Craft, Mechanical & Operational
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From: Office of Public Works
- Published on: 12 September 2022
- Last updated on: 21 January 2026
- Storekeeper Clerk Grade 1 at Historic Building Maintenance Services, Dublin
- General Operative Band 2 /360° Excavator Driver Arterial Drainage in the OPW’s South West Region Arterial Drainage Maintenance and Construction Services Division
- Park Constable General Operative (Band 3) Dublin
- Craft Stonemason & Stonecutter based at Charles Fort Sub Depot in the Mallow National Monuments District
- Construction Plant Fitter (West Region)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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