30 Apprenticeships & Trainee jobs in Ireland
Associate Director, Training Governance

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In healthcare, evolution doesn't just happen. It takes innovation, imagination, and a passion for solving problems in new and better ways. And innovation is taking place at a lightning-fast pace every day at Optum. As the fastest growing part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, we're expanding our team in Ireland and creating excellent opportunities for those who want greater purpose and more impact in their work. We'll provide the investment, support, and resources to advance your career. You'll provide the talent, ambition, and drive.
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual for an **Associate Director, Training Governance** role. This role will provide centralized governance for coder readiness, ensuring all production teams meet minimum training standards prior to release. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring all coders meet standardized training requirements across regions and for driving innovation in training processes and tools. This position plays a pivotal role in elevating training quality globally by bridging current inconsistencies between training content delivery and assessment across locations.
**Schedule** : Full-time position with standard working hours of Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm.
_Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements and individuals who live and work in the Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our Dublin or Letterkenny office and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model._
**Primary Responsibilities:**
**Governance & Standardization:**
+ Develop, implement, and maintain a centralized governance framework for training and coder readiness
+ Define and enforce minimum standards for training content, delivery, and assessment across all regional sites
+ Ensure alignment between training practices and production requirements to minimize readiness gaps
**Training Program Oversight**
+ Oversee the development and refinement of global training curricula, ensuring content accuracy and consistency
+ Collaborate with subject matter experts and regional trainers to review and improve training materials
+ Monitor training compliance and identify areas for improvement through structured evaluations and feedback loops
**Cross-regional Alignment**
+ Act as a neutral, central point of coordination between regional training teams to ensure global consistency
+ Facilitate best practice sharing and cross-regional collaboration to eliminate redundant or conflicting training approaches
+ Lead initiatives to harmonize training tools, platforms and evaluation criteria
**Process Improvement & Innovation**
+ Use data driven insights to continuously improve training effectiveness and relevance
+ Introduce scalable training solutions that leverage technology
+ Identify emerging training needs and proactively design strategies to address them
**Quality Assurance Support**
+ Analyze training-related root causes of QA issues and implement corrective action plans
+ Collaborate with QA teams to align training priorities with operational goals
+ Track and report on key QA trends linked to training gaps or inconsistencies
**Performance Monitoring & Reporting**
+ Establish metrics to track training effectiveness, learner progress, and knowledge retention
+ Prepare and deliver regular reports and dashboards for leadership, highlighting training KPIs
+ Leverage process analytics to drive data-informed decision-making
**Frequent meetings with others across global time zones will require some calls to be made outside of standard business hours.**
_You will be rewarded and recognised for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role, as well as providing development for other roles you may be interested in._
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in business, HR, Operations, or a related field
+ Experience working in a global or cross-regional organization
+ Knowledge of training and development platforms or tools
+ Proven experience in training governance, learning and development, or process improvement
+ Experience with quality assurance frameworks and training standardization
+ Advanced level of proficiency with Excel
**Soft Skills:**
+ Communication and cross-functional leadership skills
+ Ability to work in a globally distributed environment and drive consistency across regions
**Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application. Proof will be required to support your application.**
_All telecommuters will be required to adhere to the UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy._
_At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalised groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission._
_Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Optum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, race, and membership of the Traveller community, or any other characteristic protected by law. Optum is a drug-free workplace. © 2025 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved._
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Electrical Instrumentation Apprentice

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**Job Description**
At Takeda Grange castle, we offering the successful candidates a great opportunity to join our Electrical Instrumentation Apprenticeship Programme in our plant in Grange castle. This is a four-year apprenticeship programme run in conjunction with SOLAS. The apprentice will work with the multiskilled Maintenance and Engineering team and be mentored throughout the apprenticeship.
Takeda Grange castle ( TILGC) is a multi-purpose Pharmaceutical site, Producing a range of innovative products. As an apprentice you will have the opportunity to learn your trade, developing your skills in Electrical, Mechanical and Instrumentation as you work across the different areas of the facility.
