Electrical & Instrumentation Apprenticeship – Boliden Tara Mines

Build a skilled, future-ready career with support, purpose and real opportunities to grow.

At Boliden Tara Mines, we provide the metals essential to improve society for generations to come.
We are guided by our values of Care, Courage and Responsibility, and by our ambition to be the most climate-friendly and respected metal provider in the world.

If you enjoy problem solving, technology, and learning how complex systems work - this apprenticeship could be for you.

Thinking about your next step ?

An Electrical & Instrumentation Apprenticeship at Tara Mines offers a practical, structured way to earn while you learn. This is a 4‑year paid apprenticeship programme combining on‑the‑job learning with off‑site training. On successful completion, apprentices will achieve a QQI Advanced Certificate – Level 6, a nationally recognised qualification valued across multiple industries.

What you’ll learn and do (your responsibilities)

With training and support, you’ll help keep critical process-control systems safe, reliable and efficient, while building strong technical skills.

Install, test and calibrate instruments and control equipment
Work with sensors, transmitters and automation systems
Troubleshoot faults and resolve technical issues
Use digital tools and modern control technologies
Work safely to Boliden standards, support risk assessments and safety initiatives
Keep accurate maintenance records; contribute to housekeeping and 5S
Take part in daily team meetings, share ideas, and look for improvements in safety, sustainability and efficiency

These skills are valued in mining, pharmaceuticals, food production and manufacturing.

Your support and development

Boliden Tara Mines offers world‑class technical training, along with competitive pay and excellent rewards as you progress and develop your skills.

You will be part of a safety-focused, inclusive team, supported by experienced and qualified craftspeople who will:

Coach and guide you throughout your apprenticeship
Help you build confidence in your technical skills
Encourage questions and continuous learning

We take pride in creating an environment where apprentices feel supported, respected and safe to learn.

Entry requirements

Aged 18 years or over
Leaving Certificate with a minimum of five passes at Ordinary Level, including English and Maths

Skills and qualities we look for

Curiosity and interest in how things work
Good communication and teamwork skills
Willingness to learn and ask questions
A positive, proactive approach
An interest in technology, engineering or problem solving

Practical details

39 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Some flexibility required in line with operational needs
A structured apprenticeship combining on-the-job learning with off-site training

Opportunities within the wider Boliden Group

An apprenticeship with Boliden Tara Mines offers more than a qualification — it’s the start of a long‑term career. Graduates can grow onsite and across the wider Boliden Group, with skills valued nationally and internationally.

Inclusion matters to us

At Boliden Tara Mines, we are committed to a workplace where women and men feel welcome, supported and confident to succeed.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including people who may not have previously considered a career in Electrical Instrumentation

If you’re interested but unsure whether you meet all the requirements, we still encourage you to apply.

If this opportunity interests you, we welcome your application via Boliden Careers.

Closing date: 19 June 2026

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Electrical & Instrumentation Apprenticeship

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