Groundworks Lead & Machinery Operator – Van + Travel

Recruit Engineers; Munster; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company tipper/van provided

Job summary

Recruit Engineers in Ireland is seeking a Machine Operator / Groundworks Lead to oversee groundworks across civil construction projects. The role requires hands-on leadership, machinery operation, and travel to project locations, with a company tipper/van provided.

This is an interview-based position that emphasizes experience, technical ability and leadership in groundworks operations rather than a standard operator role.

Qualifications

• Strong, proven experience in groundworks and civil construction.
• Competent operating diggers, telehandlers and other machinery.
• Full, valid driving licence and relevant machinery tickets.
• Willingness to travel to different project locations as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and carry out groundworks and civil construction activities.
• Operate diggers, telehandlers and other plant machinery.
• Transport plant and equipment between project sites.
• Carry out drainage works, excavations and demolition.
• Undertake concrete works and tarmac-related groundworks.
• Operate machinery safely and efficiently.
• Take responsibility for the quality and progress of groundworks activities.
• Work independently and demonstrate initiative when managing site tasks.

Skills

Groundworks leadership

Site operations

Machinery operation

Tools

Digger

Telehandler

Tipper/van

Job description

Recruit Engineers in Ireland is seeking a Machine Operator / Groundworks Lead to oversee groundworks across civil construction projects. The role requires hands-on leadership, machinery operation, and travel to project locations, with a company tipper/van provided.

This is an interview-based position that emphasizes experience, technical ability and leadership in groundworks operations rather than a standard operator role.