General Operatives (Mastic Experience)

Sherlock Recruitment Limited; Leinster; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking

Job summary

Sherlock Recruitment is seeking 3 General Operatives with previous mastic/silicone experience for a long-term commercial project in Dublin City Centre. The role covers external and internal works, including kitchens and bathrooms, with a focus on neat finishing and weatherproofing.

An online and on-site induction is provided, and parking is available. Candidates should have Safe Pass, Manual Handling, and a track record of delivering high-quality mastic work around doors, windows, and fixtures.

Qualifications

• Previous Mastic/Silicone experience required.
• Safe Pass card required.
• Manual Handling awareness.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to achieve a clean and professional finish.

Responsibilities

• External works: apply mastic around doors/frames, seal expansion joints, weatherproof around windows/doors, prep and clean joints, apply backing rod, seal joints between materials.
• Internal works: seal joints in floors, doors, and wall junctions; finish gaps and skirting; snag and touch up existing mastic.
• Kitchens & bathrooms: seal worktops, sinks, baths, showers; seal screens and fixtures; remove old silicone and re-seal; ensure neat corners and joints.

Skills

Mastic/Silicone experience

Safe Pass

Manual Handling

Attention to detail

Finish quality

Job description

3 GENERAL OPERATIVES WITH MASTIC EXPERIENCE REQUIRED – DUBLIN

Sherlock Recruitment are currently looking for 3 General Operatives with previous Mastic/Silicone experience for a long-term commercial project in Dublin City Centre.

Job Details:

• Location: Dublin City
• Duration: 1 year
• Parking: Available
• Induction: Online and on site

Requirements:

• Previous Mastic/Silicone experience
• Safe Pass
• Manual Handling
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to achieve a clean and professional finish

Duties:

External Commercial Works

• Applying mastic around external doors and frames
• Sealing expansion and movement joints
• Weatherproofing around windows and doors
• Preparing and cleaning joints
• Applying backing rod where required
• Sealing joints between different building materials

Internal Works

• Floor and movement joints
• Sealing around internal door frames
• Floor-to-wall junctions
• Skirting and finishing gaps
• Snagging and touching up existing mastic work

Kitchens & Bathrooms

• Sealing kitchen worktops and splashbacks
• Sealing around sinks, baths and shower trays
• Sealing shower screens and bathroom fixtures
• Sealing around toilets and sanitaryware
• Removing old silicone and re-sealing where required
• Neat finishing of corners and joints

This is a 1-year opportunity for experienced candidates.