Craft, Mechanical & Operational

Craft, mechanical and operational vacancies within the OPW are extremely varied and interesting and offer opportunities for entry-level training and highly skilled craftspeople and technicians.

Some examples include:

• General Operative Band 3
• General Operative Band 2 Excavator Driver
• General Operative Band 3 Constable
• Safety Officer
• Craft Stonemason and Stonecutter
• Craft Carpenter and Joiner
• Craft Electrician
• Craft Plumber
• Craft Gardener
• Catering and Service Assistant
• Chef

The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications from eligible candidates for the position of Driver/General Operative Band 2 (Rural) in the Hydrometric Section. The position is a Fixed Term Contract appointment and will be based at the Hydrometric Section, Templemungret House, Mungret, Co. Limerick.

Closing Date: 5:30pm Friday 19th September 2025

The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications from eligible candidates for the position of Driver/General Operative Band 2 (Rural) in the Hydrometric Section. The position is a Fixed Term Contract appointment and will be based at the Hydrometric Section, Hebron, Kilkenny.

Closing Date: 5:30pm Friday 19th September 2025

The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for the positions of Chargehand (Head) Craft Gardener at various OPW sites nationwide. We are looking for someone dynamic with a flair for both formal and informal garden layouts and plants and working with a team of garden staff on maintaining and developing these gardens and plant collections.

Closing Date: 5:30pm Tuesday 30th September 2025

The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for permanent and fixed term positions in the role of Safety Officer in the OPW East Region Drainage Maintenance and Construction Division based in Trim, Co. Meath.

Closing Date is 5:30pm Friday 3rd October 2025

For a full list of competitions currently advertised by the Office of Public Works, please see Current Vacancies