A permanent opportunity is now available for a Maintenance Craftsman Technician Carpenter Limerick role at University Hospital Limerick. This position is part of HSE Mid West, serving Limerick, Tipperary and Clare.
Working in a busy acute hospital environment, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving essential building infrastructure to support patient care and clinical services.
Job Overview
The Maintenance Craftsman Technician Carpenter is responsible for delivering high-quality carpentry maintenance, repair and installation services across hospital buildings and facilities. This permanent wholetime role offers long-term stability within the public health service.
You will work as part of the Estates and Maintenance team, supporting safe, compliant and efficient hospital operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out carpentry repairs and maintenance works across hospital facilities
- Install, maintain and repair doors, windows, fittings and structural elements
- Respond promptly to maintenance requests in clinical and non-clinical areas
- Ensure all works comply with health and safety standards
- Maintain tools, equipment and work areas in safe working order
- Assist with planned preventative maintenance programmes
- Drive HSE vehicles where required to support service needs
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Recognised trade qualification in Carpentry
- Relevant post-qualification experience in maintenance or building services
- Full clean Driver’s Licence – Category B (essential)
- SOLAS Safe Pass Health & Safety Awareness Training Programme completed, or willingness to complete upon appointment
- Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Good communication and problem-solving skills
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
This role is graded as Maintenance Craftsman/Technician Grade 5606 under HSE General Support.
Salary is aligned with the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales (1 August 2025) and will be paid in accordance with public sector pay policy and incremental progression.
Benefits include:
- Permanent wholetime public sector employment
- Public service pension scheme
- Annual leave entitlement in line with HSE policy
- Structured incremental pay progression
- Opportunities for ongoing training and development
Working hours are full-time, aligned with hospital maintenance service requirements.
Location & Employer Information
This position is based in Limerick at University Hospital Limerick, one of the largest acute hospitals in the Mid West region. The hospital provides a broad range of medical and surgical services and operates in a dynamic, high-demand healthcare environment.
The role is managed by HSE Mid West: Limerick, Tipperary and Clare.
Application Details
Applications must be submitted via the official recruitment platform:
https://www.rezoomo.com/job/93370
Informal enquiries:
Daniel Kirby – Maintenance Manager (Building), Acute Services, HSE Mid West
Tel: 061 727057 / 087 1198848
Email: [email protected]
Recruitment enquiries: [email protected]
Reference: HSEMW06026
Category: General Support
Contract Type: Permanent Wholetime
Apply before the deadline to be considered. Interviews may be held at short notice.
Apply directly via the official HSE recruitment portal before 5 March 2026, 12:00 PM.
