Job Overview
The Maintenance Craftsman Technician HSE Midlands role offers a permanent, whole-time opportunity within the Health Service Executive in the Dublin and Midlands region. These positions support essential healthcare infrastructure, ensuring buildings, systems, and facilities operate safely and efficiently.
Vacancies are currently available in St Joseph’s Care Centre, Co. Longford and St Lomans Hospital, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. A panel may also be formed for future vacancies across the Dublin Midlands Region.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out maintenance, repair, and installation works across hospital and care centre facilities
- Perform carpentry and general building works as required
- Maintain plant, equipment, and building fabric to a high standard
- Respond promptly to reactive maintenance requests
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
- Support preventative maintenance programmes
- Maintain accurate records of works completed
- Collaborate with maintenance managers and clinical teams to minimise disruption
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Relevant craft qualification (e.g., Carpentry or equivalent recognised trade)
- Demonstrated experience in building maintenance or technical services
- Strong knowledge of health and safety standards
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Full driving licence may be required
- Flexibility to respond to service needs
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
- Grade: Maintenance Craftsman/Technician (Grade Code 5606)
- Salary aligned with HSE General Support consolidated pay scales (February 2026 revision)
- Permanent, whole-time contract
- Public service pension scheme
- Annual leave and sick leave entitlements in line with HSE policy
- Opportunities for training and professional development
Salary is paid in accordance with Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales and public service agreements.
Location & Employer Information
These roles are within the Health Service Executive (HSE) Dublin and Midlands region, covering Longford, Westmeath, Offaly, Laois, Kildare, and parts of Dublin South and Wicklow.
Current Vacancies:
- St Joseph’s Care Centre, Co. Longford (Post Ref: MAINT217838)
- St Lomans Hospital, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath (Post Ref: MAINT222295)
The HSE is Ireland’s largest employer, delivering public health and social care services nationwide.
Application Details
Before applying, candidates should download and carefully read the following documents available at the bottom of the official advertisement:
These documents outline eligibility criteria, salary details, recruitment stages, and further campaign information.
Informal Enquiries:
- Post Ref MAINT217838 – Anthony Nea, Foreman – 086 8142989 – anthony.nea@hse.ie
- Post Ref MAINT222295 – Kevin Gavigan, Maintenance Manager – 086 7914526 – kevin.gavigan@hse.ie
To submit your application, please apply via the official portal below:
Last Day to Apply: 01 May 2026 at 12:00 PM
