4th Year Plumbing Apprentice

Mercury is the European leader in construction solutions.

We build and manage complex engineering & construction projects for the world’s leading corporations. Our solutions help deliver technologies and life changing advancements that connect people, communities, and businesses, giving them the power to achieve incredible things. Our people have the courage to be innovative. Their determination and sharp focus enable us to deliver with certainty, time and time again.

We deliver our clients’ visions through leading edge construction solutions across multiple sectors, including Enterprise Data Centres, Advanced Technology & Life Sciences, Hyperscale Data Centres, Fire Protection.

At Mercury, it is our duty to encourage and back our people to realise their vision of themselves. We place them at the heart of what we do, providing challenging opportunities to develop within a great team in a supportive environment that allows them to reach their full potential.

Scope of the Role:

Mercury is seeking a 4th Year Plumbing Apprentice to join us, working within Dublin and the greater Dublin region. Our apprenticeship opportunity offers a structured pathway through its seven phases and inhouse development programs, leading to potential management & professional roles upon completion, across various sectors of the business. Prior experience is necessary. During the apprenticeship, Mercury will provide additional training in our dedicated Apprentice Development Centre in Dublin.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Reports to a Foreperson
• Work Schedule: 39 hours per week & overtime when requested.
• Apprenticeships are governed by SOLAS and are standards based. During your apprenticeship, you will be required to follow a specific course of training and undergo a series of assessments to confirm that you’ve reached the required standard.
• The apprenticeship consists of 7 phases: 3 off-the-job and 4 on-the-job. SOLAS and the Department of Education and Science have responsibility for providing the off-the-job training, whilst your on-the-job training will take place on site with Mercury. While attending off the job training, the apprentice will be required to complete a portfolio & series of exams, both theory & practical
• All apprentice salary rates are in line with the electrical & mechanical sectoral employment orders.

Apprentice Plus Program

The Apprentice Plus Program has been developed by Mercury and the program runs alongside your apprenticeship, opening the gateway to future management and leadership.

Essential Criteria:

• Must have a valid safe pass card.
• Must have a valid manual handling certificate.
• Must be 17 years of age or over.
• Must have an up-to-date apprenticeship logbook.
• Subject to interview and reference checks.

All applications for apprenticeships must be submitted with the mandatory requirements listed below.

Interviews will not be considered without these requirements.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Valid Safe Pass
• Valid Manual Handling
• Up to date CV
• Results of Phase 2, Phase 4 & Phase 6 (if applicable)
• 2 x Reference Contacts
• Proof of eligibility to work in Ireland.

Subject to interview and reference checks

Mercury is an equal opportunities employer