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Construction - General Operative

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    Glanua
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    Ref: #JOB-2471261
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    Curragh, Borrisokane, Co. Tipperary,
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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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    Negotiable
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    Published On: 22 Sep 2026
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    Closing On: 20 Oct 2026

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Due to an expanding portfolio of works Glanua is seeking experienced General Operatives, Groundworkers, Machine Drivers and Pipelayers. You will work as part of our multi-disciplinary project delivery team from initial mobilisation to site to final site finishes and demobilisation. You will have the opportunity to experience the full variety of works involved in the delivery of water/wastewater infrastructure projects, from pipelay and deep drainage works to site finishes such as landscaping and kerbing. Glanua is a progressive company which always seeks to develop its employees. When you demonstrate aptitude and interest in furthering your career within the organisation, training and promotion will always be available to you. 
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
The main duties and responsibilities of the role are outlined as follows:
 Work as part of a team in the delivery of one or more projects at any one time, embracing the ethos of a “one team” culture. • Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards, policies and procedures are always adhered to on-site.
 Ability to install ducting, sewer pipework, manholes, drainage, and water mains.
 Works involved in the completion of site finishes, inclusive of kerbing, shuttering concrete pouring and finishing, topsoiling and landscaping.
 Have an awareness of best practice housekeeping and make a conscious effort to uphold housekeeping on your site.
 Liaise closely with the project delivery engineering team on-site, HSQE advisor, and management in order to ensure safe and timely delivery of duties.
 Ensure a positive experience for the client and their representatives instilling an ethos of collaboration, cooperation and respect. • Other duties as required from time to time
Knowledge, Skills and Experience: The main knowledge, skills and experience required for the position are outlined as follows:
 Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a similar role, preferably in utilities/ water and wastewater industry.
 Experience on Irish Water projects a distinct advantage
 Manual handling and safe pass required
 Excavator, dumper ticket, slg or lugs tickets must be up to date and will be considered advantageous
 HDPE welding experience and training cert although not required is desirable • Ability to use grade and level lasers
 Experience in shuttering, kerbing and concrete pouring and finishing • Basic understanding of health and safety standards and the ability to embrace the safety ethos of the organisation
 Ability to work well as part of a team and contribute to the successful delivery of projects
 Full Driving Licence
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Career Level

  • Not Required

Candidate Requirements

Essential Desirable

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