Speedy are the UK’s leading hire provider with the widest range of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant and support services – everything for every job!
Based in Waterford Republic of Ireland as an Apprentice Power Engineer, you will be an important part of depot operations and a key player in keeping the workshop productive meaning power equipment is always available for our customers to ensure their experience with us is positive and we continue to be the best hire company in the industry.
You will take part in our structured four year training programme. During this time you will be trained by our extremely knowledgeable and experienced colleagues along with attending college.
Programme Overview:
Completion of a Level 6 Construction Plant Fitting apprenticeship training programme
When you are not in college completing your formal qualifications, you will be based in Waterford full time learning from our experienced engineers and practicing your skills ready to be signed off as a fully qualified engineer at the end of Year 4.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for apprentices who:
Are ambitious, driven and willing to learn and develop
Are comfortable attending learning placements at other sites in the country and learning both on the job and in a classroom/practical learning environment
Have a natural interest in machinery, mechanics and electrics
Are comfortable working at height
Can be team players
Adapt to a fast paced working environment
Show good communication skills
Ability to support your business unit/team to deliver our ESG Strategy – Decade to Deliver.
Driver's License would be an advantage
We want to help you carve out a successful career at Speedy and we will provide you with all of the skills, knowledge and experience needed to do this. In return we want you to use your skill set to help drive our business forward and contribute to our continuing success as the best hire company in our industry.
**You must hold a Junior Cert with a minimum of 5 passes or Leaving Certificate with a minimum of 3 passes or equivalent qualifications as approved on the European Qualifications Framework**
This role will be to start ASAP.
In return we offer a competitive salary with contributory pension scheme and 26 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays. In addition you will be able to take advantage of our fantastic Salary Extras benefits scheme, offering cycle to work and various other discounts on a wide range of goods and services.
Speedy reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.
The Speedy Group is an equal opportunity employer where we embrace diversity in all of its forms and fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status. All roles within The Speedy Group require proof of right to work in the UK by the start of employment.
