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Pipefitting - Apprenticeship

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    MURPHY INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
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    Ref: #APP-2452646
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    Kildare,
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    No of positions: 1
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    Apprenticeship
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    Published On: 09 Jun 2026
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    Closing On: 17 Jul 2026

First Year Apprentice Vacancy

The Role

Due to continuous growth within the company, Murphy Ireland are currently looking for Apprentice Pipefitter(s) to join and contribute towards some new and exciting projects.
Please note that travel is required

Key Responsibilities

Assist in the fabrication, installation, maintenance, and repair of high- and low-pressure piping systems.
Support experienced pipefitters in measuring, cutting, prepping, threading, and assembly of pipe fabrications of varying sizes (from small-bore to large-diameter systems).
Help install piping systems that carry liquids, gases, and other materials in accordance with technical drawings and specifications.
Participate in welding, fabrication, and fitting activities under supervision.
Learn to interpret and follow engineering drawings, fabrication drawings, and isometric diagrams.
Use and maintain a range of hand tools, power tools, and specialised pipefitting equipment safely and effectively.
Assist in testing, inspecting, and troubleshooting piping systems to identify faults or leaks.
Support routine preventative maintenance activities to ensure system reliability and safety.
Maintain a high level of Health and Safety which includes the proper use of PPE.
Adhere to work instructions and procedures.
Meet daily, weekly and monthly targets.
Keep site and fabshop clean and safe to operate in.

Key Requirements

Qualifications & Skills:

Must be eligible to register as a pipefitting apprentice with SOLAS
The minimum educational requirements are:
Grade D in five subjects in the Department of Education & Skills Junior Certificate Examination or an approved equivalent, or 2.
The successful completion of an approved Pre-Apprenticeship course or 3.
Three years’ work experience gained over sixteen years of age in a relevant designated industrial activity as SOLAS shall deem acceptable.
Safe Pass, Manual Handling and Abrasive Wheels
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 required
Understanding Health and Safety compliance
What Murphy Ireland offer in return:

Murphy Ireland pride themselves in creating opportunities to work with a great team on some of Irelands largest and most exciting construction projects.

Along with great opportunities/career progression, Murphy Ireland also offer:

MEBSCA Rates
21 days annual leave per annum
Large pipeline of work
Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development.
Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts, cycle to work scheme etc
About Murphy

Operating in Ireland, the United Kingdom, Canada and the USA, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation, water, power and natural resources. So that our teams out on projects can run smoothly it is vital that we have robust support functions
For more information please see apprenticeship.ie
Note: As part of the national apprenticeship system, there are formal requirements for approval of an employer's suitability to train apprentices and for registration of apprentices. Advertising on this site does not guarantee that Employers are approved to recruit and train for apprenticeship positions.
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