ESB to recruit 1,000 people to drive net zero plan

The ESB is to recruit 1,000 people over the next three years to support the delivery of its strategy to be net zero by 2040.

The group said the move was part of its “transformative drive” to deliver the infrastructure, services and associated customer-focused solutions required to achieve net zero emissions.

It is seeking to enhance its existing talent pool through recruitment across a range of technical and specialist skills including finance, IT, HR, engineering, customer service and qualified electricians.

More than 300 graduates, apprentices and trainees will be recruited over the next three years as part of the recruitment drive.

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The range of positions include marine geologists, cyber specialists, project management, network planning, commercial analysts, customer service and qualified electricians, with a majority of the jobs located in Ireland.

ESB chief executive Paddy Hayes said: “Today is another positive step in the delivery of our net zero by 2040 strategy as we launch our campaign to recruit 1,000 people within the next three years.

“ESB has always encouraged and supported progressive thinkers and innovators who are committed to making a difference. When you work with ESB, you join a dedicated, inclusive and innovative team focused on powering Ireland’s transition to a net zero carbon future.

“Today we are making a call for talented and driven individuals to join us as we work together to make a difference by delivering a net zero energy future for the customers and communities we serve.”

ESB Group employs about 8,000 people across its businesses including ESB Networks, Electric Ireland, ESB International, ESB Telecoms, NIE Networks, Generation and Trading, ecars and ESB’s Smart Energy Services.

The jobs announcement follows the recent ESB Networks’ annual apprentice recruitment campaign which will see up to 96 electrical apprentices start later this year.

Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan said: “This is a critical time for Ireland’s energy landscape, as we work together to achieve the targets set out in the climate action plan.

“I welcome ESB’s announcement today, setting out a plan to actively recruit people with the range of skills needed to support its own ambition to achieve net zero by 2040.

“Together with the 8,000 people already employed at the organisation, these new recruits will play a key role in creating a clean energy future for us all.”