Who is Murphy:
Murphy is a leading international engineering and construction company. We specialise in a variety of sectors including transport and infrastructure, water & wastewater, energy and industry.
Main Purpose of Role:
- Due to continuous growth within the company, Murphy Ireland are currently looking for Apprentice Electrician(s) to join and contribute towards some new and exciting projects.
- Please note that travel is required
Role Duties:
- Demonstrate basic understanding of electrical principles, safe working practices, and industry terminology
- Have/gain an excellent knowledge of the current Electrical Standards
- Use hand tools, basic power tools, and simple testing equipment under supervision
- Read and interpret simple technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and instructions
- Produce the deliverables/products to agreed specifications.
- Assist Senior Electricians with basic installations
- Assist with general duties including material handling, site organisation, and clean‑up
- Ensure all work is completed to the appropriate levels of safety, quality & cost.
- Work effectively alongside qualified electricians and contribute positively to the team
- Attend and complete required off‑the‑job training at a SOLAS‑approved training centre
Qualifications & Skills:
- Must be eligible to register as an electrical apprentice with SOLAS (including passing a colour vision test)
- Safe Pass & Manual Handling
- Leaving Certificate with O6 – O1 in Maths (desirable but not required). Physics and technical drawing is beneficial
- Previous construction experience is beneficial
- Any additional tickets/training is beneficial
- Full Driving Licence is beneficial
- Understanding Health and Safety compliance
What we offer:
- Competitive salary
- Thirty nine hour standard working week
- Time and a half after thirty nine hours
- 21 days plus 10 bank holidays (annual leave in line with CIF guidelines)
- CWPS Pension and sick pay
- Opportunities for advancement and career growth
- Further training given
- Health and safety-focused work environment
- Supportive team culture
About Murphy
Murphy is formally recognised as a sector leading employer, Platinum Investors In People accredited along with reported operating profit up 57% on prior year. At Murphy, we are incredibly proud of our diverse workforce. Not only do our people represent over 60 different nationalities, but they also represent a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities and ages. With a forward order book of £5.8bn and £23m Invested in environmentally friendly plant in 2024 there really is #MoretoMurphy
If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call Sean O'Connell on 0873438936 to discuss in more detail.
Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in Ireland.