About Us
Murphy is a leading international, multi-disciplined engineering and construction company founded in 1951 that improves life by delivering world-class infrastructure. Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland and North America, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation, water, power and natural resources. We also have a number of related businesses – Ground Engineering; Utility Connections; Murphy Plant; Murphy Process Engineering; Pipeline Testing Services; Specialist Welding Services; and Electrical Services. Murphy employs more than 4,000 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, we work as ‘One Murphy’ by directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success. There’s more to Murphy.
Plant Apprenticeships
At Murphy we are an industry leader in the supply of plant, transport and equipment.
We manage and maintain more than £100 million worth of innovative, best in-class plant, transport and specialist equipment and our work spans multiple sectors. Our inventory includes over 15,000 assets, ranging from small tools to piling rigs, alongside our award-winning vehicle fleet which includes one of the UK’s most comprehensive collection of crawler cranes.
We are recruiting for a variety of apprenticeships for our Murphy Plant team, with opportunities available across our main depots:
- Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 7LH
- Golborne, Warrington, WA3 3UB
- Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 7SS
- Ollerton, Nottingham, NG22 9PZ
You may not know what you are interested in, or what type of apprenticeship would suit you best, however we are seeking individuals from all backgrounds who have a passion to work with our multi-million pound plant equipment and machinery.
Types of apprenticeships available:
- HGV Driver – 15 months (Must be 18 years old & have a Full UK driving licence)
- Logistics Planner – 15 months
- Hire Coordinator - 15 months
- Plant Mechanic – 2-3 years
- Property Maintenance Operative – 2 years
- Small Tools Technician – 2-3 years
- Vehicle Mechanic – 3 years
What do I need to be considered for the apprenticeships?
- GCSE Maths and English at grade A*- D / 3-9 (or equivalent)
- You don’t need to have previous experience for the role, but you do need to be ready to learn, have a positive mindset and a can-do attitude!
- Eligible to work in the UK with a valid work permit if applicable. Please note, that we do not provide sponsorship.
Above all, we need people who will adopt our values and strive to live them:
- One Family, One Team, One Murphy
- Always Deliver
- Respect, Integrity & Accountability
- Never Harm
- Continually Improve
Our Recruitment Process
Our recruitment process consists of two stages:
- Initial application (Don't worry if you don't have your own CV as of yet, instead please upload a document that tells us a little bit more about who you are, what you have studied and why you are interested in this apprenticeship).
- In-person interview
It’s important to us that everybody has an equal chance to succeed, therefore if you'd like to discuss any reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process, please feel free to get in touch at emergingtalent@murphygroup.co.uk.
Please note: Should we receive a high volume of suitable applications we may choose to close our opportunities early. Therefore, to avoid missing out, we do recommend you submit your application asap.
Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.