Skilled Operative

Breedon Group plc; Kingscourt; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days leave incl public holidays

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Apprenticeships and development

Job summary

Breedon Group plc is seeking a Skilled General Operative for Kingscourt Brick, Drumgill, Kingscourt, Co. Cavan. You will operate a forklift in a safety-conscious, fast-paced site environment and contribute to daily operations, quality checks, and housekeeping.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and hands-on problem solving, with opportunities for development through Apprenticeships and other talent programmes. Attractive salary and benefits accompany this permanent position.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to operate a forklift safely and accurately.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality in a busy workplace.
• Clear communication to ensure the team stays aligned.
• A proactive approach to identifying and solving problems.
• Ability to work well with others and complete tasks reliably.

Responsibilities

• HMI screen interaction.
• Daily Reporting.
• Quality Control.
• Housekeeping.
• In-job fault finding and troubleshooting.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety at the core

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Job description

Skilled Operative

Application Deadline: 3 September 2026

Department: Operations and Maintenance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Kingscourt Brick, Drumgill, Kingscourt, Co. Cavan

Description

Breedon is a leading construction and materials group in Ireland and Great Britain with a group turnover of c. €1.6 billion PA. We operate two cement plants, over 100 quarries, 50 asphalt plants, 170 ready-mixed concrete plants, as well as a range of contract surfacing and other essential products to help our customers build the places where we all live, work, and play.

Our People are our passion, by working as One Breedon, with shared goals and a common purpose, we are making a material difference.

We are keeping it simple; we are making it happen, we are striving to improve, we are showing we care.

We are currently seeking Skilled General Operative to join our team at Kingscourt Brick, Cavan.

As a Skilled General Operative you will be responsible for forklift operation, in a health and safety conscience, busy workplace environment.

More about what you will do!

• HMI screen interaction.
• Daily Reporting.
• Quality Control.
• Housekeeping.
• In-job fault finding and troubleshooting.

What we need from you!

• Safety at the core: Ability to work safely and accurately.
• Proficiency in Forklift operation
• Foster a positive and motivating work atmosphere.
• Brilliant communication, making sure everyone is on the same page.
• Master of fixing things: you love finding solutions to problems.
• Whether working with the team or sole, you will always get the job done

Some more important info!

• Attractive salary
• Time to recharge with 35 days’ leave, incl public holidays
• Invest in your future with our contributory pension scheme.
• We’ve got your back with our employee assistance programme.
• Ongoing career and personal development through our Apprenticeships and other talent programmes
• Give back to your community with our “Make a difference day”.
• Peace of mind with our life assurance.
• If you’re cycling, we’ve got you covered on the Bike to Work scheme
• Save and share through our “Share save scheme”.