THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY Eir is looking for 50 new apprentices.

Eir’s apprentice programme is open to candidates who have passed their Leaving Certificate.

The company says all 120 apprentices who have been hired so far as part of the eir programme are still with the company, two years on.

This year’s programme will commence in September and run for two years.

Una Stafford, Director of Field Operations at eir said, “Applicants will have the opportunity to work as customer service and assurance technicians where the primary focus will be on the maintenance and repair of equipment in eir’s network to provide the highest levels of service to our customers.

“The structured two-year programme will provide on-the-job learning, one-to-one coaching and formal classroom training. Successful applicants will also receive a Level 6 QQI award.

“Following the successful completion of each two year programme, top performers will be offered full-time roles with eir.”

Applications are open until 8 April.

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