Electrical Apprenticeship 2026

Overview

Electrical apprenticeship program in Dublin with on/off‑job training and future leadership pathway

Requirements

• leaving cert
• maths
• manual handling
• safe pass
• age 17

What You Bring

-Must have five passes in the Leaving Certificate (Maths and English minimum requirement) -Must be 17 years of age or over. -Subject to interview and reference checks. -Qualified to Leaving Certificate or equivalent standard. -Must have a valid manual handling certificate. -Must have passed Ordinary level maths. -The apprenticeship consists of 7 phases: 3 off-the-job and 4 on-the-job. SOLAS and the Department of Education and Science have responsibility for providing the off-the-job training, whilst your on-the-job training will take place on site with Mercury. While attending off the job training, the apprentice will be required to complete a portfolio & series of exams, both theory & practical -Apprenticeships are governed by SOLAS and are standards based. During your apprenticeship, you will be required to follow a specific course of training and undergo a series of assessments to confirm that you’ve reached the required standard. -Must have a valid safe pass card.

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Benefits

-All apprentice rates are in line with the electrical & mechanical sectoral employment orders.

About Mercury

-Delivers complex engineering and construction projects—often turnkey mechanical, electrical, and commissioning works—across Europe and beyond. -Their specialisms span mechanical and electrical engineering, sprinkler and fire-protection systems, data-center infrastructure, and commissioning services. -The company’s history is marked by early adoption of BIM, prefabricated modular construction, and digital commissioning platforms—underscoring its tech-driven edge.

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Interview Process

-interview and reference checks

Security Clearance

-reference checks