Installation Operative

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Role: Installations Operative + Company Van / Tools Supplied

Location: Cork

**A full Irish driving licence – You will be traveling nationally with this role**

We are excited to present a rare opportunity for an Installation Operative to join our team in Cork to assist in the day-to-day duties of the Projects Department.

As the only Installations Operative based in Cork, the successful candidate will work closely with and assist the regional project controller regarding the installation of modular buildings.

You will also have the opportunity to learn new skills in a site management role, so when the site manager is not present, you can step in and cover. You will have the opportunity to complete site visits around the Munster region alongside the site manager.

This role is varied, and when times are quiet, you will be involved in many activities, from site visits and working in the yard to acting as the site manager in their absence. There is great opportunity for career progression within Portakabin.

Role Responsibilities

1. Operate offsite, working independently or as part of a team, in the maintenance, modification (fit out, carpentry), installation, and removal of units throughout Ireland.
2. Undertake operations, as instructed, in yard, store, and on site in accordance with Health and Safety standards.
3. Provide assistance to the Head of Projects/Installation Manager in identifying the materials and timescales involved in completing individual contracts.
4. In the absence of the Head of Projects / Installation Manager, ensure that the customer is fully informed on the status of their contract.
5. Maintain a safe and tidy working environment in yard, regional depots, and on site.
6. Maintain all tools, equipment, and company vehicles in good and clean condition.
7. Possess practical operational experience, ideally within a multi-trade construction environment.
8. Have multi-trade experience, including carpentry and metal work.
9. Ability to read technical drawings.
10. Educated to Leaving Cert standard or equivalent.
11. Health and Safety experience in a construction environment.
12. A recognised Trade qualification is highly desirable.
13. Good level of numeracy and literacy.

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• Option to buy 5 days of annual leave
• Sick Pay Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Company Van and Tools
• A chance to give back to your community with an annual Volunteering Day Off

As a Portakabin Employee, you will also be able to access a range of dedicated health and wellbeing services, and participate in our community volunteering initiatives.

Why Portakabin?

Portakabin employs more than 2,000 people across ten European countries, with our head office and primary manufacturing facility located in York, UK.

As innovators in the science of building, we provide modular buildings for hire and sale, as well as supplying refurbished buildings and construction site accommodation. We deliver building solutions for organizations of any size, across sectors such as manufacturing, education, health, transport, utilities, and construction.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, guaranteeing to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Portakabin is an equal opportunities employer and values the diverse perspectives of all applicants.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives and strive to build talented and diverse teams.

We are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments throughout the application, recruitment, and onboarding processes for candidates requiring additional support. If you experience any difficulties applying, please contact our recruitment team.