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Mechanic - Apprenticeship

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    WALSH WASTE LIMITED
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    Ref: #APP-2423686
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    Oranmore, Co. Galway,
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    No of positions: 1
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    Apprenticeship
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    Published On: 05 Dec 2025
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    Closing On: 25 Jan 2026

Job Description
First Year Apprentice Vacancy*

What the job and learning is really about:
- Picking up new skills: You’ll be learning hands-on stuff all the time, building up your knowledge and skill.
- Learning from the mentor: Working alongside experienced mentor and picking up tool and tricks of the trade.
- Staying safe: Health and safety rules matter — they keep you and everyone else protected.
- Getting stuck in: You’ll be working with vehicles, tools, and equipment, and moving around a lot.
- Owning your work: The quality of what you do is on you, so you take pride in it.
- Using the gear: Special service tools, materials, and equipment become part of your daily routine.
- Figuring things out: Reading diagrams, following instructions, and solving problems when systems break.
- Hands-on fixes: Taking apart mechanical systems, checking them, and putting them back together.
- Testing tech: Making sure electrical and electronic systems are working properly.
- Keeping records: Writing down what you did so others can understand the work.
- Managing your learning: Setting aside time to study and practice.
- Passing exams: Theory, practicals, and skill demos — all part of the journey.
- Earning while learning: You’re paid as you train, which is a nice bonus.

Employer Information
Address
Deerpark Industrial Estate
Deerpark
Oranmore
Co Galway H91 Rh31
Contact
 Dan Regan
 dregan@walshwaste.com
 http://www.walshwaste.com
For more information please see apprenticeship.ie
Note: As part of the national apprenticeship system, there are formal requirements for approval of an employer's suitability to train apprentices and for registration of apprentices. Advertising on this site does not guarantee that Employers are approved to recruit and train for apprenticeship positions.
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