O'Carroll Engineering is an innovative, off-site modular engineering steel fabrication specialist. Established in 1990 we combine a highly skilled workforce with technologically advanced and digital fabrication methods to produce efficient-install solutions to industrial and construction markets. Specialists in modular walkways and access systems, stairs and modular apartment balconies.
O'Carroll Engineering is offering an opportunity to join our 165+ strong, highly skilled team and be a part of an innovative, technology-driven, industry-leading manufacturer. Our team members are at the core of our growth and we endeavour to strike the best possible work-life balance along with training and advancement opportunities to ensure we challenge and motivate employees.
Our Head office is located in one of Ireland's most vibrant and scenic towns Killarney, we are proud that the majority of our staff have over five years of service with us. For more information visit
We are expanding our innovative, award-winning team and currently seeking a General Site Operative.
The General Site Operative is part of the Site Installation team who fit, weld install fabricated metal and glass panels components and structure. The Site Fitter will primarily work from technical drawings to fit and install structures and components.
The General Site Operative will work under the direction of the Site Installation Manager to achieve the high standard required. The Site Fitter is responsible for checking that their work is produced in accordance with technical drawings provided. The Site Fitter must ensure all OCE policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.
The safety, health and welfare of the General Site Operative is critically important and as such all health and safety policies must be adhered to.
Main duties:
Read and interpret technical drawings to install components
Ensure all measurements and installations are accurate
Fitting fabricated steel components and structures
Stick welding of mild steel
Travelling to site locations in Ireland and the UK
Maintain all health and safety standards at all times
This list is not exhaustive and duties may be amended, added or removed
Minimum requirements of the General Site Operative:
Experience in working with metals and steels
Proven ability to read drawings
Previous experience on site installation projects
Team player
Full clean European driving licence
Safe Pass (required)
UK CSCS Card (desirable)
Availability to travel
The General Site Operative role requires a minimum of 39 hours per week. A reasonable level of overtime may be required at morning, evening or weekend time to ensure the fulfilment of the requirements of this role. There is an amount of travelling required with this role, currently throughout Ireland and the UK.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €15.00-€18.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
* Wellness program
Work Location: In person