General Operative

Norspace Ltd; Ireland; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned accommodation solutions provider is seeking a General Operative to join their maintenance team. The successful candidate will undertake various duties including repairing and maintaining equipment while ensuring a tidy yard environment. Essential skills include plumbing experience, strong organizational capabilities, and effective communication. This is an opportunity to work within a supportive team in Ireland, offering benefits such as health insurance and career progression.

Benefits

28 days holiday per annum

Good working conditions

Access to Health Insurance

Employee Discount Schemes

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in plumbing and joinery is necessary.
• Strong organisational skills to prioritize duties effectively.
• Ability to communicate efficiently with the team and management.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain stock equipment as per customer orders.
• Liaise with the office daily regarding equipment repairs.
• Keep the yard tidy and manage supply levels.

Skills

Plumbing experience

Joinery experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Tools

Forklift

Job description

As a growing and ambitious company, Norspace have over 40 years’ experience in supplying portable accommodation and welfare solutions throughout Ireland, to a wide range of industries including the construction, hospitality and events, industries, to name but a few.

Norspace have a strong reputation in their marketplace and have grown through the hard work and commitment of a dedicated team of employees.

THE ROLE

Norspace is seeking to recruit a detail-oriented, self-motivated individual to join their maintenance team as a General Operative.

As a valued member of the team, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks to ensure a timely and efficient turnaround of their cabin and equipment hire fleet.

Key yard duties will include repairing, maintaining, and cleaning stock equipment.

The ideal candidate should have a good basic level of plumbing and joinery experience.

Organisational skills will be important to prioritize work schedules and communicate effectively with the main office by telephone.

The desired candidate should be capable of using their own initiative, work independently and as part of a team.

Good time management and effective communication skills will be essential for success in this role.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Liaise with the office daily to prioritise equipment repairs
• Assist current yard team to repair stock equipment in a timely manner to fulfil customer orders
• Update office with latest equipment status
• Monitor level of supplies and responsible for ensuring that stock levels are adequate and kept updated
• Occasional visits to customer sites and event sites may be required
• Ensure the yard is always kept tidy and in good order

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Core hours will be 08.00 – 17.00, Monday - Friday but due to the nature of our business you may also be expected to work outside of these hours.

BENEFITS

• Holidays 28 days per annum inclusive of set Bank Holidays.
• Good working conditions.
• Access to Health Insurance & Employee Discount Schemes.
• Career in a long-standing family run company.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Plumbing and joinery experience
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to prioritize workload and work to strict deadlines
• Ability to record and complete necessary paperwork
• Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic electrical skills (Desirable)
• Forklift licence/experience (Desirable)

If you feel you are a suitable candidate, please do not hesitate to apply.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

We reserve the right to change the criteria for shortlisting purposes.