Skilled Construction General Operative

Skilled Construction General Operatives – Full-Time Position

Location: South East of Ireland
Company: Encon

Encon are currently recruiting for a Skilled Construction General Operatives to join our growing team.

As a leading Building Retrofit & Renewables Contractor in the South and South East of Ireland, Encon deliver a wide variety of projects across the New Build sector, Domestic & Commercial Retrofit, and Commercial Façades. With a strong and secure pipeline of work, we offer genuine job security and excellent opportunities for career progression.

If you are driven, career-focused, and looking to join a dynamic company at the forefront of Ireland’s energy retrofitting revolution, we encourage you to apply.

General Operatives – Key Responsibilities

• Carry out daily tasks as directed by the Site Supervisor.
• Ensure compliance with building standards, regulations, and Encon’s quality requirements.
• Follow all Health & Safety guidelines and procedures.
• Use materials, tools, and equipment safely and effectively.
• Support building and retrofit projects across the South East region.

Requirements:

• Experience in construction, retrofitting, or general labouring preferred.
• Own tools and transport desirable.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work on multiple project types.
• Must have English.
• Full clean driving licence an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

This full-time role is based across multiple projects across the Region.

• Fit out, slabbing, doors, and windows.
• Install flooring and complete second-fix carpentry.
• Assist with site installations and finishing works.
• Carry out refurbishment work.
• Perform general operative duties where required.
• Work in a fast-paced environment and meet strict deadlines.
• Support general maintenance, cleaning, and operational tasks.
• Flexibility to work across different locations as needed.

Requirements:

• Strong construction skills essential.
• Experience with carpentry, waste water plumbing, painting is a distinct advantage.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must have English.
• Full clean driving licence required.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive weekly salary, negotiable based on experience.
• Paid weekly via EFT.
• Opportunity to work within a stable and growing company.
• Exposure to a wide variety of project types and professional skill development.

Hours of Work

• Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm
• Full-time, on-site role.

Join Encon

If you are motivated, dependable, and ready to be part of a team leading the transition toward more energy-efficient and sustainable buildings, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of Encon’s exciting journey toward a greener future.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: €18.50-€22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Sick pay

Application question(s):

• Are you able to work as part of a team and also on your own initiative?
• Do you have sufficient English to follow instructions and communicate clearly on site?
• Do you have your own basic tools for the role?
• Full licence driver

Experience:

• Construction: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Safepass Card (required)
• Manual Handling Certificate (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Encon - GO