. * Completion and updating of job-related documentation. * Ensure that Health & Safety & Food Safety procedures are followed. **Eligibility Criteria Requirements** * Minimum applicant age is 16. * Must pass the ISHIHARA colour vision test. * 5 passes in Junior cert or 3 passes in Leaving cert (or equivalent). * Must be available to travel / relocate for 3 offsite phases. * No electrical experience or knowledge is required, but would be an advantage. **Key Skills & Competencies** * Strong work ethic and positive ‘can do’ attitude. * Good communication and interpersonal skills. * Willingness to learn. * Adaptability - Flexible to the needs of the business. * Ability to work as part of a team. * Ability to work independently. * Initiative. * Problem solving. * Planning. * Information gathering. * Report Writing. **What we can offer you?** * Pension at 3%. * Subsidised health insurance. * Subsidised canteen. * Employee assistance programme - this programme offers expert wellbeing support 24 hours a day 365 days a year access to counselling, financial information, consumer information, life coaching, health information, autism support, parent coaching, International employee support, all free for you and your family. * Wellness programme/campaigns. * Maternity/Paternity leave benefits. * Training & Development, Career progression opportunities. * Christmas Hamper. * Christmas Savings Scheme. * Bike to work scheme.