This apprenticeship program consists of four on-the-job training modules at our facility in Grange castle, Co. Dublin and three off-the-job training modules which may take place at a SOLAS Training Centre and/or designated Institute of Technology based around the country. The modules are usually alternating, and the apprentice must be able to attend the designated training centre for off-the-job training. The duration of the program will be four years but may extend into a fifth year depending on availability/timing of the off-site training modules.
Responsibilities include:
The chosen candidates would typically perform the following activities (but not exclusively):
+ Provide general support to the on-site Maintenance and Engineering personnel in daily routine and non-routine tasks.
+ Provide support to the Calibration team in performing routine calibration of onsite instrumentation e.g. temperature, pressure, level, and flow sensors.
+ Use of Safe permit to work system and LOTO to manage risk during engineering activity.
+ Ensure that all maintenance activity is accurately documented on CMMS in accordance with cGMP regulations.
+ Work as part of Utilities team to operate and maintain Electrical systems such as electrical distribution system, and Utility systems such as boilers and compressed air.
+ Interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams, Electrical and other equipment drawings necessary for the maintenance and repair of all equipment onsite.
+ Work with M&E teams in Filling and Inspection/Packaging areas to Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical and electrical system failures.
+ Demonstrate systematic root-cause problem solving skills when working through issues.
+ Perform equipment setups and checks along-side existing M&E technicians prior to commencement of manufacturing activity.
+ Proficient use of Plant systems used daily to monitor and control operational activity e.g. DCS, BMS & CMMS, etc.
Entry Requirements:
Applicants must be at least eighteen years of age on or by 1st January, 2025. Placements will start in Mid 2025.
Successful candidates must pass at least five Leaving Certificate subjects, including Mathematics, English and preferably one Technical/Science subject.
Persons who completed their Leaving Certificate in 2024 or 2025 are eligible to apply (results can be forwarded when available).
Please note that applicants must be eligible to work in Ireland - there is no relocation or employment permit assistance offered with these opportunities.
Applicants should have a genuine desire for a career in Engineering and should enjoy working in a team environment.
**Locations**
Grange Castle, Ireland
**Worker Type**
Employee
**Worker Sub-Type**
Apprentice / Trainee (Fixed Term) (Trainee)
**Time Type**
Full time
Manufacturing Operations Co-op 2026 - Cork

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Throughout the placement, you will be an integral part of Stryker's **2026 Cooperative** cohort.
_Tasks and responsibilities may include:_
+ **Coordinate and prioritise** production to meet customer requirements, maintain inventory levels and relevant Key Production Indicators (KPIs) as per the plan developed with the Operations Supervisor. **Communicate and record output levels.**
+ Support the Supervisor and Operations Associate in the **maintaining of the Daily Management records.**
+ Collaborate with **NPI teams** to ensure that builds are **prioritised and progressed** through the line as per required timelines.
+ Identify and manage **training priorities vs business needs** monthly
+ Support the Line Support Team with the **formation of a training schedule** and ensuring the execution of the plan, ensuring versatility, station rotation and line staffing plans are adequate to meet business needs. **Train & support the line SME's in delivery of training.**
+ Support the **implementation, and scheduling of training** for **document changes.**
+ Support the Supervisor and Operations Associate in developing **Production Training plans** for new hires and ensure **cross-training plans for employees** are implemented.
+ Support the Operations Associate in the upkeep of the **SLMS training & ensuring that training is effectively recorded** in line with QMS.
+ Reviews overtime needs with Operations Supervisor and **co-ordinates gathering list of team members to meet this need.**
+ Support the Supervisor with creating **Staffing Plans** .
+ Ensure **quality standards** and expectations are communicated and deployed.
+ Maintain the reports on **quality and production metrics** (rework, scrap, line clearance, QA audits, cell shutdown)
+ Participate in **continuous improvement activities** , e.g. **Lean/Cost Reduction** initiatives.
+ All other duties as assigned
**What you will need:**
+ Currently completing an Irish or Northern Irish university qualification in **Engineering, Manufacturing or** Management courses.
