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ATEX Inspector Apprenticeship If you are looking for a career with long-term prospects, specialist technical training, and genuine demand from industry, this is an exceptional opportunity. AVS is currently recruiting for four ATEX Inspector Apprenticeship positions. This is an entry-level opportunity for motivated candidates who want to build a highly valuable technical qualification with Ireland’s benchmark company in explosion safety inspection and verification. About AVS AVS is Ireland’s only accredited, independent and impartial inspection body providing internationally recognised inspection and verification services to industry and installation contractors operating in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres. We are trusted by industry because of our technical competence, independence and depth of experience. Our team includes highly experienced inspectors and qualified Ex validation engineers, giving our clients direct access to some of Ireland’s leading experts in ATEX and Explosion Safety. Our personnel have significant engineering and inspection experience across a wide range of sectors, including: • Pharmaceutical • Brewing and Distilling • Petrochemical • Chemical Processing • Food and Beverage • Manufacturing Why Choose AVS ATEX inspection and explosion safety competence are highly valued by employers across many major industries. Gaining these skills can open the door to a rewarding and specialist career path, both in Ireland and internationally. Completing your apprenticeship with AVS means training with a company that sets the standard in explosion safety verification. You will develop practical, in-demand skills under the guidance of recognised experts, building a strong foundation for a long-term career in electrical inspection, hazardous area compliance and industrial safety. This is more than an apprenticeship. It is an opportunity to position yourself in a specialist field where technical competence, professionalism and recognised qualifications are in strong demand. Apprenticeship Overview This is an entry-level Electrical Apprenticeship and Trainee ATEX Inspector role. Successful candidates will be enrolled in an apprenticeship programme designed to develop the skills, experience and competencies required to become a qualified electrician and ATEX Inspector. During the apprenticeship, you will receive a combination of: • Classroom-based education • Paid on-the-job training • Structured mentoring from experienced inspectors and engineers • Practical exposure to real industrial environments Apprentices will receive training in the: • Installation, commissioning, testing and maintenance of wiring systems for industrial applications • Inspection of electrical equipment in non-hazardous areas • Inspection and verification of equipment and installations in potentially explosive atmospheres • Development of technical inspection competence, reporting skills and industry knowledge This role offers exposure to specialist industrial work that few entry-level opportunities can provide. Location and Flexibility The apprenticeship is primarily based in the Dublin and Cork areas, with work carried out throughout Ireland and, at times, further afield. Candidates must be flexible with working hours when required. Minimum Requirements Applicants must: • Be over 18 years of age • Hold a full clean driving licence • Be computer literate What We Are Looking For We are seeking candidates who have: • A strong work ethic • A positive attitude • A willingness to learn • The ability to take direction • A commitment to personal development • The ability to work as part of a professional team Application Requirements Please ensure that your application includes a copy of your: • Leaving Certificate results, and/or • Third-level qualification(s) Applications submitted without these documents will not be considered. Apply If you want to start a career in a specialist field with excellent long-term prospects, and train with one of the most respected names in explosion safety verification, we would like to hear from you.
Apprentice HGV Mechanic
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a second or third year apprentice to join Cork Airport's mechanical team. This position will be part of the Mechanical Department who are responsible for maintaining the fleet of fire vehicles/maintenance/other vehicles and the mechanical components/plant & machinery in the Terminal/Airport Buildings. It involves working in conjunction with the department in developing new and carrying out existing preventative maintenance on all elements of the mechanical business. Responsibilities Key Areas of Responsibility of the Department: Responsible for maintenance/repair/preventative maintenance of the following: • Fire Vehicles • All Maintenance Plant & Equipment • Other vehicles • Firefighting pumps and equipment • Auto electrical repair • Conveyor systems • Plant & Equipment Qualifications • The position requires that the person must be pursuing an academic qualification in the following: Heavy-duty diesel engine maintenance. Electronics/ Autoelectrics. Hydraulic/ Pneumatics. Plant/ Equipment maintenance. • Good knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics, repair and overhaul of diesel & petrol engines, a working knowledge of plant and equipment. • It is desirable that the candidate should possess a clean HGV driving licence. • The candidate must have a strong independent work initiative and be capable of working within a team. • He/she should be outgoing, a decision maker and a motivated worker who is able to work closely with other disciplines and also on his/her own initiative. • The successful candidate should have the skills and values necessary for working in a participative environment and be committed to the implementation of the Compact for Constructive Participation. daa is an equal opportunities employer committed to celebrating diversity & inclusion and recognising the value that difference can bring, both for our business and for our people. We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experience. We ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all and offer reasonable accommodations to applicants at all stages of the selection process Any offer of employment will be conditional on the successful candidate demonstrating and maintaining eligibility to work in Ireland.It is a condition of your employment with daa to achieve and maintain the necessary training and security standards required for your position at all times
Civil Engineering Technician Apprentice
PUNCH Consulting Engineers is one of Ireland’s leading and most experienced Civil & Structural Engineering Consultancies. Since 1973, we have grown to be one of the largest Irish-owned consultancies, with vast experience in multi-disciplinary services including Civil, Environmental, Structural, Roads & Bridges, Marine & Energy and Conservation. At PUNCH we Engineer Legacies and are consistent recipients of numerous prestigious Awards across RIAI and ACEI. We have offices in Dublin, Limerick, Cork, Galway and Glasgow, Scotland. As part of our civil or building engineering division you will be a valued member of the teams delivering high profile projects across Ireland. You will develop your skills along with your academic learning to achieve the professional accreditation of a “Higher Certificate in Civil Engineering Level 6” after 2 years, with the opportunity to advance to “Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering Level 7” after 1 further year of work and study. About The Role
ESB Generation & Trading Apprentice
Join Our Team at Lee Stations! This is an opportunity to work as part of a team in hydro power stations on the River Lee located at Inniscarra and Carrigadrohid, Co. Cork. Built between 1952 and 1957, Lee Generating Stations joined the other schemes on the rivers Shannon, Erne and Liffey to become ESB’s fourth major hydroelectric development. This involved creating two reservoirs in the Lee Valley, which:
