General Operatives
General Operative opportunities to join our Infrastructure Management (IM) Department
- Location: Nationwide
- Salary: €34k-€43K Plus Allowances
- Contract Hours: 39 - 44 hour per week.
- Contract Duration: Fixed Purpose and Fixed Term leading to permanency.
- Annual Leave Entitlement: 20 days per annum, rising to 26 based on service.
- Additional Entitlements*: Re-location packages (Applicable to residence outside of Ireland), Pension, Welfare Scheme, Income Protection, Further Education Assistance, Talent Development Programmes and much more.
*Some entitlements dependent on employment status and length of service.
Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail are recruiting for a wide range of General Operatives (Platelayer) roles within the Infrastructure Management (IM) Department to join us for an exciting phase of growth within the railway sector.
With major investment programmes in the maintenance, renewal and upgrading of our infrastructure, with Projects such as:
- DART+ Expansion
- TPS (Track Protection System)
- CACR (Cork Area Commuter Rail)
- Limerick Regeneration
- Athenry / Galway Projects
Along with several other projects, this is an exciting opportunity to progress a career in the railway, to help ensure the safe and efficient provision of railway services across the country.
Essential
- 6 month’s experience working in Construction / Groundworks or Safety regulated environment.
Desirable
- Safe Pass
- Full Clean Drivers Licence
- Previous experience of working in a rail environment would be an advantage.
A competency based interview will form part of this selection process. Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of experience and CV. Closing date for applications is Sunday 8th June 2025. For more information regarding the role or If any applicants have special requirements, you can e-mail us at im_recruit@irishrail.ie
At Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail we are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion in all that we do. This starts with how we recruit people into our organisation. We ensure our attraction and selection processes are designed with equal opportunity at the forefront of our minds. It is important to us that all individuals feel welcome to join our organisation and we take great care to create an environment that ensures an even playing field for all
In our hiring practices, we will strive to provide reasonable accommodation to all candidates where required and requested.
We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, ethnicity, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or disability.