+ Must be able to analyze and correct complex testing and/or systems issues of a broad scope using independent judgment
+ **Honesty and integrity;** must comply with the quality system, regulations, and company policies
+ **Self-motivated, flexible, and hardworking -** enjoys working in a dynamic, fast and results orientated environment
+ Is a **team player** and capable of working as part of a **multi-disciplined team**
+ **Excellent verbal and written communication skills** as well as a basic PC knowledge
+ Available for either **6, 9 or 12 months** - exact duration and start date to be discussed with your Talent Acquisition Business Partner at Stryker
**What we can** **offer** :
+ Attractive **salary** & **vacation** entitlement
+ Experience **our inclusive, people-first culture** . You will be paired with mentors and have access to leaders who **support your growth, give constructive feedback, and help build confidence.**
+ **Flexible** working hours
+ **Sports & Social** clubs and DE&I **Employee Resource Groups** and the opportunity to **connect with other co-ops**
+ The opportunity to contribute to **real-world projects** that make a difference in improving **healthcare and patients' lives.** In Stryker, you will be given responsibilities that truly matter.
**Next steps:**
+ Once you have applied to one of our co-op opportunities, our dedicated University Recruiting Business Partners will take some time to look through your application and ensure you meet the criteria in relation to the specific position.
+ Should all requirements be met, and you are happy to proceed, in September, successful candidates will be invited to a final round business interview with the hiring team.
+ If successful through the final round business interview, you will receive your offer shortly after
+ Please note, individual recruitment timelines may vary - please keep in contact with your University Recruiting Business Partner and your university placement coordinator for specific timelines and updates.
This role will be posted for a minimum of 3 days.
Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.
Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability.
Manufacturing Operations Co-op 2026 - Cork

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Throughout the placement, you will be an integral part of Stryker's **2026 Cooperative** cohort.
_Tasks and responsibilities may include:_
+ **Coordinate and prioritise** production to meet customer requirements, maintain inventory levels and relevant Key Production Indicators (KPIs) as per the plan developed with the Operations Supervisor. **Communicate and record output levels.**
+ Support the Supervisor and Operations Associate in the **maintaining of the Daily Management records.**
+ Collaborate with **NPI teams** to ensure that builds are **prioritised and progressed** through the line as per required timelines.
+ Identify and manage **training priorities vs business needs** monthly
+ Support the Line Support Team with the **formation of a training schedule** and ensuring the execution of the plan, ensuring versatility, station rotation and line staffing plans are adequate to meet business needs. **Train & support the line SME's in delivery of training.**
+ Support the **implementation, and scheduling of training** for **document changes.**
+ Support the Supervisor and Operations Associate in developing **Production Training plans** for new hires and ensure **cross-training plans for employees** are implemented.
+ Support the Operations Associate in the upkeep of the **SLMS training & ensuring that training is effectively recorded** in line with QMS.
+ Reviews overtime needs with Operations Supervisor and **co-ordinates gathering list of team members to meet this need.**
+ Support the Supervisor with creating **Staffing Plans** .
+ Ensure **quality standards** and expectations are communicated and deployed.
+ Maintain the reports on **quality and production metrics** (rework, scrap, line clearance, QA audits, cell shutdown)
+ Participate in **continuous improvement activities** , e.g. **Lean/Cost Reduction** initiatives.
+ All other duties as assigned
**What you will need:**
+ Currently completing an Irish or Northern Irish university qualification in **Engineering, Manufacturing or** Management courses.
