General Operative – Quarry Operations

About the role

We are looking for a reliable General Operative to join our quarry and factory teams. You will work with Irish Blue Limestone, helping to cut, move, process and pack stone for prestigious construction projects worldwide.

Key responsibilities

• Cut stone using saws and wire‑saws in the quarry or factory.
• Load, unload and transport materials with a forklift or gantry, and discard waste safely.
• Manually handle stone, blades, timbers and skids as required.
• Operate heavy machinery such as loaders, dumpers, excavators, drill rigs and cranes.
• Grade slabs for quality, clean work areas with power washers, and perform routine maintenance (oil, lubrication, inspections).
• Print and attach labels to slabs using a computer and silicone gun.
• Select, pack and palletise finished products from cutting tables or production lines.

Required profile

• Previous experience in a quarry, construction site or similar heavy‑industry environment.
• Proven ability to operate machinery (loaders, crushers, screeners, excavators, cranes).
• Relevant licences such as plant‑machinery tickets or forklift certification are desirable.

Required skills

• Operation of heavy machinery (loader, dumper, excavator, drill rig).
• Forklift and gantry/crane handling.
• Basic knowledge of stone processing and production workflows.

What we offer

• Hourly rate of €17.02 (time and a half overtime after 39 hours).
• Shift allowance of 22 % for shift work.
• 22 days annual leave, pension, sick pay, death‑in‑service and service pay (after 5 years) under the CWPS scheme.
• Standard 39‑hour work week (Mon‑Thu 8:00‑16:30, Fri 8:00‑15:30).