Mechanical Fitter/General Operative/Electrician in Portlaoise
- Salary (indicative scale)
- €36,407–€44,087 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 8 Nov 2026
About the Role
Powercomm Group is seeking a Mechanical Fitter / General Operative to join our team on a temporary contract for a project based in Portlaoise, Co. Laois.
This is a hands-on, site-based role supporting mechanical installation and general site activities. The successful candidate will work as part of the wider project team and will ideally have previous experience in mechanical fitting, construction, utilities, engineering or a similar site environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with mechanical fitting, assembly and installation works on site.
- Support the installation and positioning of mechanical and electrical equipment.
- Carry out basic mechanical works using appropriate hand and power tools.
- Assist tradespeople and other members of the site team as required.
- Support the movement, handling and preparation of equipment and materials.
- Carry out general operative duties to support the site's day-to-day operations.
- Maintain tools, equipment and work areas in a safe and tidy condition.
- Follow site procedures, risk assessments and method statements.
- Work to Powercomm Group's health and safety requirements at all times.
- Report any safety concerns, defects or issues to the relevant Site Supervisor.
- Undertake other reasonable site duties as required by the project team.
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Mechanical Fitter, General Operative, Construction Operative or in a similar hands-on role.
- Experience working on construction, engineering, utilities, or industrial sites is desirable.
- Comfortable using hand and power tools.
- Good practical and mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a site team.
- Strong awareness of health and safety requirements.
- Valid Safe Pass required.
- Relevant manual handling training is desirable.
- Relevant mechanical or trade qualification would be an advantage but is not essential.
- Full driving licence is desirable.
Details
Location: Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Contract: Temporary, Full-time, Site-based
Indicative salary: HSE General Operative national pay scale, effective Jun 2026: €36,407–€44,087 per year.
Closing date: 8 Nov 2026
Frequently asked
- What are the key responsibilities of the Mechanical Fitter/General Operative/Electrician role?
- The key responsibilities include assisting with mechanical fitting, assembly and installation works on site, supporting the installation and positioning of mechanical and electrical equipment, carrying out basic mechanical works using appropriate hand and power tools, assisting tradespeople and other members of the site team as required, supporting the movement, handling and preparation of equipment and materials, carrying out general operative duties to support the site's day-to-day operations, maintaining tools, equipment and work areas in a safe and tidy condition, following site procedures, risk assessments and method statements, working to Powercomm Group's health and safety requirements at all times, reporting any safety concerns, defects or issues to the relevant Site Supervisor, and undertaking other reasonable site duties as required by the project team.
- What experience and qualifications are required for this role?
- Previous experience as a Mechanical Fitter, General Operative, Construction Operative or in a similar hands-on role is required. Experience working on construction, engineering, utilities, or industrial sites is desirable. Comfortable using hand and power tools, good practical and mechanical aptitude, ability to work effectively as part of a site team, strong awareness of health and safety requirements, valid Safe Pass, relevant manual handling training is desirable, relevant mechanical or trade qualification would be an advantage but is not essential, and a full driving licence is desirable.
- What is the location and contract type for this role?
- The role is located in Portlaoise, Co. Laois and is a temporary, full-time, site-based contract.
- What is the indicative salary for this role?
- The indicative salary is the HSE General Operative national pay scale, effective Jun 2026: €36,407–€44,087 per year.
- What is the closing date for applications?
- The closing date for applications is 8 Nov 2026.