+ Must be able to analyze and correct complex testing and/or systems issues of a broad scope using independent judgment
+ **Honesty and integrity;** must comply with the quality system, regulations, and company policies
+ **Self-motivated, flexible, and hardworking -** enjoys working in a dynamic, fast and results orientated environment
+ Is a **team player** and capable of working as part of a **multi-disciplined team**
+ **Excellent verbal and written communication skills** as well as a basic PC knowledge
+ Available for either **6, 9 or 12 months** - exact duration and start date to be discussed with your Talent Acquisition Business Partner at Stryker
**What we can** **offer** :
+ Attractive **salary** & **vacation** entitlement
+ Experience **our inclusive, people-first culture** . You will be paired with mentors and have access to leaders who **support your growth, give constructive feedback, and help build confidence.**
+ **Flexible** working hours
+ **Sports & Social** clubs and DE&I **Employee Resource Groups** and the opportunity to **connect with other co-ops**
+ The opportunity to contribute to **real-world projects** that make a difference in improving **healthcare and patients' lives.** In Stryker, you will be given responsibilities that truly matter.
**Next steps:**
+ Once you have applied to one of our co-op opportunities, our dedicated University Recruiting Business Partners will take some time to look through your application and ensure you meet the criteria in relation to the specific position.
+ Should all requirements be met, and you are happy to proceed, in September, successful candidates will be invited to a final round business interview with the hiring team.
+ If successful through the final round business interview, you will receive your offer shortly after
+ Please note, individual recruitment timelines may vary - please keep in contact with your University Recruiting Business Partner and your university placement coordinator for specific timelines and updates.
This role will be posted for a minimum of 3 days.
Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.
Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability.
Internship Engineering

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· Contribute to meaningful, challenging projects with a direct impact on our business
· Have regular access to senior leadership providing you with an opportunity to grow and learn from the best each day
· Develop your career and grow your knowledge through targeted training, a global intern community, and the opportunity to build your network
· Access perks that keep you supported both inside and outside the office
**The Opportunity**
Our Interns provides a meaningful, professional, hands-on experience to students with proven academic performance and leadership potential. We hire students majoring in Engineering into our programs based on business needs. Ideal candidates will combine technical and business knowledge with analytical strength and creative problem-solving abilities.
Abbott's global business offers opportunities to work across a range of fields, which may include the following areas, along with additional activities depending on business needs:
**_Sample Projects at Abbott Nutrition Division, Cavan_**
· **Packing Compliance Project** **:** Support daily compliance activities and lead 1-2 smaller initiatives contributing to the broader Compliance Improvement Project.
· **Site Zoning & Sustainability Project** **:** Assist with engineering, facilities, and utility-related tasks focused on zoning and sustainability enhancements across the site.
**_Sample Projects at Abbott Diabetes Care, Donegal_**
· **Support and optimize manufacturing operations** through oversight of operating systems, use of digital tools (e.g., Hanel Soft, Fishbowl, Maximo, Power BI), system upgrades, and process efficiency improvements related to spare parts and consumables.
· **Drive continuous improvement initiatives** by developing dashboards, leading cross-functional projects, ensuring compliance with policies, and contributing to areas like fermentation development and resource utilization across the business.
· Project Engineering
**_Sample Projects at Abbott Diabetes Care, Kilkenny_**
· Project Engineering
**_Sample Project at Core Dx Longford_**
· Automation Installation
**_Sample Projects at Abbott Nutrition Division, Sligo_**
· Assist in the design, development, and testing of engineering solutions for ongoing projects.
- Contribute to CAD modeling, simulations, and technical documentation.
**_Sample Projects at Abbott Vascular Division, Tipperary_**
· DES Project Enginering
· VC Project Engineering
· Quality Engineering
· Project Engineering
**What are we looking for?**
Eligible applicants should be:
· Available for a 6, 9 or 12month placement to start between January to June 2026 (aligned with academic work placements dates)
· Internship placements may be during or at the end of your undergraduate or post graduate course.
· Pursuing a relevant third level undergraduate or post graduate Engineering qualification.
· Candidates must be tracking to or have a minimum of 2.1 Grade in their undergraduate course.
· Excellent communicators, team players and Innovators.
· Passionate about STEM and interested in pursuing a career in a STEM environment.
· A flexible and innovative approach to work.
· Flexibility to be based at one of our Abbott sites listed
**Locations for Internship Engineering**
Cavan, Donegal, Kilkenny, Longford, Sligo & Tipperary
Career growth and future opportunities are pillars of our program. Students who continuously excel in our early career programs are encouraged to apply for Abbott's Professional Development Programs or other full-time positions.
