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PUNCH Consulting Engineers is one of Ireland’s leading and most experienced Civil & Structural Engineering Consultancies. Since 1973, we have grown to be one of the largest Irish-owned consultancies, with vast experience in multi-disciplinary services including Civil, Environmental, Structural, Roads & Bridges, Marine & Energy and Conservation. At PUNCH we Engineer Legacies and are consistent recipients of numerous prestigious Awards across RIAI and ACEI. We have offices in Dublin, Limerick, Cork, Galway and Glasgow, Scotland. As part of our civil or building engineering division you will be a valued member of the teams delivering high profile projects across Ireland. You will develop your skills along with your academic learning to achieve the professional accreditation of a “Higher Certificate in Civil Engineering Level 6” after 2 years, with the opportunity to advance to “Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering Level 7” after 1 further year of work and study. About The Role Please note our 2026 Apprentices have the option of working at our Dublin / Cork or Limerick offices. If interested in applying for an Apprenticeship with PUNCH Consulting Engineers commencing September 2026 please submit your CV and a covering letter to vacancies@punchconsulting.com
Civil Engineering Technician Apprentice
PUNCH Consulting Engineers is one of Ireland’s leading and most experienced Civil & Structural Engineering Consultancies. Since 1973, we have grown to be one of the largest Irish-owned consultancies, with vast experience in multi-disciplinary services including Civil, Environmental, Structural, Roads & Bridges, Marine & Energy and Conservation. At PUNCH we Engineer Legacies and are consistent recipients of numerous prestigious Awards across RIAI and ACEI. We have offices in Dublin, Limerick, Cork, Galway and Glasgow, Scotland. As part of our civil or building engineering division you will be a valued member of the teams delivering high profile projects across Ireland. You will develop your skills along with your academic learning to achieve the professional accreditation of a “Higher Certificate in Civil Engineering Level 6” after 2 years, with the opportunity to advance to “Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering Level 7” after 1 further year of work and study. About The Role Please note our 2026 Apprentices have the option of working at our Dublin / Cork or Limerick offices. If interested in applying for an Apprenticeship with PUNCH Consulting Engineers commencing September 2026 please submit your CV and a covering letter to vacancies@punchconsulting.com
Civil Engineering Technician Apprentice
PUNCH Consulting Engineers is one of Ireland’s leading and most experienced Civil & Structural Engineering Consultancies. Since 1973, we have grown to be one of the largest Irish-owned consultancies, with vast experience in multi-disciplinary services including Civil, Environmental, Structural, Roads & Bridges, Marine & Energy and Conservation. At PUNCH we Engineer Legacies and are consistent recipients of numerous prestigious Awards across RIAI and ACEI. We have offices in Dublin, Limerick, Cork, Galway and Glasgow, Scotland. As part of our civil or building engineering division you will be a valued member of the teams delivering high profile projects across Ireland. You will develop your skills along with your academic learning to achieve the professional accreditation of a “Higher Certificate in Civil Engineering Level 6” after 2 years, with the opportunity to advance to “Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering Level 7” after 1 further year of work and study. About The Role Please note our 2026 Apprentices have the option of working at our Dublin / Cork or Limerick offices. If interested in applying for an Apprenticeship with PUNCH Consulting Engineers commencing September 2026 please submit your CV and a covering letter to vacancies@punchconsulting.com
IT Operational Technology Delivery Lead
Grade and Salary D €61,531 - €92,269 per year Job Description We are Uisce Éireann. Every day, we are responsible for the delivery of secure, safe, and sustainable water services for the people of Ireland. As Ireland’s national regulated water utility, our vision is a sustainable Ireland where water is respected and protected, for the planet and all the lives it supports. Our purpose at Uisce Éireann is to rise to the challenge of delivering transformative water services that enable communities to thrive. That means we are proud to take on the responsibility of protecting our water supply and passing on a safe and secure water system to a rapidly growing population and empowering Ireland’s social and economic growth. So, we’re passionate about helping our people to do the best work of their lives, to enable them to make a positive difference to communities all over Ireland. Our aim is to attract and develop talented and skilled people with diverse backgrounds and an evolving range of expertise and insight. We believe that such a strong workforce will help us achieve our goals and allow us to continue investing in, and advancing, Ireland’s water services. The Role: Uisce Éireann IT (UÉ IT) provides IT services and support to the wider Uisce Éireann business, and across the Local Authority user base. The IT-OT (Operational Technology) team houses the Operational Technology skills necessary to ensure the implementation and availability of all IT-OT applications and infrastructure, including hardware, networks, data center and disaster recovery. The IT-OT team plan and manage technical OT projects to renew and update the underlying OT infrastructure and safeguard UÉ OT systems by implementing robust security standards such as the Network and Information Systems Directive. The team play a critical role in the operation, integration and connectivity of systems such as the National Telemetry System, Leakage Management System, Operational Data Store and Enterprise Data Historian. The team manages and maintains these systems as befitting UÉ designation as an Operator of Essential Services. Reporting to the IT-OT Applications & Delivery Manager, the IT-OT Delivery Lead will be responsible for ensuring successful project and programme delivery within IT-OT. They will also be responsible for ensuring that appropriate levels of governance and controls are in place and operational, requiring close collaboration with the UÉ IT teams. Main Duties and Responsibilities: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
