ESB Networks - Apprenticeship program

Tkmin · 28-11-2020 10:54am

Best of luck to your daughter Torbie

EmmaFitz16 · 07-12-2020 2:46pm

My son got a date for a medical in January, did anyone else hear anything? He is delighted

torbie · 07-12-2020 3:31pm

My daughter had her medical last week. Extensive eye test, hearing and mobility tests.
Can I ask do you live in Dublin or outside if Dublin? I'm just wondering if they doing it county by county as you not allowed outside your own county yet.

EmmaFitz16 · 07-12-2020 4:50pm

torbie wrote: »

My daughter had her medical last week. Extensive eye test, hearing and mobility tests.
Can I ask do you live in Dublin or outside if Dublin? I'm just wondering if they doing it county by county as you not allowed outside your own county yet.

Great news for your daughter, has she heard anything since the medical? Where are you based. Yes we live in Dublin, I was expecting the medical before Xmas but it's January. Fingers crossed for them all now.

torbie · 07-12-2020 5:53pm

EmmaFitz16 wrote: »

Great news for your daughter, has she heard anything since the medical? Where are you based. Yes we live in Dublin, I was expecting the medical before Xmas but it's January. Fingers crossed for them all now.

The medical was only last week & we in Dublin too. We hoping she gets offered a place but it gets delayed & she might finish her course & then start. I dont think anyone has a crystal ball as to how these things are going to work.

EmmaFitz16 · 08-12-2020 12:42pm

Yes its difficult to know how things are going to go, its been such a strange year. It would be great if courses could be finished alright, its just a waiting game now!

torbie · 08-12-2020 2:23pm

Emmafitz - good luck to your son ðŸ™‚. Let us know how it goes for him. They let my daughter know how she did & some of the tests you can see how you are doing.
I'd say they aiming to start at a particular time -untill they have to change it again. Anyway we hope for good results.

Biffinator · 09-12-2020 9:45pm

Hey again folks. Great to hear the medical went well for your daughter torbie

I have mine next week. IV been going through pretty much every thread possible in relation to this and it seems like they're phased starts 2 week then next group . Some people got start dates before others got to do a medical in recent years . With social distancing etc I'd say itl be the same but who knows really. Glass ball analogy pretty right tho can't tell how it's gonna play out but hears hoping it's gonna be some good news after Christmas. Is it early January the medical is for you emmafitz?

torbie · 09-12-2020 10:09pm

Hi Biff,
Interesting info there. Isn't there supposed to be an introduction 2 weeks in Portlaoise? I wonder if that could happen. I'd be hoping for another girl if my daughter gets accepted.

walshtipp · 09-12-2020 10:16pm

torbie wrote: »

Hi Biff,
Interesting info there. Isn't there supposed to be an introduction 2 weeks in Portlaoise? I wonder if that could happen. I'd be hoping for another girl if my daughter gets accepted.

Yes there is a two week induction in Portlaoise. In my experience the ESBN apprenticeship programme has been attracting more and more girls in recent years. There will probably be 10+ girls taken on.

torbie · 09-12-2020 10:30pm

Thanks for that encouraging news!

Biffinator · 09-12-2020 10:34pm

Sorry that's what I meant , it seems the inductions are done in more than one set, my bad. Whether or not that's still the case I'm unsure but here's hoping we get going in good time. Please God we will be on the ground(or up a pole) soon , many late nights pondering over this and that at this stage. And yeah certainly another thing I saw was the edge towards female apprentices certainly on the rise

torbie · 10-12-2020 7:39am

Biffinator wrote: »

Sorry that's what I meant , it seems the inductions are done in more than one set, my bad. Whether or not that's still the case I'm unsure but here's hoping we get going in good time. Please God we will be on the ground(or up a pole) soon , many late nights pondering over this and that at this stage. And yeah certainly another thing I saw was the edge towards female apprentices certainly on the rise

Ah thanks for all that info. I wonder will their plans change if another lock down in January. ?
It's hard to not get excited & wonder but nobody has been offered places yet!. I'm sure they have to wait for all the medicals to be done before offering anything.
Or maybe getting Dublin out of they way. Here's hoping for good news & some normal life next year!

EmmaFitz16 · 10-12-2020 11:54am

Yes my son is 13th January, id say with the social distancing etc they can only take a certain amount of medicals each day. Let us know how you get on biffinator ! Best of luck

Biffinator · 16-12-2020 10:08pm

Medical went okay, passed anyway

the hearing one was tough I found. have to listen for low tones can be hard to make out . sight test fairly standard some basic flexibility and answer the questions on medical history.

EmmaFitz16 · 17-12-2020 12:06pm

Great news, all you have to do is wait now for hopefully an offer !!. I will let you know how my lad gets on in January, seems ages away !

torbie · 22-12-2020 8:40am

My daughter got a call yesterday confirming that she got a place. Due to start end Feb in the branch she picked. She delighted and terrified. Im very surprised they have made offers without all the medicals taking place.

