General Operative – On-Site Construction & Career Growth

Kirby Group Engineering

Limerick

On-site

EUR 28,000 - 36,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Kirby Group Engineering is seeking a General Operative to join our busy construction site. You will assist with manual handling, unloading materials, general site cleaning, and support the site manager to keep work progressing safely and to the required quality.

Ideal candidates have 1+ years on a building site, a valid Safe Pass, Manual Handling cert and Harness training, and a Leaving Certificate. The role is permanent with excellent development prospects and a supportive, performance‑driven

Qualifications

Candidates ideally should have 1+ 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 uphold Kirby’s high standards at all times.
Candidates ideally should have completed leaving certificate.

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.
Assisting senior trades with daily tasks such as cable laying and tray run installation.
Other ad hoc duties as required by supervisor.