Apprentice Electricians - Cork

Suir Engineering Ltd; Bandon; On-site; EUR 11,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days annual leave

SEO Rates, Lodge plus CWPS Pension, S/

Employee Wellbeing & EAP

Bike-to-Work Scheme

Apprenticeship support

Overtime opportunities

International assignments

Job summary

Suir Engineering is hiring Apprentice Electricians for on-site roles in Ireland (Limerick and Cork regions) with fixed-term/full-time contracts. You will learn by doing, assembling and testing electrical systems, and advancing practical craft skills on real projects.

We offer training pathways, wellbeing supports, and opportunities for international assignments in our European projects, with a strong focus on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum O5 in Leaving Certificate Maths.
• Up-to-date Safe Pass and Manual Handling Training Certifications.
• Interest in Electrical systems.
• Enthusiastic team player with a positive attitude.
• Good work ethic and solutions focused.
• Appreciate the importance of adherence to all safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
• Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.

Education

Leaving Certificate Maths (minimum grade O5)

Job description

Location: On site / Bandon, Co. Cork, Ireland
job type: Fixed term / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Construction & Trades | General
HourlyFixed salary:€ 9.47

Here in Suir Engineering we are a leading international provider of innovative Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering Solutions. Our core sectors are Energy, Power and Renewables, Pharma, Food & Beverage, and Data Centres. We provide best in class contracting solutions with in-house, flexible resources capable of delivering a personable and consistent service to our customers. Over the past 40 years we have delivered projects for Irish and multinational clients across the globe. We are currently expanding significantly, and are delivering large scale projects across Ireland, the U.K, Germany, Denmark and Sweden.

We recognise that continued business success depends on our commitment to and development of our people. We are determined to create a diverse and equal workforce and to ensure our company appeals to the best and brightest people. We wish for all employees to realise their full potential and have the opportunity to grow and develop during their career with Suir.

We are also working continuously to promote a culture of positive wellbeing through our wellbeing programmes and supports to employees and their families through our Employee Assistance Programme and the Lighthouse Club

Suir Engineering are currently looking to hire a number of Apprentices Electricians.

There are currently opportunities based in:

• Limerick
• Cork

What you will be doing?

You will be learning and developing new and practical craft-related skills, knowledge, and competence by:

• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes
• Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.

Is this the job for me?

• Minimum O5 in Leaving Certificate Maths
• Up-to-date Safe Pass and Manual Handling Training Certifications.
• Interest in Electrical systems
• Enthusiastic team player with a positive attitude.
• Good work ethic and solutions focused.
• Appreciate the importance of adherence to all safety regulations.Safety First at all times.

In return from Suir…

• 21 days annual leave
• SEO Rates, Lodge plus CWPS Pension, Sick pay and Life Assurance contributions
• Employee Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme
• Bike-to-Work Scheme
• Support to navigate the apprenticeship programme
• Opportunity to work overtime
• Opportunities for international assignments during apprenticeship to work on one of our European projects in Sweden, Denmark or Germany.

Rates of Pay

Lodge €181.68 if applicable to the project you are working on.

Suir Engineering Apprentice Induction

Prior to an Apprentice starting on site with Suir Engineering you are required to complete a 4 day induction in our Training Centre in City West, Co. Dublin.

Our way of workingis called the Suir Way, designed to help us continually improve.The benefit for employees is:

• Our people are empowered to make changes to ensure a quality install through effective ways of working.
• Our people have a voice and feel empowered.
• We have an in-built culture of innovation, learning and continuous improvement.
• Value is delivered every step of the journey.Our efficient processes deliver value.
• We have a standard, consistent and fully integrated health, safety, environment, and quality system within the business.

At Suir Engineering are an equal opportunities employer, we value our greatest asset …. our People.