Electrical Apprentice (Phase 4 completed) – LV Switchgear Manufacturing

Have you completed Phase 4 of your Electrical Apprenticeship and are looking for somewhere you'll learn more than just installation work?

At Capital Switchgear, you'll work on the design and manufacture of low voltage switchgear and control panels used in some of the most demanding environments, including data centres, pharmaceutical facilities, hospitals, commercial developments and critical infrastructure projects.

This is an opportunity to continue your apprenticeship in a modern manufacturing environment where you'll develop a broad range of electrical and technical skills, working alongside experienced panel builders, electricians, testers and engineers.

What you’ll be doing:

As part of our Production team, you'll gain hands-on experience in the manufacturing process, including:

Building and assembling LV switchgear panels

Reading and interpreting electrical schematics and engineering drawings

Installing and terminating control wiring and power wiring

Mechanical assembly of electrical enclosures and components

Busbar preparation and assembly

Installing protection devices, meters, relays and control equipment

Fault finding and resolving wiring issues

Maintaining high standards of workmanship, quality and safety

Working closely with Engineering, Production and Quality teams to deliver projects on time

Every day is different. One week you could be building a distribution board for a commercial project, the next helping manufacture complex switchgear destined for a major data centre.

What we're looking for:

We're looking for someone who:

Has successfully completed Phase 4 of the SOLAS Electrical Apprenticeship

Has a genuine interest in electrical manufacturing and switchgear

Is curious, and willing to learn

Takes pride in producing high-quality work

Enjoys learning new skills

Works well as part of a team

Has good attention to detail

Wants to build a long-term career within the electrical industry

Experience in panel building is of course an advantage, but not essential – we'll teach you.

Why choose Capital Switchgear?

Unlike many apprenticeships where you're carrying out the same installation work every day, this role offers exposure to a wide range of specialist electrical manufacturing skills. You'll gain experience in:

LV switchgear manufacture

Control panel assembly

Electrical testing & Fault finding

Quality inspection

Manufacturing processes

Reading complex engineering drawings

Working alongside experienced electrical engineers

These are highly transferable skills that will support your career long after you qualify.

What we offer

Apprentice salary

Monday to Friday working hours (Mon-Thurs 07:30-16:30, Fri finish at 13:30)

Overtime opportunities

On-the-job training and mentoring

Exposure to large-scale, technically challenging projects

Modern manufacturing facility

Supportive team environment

Long-term career opportunities after qualification

Your career doesn't stop when you qualify:

Many of our qualified electricians continue to develop their careers within the business. Based on your abilities and performance, future opportunities may include:

Electrical Tester

Team Leader

Production Supervisor

Onsite commissioning

If you're looking for an apprenticeship where you'll build specialist skills, work on high-profile projects and join a company committed to developing its people, we'd love to hear from you.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we are committed to treating our employees equally in relation to age, civil status, disability, ethnicity and race, family status, gender, membership of the Traveller community, religion, and sexual orientation. We treat our employees equally in recruitment, pay, conditions, training, work experience and career progression.

Pay: €17.59-€21.65 per hour

Benefits:

Bike to work scheme

Employee assistance program

On-site parking

Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

Rathcoole, County Dublin: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

Have you successfully completed Phase 4 of your Electrical Apprenticeship?

Work authorisation:

Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person