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 Carpenter & Joiner in the areas within the responsibility of the Dromahair National Monuments District. The Dromahair National Monuments District covers Counties Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo, Mayo, Roscommon and Longford, and has a main depot in Dromahair, and sub depots in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, Carrowmore, Co. Sligo, Boyle Co. Roscommon and Foxford, Co. Mayo.

Closing Date is 5:30pm on Friday 12th December 2025

The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for appointment to the position of Craft Plasterer in the areas within the responsibility of Building Maintenance Services, Dublin.

Closing date is 5:30pm Thursday 18th December 2025

The Office of Public Works (OPW) is a key service provider to the Government managing the Government’s estate portfolio, maintaining and presenting Ireland’s built heritage and managing Ireland’s flood risk.

Some of the most recognisable properties in the country are held by the OPW, having one of the largest and most diverse property portfolios, ranging from important buildings such as Dublin Castle to Garda stations and Government offices. Property Maintenance Services is responsible for the maintenance and restoration of OPW property.

The OPW is now recruiting for a suitably qualified and committed individual to take up the role of District Inspector in its Property Maintenance Services.

Full details of the role, including specific eligibility requirements is available on publicjobs.ie

Closing date is 3pm Thursday 8th January 2026

The Office of Public Works (OPW) is the lead agency in coordinating flood risk management policy, the flood relief capital programme and the technical assessment of coastal change risks in Ireland.

The Office of Public Works (OPW) now requires additional staff at Mechanical Engineering Technician Grade I level in its Mechanical Engineering Field Services Section to support the flood risk management programme.

Vacancies currently exist in Newtown, Trim, Co. Meath, Headford, Co. Galway and Mungret, Co. Limerick. A panel will be formed from this competition to fill current and future vacancies that may arise in these locations.

Full details of the role, including specific eligibility requirements, is available on www.publicjobs.ie

Closing date is 3pm Thursday 8th January 2026

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