Job Description
Job Title:  Electrical Apprentice Year 1
Job Location:  Kildare
Country/Region:  Ireland

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 us from September 2026 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 have any queries, please email emergingtalentireland@murphygroup.ie.


Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in Ireland.