ESB Summer Student Placement 2026
Who We Are
Join us in achieving Net Zero by 2040 At ESB, we operate one of the most progressive electricity systems in the world, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission, distribution and supply in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, and an international energy consulting business. ESB invested €1bn in infrastructure and contributed over €2bn to local economies last year, while also distributing over €2m to community initiatives.
Our inclusive culture fosters innovation and connection among our 9,000 employees, making ESB a place where you can truly make a difference.
Position Description
We have a number of exciting Customer Service roles for Undergraduate students over the summer months of 2026. Applicants are invited for a limited number of placements to cover annual leave absences.
The Customer Service Advisor will join ESB Networks Customer Service teams, within the Customer Experience Area, ESB Networks, providing customer support to all electricity customers. Customer Service Advisors deal with a broad range of work including dealing with customer queries, emergency and no supply situations, scheduling and managing work programmes, Pay As You Go metering processes, supporting electricity suppliers, new connections and general enquiries. In this role the Customer Service Advisor works as part of highly skilled externally CCA accredited team that delivers first class customer service across various customer channels.
Essential
* All applicants must have completed first year of a 3rd Level Degree and be returning to college in September to continue this course
* Applicants must not be in their final year of their Primary Degree
* Applicants will not be eligible if employed in ESB for 2 previous summers
* Relevant Customer Service Experience
* Relevant Teamwork Experience
* IT Skills
* Successful applicants must be available to commence their placements mid May 2026
Location:
On site at ESB Networks Office, Sarsfield Road, Wilton, Co. Cork
Hours:
36.25 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Closing Date
1st Feburary 2026