Maintenance Operative (6 month fixed term contract)

Egis Group; Waterford; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

SouthLink N25 in Waterford is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Operative to support day-to-day road maintenance, carry out routine tasks, and respond to out-of-hours call-outs. You will perform equipment checks, pavement repairs, winter maintenance, and general upkeep, with willingness to work nights and adverse weather.

Requires 2nd level education, a Class C licence, Safe Pass, and Driver CPC. This full-time role offers on-site work near Waterford, with on-call rosters and opportunities to

Qualifications

• Relevant experience with a background in Motorway / Road Construction / Maintenance.
• Evidence of practical experience in one or more of the routine maintenance activities listed above
• An understanding of and commitment to health and safety practices and principles

Responsibilities

• Hand-on implementation of day-to-day maintenance requirements.
• Provide call-out cover to out-of-office hours emergency responses.
• Daily equipment checks
• Cash reconciliation
• Traffic Management
• Winter Maintenance
• Pavement repairs
• Weather warning preparation
• Emergency Response
• Bridge Maintenance
• Duty Supervisor support
• Landscaping / Grass cutting / Weed control
• Litter collection
• General maintenance duties
• Incident Response
• Compliant to H&S Rules
• To undertake all allocated maintenance tasks as directed by the Duty Supervisor

Skills

Own initiative

Teamwork

English proficiency

Road maintenance experience

Education

2nd level education

Class C driver's license

Safe Pass

Driver CPC

Job description

About Us

SouthLink N25 is responsible for the operations and maintenance of the Suir Bridge & Toll Plaza at Gracedieu, on the outskirts of Waterford City.

We manage toll collection and processes surrounding the smooth operation of the Plaza. We take our role seriously as contributing to the safety and efficiency of Waterford's transportation infrastructure, improving journey times and connectivity for communities in the city and its environs.

About the Role

• Hands-on implementation of the day-to-day Project Road maintenance requirements
• Provide call-out cover to out-of-office hours emergency responses
• Carry out routine maintenance activities including:

• Daily equipment checks
• Cash reconciliation
• Traffic Management
• Winter Maintenance
• Tom Clarke Bridge maintenance
• Pavement repairs
• Weather warning preparation
• Emergency Response
• Bridge Maintenance
• Cleaning of some internal areas of RTB e.g. booths
• Accident Damage Repair (boom and other equipment's)
• Duty Supervisor support
• Landscaping / Grass cutting / Weed control
• Litter collection
• General maintenance duties
• Incident Response
• Compliant to H&S Rules

• To undertake all allocated maintenance tasks as directed by the Duty Supervisor

Willingness to:

• Perform night work as required
• Provide 24/7 on-call cover on a rostered basis
• Work outdoors and in adverse weather conditions
• Work irregular hours

What do we need from you

Qualifications/ Education / Training

• 2nd level education
• Class C drivers licence
• Valid Safe Pass holder
• Driver CPC

Experience/ Knowledge

• Relevant experience with a background in Motorway / Road Construction / Maintenance.
• Evidence of practical experience in one or more of the routine maintenance activities listed above
• An understanding of and commitment to health and safety practices and principles

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Good standard of written and spoken English

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Good interpersonal skills
• Adaptable and flexible with a willingness to learn new job specific skills

Additional Requirements

Willingness to:

• Provide 24/7 on-call cover on a rostered basis
• Work outdoors and in adverse weather conditions
• Work irregular hours
• Perform night work as required

Job Types: Specified-purpose, Full-time

What's in it for you?

If you require any reasonable accommodations or adjustments throughout the hiring process, please let us know. We are dedicated to ensuring equal access and opportunity for all candidates.