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 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: 5:30pm Tuesday 22nd April 2025

The Office of Public Works now invites applications for permanent, fixed term and seasonal positions that may arise at the grade of General Operative Band 3 (Rural) in the area within the responsibility of the Newmills Sub Depot, Co. Donegal managed by the Dromahair National Monuments District.

Closing Date: 5:30pm on Tuesday, 29 April 2025

The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for appointment to the position of Craft Stonemason and Stonecutter, to be based at the Foxford Sub depot managed by the Dromahair National Monuments District.

Closing Date is 5:30pm on Tuesday, 29 April 2025

The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for positions in the grade of General Operative Band 2 (Rural)/ 360° Excavator Driver in the OPW’s West Region Arterial Drainage Maintenance and Construction Services Division.

Closing Date is 5.30pm on Wednesday, 30 April 2025

The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for appointment to the position of Craft Carpenter & Joiner based at the National Monuments Sub-Depot, Portumna, Co. Galway in the Athenry National Monuments District. This competition is open to all candidates who meet the minimum eligibility criteria.

Closing Date is 5:30pm on Wednesday, 30 April 2025

The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for appointment to the position of Advanced Scaffolder (GO Band 1) based at the National Monuments Sub-Depot, Askeaton, Co. Limerick in the Killarney National Monuments District. This competition is open to all candidates who meet the minimum eligibility criteria.

Closing date is 5:30pm on Tuesday 6th May 2025

The Office of Public Works now invites applications for permanent, fixed term and seasonal positions that may arise at the grade of General Operative Band 3 (Rural) in the areas within the responsibility of the Trim National Monuments District. The Trim National Monuments District covers Counties Meath, Westmeath, Dublin, Longford, Offaly, Kildare, Louth, Wicklow, Monaghan, Cavan and has a main depot in Trim, and sub depots in Knowth, Dublin and Glendalough.

Closing date is 5:30pm on Wednesday, 7th May 2025

The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for appointment to the position of Construction Plant Fitter in the East Region Arterial Drainage Maintenance & Construction Service, Trim, Co Meath.

Closing date is 5:30pm on Wednesday, 7th May 2025

The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications from eligible candidates for the two positions at the grade of Foreperson Grade 3 in the OPW State Event Management Unit, Dublin Castle. This competition is open to all staff who meet the eligibility criteria.

Closing date is 5:30pm on Tuesday, 13th May 2025

The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications from eligible candidates for the two positions at the grade of Foreperson Gr 1 in the OPW State Event Management Unit, Dublin Castle.

Closing date is 5:30pm on Tuesday, 13th May 2025

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