Production Operative

Colas Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contibutory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance Scheme / Death in Serve

Safety Award Bonus

Sick Pay & Compassionate Leave

21 days annual leave + holidays

RediCare Health and Wellbeing Support

Employee Assistance Programme for you/

Mental Health, Legal, Financial, Care/

Free car parking

Professional subscriptions

Enhanced Maternity, Adoptive, and Patn

Job summary

Colas Ireland is seeking a production operative to run the day-to-day operations at our Dublin manufacturing facility. You will be trained, supported, and developed within a worldwide company offering stability and growth opportunities.

The role pays €18.36 per hour plus overtime and a strong benefits package. The ideal candidate will have experience in an industrial or manual environment and a willingness to learn and progress within production roles.

Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial or manual environment.
• Willingness to learn and develop into a production operative role.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor automated and manual production systems.
• Set up and maintain equipment; monitor quality and output.
• Load, package and ship products; safely offload bitumen.
• Report faults, incidents or near misses to maintenance or safety teams.
• Follow SOPs, wear PPE and maintain a tidy workplace.
• Train new starters and help meet production targets.

Skills

Industrial environment experience

Willingness to learn

Job description

The Colas Group operates internationally in all aspects of transport infrastructure. As part of the global organisation, Colas Ireland is primarily involved the distribution of bitumen products, emulsion and emulsifier manufacturing, and the provision of specialist road maintenance services on the national, regional and local road network. In Ireland Colas operates from 14 locations across the island of Ireland.

Purpose of the Role

The purpose of this role is to run the day-to-day operations in our manufacturing facility in Dublin. The role would suit applicants from any industrial, production or warehousing environment who wish to be trained, developed and progressed into a worldwide company offering stability and job security. The salary for this role is €18.36 per hour plus overtime and excellent benefits listed below. Applications from D12 and surrounding areas would be preferred.

Main Responsibilities

In this role you’ll be trained and supported in running our automated and manual production systems, setting up and maintaining equipment, monitoring quality and output, and handling raw material requests and reporting. You’ll load, package and ship products as needed, safely offload bitumen, and report any faults, incidents or near misses to the maintenance or safety team. Safety and good housekeeping are essential: follow SOPs, wear PPE, take part in drills and safety meetings, and help maintain a tidy workplace. You’ll also help train new starters, suggest cost-saving ideas, meet production targets, and provide excellent customer service. We’ll provide friendly, hands‑on onboarding, ongoing training and daily support from an experienced team so you can succeed and grow. Other reasonable duties may be required.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have experience in an industrial or manual environment or have the desire and willingness to learn and develop into a production operative role. You will demonstrate high ethical standards, reliability and adherence to our health and safety procedures.

Package Description

Here at Colas Group, we offer a great total compensation package of €18.36 per hour plus overtime , including:

• Contibutory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme / Death in Service
• Safety Award Bonus
• Sick Pay & Compassionate Leave
• 21 days annual leave per year + Public Holidays and service days (one for every 5 years worked, capped at 20 years)
• RediCare Health and Wellbeing Support
• Employee Assistance Programme for employees, their spouse/partner and any dependents over the age of 16 years living at home.
• Mental Health, Legal, Financial, Career and Child and Elderly Care Support
• Free car parking.
• Professional subscriptions – role related
• Enhanced Maternity, Adoptive, and Paternity Benefit

At Colas, our culture is guided by four core values: Respect, Commitment, Pioneering, and Sharing. These values shape how we work, collaborate, and grow together. We believe that respect is the foundation of every relationship. By treating others as we wish to be treated, we foster fairness, transparency, and inclusion within our teams and with our clients, communities, and partners. Commitment means dedicating ourselves fully to everything we do. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to make a meaningful impact. With a pioneering spirit, we prioritise bold innovation over blind ambition. We welcome new ideas, invest in our people, and work to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that shape the future. Through sharing, we build trust and solidarity, encouraging collaboration and growth at all levels of the business.

Colas Group is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that mirrors the communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you want a workplace where your voice is valued and your potential is developed, Colas is the right choice.