Current Competitions The Defence Forces are recruiting in the following areas: Naval Service Direct Entry Hull Artificer (Naval Service Direct Entry Hull Artificer) Job Type Full-Time Job Details The Irish Defence Forces are presently recruiting qualified Carpenter and Joiners for the role of Leading Hull Artificer (HA) within the Irish Naval Service. As a Hull Artificer within the Irish 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 vessels. If you are looking for an exciting, challenging and rewarding career, fit the criteria and enjoy being part of a team click on the link below and begin your application.Minimum Educational QualificationsCandidates must have attained the required minimum educational qualifications at the time of entry into the Naval Service.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.Read the Terms & ConditionsApplicants should ensure that they meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the terms and conditions before applying.*IMPORTANT NOTICE* It is the candidate's sole responsibility to enter their email address correctly when completing the application form. The candidate will receive an acknowledgement within 48 hours of submitting the online application. If a candidate does not receive an acknowledgement within the time, the candidate must inform Competitions Office within 72hours of applying by emailing recruitment@defenceforces.ie Candidates should be aware that some email providers filter @defenceforces.ie into junk/spam GDPR Notice All applications for Defence Forces positions are processed in accordance with the Defence Forces Applicants Privacy Notice, as set out on the applicants page with Candidate Manager Careers Information Applications forms for entry into the Defence Forces are only available through the online application form on this site. The online application form for enlistment is only available when recruitment competitions are open. There is NO access to the online application form when recruitment is closed. Application forms for entry into the Defence Forces are only available through the online application form on this site. The online application form for enlistment is only available when recruitment competitions are open. There is NO access to the online application form when recruitment is closed. Applications Through Irish To make an application through Irish send an email to recruitment@defenceforces.ie to request an application form.