General Operative

Ashgrove Renewables; Mallow; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Laptop and mobile phone

Company Pension

Performance related bonus

Bike to Work scheme

Onsite parking

Employee Discounts

Company Paid Leave

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Ashgrove Renewables is seeking a General Operative to join our expanding team. You will perform snagging, finishing and minor repairs on domestic energy-upgrade projects across Munster, ensuring quality and adherence to Building regulations and SEAI requirements.

The role requires strong attention to detail, hands-on carpentry/plastering experience, and a proactive communicator who can work independently and manage workload efficiently.

Qualifications

• Min. 2 years experience in a construction trade.
• Clear understanding of SEAI energy upgrade works (walls/attics/insulation, heat pumps, solar PV, windows/doors, MV) is beneficial.
• Valid Safe Pass and Manual Handling.
• Confident problem solver with a hands-on approach.
• Flexibility to learn new skills or obtain industry certificates.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site service including snagging, minor carpentry and plastering.
• Operate hand tools and basic machinery safely.
• Communicate with project managers, QA and internal teams.
• Monitor and report issues with equipment or site conditions.
• Maintain safety, cleanliness and professionalism on site.
• Log and file job updates in CRM.
• Assist with additional duties as requested by management.

Skills

Fluent English

Strong interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

CSCS Mobile Scaffolding Card

Driving licence

Job description

Ashgrove Renewables is one of Ireland’s longest-established renewable energy specialists, delivering a range of sustainable energy-efficient solutions to homeowners and businesses nationwide for over 25 years. A trusted SEAI-registered contractor and One Stop Shop partner, Ashgrove supports a diverse client base, providing both single-measure installations, and end-to-end energy upgrade solutions. We also support a wide range of grant schemes, including CEG, One Stop Shop and the Vacant & Derelict Housing schemes.

The Role:

Due to continuous expansion, we are seeking an experienced General Operative to join our growing team.

Within this role, you will carry out high-quality snagging, finishing, and minor repair works on domestic properties that have undergone energy efficiency upgrades under the SEAI Home Upgrade Schemes.

This role requires strong attention to detail, a broad set of trade skills and an awareness of Building regulations is of paramount importance along with compliance with the SEAI requirements. Working in conjunction with our Scheduling, Quality and Logistics departments, we will require a proactive and clear communicator, able to work on own initiative and prioritise own workload.

This roles requires flexibility to travel within Munster predominantly. Key Responsibilities:

Provide a comprehensive level of service to our customers on-site, which may include, but is not limited to, snagging, minor carpentry, plastering, breaking out concrete, blocking fireplaces, installing attic insulation, patching plasterboard, etc.

Operate hand tools and basic machinery safely and efficiently.

Communicate effectively with project managers, QA and internal departments.

Monitor and report any issues with company equipment or site conditions.

Observe and comply with all lawful instructions, rules, regulations and policies.

Maintain safety, cleanliness and professionalism on site.

Log and file job update reports on our CRM software.

Any other reasonable and relevant duties as requeste d by your Manager, necessary to meet the ongoing needs of the company.

Requirements

• Min. 2 years experience in a construction trade.
  
• Some electrical experience is advantageous but not essential.
  
• A CSCS Mobile Scaffolding Card is strongly desirable but not essential.
  
• Basic understanding of SEAI energy upgrade works - these measures include wall insulation, attic insulation, heat pumps, solar PV, windows, doors, floor insulation and mechanical ventilation.
  
• Valid Safe Pass and Manual Handling.
  
• Confident problem solver with a hands-on approach.Basic understanding of renewable energy systems (training will be provided).
  
• Flexibility and willingness to learn new skills or gain industry certificates as deemed necessary.
  
• Strong interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
  
• Fluent English (verbal and written).
  
• Full clean driving licence.
• Company vehicle, laptop and mobile phone
  
• Competitive salary commensurate with your experience
  
• Company Pension
  
• Performance related bonus
  
• Bike to Work scheme
  
• Onsite parking
  
• Employee Discounts
  
• Company Paid Leave
  
• Further educational support, training and development opportunities