Student General Operative
Part-Time | Fixed-Term Contract
Work Pattern
* Week 1: Monday–Wednesday, 4:30pm – 10:00pm
* Week 2: Thursday–Friday, 4:30pm – 10:00pm
* Hours may vary, so flexibility across the roster is essential.
Bon Secours Hospital Cork is part of the Bon Secours Health System, Ireland's largest independent hospital group with over 2,500 staff, including 350 leading consultants. We care for more than 200,000 patients each year and are committed to providing the highest quality of care.
We are now inviting applications for a Student General Operative to join our Maintenance Department. This role will play a key part in supporting the hospital's waste management service, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Collect clinical and domestic waste from wards and departments, preparing for external collection.
* Maintain accurate logs and records as required.
* Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation relevant to the role.
* Carry and respond to an internal pager while on-site.
* Participate in training programmes (internal and external).
* Be available to work outside normal hours at short notice, when required.
Occasional Duties:
* Collaborate with colleagues across the Maintenance Department.
* Provide assistance with Laundry and Catering portering as needed.
The Ideal Candidate:
* Leaving Certificate or equivalent.
* Flexible, proactive, and reliable with a strong work ethic.
* Good initiative and ability to adapt to varied tasks.
* Previous experience in a facilities or maintenance role, ideally within healthcare (desirable but not essential).
* Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and organisational skills.
* Must be eligible to work in the EU and available to work up to 30 hours to cover sick leave and annual leave from time to time.
How to Apply:
Applications should be submitted online to Mandy O'Sullivan, Talent Acquisition Specialist. You will be redirected to our Careers Page to upload your CV. Not all fields are mandatory to complete the process please ensure you receive confirmation that your application has been successfully submitted.
Closing Date for Applications: Thursday 9th October 2025
Bon Secours Health System is an equal opportunities employer. Our values of Human Dignity, Compassion, Stewardship, Service and Integrity guide everything we do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees have the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities and perspectives, and provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require any assistance, please contact
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