
Schneider Electric
Global leader in electrification, automation and digitization for industries, infrastructure and buildings.
Electrical Engineering Apprentice
Electrical apprenticeship gaining hands‑on experience at Schneider Electric.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Apply practical and technical knowledge across multiple departments. • Complete off‑the‑job training (minimum 20% of working time) through accredited providers.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸technical knowledge
- ▸cross‑functional
- ▸off‑job training
What You Bring
The Electrical Engineering Apprentice role is based in Dublin and is part of Ireland Level 6 Apprenticeship Programme with a salary of €21,265. The apprenticeship will enable you to study toward an electrical qualification, gain a broad appreciation of engineering principles, and rotate through placements with expert engineering teams, contributing to an advanced technology business and developing personal skills through interaction with diverse parts of the organisation. Essential skills and attributes include a full Irish driving licence, a demonstrable interest in electrical engineering, accuracy, teamwork, strong communication, high motivation, dependable attendance, and flexibility. Applicants must have achieved at least a Grade D in five subjects in the Junior Certificate or an equivalent qualification; no prior experience is required, only evidence of engineering interest through school or hobbies. • Study toward an Electrical qualification while rotating through engineering placements. • Hold a full Irish driving licence and demonstrate interest in electrical engineering. • Work accurately, collaborate effectively and communicate clearly. • Meet education requirement: Grade D in five Junior Certificate subjects or equivalent. • No prior experience required; show engineering interest via school projects or hobbies.
Requirements
- ▸driving licence
- ▸junior cert
- ▸electrical interest
- ▸teamwork
- ▸communication
- ▸accuracy
Benefits
Training comprises on‑the‑job learning delivered by Schneider Electric—including a comprehensive induction, regular mentoring, performance reviews and wellbeing support—and off‑the‑job training provided by accredited providers, accounting for at least 20% of working hours to meet apprenticeship standards. You will work a 38‑hour week from Monday to Friday, with start and finish times agreed with the line manager, and part of this time will be allocated to off‑the‑job training. • Receive on‑the‑job training with induction, mentorship, performance reviews and mental‑health support. • Work 38 hours per week, Monday‑Friday, with flexible start and finish times. • Competitive salary with attractive bonus scheme. • Employee Share Ownership Programme. • Pension scheme and generous life assurance. • 28 days annual leave plus public holidays and holiday buy programme. • Access to health and wellbeing support, including mental‑health resources. • Cycle‑to‑work scheme. • SE Career Hub portal access for internal job opportunities, mentors and projects. • Learning portal access for continuous learning.
Work Environment
Onsite