Apprenticeship Programme 2025
Exciting opportunities to join our Apprenticeship Programme 2025
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Apply to our 2025 Apprenticeship Programme!
Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail is proud to have have a multi award winning apprentice programme. Our programme is one of the most sought after in the country with apprentices trained to the highest possible technical standards in a safety-first environment.
We want young people with a drive for practical learning to apply to our programme as we continue to strengthen our future workforce to deliver Ireland’s sustainable rail network, expanding our electrified fleet and network and retain our role as Europe’s safest railway operator.
We are seeking ambitious female and male apprentices to join our team and grow with us across four trades:
- Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Mechanic
- Apprentice Fitter
- Apprentice Electrician
- Apprentice (OEM) Original Equipment Manufacturing/ Engineering Technician
Benefits of an Iarnród Éireann Apprenticeship:
- QQI Advanced Level 6 trade certificate – Nationally/Internationally recognised qualification
- Travel and work around the rail network gaining practical experience
- Learn in a ‘one team’ environment
- Support through our Occupational Health and Wellbeing Programme
- Reduced fares on the network
- Subsidised GP Scheme
- Opportunities for growth and excellent career paths for those who stand out and deliver.
If you are ready to kickstart a career with us Apply Now!
Applications must close on Thursday the 20th of March, 2025.
Applicants must be at least 16 years of age on or before the 1st September, 2025.
Placements will commence in September, 2025
We Value Our People – We Celebrate their Individuality
At Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail we are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion in all that we do. This starts with how we recruit people into our organisation. We ensure our attraction and selection processes are designed with equal opportunity at the forefront of our minds. It is important to us that all individuals feel welcome to join our organisation and we take great care to create an environment that ensures an even playing field for all.