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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

Storekeeper Clerk Grade 1 at Historic Building Maintenance Services, Dublin

The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for appointment to the position of Storekeeper Clerk Grade 1 at Historic Building Maintenance Services, based at Collins Barracks, Dublin 7.

Candidate Information - Storekeeper Clerk Grade 1 at Historic Building Maintenance Services
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Application Form - Storekeeper Clerk Grade 1 at Historic Building Maintenance Services
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Closing date is 5:30pm Monday 26th January 2026

General Operative Band 2 /360° Excavator Driver Arterial Drainage in the OPW’s South West Region Arterial Drainage Maintenance and Construction Services Division

The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for positions in the grade of General Operative Band 2 (Rural)/ 360° Excavator Driver in the OPW’s South West Region Arterial Drainage Maintenance and Construction Services Division.

(Seasonal, Fixed Term & Permanent Positions) at

(1) Arterial Drainage Maintenance and Construction Services Division in Counties Limerick, Clare, Tipperary and any works managed by the Mungret Depot Area

(2) Arterial Drainage Maintenance and Construction Services Division in Counties Kerry, Cork and any works managed by the Listowel Depot Area.

(3) Arterial Drainage Maintenance and Construction Services Division in Counties Galway, Tipperary and any works managed by the Portumna Depot Area.

Candidate Information - General Operative Band 2 /360° Excavator Driver
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Application Form - General Operative Band 2 /360° Excavator Driver
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Closing date is 5.30pm Monday 26 January 2026

Park Constable General Operative (Band 3) Dublin

The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications from eligible candidates for the position of Park Constable - General Operative Band 3 (Dublin) for locations in the Dublin area.

Candidate Information Notice - Park Constable General Operative (Band 3) Dublin
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Application Form - Park Constable General Operative (Band 3) Dublin
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Closing Date is 5:30pm Thursday 29th January 2026

Craft Stonemason & Stonecutter based at Charles Fort Sub Depot in the Mallow National Monuments District

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

Candidate Information Notice - Craft Stonemason & Stonecutter - Mallow National Monuments District
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Application Form - Craft Stonemason & Stonecutter - Mallow National Monuments District
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Closing Date is 5:30pm Friday 30th January 2026

Construction Plant Fitter (West Region)

The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for appointment to the position of Construction Plant Fitter on a Fixed Term Contract in the West Region Arterial Drainage Maintenance & Construction Service, Foxford Road, Ballina, Co Mayo

Candidate Information Notice - Construction Plant Fitter (West Region)
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Application Form - Construction Plant Fitter (West Region)
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Closing Date: 5:30pm Friday 6th February 2026


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

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