Craft, Mechanical & Operational

Craft, mechanical and operational vacancies within the OPW are extremely varied and interesting and offer opportunities for entry-level training and highly skilled craftspeople and technicians.

Some examples include:

• General Operative Band 3
• General Operative Band 2 Excavator Driver
• General Operative Band 3 Constable
• Safety Officer
• Craft Stonemason and Stonecutter
• Craft Carpenter and Joiner
• Craft Electrician
• Craft Plumber
• Craft Gardener
• Catering and Service Assistant
• Chef

The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for appointment to the position of Craft Plumber in the areas within the responsibility of Building Maintenance Services, Dublin. This competition is open to all candidates who meet the minimum eligibility criteria.

Closing date for applications is 5:30pm Thursday 19th June 2025

The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for appointment to the position of Craft Electrician in Building Maintenance Services, based in the Dublin area.

Closing date for applications is 5:30pm Thursday 19th June 2025

The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for appointment to the position of Craft Stonemason and Stonecutter in the Tintern Abbey sub depot in the area covered by the Kilkenny National Monuments District.

There are currently one permanent and one fixed term contract to be filled, both of which are to be based at the Tintern Abbey sub depot, Co. Wexford in the Kilkenny National Monuments District.

Closing date for applications is 5:30pm Tuesday 24th June 2025

The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for the position of Conservation Cleaner (General Operative Band 3 (Rural)) at Castletown House, Celbridge, Co. Kildare. This competition is open to all candidates who meet the minimum eligibility criteria.

Closing date for applications is 5:30pm Tuesday 24th June 2025

For a full list of competitions currently advertised by the Office of Public Works, please see Current Vacancies