IT Operational Technology Delivery Lead
Grade and Salary D €61,531 - €92,269 per year Job Description We are Uisce Éireann. Every day, we are responsible for the delivery of secure, safe, and sustainable water services for the people of Ireland. As Ireland’s national regulated water utility, our vision is a sustainable Ireland where water is respected and protected, for the planet and all the lives it supports. Our purpose at Uisce Éireann is to rise to the challenge of delivering transformative water services that enable communities to thrive. That means we are proud to take on the responsibility of protecting our water supply and passing on a safe and secure water system to a rapidly growing population and empowering Ireland’s social and economic growth. So, we’re passionate about helping our people to do the best work of their lives, to enable them to make a positive difference to communities all over Ireland. Our aim is to attract and develop talented and skilled people with diverse backgrounds and an evolving range of expertise and insight. We believe that such a strong workforce will help us achieve our goals and allow us to continue investing in, and advancing, Ireland’s water services. The Role: Uisce Éireann IT (UÉ IT) provides IT services and support to the wider Uisce Éireann business, and across the Local Authority user base. The IT-OT (Operational Technology) team houses the Operational Technology skills necessary to ensure the implementation and availability of all IT-OT applications and infrastructure, including hardware, networks, data center and disaster recovery. The IT-OT team plan and manage technical OT projects to renew and update the underlying OT infrastructure and safeguard UÉ OT systems by implementing robust security standards such as the Network and Information Systems Directive. The team play a critical role in the operation, integration and connectivity of systems such as the National Telemetry System, Leakage Management System, Operational Data Store and Enterprise Data Historian. The team manages and maintains these systems as befitting UÉ designation as an Operator of Essential Services. Reporting to the IT-OT Applications & Delivery Manager, the IT-OT Delivery Lead will be responsible for ensuring successful project and programme delivery within IT-OT. They will also be responsible for ensuring that appropriate levels of governance and controls are in place and operational, requiring close collaboration with the UÉ IT teams. Main Duties and Responsibilities: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Porter/ Caretaker
Salary: The gross salary scale applicable to the grade of Caretaker/Porter is €42,555 - €47,935 per annum (rates effective 01/06/2026). Hours of Work: The appointee is required to work 39 hours per week. Hours of work may be allocated between the hours of 08:00am and 10:00pm Monday to Friday inclusive. Staff who agree to work weekends (subject to the provisions of the Working Time Act) will be paid overtime at the rate approved from time to time. Individual Universities may continue existing arrangements depending on local requirements. The appointee will be required to work in any of the University Waterford Campus Buildings. Annual Leave: 22 days annual leave on a full-time annual basis. Annual leave will be in accordance with arrangements authorised by the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science from time to time. Overview of Role & Context The Estates Office is responsible for the management of the University’s physical assets and the provision of facilities services in a multi-campus environment. The main purpose of the post is to ensure that University facilities are made available in sufficient time, as and when required to meet business needs. This will involve opening lecture halls, laboratories, workshops and offices, securing them after use and carrying out general caretaking duties. A panel will be formed from the interviews and remain in place for a three-year period. The Porter/Caretaker Panel will provide cover for absences from the existing Estates Office Portering team in addition to any future vacancies which may arise during the lifetime of the panel (3 years). Panel members may be offered contracts on a short-term, temporary, part-time or permanent basis, sometimes at short notice. Key Responsibilities / Duties Principal duties of the post include but are not limited to:
MAMF Apprentice
Are you hands-on, curious about how machines work and eager to learn a specialised skill? We’ve been keeping Irish industry running for over 65 years, and we’re proud to be the go-to partner for critical sectors like pharma, food processing, energy, and manufacturing. We’re a family-run business that’s small enough to care, yet big enough to handle the most complex electro-mechanical repairs and machinery maintenance. We’re looking for a motivated individual to join our team in a range of exciting opportunities upcoming for 2026: Are you a current or prospective MAMF Apprentice looking to gain experience in heavy industry? With Avonmore Electrical you will experience dismantle, over-haul, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance opportunities in electro-mechanical machinery including Motors, Gearboxes, Pumps, Fans and Generators. Throughout your apprenticeship journey, you will have the opportunity to work with highly skilled and experienced tradesmen across both our in-house Workshop and Precision Workshop as well as liaising with our onsite Engineering Department.
