At SWARCO, we make journeys safer, smoother and more sustainable. Our teams work across intelligent transport systems, traffic management and technology to help keep people and communities moving.

We’re looking for an Apprentice Electrician to join our team in Dublin. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your electrical skills and gain valuable hands-on experience while working towards your apprenticeship qualification.

Working alongside experienced electricians and engineers, you’ll learn on the job while supporting the installation and maintenance of traffic signal systems across the Dublin region.

Apprentice Electrician

Location: Dublin, Ireland

We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, practical and keen to learn, with an interest in developing a career in electrical engineering.

What you will do

• Work alongside and learn from experienced electricians to install, maintain and repair traffic signal equipment across the Dublin region.

• Develop your practical electrical skills through hands-on experience and formal apprenticeship training.

• Work safely and effectively under the guidance of senior electricians, supervisors and managers.

• Complete timesheets, job numbers and vehicle mileage records accurately.

• Attend and actively participate in apprenticeship classes, workshops, toolbox talks and on-the-job training.

• Learn and follow SWARCO’s Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental procedures and best practices.

• Help ensure company vehicles, tools, equipment and PPE are kept safe, clean and in good working order.

• Work as part of a team while developing the confidence to take responsibility for your own work as your skills and experience grow.​​​​​​

You’ll ideally have:

• Junior Certificate / Leaving Certificate or equivalent.

• An interest in electrical work and technology.

• A willingness to learn, develop new skills and take on new challenges.

• Good problem-solving skills and a practical approach.

• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.

• A trustworthy and adaptable approach to work.

• Good safety awareness and a willingness to follow safe working practices.

• The ability to work at height where required.

• A full driving licence.

• A valid SOLAS Safe Pass.

• Manual Handling certification.

Desirable:

• Basic electrical knowledge or practical experience.

• Basic IT skills.

If you’re looking to start your career in electrical engineering and want the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals while gaining practical, hands-on experience, we’d love to hear from you.

Applications are shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before any advertised closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment. Applications received after the closing date will not be processed.

We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK, therefore successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK and be able to commit to a long term permanent role. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to providing equal opportunities throughout our recruitment process and employment.

Should we require recruitment agency involvement, we will contact our approved recruitment partners, and we would ask that you respect the relationships we have already built with these suppliers. 

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