Centrica Hiring For Apprentice Plumber at Dublin, County Dublin Full Time

Services & Solutions – Dublin/Cork

Permanent

Reporting to: Head of Field Development

Bord Gáis Energy generates, sells and trades energy for use in the Republic of Ireland. We’ve been in operation since 1976 and today we supply over 750,000 customers with energy in Ireland. In 2014 we became part of Centrica plc. We are a progressive company with a reputation for experience and expertise in the energy market, and are committed to ensuring that all of our activity is aimed at benefiting and serving our customers.

Bringing consumers on the journey to net zero is core to our strategy. With our purpose to help customers live sustainably, simply and affordably, it’s vital that we advise our 700,000 customers on the necessity for change and provide the solutions and services that will be required to do so. Our recently established services and solutions division is built to support the business in launching energy efficiency and energy management solutions, delivering the next wave of innovation that will empower real and radical change, helping our customers reach net zero by 2050. But we can’t do it alone!

Kick-off or re-boot your career as a Plumbing Apprentice

At Bord Gáis Energy we are offering a number of Plumbing and Heating Apprenticeships for anyone interested in a rewarding career in the energy industry. Currently only 6% of apprentices in Ireland are women – we are striving to address this imbalance by welcoming all applications regardless of age, gender identity or background as we work towards a Net Zero Society.

On commencement of your apprenticeship, you will be registered with SOLAS and start the first of your 7 phases. Phases 1, 3 ,4 and 7 will be with Bord Gáis Energy working in the field, while phases 2, 4 and 6 will be with SOLAS, the state training provider.

We will upskill you to be able to undertake all plumbing and heating installation works as well as general maintenance and repair works. You’ll be working with green technologies such as Heat Pumps, Solar Hot Water Systems and Smart Heating controls as well as full retro fit heating installations and any personalised heating solutions required for our customers.

On successful completion of your training, you will receive a QQI Advanced Level 6 Craft Certificate in Plumbing and an exciting career as a Bord Gáis Energy engineer!

Requirements for New Apprentices:
Minimum of five passes at leaving certificate level (must include Mathematics)

Successfully pass the Ishihara Colour Vision Test

No experience necessary – however, if you’re nervous about picking up a screwdriver, this probably isn’t the right apprenticeship for you!

Why choose an apprenticeship?

Opportunity to earn while you learn

Make a real contribution to our journey to Net Zero

You’ll gain an internationally recognised QQI Level 6 qualification

Both theory and practical “hands on” experience

Career for life with lots of opportunities to progress and develop

About You

No previous plumbing or heating experience required

Self-starter with ability to work on own initiative

Good planning and organising skills

Good communicator and team player

A driving license isn’t essential when you start, but will be a requirement as you progress through your 4-year programme

Bord Gáis Energy are committed to placing equality, diversity, care and respect at the heart of our policies and everyday practices. We encourage everyone to take part in our active employee networks, including the Women’s network, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, & Cultural Heritage) network, Neurodiversity network, and BRÓD, our LGBTQ+ network. We’re proud of the work our networks and allies do to help us promote a culture of inclusion, empowering our colleagues to be themselves and do their best work. Our vision is to employ a diverse mix of people who reflect the societies we work in and the customers we serve, so we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives.

Here in Bord Gáis Energy we’re helping to create a more sustainable and inclusive future that supports our communities, our planet – and each other. The prevention of family homelessness in Ireland is an area where we believe we can make a real difference and through our partnership with Focus Ireland, we have been working on making this a reality since 2015. We encourage all colleagues to get involved in the partnership, with everyone receiving 2 days’ volunteering leave to participate in initiatives or events supporting Focus Ireland.

Our Values

care | delivery | collaboration | agility | courage

The closing date for receipt of applications for this vacancy is 15 September 2023.

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE by hitting the ‘Apply’ button.

Applications will ONLY be accepted via the ‘Apply’ button.

This role is being handled by the Centrica recruitment team and NO agency contact is required.