Motor Mechanics Apprentice
First year apprentice, no experience required but would be an advantage. Must have driving licence and rights to work in Ireland. The work of a Motor Mechanic involves the servicing, maintenance and fault diagnosis of automobile and light commercial vehicle mechanical and electrical systems, vehicle component removal, installation or repair according to original manufacturers’ specification. At the end of the apprenticeship, the craftsperson will be able to demonstrate competence in the following skills: Servicing Read, interpret and carry out manufacturers’ instructions for all vehicle service, maintenance and repair procedures. Complete a vehicle report form. Fgas Describe the overall aim of Regulation No. 842/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 in relation to the air conditioning systems of automotive vehicles (MACs). List the dangers to personal health and related safety regulations related to the refrigerant gas contained in mobile air conditioning (MAC) systems. Describe the location of possible leaks of refrigerant gas from an automotive air conditioning unit. Engine Diagnose faults, dismantle and reassemble the engine and its ancillary components. Replace timing belts and chains. Use all recommended bolt tightening procedures. Electrical Read and interpret relevant electrical wiring diagrams. Use fault-code reader to interrogate ECU memory and OBD system. Employ a logical and structured fault diagnosis methodology (use of diagnostic flow charts). Measure and interpret quantities of electrical current, voltage and resistance. Diagnose and resolve faults in starter, charging and lighting circuits. Remove and replace vehicle lighting components. Align headlamps. Fuel/Ignition Diagnose and resolve faults in electronically controlled fuel, ignition and emissions control systems. Evaluate exhaust emission levels with reference to NCT/DoT VTM test requirements. Transmission Diagnose faults in manual transmission units. Remove and refit manual transmission units. Diagnose faults in clutch assemblies. Remove and replace clutch components. Remove and replace driveshaft joints and bearings. Brakes Diagnose mechanical and hydraulic faults in the braking system. Remove and replace brake components. Employ manufacturers’ recommended service and bleeding procedures. Core SkillsSpecialist SkillsSteering/Suspension Diagnose faults in steering and suspension systems. Remove and replace steering and suspension components. Align suspension and steering geometry. Balance wheels. Repair punctures. Bodywork Remove and replace bodywork components, e.g. door locks, windows and regulators. Engine Carry out complete engine overhaul on automobile and light commercial vehicle petrol and diesel engines. Electrical Check operation of, diagnose any faults present, and return to original manufacturers’ specification: Bodywork Remove and replace bodywork components, e.g. door locks, windows and regulators.
Toolmaking Apprentice
Job Title: Apprentice Toolmaker Location: Evo Precision Engineering Tuam Co.Galway Employment Type: Full-time, Apprenticeship About Us: Evo Precision Engineering is a leading precision engineering company specializing in manufacturing high-quality components for the medical device, automation, and aerospace industries. We are committed to excellence, innovation, and the development of future talent in engineering and manufacturing. Job Description: We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice Toolmaker to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop hands-on experience and technical expertise in precision machining, CNC programming, and toolmaking. The apprenticeship follows the official SOLAS Toolmaking Apprenticeship Programme, leading to a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Toolmaking. Responsibilities: • Learn to interpret technical drawings and specifications. • Operate and set up CNC and manual machining equipment. • Assist in the manufacturing, assembly, and maintenance of precision tools, jigs, and fixtures. • Develop skills in metal cutting, grinding, milling, and turning. • Work under the guidance of experienced toolmakers to enhance knowledge and skills. • Maintain high standards of quality and safety in all tasks. Requirements: • A keen interest in engineering, manufacturing, and precision machining. • Minimum Junior Certificate (or equivalent); Leaving Certificate with technical subjects is an advantage. • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. • Good hand-eye coordination and mechanical aptitude. • Ability to work well in a team and follow instructions. Benefits: • Full apprenticeship training with paid college phases. • Hands-on experience in a highly skilled trade. • Competitive apprenticeship salary. • Opportunity for career progression upon completion. • Work in a supportive and dynamic environment. How to Apply: Send CV to info@evoprecisionengineering.com
