Driver/General Operative Band 2 (Rural) (Fixed Term Contract) - Kilkenny

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In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit.

Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Description
  1. 6556129455566;-7.22826194763184;OPW, Kilkenny Depot , Hebron Ind Est , Kilkenny , Co. Kilkenny , R95 X254

The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications from eligible candidates for the position of Driver/General Operative Band 2 (Rural) in the Hydrometric Section. The position is a Fixed Term Contract appointment and will be based at the Hydrometric Section, Hebron, Kilkenny.

Competition Reference 2025/067

Essential Eligibility Requirements (at the closing date)

 A minimum of 2 years’ experience in construction activities;

 A current full, clean driving licence – including category B, BE & W; Note: (1) If your Irish driving licence is restricted to driving cars with an automatic transmission only (denoted by the code 78 appearing on the licence), you are not eligible.
(2)From 1 January 2021 if you are resident in Ireland and hold a UK/NI driving licence it is no longer valid to drive on here in Ireland. It is not legal for driving purposes and must therefore be exchanged. It is vital that you have a valid driving licence and that you are legally allowed to drive in Ireland by exchanging a UK/NI licence for an Irish driving licence.

Further information available on: www.ndls.ie

 A current Safe Pass Card; Note: Where a current safe pass card is not available, proof of successful completion of the Safe Pass Course prior to the closing date will be accepted.

Desirable Requirements

 Experience, training and qualifications in the areas of work required to be undertaken by a General Operative.

If you are interested in being considered for the above position and are satisfied that you meet the criteria as outlined above, please complete an Application Form. Please send the application form and copies of the required documentation by email to: recruitment@opw.ie

The closing date for receipt of completed Application Forms is 5:30pm on Friday, 19th September 2025. Applications received after this time will not be considered for the competition.

Please be advised we do not accept C.V's
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