General Operative – Roadstone Castlebar Retail

roadstone; Castlebar; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Pension Scheme with Employer contribution

Paid Holidays (22 days)

Training & Development Opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Free parking

Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

Job summary

Roadstone in Castlebar is looking for a General Operative to manage customer interactions and ensure safety in the retail yard. Responsibilities include overseeing loading operations, dealing with customer complaints, and adhering to health and safety procedures.

The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills and communicate well with customers and staff. This position offers benefits like a competitive salary, pension scheme, paid holidays, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Trustworthy and able to operate to strict timelines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation of the retail yard.
• Dealing with customers professionally.
• Monitor Health & Safety systems.
• Process and load customers efficiently.

Skills

Team player

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience operating machinery

Job description

Applications are invited for the position of General Operative in Roadstone Ltd to be based in the Castlebar Retail.

The person appointed will report to the Castlebar Retail Supervisor. The role will involve specific responsibilities for customer management, loading customers, stock control, controlling the flow of visiting traffic in the retail yard and checking all customer entrance and exits.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Ensure the smooth operation of the retail yard with other employees and customers.
• Dealing with customers in a timely and professional manner.
• Monitor & maintain Health & Safety systems to ensure the safety of all employees and customers.
• Dealing with Complaints and Safety issues with the Retail Manager.
• Processing, checking, and loading of customers when exiting the site in a timely manner.
• Operate the traffic management in the retail area in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Control all traffic movements in an efficient and a timely manner.
• Cover office duties as required.
• Other duties as requested by the Retail Supervisor.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Team player with an ability to work on own initiative.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Trustworthy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with employees and customers visiting the site.
• Experience in operating machinery such as forklift or telescopic handler.
• An ability to operate to strict timelines/deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Pension Scheme with Employer contribution
• Share Participation Scheme (Revenue Approved)
• Paid Holidays (22 days)
• Training & Development Opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free parking
• Product discount
• Bike-to-Work Scheme
• Paid Maternity/ Paternity Leave
• Vacation
• Paid time off
• Paid sick days
• Retirement plan and/or pension
• Employee development programs
• Employee discounts
• Open office
• Employee Recognition Scheme

Closing date: close of business Friday 10th July 2026.