Murphy is recruiting a General Operative to work with our site teams with the view of progressing onto the Skilled Utilities Traineeship at Mount Lucas, a 13‑month programme that equips you with hands‑on experience, essential safety training, industry‑recognised tickets, and a CABWI Level 2 Diploma, preparing you for a long‑term, high‑skilled career in utilities.
Main Purpose of Role:
- You will join us as a General Operative, carrying out a variety of manual and support tasks to keep daily operations running smoothly.
- Upon successfully completing all required ability tests, you may be selected to progress onto our 13‑month Skilled Utilities Operator Traineeship.
- This traineeship is designed to develop the foundations for a long-term career in construction and utilities:
- Through hands‑on site placements and simulated training, you will gain the skills, safety knowledge, and qualifications needed to work confidently on our projects.
- You will rotate between 11-12 weeks of training at Mount Lucas and 11-12 weeks of on‑site work placements.
- On successful completion of the programme, you will move into a skilled General Operative role within our site teams.
- Please note: this traineeship requires travel between Mount Lucas (Offaly) and assigned site locations throughout the programme.
Role Duties
- Maintain a high level of Health & Safety, including correct use of PPE.
- Support site teams with excavation, reinstatement, pipe laying and general utilities tasks.
- Follow instructions, work procedures and safe systems of work.
- Help meet daily and weekly work targets while maintaining quality standards.
- Keep the work area clean, organised and safe.
- Actively participate in all training phases and site placements.
Qualifications & Skills
- Must be 18+, reliable and willing to work in an outdoor environment.
- Strong work ethic with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- No previous experience required - full training is provided.
- Safe Pass & Manual Handling (can be obtained during training).
- Please be advised you may be required to travel.
What we offer:
- Competitive salary.
- 39-hour Standard working week.
- Time and a half after 39hours.
- Annual leave in line with CIF guidelines plus public holidays.
- 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
Operating in Ireland, the United Kingdom, Canada and the USA, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation, water, power and natural resources. So that our teams out on projects can run smoothly it is vital that we have robust support functions in place.
We are committed to fostering an engaging and collaborative work environment in which each person’s career is nurtured and developed. We focus on employee development, providing a culture of innovation and positive work-life balance.
Murphy is formally recognised as a sector leading employer, Platinum Investors In People accredited. 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.
If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call Susanne Mueller on 0873423654 or email emergingtalentireland@murphygroup.ie.
Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in Ireland.