Construction & industrial staffing since 1990
Labour & Trades

General Operative jobs in Dublin

Dublin carries more general operative work than anywhere else in the country, spread across the residential schemes on the city edges and the data centre corridor running west. Most starts are immediate and the sites are large enough that there is a foreman to work under from day one.

Typical rate
€16.50 to €20.00 an hour
Tickets needed
Safe Pass, Manual Handling
Local office
Dublin, +353 1 456 9899

General operatives wanted in Dublin

We place general operatives in Dublin regularly. Nothing is live this minute, so register and your consultant will call you when the next one lands.

General operatives wanted elsewhere

What the work involves in Dublin

  • 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

Where we place general operatives in Dublin

Our consultants place staff across Dublin city centre, Sandyford, Cherrywood, Blanchardstown, Swords, Tallaght, Citywest and the surrounding area.

Pay

General operatives in Dublin typically earn €16.50 to €20.00 an hour. See our Irish construction pay guide for how that compares across trades.

Common questions

What do general operatives earn in Dublin?

General operatives placed through O'Neill & Brennan 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.

What tickets do I need to work as a general operative in Dublin?

Sites in Dublin will ask for Safe Pass, Manual Handling. We verify tickets before you are put forward, so there are no surprises at the gate.

Which office handles general operative jobs in Dublin?

Our Dublin office looks after Dublin. The team is on +353 1 456 9899.

Looking for general operative work in Dublin?

Register once with your trade, tickets and the counties you will travel to. Your consultant will call you when the right job comes in.