General Operative | Limerick

Kirby Group Engineering; Limerick; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirby Group Engineering is seeking a General Operative to support busy construction sites across Ireland. You will assist with loading/unloading materials, maintain cleanliness, and support senior tradespeople with tasks such as cable laying and tray runs. A safe pass, manual handling cert and harness training are required, with 1+ year site experience preferred.

The role is permanent and based on site. The company prides itself on development through its Career Development Programmes and offers

Qualifications

• 1+ year on a building site preferred.
• Valid safe pass, manual handling cert and harness training required.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship.

Responsibilities

• General upkeep of the construction site.
• Assisting in loading and unloading of materials on site.
• Candidates with correct training can operate loader or traffic management.
• Ensure work areas are clean and free of debris.
• Assist senior trade workers with daily tasks such as cabling and tray runs.
• Perform other ad hoc duties as required by supervisor.

Skills

Site experience

Safe pass

Manual handling

Harness training

Attention to detail

Pride in work

Education

Leaving certificate

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.

General Operative

• 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

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.

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.