Alfa Electrical to recruit 100 apprentices in major skills investment
Dublin contractor is developing a purpose-built training facility as women account for 13% of its current apprentice workforce
4 August 2026 | editor@breakingground.news
Alfa Electrical plans to recruit 100 apprentices over the next three years as part of a major investment in the future skills base of Ireland’s electrical industry.
The Dublin-based electrical contractor is developing a purpose-built training facility at its Ballymount headquarters, where apprentices will receive technical instruction, mentoring and continuous professional development.
The recruitment programme represents a significant expansion for a company that currently employs approximately 100 people and generates annual turnover of more than €12 million.
Women now account for 13% of Alfa Electrical’s apprentices, which the company said is around twice the national average for female electrical apprentices. It is continuing to promote electrical careers to women as part of efforts to attract talent from a wider section of the workforce.
Alfa Electrical was founded and is led by Co-Managing Directors Brian Moran and Ronan Howard. Both began their careers as electrical apprentices with the business before travelling to Australia and later returning to complete a management buyout of the company where they had trained.
Over the past 20 years, they have developed Alfa Electrical into a contractor serving major residential, commercial and hospitality projects across Ireland.
Moran said apprenticeships should be recognised alongside university education as a route into skilled employment, management and business ownership.
“As former apprentices ourselves, we’ve always believed that apprenticeships deserve to be recognised alongside any other career pathway,” he said.
“They provide highly skilled, rewarding careers with real opportunities for progression, leadership and entrepreneurship.”
The company’s investment comes as construction employers face continuing pressure to recruit and retain the skilled workers needed to deliver housing, commercial development and infrastructure.
Alfa Electrical said the renewed international focus on vocational education, including moves by the UK Government to place greater value on technical careers, was also relevant to Ireland’s workforce debate.
“We need to continue challenging the perception that university is the only route to success,” Moran said. “Apprenticeships are creating highly skilled professionals, business leaders and employers every day.”
Howard said the planned training centre would allow the company to create structured career opportunities while preparing electricians for the requirements of a changing construction industry.
“Our own careers began through apprenticeships, so we understand first-hand the opportunities they can create,” he said.
“We’re particularly proud that women now make up 13% of our apprentices. While there is still much more to do across the industry, it’s proof that positive change is possible when employers actively invest in creating an inclusive workplace and promoting skilled trades as careers for everyone.”
Alfa Electrical was named winner of the Residential Project of the Year (Large) category at the Electrical Awards Ireland 2026 for its work on The Residence at College Square in Dublin.
Alongside its technical training programme, the contractor provides counselling and employee assistance services to support staff wellbeing and long-term career retention.
The business has also raised more than €50,000 for charities, including the Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation and Rainbows Ireland, during its 20 years in operation.
Moran said investing in employees remained central to Alfa Electrical’s next phase of growth.
“From apprentices to project managers, site supervisors and business leaders, we’ve seen first-hand how investing in people transforms careers,” he said.
“That’s why we’ll continue investing in apprenticeships, developing talent and helping to build a stronger, more skilled and more diverse electrical industry for Ireland.”
