Experienced Construction Tradesperson

Location: On site / Corraneary, Stradone, Co. Cavan, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Construction & Built Environment Construction Professionals
Annual Salary range:from € 43,000.00 to € 54,000.00
Salary details: depending on experience

Galetech Contracts Ltd is a construction and civil engineering contractor based in County Cavan and part of the Galetech Group. The company delivers housing schemes, commercial and education buildings, modular buildings, civil works, building fit-out, rooftop solar installations and specialist plant hire, with projects located predominantly across regional Ireland.

Role Purpose

Galetech Contracts Ltd is expanding its site team. The successful candidate will carry out hands on trade work across modular installations, new builds, renovations and internal fit out projects. The role suits someone with a strong core trade who can work independently on assigned tasks and turn their hand to related building work.

Key Responsibilities

• Measure, mark out and complete work from drawings, specifications and site instructions. Raise discrepancies and material needs with the site supervisor.
• Carry out work within your trade and competence, such as stud partitions, door and frame installation, trims, linings and finishing.
• Assist with modular installation, including junction finishing, flashings, sealing and weatherproofing as assigned.
• Carry out alterations, repairs and making good on renovation and fit out projects. Close out snag items ahead of handover.
• Work with other trades and subcontractors, protect finished work and keep work areas tidy. Follow site inductions, task briefings and safe systems of work, and report hazards or defects promptly.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Demonstrable site experience in a relevant building trade, with a recognised trade qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Ability to read drawings, measure and set out accurately, and complete assigned tasks to a good standard with limited supervision.
• Safe use of trade tools and equipment, good communication and the ability to work as part of a site team.
• Current Safe Pass and willingness to travel to assigned sites, including outside the Cavan area as projects require.

Desired Experience

Carpentry or joinery, modular building installation, internal fit out or refurbishment in occupied buildings. A full driving licence and relevant site training or plant tickets are an advantage.

What we offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Company Pension Scheme
• Income Protection Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-funded training and certification

Galetech Contracts and Galetech Group is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.