Company Description

Operating for over 45 years, King & Moffatt Building Services provide complete Mechanical and Electrical services across all sectors of the construction industry including Industrial, Logistics, Food, Pharmaceutical, Data Centre, Mining, Healthcare, Commercial, Hotel & Leisure, High-End Residential, Public, and Energy.

From design stage to the installation and the ongoing maintenance of their facilities, our valued and highly skilled workforce provide our clients with an efficient, reliable and best in class service.

A Deloitte Best Managed Company Award winner for eight years running, we pride ourselves on being a full building services solutions provider and have successfully delivered multiple large-scale projects in Ireland, the UK & mainland Europe.

📍 Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim (projects across Ireland & Europe)

🕒 Full-time | 4-Year Apprenticeship

Job Description

Kick-start your career as an Electrical Apprentice

Looking to earn while you learn, work on major projects, and build a long-term career in electrical engineering?

Join King & Moffatt, one of Ireland’s leading building services contractors, and train as a qualified electrician through a SOLAS apprenticeship.

This is your chance to learn from experienced professionals, gain international exposure, and graduate with a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate – Electrical Craft.

What you would do

As an Electrical Apprentice, you’ll learn your trade on real, large-scale projects, including:

Manufacturing & industrial facilities
Food & pharmaceutical plants
Data centres & logistics hubs
Commercial and energy projects

You’ll rotate between on-site experience and formal training, building practical skills, confidence, and industry knowledge from day one.Comply with all EHSQ policies and procedures as required.

Your apprenticeship

4-year SOLAS Electrical Apprenticeship
QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft
Combination of paid on-the-job training and off-the-job education
Initial 2-week induction at our Carrick-on-Shannon Training Centre (all training provided)
You’ll also have the opportunity to work away from home for short periods (approx. 3 months in the UK or Germany), gaining valuable international experience.

Qualifications

What we need from you

Leaving Certificate (Maths and/or Physics an advantage)
A genuine interest in electrical engineering
Good communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to work well as part of a team
Willingness to travel/work away when required
Full driving licence (or working towards)
Safe Pass & Manual Handling (or willingness to complete)

Additional Information

Must have the right to work in Ireland.

The first two weeks is based in our Training Centre in Carrick on Shannon, where all required training is provided before you attend one of our sites around the country.

At King and Moffatt, we believe in the power of diversity and inclusion to drive innovation, creativity, and success. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, valued, and respected regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, or any other dimension of diversity. We strive to build a culture that celebrates differences, encourages open dialogue, and promotes equal opportunities for growth and advancement. By embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment, we not only strengthen our organisation but also enrich the lives of our employees and the communities we serve