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Utilities Electricity, Gas, Steam And Air Conditioning Supply Electricity, Gas, Steam And Air Conditioning Supply 35.1 - Electric Power Generation, Transmission And Distribution
120 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
30 August 2024
Employment effect (start)
30 August 2024
Foreseen end date
30 September 2024
Description
Commercial semi-state company, ESB Networks, is to create 120 new jobs in 2024. The company, which is the owner of the transmission and distribution electricity networks in Ireland, is to recruit 120 electricians throughout Ireland.
The closing date for applications was 9th September 2024 and the roles are open to any qualified electrician.
ESB Networks currently employs 3,347 employees in Ireland.
According to ESB, the new electricians will help it deliver for the future by enhancing the capacity and resilience of the electricity network.
Eurofound (2024), ESB Networks, Business expansion in Ireland, factsheet number 201793, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/201793.
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