General Operative/Caretaker
- Posted 26 March 2025
- Salary €16.80 per hour
- LocationCounty Kilkenny
- Job type Contract/temporary
- Discipline Public Sector
- Reference11471-M
Job description
What you need to know
My client in the Healthcare/Public Sector is looking to recruit a General Operator/Caretaker
This role will be based in Co. Kilkenny.
This will be an initial contract of 12 months.
Expected start date Thursday 3rd April. 39 hours per week €16.80 per hour.
As the General Operative/Caretaker person, you will be responsible for carrying out maintenance tasks, repairs, waste disposal, assisting tradesmen & upkeep of grounds.
Your new job
Key Duties & Responsibilites:
Assist the daily workload of the waste management team.
Carry out maintenance tasks, including preventative maintenance routines as per the departmental requirements
Carry out repairs as required
Assist tradesmen i.e. Plumbers/Electricians
To ensure all maintenance procedures are kept up to date.
Ensure upkeep of grounds and garden maintenance
To interact with all departments of the facility.
Assist with the delivery of all Maintenance Management support services.
Ensure all work is carried out to the highest professional and Safety standards possible.
Follow policies & procedures at all times including Fire Safety, Health and Safety, Hygiene, Security & honesty
To accept a flexible work schedule is necessary for uninterrupted service to facility.
To provide support where necessary in other areas
Full driving license – will have use of company van
What are we looking for?
MUST HAVE previous experience working as a Caretaker/Maintenance/construction person – essential
Full Irish Driving License - essential
Valid Safe Pass & Manual Handling – essential
Forklift/Category C License – preferable
Able to multitask and manage job/repairs list.
Fluent spoken & written English.
Apply for this job now or get in touch with Lisa – lisae@matrixrecruitment.ie
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