Electrical & Plumbing Apprenticeship

Designer Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Designer Group in Ireland is offering an apprenticeship for 1st Year Electrical & Plumbing Apprentices to build a career with a leading international M&E contractor. You will gain hands-on experience alongside qualified trades on site and receive support as you develop technical knowledge, site experience and professional behaviours required to become fully qualified.

As an apprentice, you will work across pharmaceutical, commercial, industrial and data centre projects, with clear progression

Qualifications

• Completed the Irish Leaving Certificate.
• Passed Ordinary Level Maths in the Leaving Certificate.
• Interest in electrical work, engineering, construction or building services.
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Commitment to safety and following procedures.

Responsibilities

• Gain practical, hands-on experience working alongside qualified trades on site.
• Develop technical knowledge, site experience and professional behaviours to become fully qualified.
• Progress along a career pathway toward supervisory or management roles.

Skills

Interest in electrical work

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Safety conscious

Education

Leaving Certificate (Irish)

Mathematics (Leaving Certificate Ordinary Level)

Job description

Location: Ireland
Employment Type: Apprenticeship

About Designer Group

Designer Group is a leading international mechanical and electrical engineering contractor, delivering high-quality M&E solutions across sectors including data centres, pharmaceuticals, commercial, industrial and energy.

Headquartered in Dublin, we employ over 1,000 people across our international business and continue to grow through the delivery of complex, high-profile projects in Ireland, the UK, Europe and further afield.

Our people are central to our success. We are committed to developing talent, supporting career progression and creating opportunities for people to build long-term careers within the engineering and construction industry.

Our values are:

Safe | Trust | Respect | Challenge | Deliver

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking applications for1st Year Electrical & Plumbing Apprenticesto join Designer Group.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is interested in building a career as a qualified electrician / Plumber within a leading international M&E contractor.

As an Apprentice, you will gain practical, hands-on experience working alongside qualified trades and experienced site teams. You will be supported throughout your apprenticeship as you develop the technical knowledge, site experience and professional behaviours required to become fully qualified.

At Designer Group, we view our apprenticeship programme as much more than a trade qualification. We see our apprentices as the future of our business and invest heavily in their development from day one. Our goal is to help apprentices build long-term careers, with opportunities to progress beyond qualification into positions such as Chargehand, Foreman, Supervisor, Site Manager, Project Manager and other leadership roles across our international business.

Many companies offer apprenticeships, but at Designer Group, we focus on creating career pathways. We are committed to providing ongoing development, mentoring, project exposure and progression opportunities that enable our apprentices to continue growing professionally long after they complete their four-year programme.

You may have the opportunity to work across a range of project environments, including pharmaceutical, commercial, industrial and data centre projects.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• Completed the Irish Leaving Certificate.
• Passed Ordinary Level Maths in the Leaving Certificate.
• A genuine interest in electrical work, engineering, construction or building services.
• A strong willingness to learn and develop.
• Good attention to detail.
• A reliable, hard-working and positive attitude.
• Good communication skills.
• A commitment to safety and following procedures.
• Previous work experience is not essential, but any practical, technical, construction or trade-related experience would be an advantage.

Why Join Designer Group?

By joining Designer Group as an Apprentice, you will have the opportunity to:

• Start your career with a leading international engineering contractor.
• Learn from experienced trades, supervisors and project teams.
• Gain exposure to large-scale, technically complex projects.
• Build a long-term career in the M&E sector.
• Develop both practical site skills and professional workplace behaviours.
• Be part of a company that invests heavily in apprenticeship development and future talent.
• Benefit from structured career progression opportunities beyond your apprenticeship.
• Access mentoring and support from experienced leaders across the business.
• Develop the skills and experience needed to progress into supervisory, management and leadership roles.
• Join a company that sees apprenticeships as a foundation for future leaders, not just a training programme.