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General Operative Band 1 (Rural)

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    Office of Public Works HQ
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    Ref: #JOB-2436803
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    Co. Mayo,
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    No of positions: 1
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    Paid Position
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    39 hours per week
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    0.00 - 0.00 Euro Weekly
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    Published On: 09 Mar 2026
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    Closing On: 06 Apr 2026

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy. 


The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for positions in the grade of General Operative Band 1 (Rural) in the West Region Arterial Drainage Maintenance and Construction Services Division.

Competition Reference: 2026/028

Essential Eligibility Criteria: (at the closing date)

A minimum of 2 years’ continuous experience in Maintenance/Construction;

A current full, clean and current manual driving licence, category B & W;*1,2
Note: * (1) If your Irish driving licence is restricted to driving cars with an automatic transmission only (denoted by the code 78 appearing on the licence), you are not eligible.
(2)From 1 January 2021 if you are resident in Ireland and hold a UK/NI driving licence it is no longer valid to drive on here in Ireland. It is not legal for driving purposes and must therefore be exchanged.  It is vital that you have a valid driving licence and that you are legally allowed to drive in Ireland by exchanging a UK/NI licence for an Irish driving licence. Further information available on: www.ndls.ie

Current Safe Pass card;**
Note:** Where a current safe pass card is not available, proof of successful completion of the Safe Pass Course prior to the closing date will be accepted.

Desirable Eligibility Criteria for Construction: 
Proven Supervisor/Ganger experience;
3 years continuous experience in 2 or more of the following areas of expertise:
Shuttering, falsework and formwork
Steel fixing
Pipelaying
Concrete and ground works
Earthworks
Piling
Roadworks.

An application form for the position is available on the OPW Website at www.gov.ie/opw under ‘Jobs at the OPW”. Advice and information that may be of assistance to applicants and interviewees is available on the OPW website.  If you are interested in being considered for the above position and are satisfied that you meet the criteria as outlined above, please complete an Application Form.  Please send the application form and the required documentation by email to: 

Recruitment@opw.ie

The closing date for receipt of completed application forms is 5:30pm on Wednesday, 25th March 2026.

As all correspondence from Recruitment will be via email, it is your responsibility to ensure that the email account provided on the application form is monitored and any changes to contact details should be notified with the competition reference number to recruitment@opw.ie as soon as possible.


The OPW will not be liable for any costs incurred in applying for the position and/or
attending an interview.

The OPW is an equal opportunities employer and we value equality, diversity and inclusion and we recognise the benefits it can bring to the OPW and enhance staff and visitor experiences. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process please email recruitment@opw.ie.

Please note that canvassing will disqualify.
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