Motorway Maintenance Operative

Egis; Cork; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis Lagan Services in Little Island, Cork Depot is seeking a Maintenance Operative to handle day-to-day road maintenance tasks on the Irish motorway network, including call-out cover for out-of-hours emergencies.

The role includes routine tasks such as landscaping, litter collection, road furniture cleaning, traffic management, inspections and minor civil works, with night shifts and adherence to health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must have 2nd level education and a valid Class C driving licence; Safe Pass required.
• Relevant maintenance experience and evidence of practical work in routine maintenance activities.
• Commitment to health and safety practices and principles.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on day-to-day road maintenance implementations.
• Provide out-of-hours call-out cover including night work.
• Perform routine maintenance: landscaping, grass cutting, litter collection, road furniture cleaning, traffic management, inspections and patrols.
• Undertake minor civil works and concrete repairs; keep records of tasks.
• Complete training as required; work under Maintenance Supervisor.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Health and safety awareness

Practical maintenance tasks

Education

Second level education

Tools

C Licence

Traffic Management training

First Aid training

Manual Handling training

Fire Warden training

Safety Rep training

Job description

About Us

Egis Lagan Services is located at R95W409 where we undertake motorway maintenance and renewals work on the Irish motorway and high speed dual carriageway network on behalf of Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII). Our responsibility extends to some 330km of motorway and high speed dual carriageway.

Key activities include winter maintenance, emergency and incident response, routine asset maintenance, inspections and patrolling, defect remedial works, traffic management and stakeholder liaison.

The company is currently recruiting for a Maintenance Operative for its Little Island, Cork Depot.

About the Role

The hands‑on implementation of the day‑to‑day Project Road maintenance requirements.

To provide call‑out cover to out‑of‑office hours’ emergency responses on a rostered basis including night work.

To carry out routine maintenance activities including:

• Landscaping / Grass cutting
• Road Furniture cleaning
• Traffic Management
• Routine patrols & inspections of the road network
• Incident response
• Winter Maintenance
• Litter collection
• General maintenance duties
• Fencing repairs
• Small civil works including concrete repairs, ducting etc.
• Keep accurate records of tasks completed
• Complete training as required

To undertake all allocated maintenance tasks as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.

What do we need from you

Essential:

• 2nd level education
• Class C drivers’ licence
• Valid Safe Pass holder
• Relevant experience with a background in 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

Desirable:

Up-to-date training/qualifications in:

• Traffic Management
• H&S Related training – First Aid, Fire Warden, Manual Handling. Safety Rep.
• Other complementary work‑related training courses/qualifications
• Experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of the standard methods, equipment, materials, tools, and practices used in performing the road maintenance activities

Licence/Certification:

• C Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person

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.