General Operative (Supplementary Panel) in Limerick
- Salary
- €36,407–€44,087 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 27 Aug 2026
About the Role
General Operative (Supplementary Panel) in Limerick, Ireland. Full-time, permanent position with a salary of €36,407–€44,087 per year. Closing date: 27 Aug 2026.
Six Health Regions have been established within the HSE, on the basis of the geographical boundaries agreed by the Government in July 2019 and they will be fully operational from 2024. Each Health Region will be tasked with population-specific planning, resourcing, and delivery of health and social care services for the needs of its unique population. This will result in improved accountability and governance in terms of finance and performance, while also bringing decision-making closer to the frontline.
Health Regions will enable and empower staff to provide services that are: Integrated, locally planned and delivered, Easier to access and navigate, Available closer to home.
Health Regions are geographically-based units with clearly defined populations. They align community and hospital services within specific areas. The HSE will retain a strong but leaner central organisation, with more service provision developed at a local level.
The newly established HSE Mid West Health Region will manage and deliver all public health and social care services for Limerick, Clare and North Tipperary serving a population of over 413,059 people. The redesign of services will allow new pathways to be developed between acute hospitals, community services, primary care, health & wellbeing and voluntary sectors to develop more integrated, patient-centred care. HSE Mid-West includes all hospital, community healthcare and public health services in the region.
Details
Vacancies of whole time and part time permanent/specific purpose may arise in the following locations: University Hospital Limerick, University Maternity Hospital Limerick, Ennis Hospital, Nenagh Hospital, Croom Orthopaedic Hospital. Older Persons Services. Vacancies of whole time and part time permanent/specific purpose may arise across the Mid-West. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for HSE Mid-West, Acute & Older Persons Services, from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.
How to Apply
We welcome queries about the role: Name: Daniel Kirby, Maintenance Manager (Building) – HSE Mid West, Acute Services. Phone: 061 727 057 / 087 119 8848. Email: daniel.kirby@hse.ie. Please email UHLRecruitment@hse.ie with any Recruitment queries. Candidates who require a Reasonable Accommodation/s to support their participation, at any stage, in the recruitment and selection process, should email Sarah Relihan, Campaign Lead sarah.relihan@hse.ie.
Documents & Campaign Information
Frequently asked
- What are the main duties of a General Operative?
- The General Operative will provide assistance to craft trades within a healthcare environment, assisting in the day-to-day management of the maintenance department. The post involves general maintenance duties and is a multidisciplinary role. The General Operative will be responsible for such duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager or Foreman, return time sheets and invoices to administration support office, liaise with outside contractors, use construction/ gardening equipment, load and unload trade deliveries or equipment, carry out general maintenance and repairs, attend tradesmen during the course of their duties, travel in company provided transport, be accountable for all tools, stock or equipment under his/her control, maintenance of grounds, roadways, footpaths, lawns & hedge grows, sweeping tidying, and cleaning of outside areas, driving of all Maintenance Vehicles, collect materials from suppliers, assist in the moving of plant equipment, fixtures, fittings, and furniture, waste handling duties, participate in training courses, be familiar with the safe operation of machinery, be familiar with the use of firefighting equipment and fire and safety regulations, be familiar with the code of safe lifting practice, use protective clothing and equipment, have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards, and support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives.
- What is the salary range for this position?
- €36,407–€44,087 per year.
- What is the closing date for applications?
- 27 Aug 2026.
- Who should I contact for more information about the role?
- Daniel Kirby, Maintenance Manager (Building) – HSE Mid West, Acute Services. Phone: 061 727 057 / 087 119 8848. Email: daniel.kirby@hse.ie.