Engineering Apprentice

Vacancy - Engineering Apprentice

Are you looking to start your career in engineering within a fast-paced port environment? Are you practical, motivated and excited by the opportunity to learn from experienced engineers while gaining recognised qualifications?   We are seeking two Engineering Apprentices to join our team at MTL Dublin, with one Mechanical Engineering Apprentice vacancy and one Electrical Engineering Apprentice vacancy.

Your Role

As an Engineering Apprentice, you'll work alongside experienced engineers while completing a structured apprenticeship programme and working towards recognised engineering qualifications. You'll gain hands-on experience maintaining and repairing a wide range of equipment used across our busy port operation, including cranes, heavy plant and machinery

Working as part of a multi-skilled engineering team, you'll develop practical engineering skills, learn how to diagnose faults, support planned and preventative maintenance activities, and build an understanding of safe engineering practices in a complex operational environment. You'll also work closely with mentors develop your technical knowledge and successfully progress through your apprenticeship.

What you'll bring

You will have a genuine interest in developing a career in Engineering, as well as:

• Leaving Certificate (or equivalent), including Maths, English and a science-based subject, or expected achievement prior to starting.


• A genuine interest in engineering and how things work.


• Strong communication and teamwork skills.


• A commitment to safety and learning.


• The ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.


• A commitment to successfully completing all college assignments, coursework and assessments on time throughout the apprenticeship.

Who are we?

Already one of Ireland’s leading port companies, with a group turnover in excess of £500 million, We have ambitious plans to transform the supply chain for our customers and the communities we are part of.  We are investing to decarbonise our operations, which in turn is helping us work towards our goal of having Net Zero Port Operations by 2040.   But in our sector, it comes down to having the right talent to enable our organisation to grow.

What we can offer you

In addition to a competitive salary, we have a strong track record of developing our people to expand their skills and experience and develop their careers. 

• Matched Contribution Pension


• Cycle to work scheme


• Commitment to learning and personal development – Last year across our business we supported over 50,000 hours of training and personal development!


• We promote good physical and mental health and can provide additional support to colleagues via our Employee Assistance Programme when required

If you believe you have the skills and experience we are seeking and you want to join a thriving and ambitious place to work, we’d really like to hear from you!