Unfortunately she wont get to finish her course & she started a part time job last week !
I wonder would it be worth asking could she finish the course?. Its a engineering/pre- apprentice course which finishes up in May. Anyway covid might change the plans too??

Good luck to the rest of you. Its been a LONG application!

EmmaFitz16 · 22-12-2020 11:26am

Great news for your daughter, especially before xmas, cheer everyone up !! Its so strange they are offering jobs before medicals are finished, I hope my son is still in with a chance but then why would they ask him to do a medical if there was not a job available, its been such a rollercoaster, i cant wait for it to be all over !!

Its a pity your daughter wont get to finish her course but sure this is much better for her, could you speak to the college and they might allow her to do the final exams or do online classes etc, could be worth a call to the college.

I wonder did biffinator hear anything yet??

torbie · 22-12-2020 12:34pm

Emma fitz. My husband thinks that they only give medicals to the amount of places they have. They asked her first was she still interested & then said she had it.
Shes very over whelmed today but alot could happen between now & then.
Keep us posted emma

Biffinator · 22-12-2020 1:09pm

Got an offer yesterday too

start early march in Limerick Yeah the medical seems like it is for potential apprenticeship so unless there's something outstanding I'd say you've a great chance but same as myself I couldn't get excited till I got the offer. It it's both terrifying and exciting indeed . As for the course torbie it's great to come pre prepared but I'm sure there's plenty who don't and come in as fresh meat. I don't think stuff like engineering maths etc come into it till year 2+ . So long as she has a grasp of how a substation etc might work I think she'd be okay. And wouldn't worry about offers being out before medical finishes seems to of been the way previous years did it

EmmaFitz16 · 22-12-2020 1:24pm

Great news biffinator you can breath a sigh of relief and enjoy christmas !! Iv read from previous years threads also and it seems offers are made before medicals are finished etc, my lad is convinced he has it so i really hope for him it all goes to plan. I will keep you guys updated and well done.

EmmaFitz16 · 06-01-2021 12:06pm

So the medical for the 13th has been postponed until a later date when restrictions are lifted again, so more waiting around, not the outcome we would have hoped for but we will just have to sit tight and wait. Did you guys get any update on start dates etc?

Jakeesb2020 · 06-01-2021 3:49pm

No I’m still waiting on a call and my medical was on the 9th of December.

IrishPaddyMan7 · 06-01-2021 4:10pm

Where had you applied for Jake

Jakeesb2020 · 06-01-2021 4:26pm

Inchicore and Finglas. What about yourself?

IrishPaddyMan7 · 06-01-2021 4:31pm

Portlaoise, what about everyone else?

EmmaFitz16 · 06-01-2021 5:25pm

My son applied for finglas and drogheda, so you had a medical Jake but have heard nothing since? I just think its the mayhem caused by covid that has everything up in the air, i just hope everyone gets to attend the medical.

Jakeesb2020 · 06-01-2021 7:17pm

Yes I had my medical. I’d say you’re right COVID has everything up in the air and I’d say they’ll get through everyone just when everything dies alone a little more

torbie · 08-01-2021 10:09am

Oh Emma - so sorry to hear that. I dont know how I missed these messages previously. It really is a mess at the moment.
Please stay safe and hope for the best.

Biffinator · 14-01-2021 4:29pm

Just received the phone call been expecting. start dates being pushed back into summer. All pending lockdown measures and go ahead from their medical team, it could be as early as April if things go well or late summer if it doesn't. The network team themselves are on a call out only basis so they feel we wouldn't get the standard of training they would like which is fair just more waiting . Still places to be offered so those still waiting for the medical/the call keep the fingers crossed

torbie · 14-01-2021 5:16pm

Same for my Daughter - its suits her to be staring later - so we are happy with that.

IrishPaddyMan7 · 14-01-2021 7:58pm

Thanks for the update guys, I'm one of the people who have passed the medical and just waiting on word. At least we have this thread to keep informed, best of luck to everyone.

Jakeesb2020 · 14-01-2021 8:16pm

I’m the same IrishPaddyMan7 hopefully we hear soon enough fingers crossed

EmmaFitz16 · 16-01-2021 10:54am

Ah thanks a million for the update, its been on my mind. Well at least we know its still going ahead at some stage this year! We are still waiting on a date for the medical so everyone is at different stages . Stay in touch and stay safe

TylerRyan28 · 19-01-2021 2:21pm

How long have you all been waiting to start your apprenticeship since you applied for the job? Would it not be better to start a apprenticeship instead of waiting for ESB to get back to you .

walshtipp · 23-02-2021 10:20pm

ESB Networks will be taking applications for apprenticeships from 1st March 2021 for anybody who is interested in applying this year.

