General Operative
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General Operative jobs in Ireland
General operative work is the steadiest demand we see in Ireland. A Safe Pass and a Manual Handling card are usually enough to start, and most operatives who stay reliable move into a ticketed role such as banksman or teleporter within a year or two.
- Typical rate
- €16.50 to €20.00 an hour
- Tickets needed
- Safe Pass, Manual Handling
- Busiest counties
- Dublin, Kildare, Meath, Cork
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What the work involves
- Keeping the site clean, tidy and safe to work in
- Moving materials and assisting trades on the deck
- Traffic management and banksman duties where ticketed
- Setting up and striking edge protection and barriers
What you need
Sites across Ireland will ask to see the following before you start. Tickets are checked and verified by us before you are put forward, so there are no surprises at the gate.
- Safe Pass
- Manual Handling
Pay
General operatives placed through O&B typically earn €16.50 to €20.00 an hour. What you earn depends on the site, the hours and the tickets you hold, and overtime is common on the larger schemes.
Common questions
What do I need to start as a general operative in Ireland?
A valid Safe Pass is a legal requirement on any Irish site, and most of our clients also ask for Manual Handling. If you have neither, register with us anyway and we will point you at the next available course.
How much do general operatives earn in Ireland?
Agency rates typically run from €16.50 to €20 an hour depending on the site, the hours and whether you hold extra tickets. Overtime at weekends is common on the larger Dublin schemes.
Looking for general operative work?
Register once with your trade, tickets and the counties you will travel to. Your consultant will call you when the right job comes in, and you will not fill in another form.