Vacancy for Support Operative Coastal Operations Department

Irish Lights; Dublin; On-site; EUR 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Irish Lights in Dun Laoghaire is seeking a Support Operative for a hands-on role in the Coastal Operations Department. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to maintain assets, focusing on refurbishment of navigation buoys in the Buoy Yard, with travel to coastal and third-party locations as required.

The role involves washing, grit blasting, painting, basic welding, electrical work and operation of mobile plant.

Responsibilities

• Carry out washing, grit blasting, painting and assembling mechanical structures, including buoys.
• Undertake basic welding on buoy bowls and daymarks.
• Complete basic 12-volt DC electrical work and mechanical assembly.
• Operate mobile plant and equipment, including forklifts, teleporters and cranes.
• Support stores activities, including operating a reach truck, issuing goods and carrying out stock checks.
• Drive a van for short and long journeys as required.
• Assist technicians with general operative work.
• Maintain positive environmental standards and procedures.
• Follow all risk, safety and environmental management requirements.

Job description

Vacancy for Support Operative Coastal Operations Department

Irish Lights is seeking a Support Operative for a hands-on role in the Coastal Operations Department in Dun Laoghaire. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will help to maintain Irish Lights assets, with a primary focus on the refurbishment of navigation buoys in the Buoy Yard. The role also involves travel and work at coastal and third-party locations as required.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out washing, grit blasting, painting and assembling mechanical structures, including buoys.


• Undertake basic welding on buoy bowls and daymarks.


• Complete basic 12-volt DC electrical work and mechanical assembly.


• Operate mobile plant and equipment, including forklifts, teleporters and cranes.


• Support stores activities, including operating a reach truck, issuing goods and carrying out stock checks.


• Drive a van for short and long journeys as required.


• Assist technicians with general operative work.


• Maintain positive environmental standards and procedures.


• Follow all risk, safety and environmental management requirements.

Salary and benefits

The successful candidate will receive an attractive starting salary of €34,557, together with a range of other benefits.

The closing date for applications is 13 November 2026.

The successful candidate will contribute to Irish Lights mission of Safe Navigation at Sea.

Commissioners of Irish Lights is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity in the workplace.

• The Commissioners of Irish Lights is a registered Charity with the Charities Regulatory Authority (reference no. 20002794)