Apprenticeship Program I Electrical Instrumentation

**Job Description Summary:** **About the Program** The Electrical Instrumentation Apprenticeship is a four-year program, or for the duration specified under the Standards-Based Apprenticeship Scheme. It combines hands-on workplace experience with structured college-based learning. Successful candidates will receive comprehensive training both on site at Coca-Cola Ballina and through the relevant educational institution, building the technical knowledge and practical experience needed for a rewarding career in electrical instrumentation. For further details on Apprenticeship Programs check out [www.apprenticeship.ie](http://www.apprenticeship.ie) **What you will do for us** * Work to health & safety requirements, always. * Learn and understand the operation of equipment in the plant   including installation, maintenance, calibration, and repair. * Demonstrate problem-solving skills on fixing and solving equipment issues including electrical, mechanical and instrumentation issues. * Carry out planned and unplanned maintenance on operations equipment. * Drive equipment improvement and minimize downtime on equipment. * Clear understanding of equipment performance measures * Capable of using a computerized maintenance management system to record all activity. * Use Mathematics to solve technical or scientific problems. * Interpret and understand technical drawings diagrams. * Participate in an Agile methodology. * Have ambition to learn new skills and competencies and the desire to develop these throughout the training program. **Qualifications Requirements** The minimum requirement for entry into the proposed program are as follows: * Leaving Certificate or approved equivalent with minimum Grade C in five subjects which must include Mathematics, English, Engineering/Science subject. * Ishihara eye vision test in line with EI Generation Apprenticeship requirements. * This application is open to anyone who is 18 years of age or over on August 12, 2026. **Skill Requirements** * Ability to work within all aspects of health & safety requirements. * Aptitude for mechanical / electrical / instrumentation with excellent attention to detail. * Ability to solve problems and seek out improvement opportunities in partnership and under the supervision of an experienced Technician. * Quality focused, well organized, and careful with practical tasks. * Ability to use math's to solve technical or scientific problems with excellent attention to detail. * Ability to work as part of a team and independently on one’s own initiative. * Excellent communications skills both verbal and written. * An ambition to learn new skills and competencies and the desire to develop these throughout the Apprenticeship program. * Ambition to learn the principles of Operational Excellence and how they operate in a manufacturing environment. **Skills:** **Location(s):** Ireland **City/Cities:** Ballina **Travel Required:** 00% - 25% **Relocation Provided:** No **Job Posting End Date:** August 11, 2026 **Our Purpose and Growth Culture:** We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit [Our Purpose and Vision](https://www.coca-colacompany.com/company/purpose-and-vision) to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.