Apprentice Electricians - Cork

Suir Engineering Ltd; Bandon; On-site; EUR 26,174,000 - 61,992,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days annual leave

Lodge plus CWPS Pension

Bike-to-Work Scheme

Employee Wellbeing Programme

Job summary

Suir Engineering is hiring multiple Apprentice Electricians. Based in Limerick or Cork, you will learn to assemble, install and test electrical systems, while diagnosing faults and ensuring safety compliance. Induction in Dublin precedes site work, with international project opportunities in Europe.

You will join a supportive team, benefit from wellbeing programmes, and gain hands-on experience across sectors including energy, pharma and data centres. Salary scales reflect year of apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• Must have Leaving Certificate Maths with an O5 grade.
• Up-to-date Safe Pass and Manual Handling Training certifications.
• Interest in electrical systems and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical wiring, equipment, appliances and fixtures.
• Diagnose faulty systems using test equipment to locate and fix issues.
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components.
• Inspect systems to identify hazards and ensure compliance with codes.

Skills

Interest in electrical systems

Team player

Safety conscious

Solutions oriented

Good work ethic

Education

Leaving Certificate Maths (O5)

Tools

Test equipment handling

Hand & power tools

Job description

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

• 1st Year €9.47
• 2nd Year €12.18
• 3rd Year €17.59
• 4th Year €21.65

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 working

is 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.