Returning to work can be daunting. But a returner-friendly employer can make the world of difference.
Every week, Back To Work Connect spotlights Irish companies that offer the most support to returnees so you can find your perfect back-to-work fit.
This week we’re profiling Murphy.
If innovation, collaboration, and career development matter to you, then Murphy may be the perfect place to restart your career.
Murphy: Company background
Murphy is a leading global, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 that improves life by delivering world-class infrastructure.
Operating in Ireland, the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States, the company provides better-engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including Transportation, Water, Energy, Natural Resources, and Construction & Property.
Murphy employs around 4,000 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, the company works as ‘One Murphy’ by directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success.
The company’s values are:
- One family, one team, one Murphy: Murphy works collaboratively to provide a seamless, integrated service to its clients.
- Always deliver: The company’s ‘can do’ attitude means that it aspires to deliver all its projects on time, on budget and to a high quality.
- Integrity & respect: Murphy conducts business in a transparent, honest and professional manner. It acts with integrity and is trusted by all its stakeholders.
- Never harm: Murphy protects people, the environment and communities.
- Continually improve: Innovation is integral to the company’s success and it looks to make improvements in all aspects of its work.
Why work at Murphy?
Murphy passionately believes in equal opportunity and the value of being inclusive.
It might put your mind at ease to know that the company continues to be proactive in attracting and retaining the best people, who are rewarded and recognised in the right way, and have access to roles and development opportunities that enable them to reach their full potential.
Murphy also offers a cultural development programme. The Culture Development Programme is delivered, designed and developed in-house by coaches who have all had several years of experience in operational roles.
Murphy’s approach uses different coaching, positive psychology, neuro-linguistic programme (NLP) techniques and technology such as VR to engage and communicate its message.
To add to that, you can avail of flexible working arrangements, personalised onboarding, and mentorship programmes to ease your transition back into employment.
Another plus? Murphy’s focus on work-life balance and career development ensures a fulfilling experience for returnees. The company also offers enhanced leave including maternity, paternity, and parents leave.
What to expect
What does a typical working day look like at Murphy?
When working for Murphy, employees can expect a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises collaboration and professional growth.
The company emphasises safety and well-being, ensuring that all team members are equipped with the necessary training and resources.
Employees benefit from opportunities for career development, and a strong focus on sustainability and innovation in projects too.
The culture encourages open communication, allowing everyone’s ideas and contributions to be valued. Overall, Murphy offers a dynamic and rewarding workplace where employees can thrive in their roles.
What employees love about working at Murphy
Current employees love working at Murphy for its supportive and collaborative culture, often describing it as a family-like atmosphere.
They enjoy the hands-on nature of the work, the opportunity to tackle challenging projects, and the company’s commitment to sustainability and innovation.
Many get satisfaction in seeing their contributions make a tangible impact in the community and the environment too.
Careers at Murphy
There are lots of exciting roles that make up the workforce at Murphy. They include:
- Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineers
- Project Engineers
- Design Engineers
- Quantity Surveyors
- Estimators
- Tendering Specialists
- Bid Writers
- Project Managers
- Contract Managers
- Planners
- Heavy Plant
- Quality
- Health & Safety
- General Operatives
- Foreman
- Supervisors
- Plant Fitters
- Mechanical Fitters
- Mechanical Welders
- Drivers
- Craftworkers
- Radiographers
- Electricians
- Line workers
- Procurement
- Document Controllers
- Administrative Assistants
- Facilities
- Front Office/ Reception
- Finance
- Payroll
- HR
- Marketing
- IT
Interested in a career at Murphy?
If you’d like to know more about the roles Murphy is currently hiring for, check out our returner-friendly jobs board.
For more information and supports on creating a Returner Friendly recruitment process reach out to our team at info@backtoworkconnect.ie
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