For more information on our company and sites please visit Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call or email
Principal Software Engineer, Staff Engineer - Model Training & Feature Store, RHOAI

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The Red Hat OpenShift AI team is looking for a Principal Software Engineer with Kubernetes and MLOps (Machine Learning Operations) experience to join our rapidly growing engineering team. Our focus is to create a platform, partner ecosystem, and community by which enterprise customers can solve problems to accelerate business success using AI. This is a very exciting opportunity to build and impact the next generation of MLOps platforms, participate in open source communities, contribute to the development of the OpenShift AI product, and be at the forefront of the exciting evolution of AI. You'll join an ecosystem that fosters continuous learning, career growth, and professional development.
You will be contributing as a core developer for the Model Training team, the core Model training tools (Ray, Kubeflow, Pytorch etc) for OpenShift AI. You will work as part of an evolving development team to rapidly design, secure, build, test, and release new capabilities. This role is for an individual contributor who also leads other junior engineers in the team and collaborates closely with other developers and cross-functional teams. You will have the opportunity to actively participate in both our downstream efforts as well as the upstream projects. You should have a passion for working in open-source communities and for developing solutions that integrate Red Hat, open-source, and partner technologies into a cohesive platform.
**What you will do**
+ Coordinates with architects on future architectural direction to both inform and consume
+ Strives to be the translation layer between Architects, PM, and the teams
+ Participates in early feature kickoff and refinement to help PM make priority trade-off decisions
+ Works with teams to understand product requirements at a level of detail that enables successful execution
+ Serves as a subject matter expert (SME) internally to the team and externally to the community/partners/customers
+ Identifies and resolves complex technical issues, unblocking the team when necessary
+ Stays up-to-date on emerging technologies and industry trends relevant to their domain, and creating awareness about them across the organization (PMs, EMs, Architects, Engineers)
+ Delegates responsibility for component-focused work to team members in order to scale effectively
+ Stays close to the code, reviewing and potentially contributing PRs for mission critical efforts
**What you will bring**
+ Experience developing applications in **Go**
+ Experience developing applications in **Python**
+ Experience developing applications in **Kubernetes, OpenShift** , or other cloud-native technologies
+ Ability to quickly learn and guide others on using new tools and technologies
+ Proven ability to innovate and a passion for staying at the forefront of technology.
+ Experience with distributed systems (especially those that run on **Kubernetes** ) and troubleshooting them
+ Autonomous work ethic, thriving in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
+ Experience providing technical leadership in a global team and delivering on a vision
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills
**The following will be considered a plus:**
+ While a Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science or a related discipline is valued, we prioritize practical experience and technical prowess
+ Understanding of how Open Source communities work
+ Experience with development for public cloud services ( **AWS, GCE, Azure** )
+ Experience working with or **deploying MLOps platforms**
+ Experience with **AI/ML Model training and tuning**
+ Experience **writing Kubernetes/OpenShift controllers and operators**
+ Experience **writing DSLs in Python or other languages**
**About Red Hat**
Red Hat ( is the world's leading provider of enterprise open source ( software solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. Spread across 40+ countries, our associates work flexibly across work environments, from in-office, to office-flex, to fully remote, depending on the requirements of their role. Red Hatters are encouraged to bring their best ideas, no matter their title or tenure. We're a leader in open source because of our open and inclusive environment. We hire creative, passionate people ready to contribute their ideas, help solve complex problems, and make an impact.
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Red Hat's culture is built on the open source principles of transparency, collaboration, and inclusion, where the best ideas can come from anywhere and anyone. When this is realized, it empowers people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to come together to share ideas, challenge the status quo, and drive innovation. Our aspiration is that everyone experiences this culture with equal opportunity and access, and that all voices are not only heard but also celebrated. We hope you will join our celebration, and we welcome and encourage applicants from all the beautiful dimensions that compose our global village.
**Equal Opportunity Policy (EEO)**
Red Hat is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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