Installation Operative

Portakabin; Donabate; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van supplied

Tools supplied

25 days leave + bank holidays

Pension

Job summary

Portakabin Ltd is hiring an Installation Operative for our Donabate base. The role involves installation and maintenance across Ireland, with a company van and tools supplied. A full Irish driving licence is required as travel is national.

Salary is €45,000 per year with 25 days’ leave plus bank holidays, and progression opportunities within the Projects team. The successful candidate will work with the installation and site management teams, learn on-site project management tasks, and

Qualifications

• Practical operational experience within a multi-trade construction environment.
• Multi-trade experience including carpentry and metal work.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate offsite or on site, supporting installation teams across Ireland.
• Assist site manager and project manager with materials and timescales.
• Ensure customer is informed on contract status in absence of heads.
• Maintain safe, tidy working environments in yards, depots and sites.
• Keep tools, equipment and company vehicles in good condition.
• Support site visits across regions as required.

Skills

Operational experience

Multi-trade experience

Read technical drawings

Numeracy/Literacy

Education

Leaving Cert level or equivalent

Job description

Installation Operative

Application Deadline: 4 December 2026

Department: Projects

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Donabate

Reporting To: Richard Armstrong

Compensation: €45,000 / year

Description

Are you looking to join a successful and growing organisation who are committed to creating a great safe place to work where all employees have the opportunity to contribute, grow and develop? We are excited to present a rare opportunity for an Installations Operative to join our successful team in Donabate, Dublin to assist in the day-to-day duties of the Projects Department.

Role Details:

• Salary: €45,000
• Role: Installations Operative + Company Van / Tools Supplied
• Location: Roseville Business Park, Turvey Avenue, Donabate, Co.Dublin, K36 K759 Co.Dublin K36 K759
• Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays
• A full Irish driving licence – You will be traveling nationally with this role

The successful candidate will provide support to the existing installation team and the Site manager /project manager .

You will also have the opportunity learn new skills in a site management role, so when the site manager is not present you can step and cover. You will have the opportunity to complete site visits around the Munster region alongside the site manager.

This role is varied and when times are quiet you get involved in many activities from site visits, working in the yard to acting as the site manager in their absence. There is great opportunity for career progression within Portakabin.

In this role you will be required to:

• Operate offsite, working independently or as part of a team, in the maintenance, modification (fit out, carpentry ), installation and removal of units throughout Ireland.
• Undertake operations, as instructed, in yard, store and on site in accordance with Health and Safety standards.
• Provide assistance to the Head of Projects/Installation Manager in identifying the materials and timescales involved in completing individual contracts.
• In the absence of the Head of Projects / Installation Manager ensure that the customer is fully informed on the status of their contract.
• Maintain a safe and tidy working environment in yard, regional depots and on site.
• Maintain all tools, equipment and company vehicles in good and clean working condition.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Practical operational experience ideally within a multi-trade construction environment
• Multi-trade experience including carpentry work and metal work
• Ability to read technical drawings
• Educated to Leaving Cert standard or equivalent
• Health and Safety experience in a construction environment
• A recognised Trade qualification is highly desirable
• Ability to read technical drawings
• Good level of numeracy/literacy

Benefits & Opportunities

• Contributory pension including life insurance benefit
• A range of dedicated health and wellbeing services
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Benefits Program (Discounts at 100s of shops, gyms, restaurants and even holidays!)
• Learning & development opportunities and resources
• Opportunity for career progression
• A chance to give back to your community with an annual volunteering day