Dildert123 · 25-02-2021 11:31pm

HI,
Im hoping to apply this year for the ESB and im wondering if anyone who has been successful in recent year could give me some tips or tricks for the selection process?
I also hear that "its who you know" that's how you get in is that true?
Thanks

Biffinator · 26-02-2021 2:19pm

Hey Dilbert, the selection process is fairly straightforward . Practise some online assesments in numerical/verbal reasoning and spacial awarenes, youl get a few days to complete it so check the assessments titles and then study them.The interview isn't as informal as I taught it would be, they're looking for good teamwork and own initiative examples they might ask you some stuff like power usage of a shower and basic wires for a plug and safety is no.1 priority. Not sure about who you know element that's kinda in every job to some extent but it is a very sought after position it's up against probably thousands of applications so be the best you can be. best of luck with your application, ye will probably be starting a few weeks after us at this stage ha

Dildert123 · 26-02-2021 4:49pm

Biffinator wrote: »

Hey Dilbert, the selection process is fairly straightforward . Practise some online assesments in numerical/verbal reasoning and spacial awarenes, youl get a few days to complete it so check the assessments titles and then study them.The interview isn't as informal as I taught it would be, they're looking for good teamwork and own initiative examples they might ask you some stuff like power usage of a shower and basic wires for a plug and safety is no.1 priority. Not sure about who you know element that's kinda in every job to some extent but it is a very sought after position it's up against probably thousands of applications so be the best you can be. best of luck with your application, ye will probably be starting a few weeks after us at this stage ha

Hey thanks for your reply i appreciate the response.
Im glad to hear you managed to secure a position fair play.
Im just hoping i can do the same this apprenticeship is like a dream job to me!!

EmmaFitz16 · 26-02-2021 7:42pm

A good course to do before the online assessments is with Career Services, they do an intensive training to help you get ready for the assessments, it helped my son a lot anyway.

Update for 2020 people , my son got his call back for his medical, its Wednesday coming, so fingers crossed things are starting to move forward

Dildert123 · 26-02-2021 7:58pm

EmmaFitz16 wrote: »

A good course to do before the online assessments is with Career Services, they do an intensive training to help you get ready for the assessments, it helped my son a lot anyway.

Update for 2020 people , my son got his call back for his medical, its Wednesday coming, so fingers crossed things are starting to move forward

IM ACTUALLY BOOKED IN FOR TOMORROWS COURSE!!!!
All the best for your son!

BuzzMcdonnell · 27-02-2021 2:51am

Does anyone have any idea of the salary you could expect as a qualified network technician in the ESB after the apprenticeship?

Larryduff2018 · 02-03-2021 9:33pm

I'm just logged in here again as my son applied last year his 2nd time to apply got to interview stage then 2 weeks before interview was told due to covid 19 he wouldn't be interviewed as they weren't taken on as many apprentices because of covid. He was devastated. Just reading through the messages are the 2020 apprentices still waiting to start. Sounds like ye are waiting on your medicals. How can it be this slow. In the meantime my son started an apprenticeship elsewhere last September as a year to wait to apply again to esb is too long. Best of luck to all waiting to hear back hope it all works out for you all.

Larryduff2018 · 02-03-2021 9:40pm

TylerRyan28 wrote: »

How long have you all been waiting to start your apprenticeship since you applied for the job? Would it not be better to start a apprenticeship instead of waiting for ESB to get back to you .

My son applied for apprenticeship with other companies along with his friend to the likes of Suir Mercury Kirby heard back from all of them and got start dates about a month after interview. Both working now and near 6 months done. Delays thou on the phases due to that bloody covid.

Luke774 · 03-03-2021 1:37am

BuzzMcdonnell wrote: »

Does anyone have any idea of the salary you could expect as a qualified network technician in the ESB after the apprenticeship?

1st year salary is 10k
2nd year is 15k
Once qualified its 40k if they keep you on I have heard they let alot go once you complete 4 years. Better off doing a electrician apprenticeship.

torbie · 03-03-2021 8:28am

Dildert123 wrote: »

IM ACTUALLY BOOKED IN FOR TOMORROWS COURSE!!!!
All the best for your son!

I second that course - my daughter found it really good and you have access to the information for a year (I think) afterwards)

Dildert123 · 04-03-2021 5:48pm

torbie wrote: »

I second that course - my daughter found it really good and you have access to the information for a year (I think) afterwards)

I must say it was very informative and great for all the practice

torbie · 04-03-2021 5:54pm

I presume it was delivered all online this time? Im glad you found it good

Dildert123 · 04-03-2021 9:46pm

torbie wrote: »

I presume it was delivered all online this time? Im glad you found it good

Yes it was i got all the notes in the post so it worked out well

IrishPaddyMan7 · 11-03-2021 7:57pm

Just to update people, job offers are being given out again, best of luck to all the 2020 applicants

ESB Networks - Apprenticeship program

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