Heavy Vehicle Mechanic Apprenticeship 2026

Heavy Vehicle Mechanic Apprenticeship 2026Closing date : 28 February 2026

Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann are now accepting Expressions of Interest in apprentice heavy vehicle mechanics in the following locations for 2026 :

Dublin - Cork - Waterford - Wexford - Ballina - Limerick - Thurles - Tralee - Galway - Athlone - Longford - Stranolar - Sligo

These apprenticeship positions are open to both female and male candidates.

Our apprentices are trained to the highest possible technical standards and acquire, amongst many other skills, the ability to maintain the various systems associated with modern public service vehicles.

This includes training on the various day to day repairs and preventative maintenance tasks, in addition to vehicle diagnostics / fault finding with some of the most advanced systems of its kind in place.

Our apprentices have had much success in the National Skills Competition over the years.

The apprenticeship comprises of seven phases, three off-the-job and four on-the-job.

During all of these phases you are assessed on a structured ongoing basis.

On-the-job training takes place with Dublin Bus / Bus Éireann, in your allocated garage, during Phases 1 – 3 – 5 – 7.

Off-the-job training is designated by SOLAS as follows : -

Phase 2

SOLAS Education and Training Board (ETB) Training Centre in Dublin, Cork or Waterford

Phase 4

Department of Education and Skills – TU Dublin or TU Shannon

Phase 6

Department of Education and Skills – TU Dublin or TU Shannon

Requirements Age Requirement :

Applicants must be age 16 or over before commencing their apprenticeship.

• Note that 2020 certificate of completion (Junior Cert) and school reports will be accepted as an equivalent to the traditional Junior cert results, see link for further details "

Education Requirements :

Candidates must have obtained the following minimum standards at the time of applying :

Qualification

Level Required

Junior Certificate 5 grade D's or higher

Leaving Certificate Applied 50 credits or above

Vocational Leaving Certificate 3 grade D's or higher

Leaving Certificate 3 grade D's or higher

Minimum 6 modules including 3 core – Communication, Mathematics OR Application of Number and Functional Mathematics, Personal Effectiveness OR Personal & Interpersonal skills

Note : The qualification used for entry to an apprenticeship programme must be from one specific programme.

Benefits Competitive rate of payWorking 5 over 7 daysG.P.

Scheme for you and your familyTool box equipped with required tools provided by the companyCollege fees paid by the CompanyTravel concessionsPersonal Protective Equipment providedLaundry service includedTraining and upskillingEducation Support Scheme to avail ofEmployee Assistance Programme to avail ofFree car parkingSubsidised canteenWe are now accepting Expressions of Interest for our apprenticeship campaign 2026 for both Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus.

An Expression of Interest allows you to register your interest in our apprenticeship programme for 2026, so we can notify you when applications open on the 1st of March 2026.

Please click on the following link to submit your expression of interest for this Apprenticeship

Placements will commence by September 2026and applicants must be at least 16 years of age, on or before they commence.

We use a number of assessments which each candidate will be required to undertake and the results will be used to compile a shortlist for interview puposes.

If you are having problems submitting your expression of interest online, or have queries on the apprenticeship programme, please contact [emailprotected] by email and we will provide you with assistance.

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