Construction & industrial staffing since 1990
Labour & Trades

General Operative jobs in Galway

Galway general operative work splits between industrial new build around Oranmore and Ballybrit and the residential schemes closer to the city. Less competition for starts than Dublin, and the sites are typically a shorter commute.

Typical rate
€16.50 to €20.00 an hour
Tickets needed
Safe Pass, Manual Handling
Local office
Galway, +353 91 380 024

General operatives wanted in Galway

We place general operatives in Galway 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 Galway

  • 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 Galway

Our consultants place staff across Galway city, Oranmore, Ballybrit, Tuam, Athenry and the surrounding area.

Pay

General operatives in Galway 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 Galway?

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 Galway?

Sites in Galway 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 Galway?

Our Galway office looks after Galway. The team is on +353 91 380 024.

Looking for general operative work in Galway?

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