Apprentice Electrician

Kemek Ltd is a medium sized company with 55 employees. Our Head Office is in Clonagh, Enfield, Co. Kildare and we have 3 other locations in Ballygiblin (Cork), Kilkelly (Mayo) and Carrickfergus (Antrim).

Summary of Requirements

The Apprentice Electrician will work under the supervision of qualified electricians to learn, develop, and apply electrical trade skills in compliance with industry regulations. The role combines hands on practical training with classroom-based learning as part of the formal apprenticeship programme.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the Health and Safety goals of the business and ensure compliance with all EHS requirements.
• Compliance with work instructions, procedures, site rules and company policy.
• Assist qualified electricians with the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems.
• Learn to read and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and electrical plans.
• Install wiring, conduits, lighting systems, sockets, switches, and other electrical components.
• Perform basic electrical tasks such as cable pulling, drilling, mounting, and testing under supervision.
• Support with troubleshooting electrical faults and carrying out routine inspections.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in good condition.
• Attend required off the job training modules (Phase 2-7) as part of the SOLAS apprenticeship framework.
• Complete logbooks, assessments, and competency documentation as required.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, including the National Wiring Rules (I.S. 10101).

Additional Skills that will be obtained in this role

• Basic PLC and SCADA programming and design.
• Instrumentation installation, testing and calibration.
• Knowledge of VSD's, pumps, motors, valves etc.
• Process safety and industrial automation.
• The chance to be part of a small and innovative team, working with market leading technology.
• Manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work in varied environments (e.g., industrial, commercial, domestic sites).
• Basic understanding of tools and electrical equipment (training provided).

Skills and Competencies required

• Manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work in varied environments (e.g., industrial, commercial, domestic sites).
• Basic understanding of tools and electrical equipment (training provided).

Essential for the role

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent with a minimum of D grade in Ordinary Level Maths and ideally a technical subject.
• Successfully completed the Ishihara Colour Vision Test with a registered optician. Proof of this test must be emailed when applying for the apprenticeship.
• It is desirable to have previous work experience in construction, maintenance, or a technical environment (even informal / summer work).
• Must meet eligibility criteria to register for a SOLAS Electrical Apprenticeship.
• Strong interest in the electrical trade and hands on technical work.
• Good problem solving ability and willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• High standard of safety awareness.

Desirable

• It is desirable to have previous work experience in construction, maintenance, or a technical environment (even informal / summer work).
• Must meet eligibility criteria to register for a SOLAS Electrical Apprenticeship.
• Strong interest in the electrical trade and hands on technical work.
• Good problem solving ability and willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• High standard of safety awareness.

This job description is intended to give an overview of the role. It should not be considered as an exhaustive list of responsibilities as these may vary or change over time depending on the changing needs of the business.