Community Relations

ESB Community Relations & Sustainable Rivers Undergraduate Programme 2026 Who We Are: ESB's purpose is to create a Brighter Future for the customers and communities we serve, by leading the transition to reliable, affordable, low-carbon energy. Through our diverse businesses across Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we aim to meet the customer energy needs by bringing the best of our capabilities together to deliver innovative and value-driven solutions for a low-carbon world. Today, we continue to drive progress and change, constantly innovating and evolving to stay relevant and reliable for the many people who depend on us. We are harnessing all our resources for a brighter future, investing in our people and working collaboratively with partners to enhance the lives of our customers, drive economic progress and bring about a more sustainable future. Be part of a brighter future and apply for an undergraduate position in ESB today. Undergraduate Programme commencing 2026 Job Specification Business Unit: Generation and Trading Division: Community Relations & Sustainable Rivers Course Disciplines Required: Marine Biology or related Role Description: This role will support the Hatchery team in day-to-day activities and operations in the hatchery. Community Relations & Sustainable Rivers and hatchery work is directly linked to ESB's strategy and this role is a great opportunity to work in a hands-on area and contribute to ESB. Key responsibilities: Day to day operation of Hatcheries including; Fish & Eel collection Fish conservation Feeding Monitoring Environmental compliance Health & Safety duties Upkeep of the hatchery Desirable Skills: Teamwork Flexibility Technical skills Knowledge and awareness of site safety measures Sustainable ways of work Strong communication Location of Role: One of the following: Parteen Hatchery/Belmont/ESB Head Office Contract: This is a fixed-term contract position, offering valuable experience and exposure within ESB's Community Relations & Sustainable Rivers function. ESB is committed to smart working - combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible ways of working. The successful candidate may work flexibly within their jurisdiction with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration on at least one anchor day per week. All smart working arrangements are subject to manager approval and ongoing review, based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the individual. .buttontext4ebea33125a0ecd0 a{ border: 1px solid transparent; } .buttontext4ebea33125a0ecd0 a:focus{ border: 1px dashed #009DE0 important; outline: none important; } Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law. Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, . About ESB Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland's leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below.