The Irish Defence Forces are currently recruiting qualified Carpenters and Joiners for the role of Leading Hull Artificer (L/HA) within the Irish Naval Service. As a Hull Artificer within the Naval Service you will learn to manage, maintain and crew the ship as well as keeping it operational. Successful candidates will be provided with additional training so that they can perform the roles and responsibilities of a Hull Artificer at sea onboard Irish Naval Service ships.  
Applicants must be 18 years of age and under 27 years of age on the date of application.

A candidate  for enlistment as a Hull Artificer (HA) must have completed one of the following:
HETAC Level 7 Bachelors of Science in Craft Technology (wood) with business.
National Craft Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery.
National Craft Certificate in Cabinet Maker/ Wood Manufacturing and Finishing.
National Craft Certificate in Shipwright.
National equivalent of any of the above.

Approximately €34,000, increasing to approximately €44,000 on completion of training.

APPLY: Careers page, www.military.ie