General Operative | Limerick

Kirby Group Engineering; Limerick; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent package on offer

Job summary

Kirby Group Engineering is seeking a General operative to support a busy construction site in Ireland. The role involves manual tasks, site upkeep, loading/unloading materials, and assisting with cable laying under supervision.

Training availability includes loader/traffic management with emphasis on safety and high quality workmanship. Ideal candidates will have 1+ years on site, valid Safe Pass, manual handling and harness training, plus pride in delivering top standards.

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience on a building site.
• Must have a valid Safe Pass, manual handling certificate and harness training.
• Must have good attention to detail.
• Must have a good sense of pride in their work and uphold Kirby’s high quality at all times.
• Ideally should have Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• General upkeep of the construction site.
• Assisting in loading and unloading of materials and goods on site.
• Candidates with correct training and tickets can operate a loader or traffic management.
• Ensuring that all work areas are clean and clear of debris or other materials which could cause hazard.
• Assisting senior trade workers with daily tasks such as cable laying and tray run installation.
• Other ad hoc duties as required by supervisor.

Skills

General site duties

Manual handling

Loader operation

Attention to detail

Pride in work

Education

Leaving Certificate or equivalent

Job description

• Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years
• To build your career by assisting in the delivery of ‘leading edge’ engineering projects.
• To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.
• To benefit from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability.
• To work with the best.
• Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations

• Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years
• To build your career by assisting in the delivery of ‘leading edge’ engineering projects.
• To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.
• To benefit from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability.
• To work with the best.
• Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations

About Kirby Group Engineering

Kirby Group Engineering is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high-value engineering services to a number of ‘blue chip’ companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK, Europe and South Africa, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative, collaborative and performance focused. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance.

ROLE PURPOSE

The role purpose of a general operative is to assist with the various functions of a busy construction site from a manual perspective. The general operative will be under the direction of the site manager or site foreman and will be expected to carry out duties such as manual handling of materials, general cleaning of site, assisting with loading and unloading of materials etc.

KEY TASKS

• General upkeep of the construction site
• Assisting in the loading and un-loading of materials and goods which are in transit on site
• Candidates with correct training and tickets can operate a loader or traffic management
• Ensuring that all work areas are clean and clear of debris or other materials which could cause hazard
• Assisting senior trade workers with daily tasks such as cable laying and tray run installation
• Other ad hoc duties as required by supervisor

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Candidates ideally should have 1 or more years’ experience on a building site
• Candidates Must have a valid safe pass, manual handling certificate and harness training
• Candidates must have good attention to detail
• Candidates must have a good sense of pride in their work and be able to uphold the high qualities of Kirby’s at all time
• Candidates Ideally should have completed to at least leaving certificate standard

For more information on this role, or other Construction / Engineering opportunities across Ireland, the UK, Europe, or South Africa please review our careers page (Vacancies – Kirby Group Careers) or contact the Talent Acquisition Team at Kirby Group in confidence on [phone].

Kirby Group Engineering is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.