General Operative Assistant - WPEP Scheme - GLENA HOUSE CONSTRUCTION LIMITED

apartmentGLENA HOUSE CONSTRUCTION LIMITED placeDonegal calendar_month31/10/2025

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This Work Placement Experience Programme provides Participants with an opportunity to gain meaningful work experience, learning and training while on the programme. This programme is for jobseekers who are in receipt of qualifying social welfare payments and those transferring from a social welfare scheme or an ETB Training Allowance.

Your eligibility for this programme will be verified by the Department as part of the application process.

Job Description

General Operative Assistant

The participant will gain practical experience in: We are seeking motivated individuals to participate in our Work Placement and Experience

Program for General Construction Laborers.

This hands-on program provides practical experience in the construction industry while

developing essential skills and safety knowledge.

The participant will:

Assist skilled tradespeople with various construction tasks
Load and unload building materials and equipment
Maintain clean and organized work sites
Operate basic hand and power tools under supervision
Prepare construction sites (digging, levelling, clearing)
Follow all safety protocols and procedures
Perform general labour duties as assigned

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Participants will gain experience in:

Construction site safety
Proper use of tools and equipment
Blueprint and plan reading basics
Material handling and storage
Teamwork and professional workplace conduct
Construction industry best practices

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Completion of basic safety orientation
Adherence to all HSA safety regulations
Use of required personal protective equipment (PPE)
Drug-free workplace compliance

We are committed to providing a supportive learning environment and equal opportunities

for all participants.

Role Description

This is a training and work experience opportunity; no prior experience in this role is
necessary. Accredited and/or sector recognised training will be provided to support your
placement. Participants are eligible to participate in the WPEP QQI Work Experience Module
which was developed by the Education & Training Boards in collaboration with the
Department of Social Protection. This optional module will fulfil your accredited training

requirements for the WPEP.

Accredited/ Sector Recognised Training:

Construction site safety Induction
Proper use of tools and equipment
Blueprint and plan reading basics
Material handling and storage

General Training:

Teamwork and professional workplace conduct
Construction industry best practices
Sector:

Career Level

Not Required

Candidate Requirements

Essential

Minimum Experienced Required (Years):

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