Posted 10 July, 2026
Electrical Apprentice Year 1
Murphy
Kildare, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 1448145934
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:
Role Duties:
Qualifications & Skills:
What we offer:
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 [email protected].
Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in Ireland.
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 [email protected].
Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in Ireland.
