Apprentice Pipefitter

Location: On site / Leixlip, Co. Kildare, Ireland

Job type: Fixed Term / Full-time

Sector: Construction & Trades / General

Hourly Fixed Salary: €9.49

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.

Responsibilities

• Learn and develop new and practical craft related skills, knowledge and competence by:
• Interpreting pipefitting drawings and specifications; planning and sketching piping systems.
• Pipefitting, pipe jointing and pipe bending; inspecting and testing of piping systems and fault diagnosis.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on piping systems.
• Plan and organise the installation of piping systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum O5 in Leaving Certificate Maths.
• Up to date Safe Pass and Manual Handling Training Certifications.
• Interest in Mechanical or 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.

Benefits

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

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.