Skilled Operative (Internal Insulation)

€16–€23 per hour (DOE) | Full-Time | Weekly Pay | Excellent Benefits | Dublin

Churchfield Home Services is expanding its Insulation Crew and is seeking high-performance Skilled Operatives to support Internal Wall Insulation (IWI) installations across Dublin and surrounding areas.

You will work under an Insulation Supervisor delivering NSAI-certified internal insulation and drylining systems in line with SEAI standards, Project Specific Designs (PSD), and CHS quality frameworks.

At Churchfield, operatives work within defined systems, SOPs and safety frameworks — enabling you to build real technical competence while progressing toward supervisory and leadership roles.

What You’ll Do

Pre-Installation

• Review Works Orders, PSD and RAMS prior to works
• Prepare tools, materials and work areas correctly
• Protect customer property and maintain clean working environments

Installation – Internal Wall Insulation (IWI)

Under Supervisor direction:

• Inspect substrates for damp, defects or suitability issues
• Install vapour control layers and airtightness detailing
• Cut and fit insulated plasterboard systems to specification
• Install mechanical fixings or adhesive systems correctly
• Prevent thermal bridging and ensure correct board alignment
• Complete jointing, meshing and skim finishing to a high standard

Completion

• Support documentation and photographic records
• Resolve snags under Supervisor direction
• Leave work areas clean and ready for follow-on trades
• Maintain professional conduct with customers onsite

What You’ll Need

• Previous experience in drylining, insulation or construction preferred
• Comfortable working in occupied homes
• Strong attention to detail and finish quality
• Ability to follow structured PSD layouts and Supervisor instruction
• Safe Pass
• Manual Handling
• Full Category B driving licence preferred
• Professional, safety-conscious approach
• Fluent English (spoken and written)

Internal insulation experience is advantageous but not essential — structured training is provided.

Pay & Benefits

• €16–€23 per hour (DOE) – Weekly Pay
• CWPS Pension Scheme including Income Protection & Death-in-Service
• €5 per day meal allowance (revenue-compliant)
• Annual voucher scheme (up to €1,000 based on service and performance)
• Employee referral bonus
• Service recognition awards
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Ongoing technical development within Insulation Division
• Sick Pay, Maternity & Paternity Pay, Bereavement Leave
• Annual Leave: 20 days + 10 public holidays

Career Growth

Churchfield operates a clearly defined progression pathway within the Insulation Division.

A Skilled Operative can progress to Supervisor, then Senior Supervisor, with further opportunities to move into Project Management roles as the division continues to scale.

Progression is performance-based and measured against defined standards, including:

• Installation quality and inspection pass rates
• Safety compliance and adherence to RAMS
• Documentation accuracy
• Productivity and programme alignment
• Teamwork and leadership capability

We invest in operatives who demonstrate ownership, discipline, and a quality-first mindset.

Why Join Us

Join one of Ireland’s leading retrofit contractors delivering high-quality, SEAI-compliant insulation upgrades.

Work within structured systems. Develop real technical competence. Build a long-term career in energy retrofit.

Be part of Ireland’s low-carbon transition — with defined growth and leadership opportunities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €16.00-€23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Food allowance

Experience:

• drylining, insulation or construction : 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• Fluent English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)
• Safepass Card (preferred)
• Manual Handling Certificate (preferred)

Work Location: In person