Motorway Maintenance Operative

About the role

Egis Lagan Services is seeking a Motorway Maintenance Operative to join its Little Island depot in Cork. You will support the upkeep and renewal of Ireland’s motorway and high‑speed dual carriageway network, working on a variety of routine and emergency tasks.

Key responsibilities

• Implement day‑to‑day road maintenance projects and respond to out‑of‑hours emergencies on a rostered basis.
• Perform routine activities such as landscaping, grass cutting, road‑furniture cleaning, traffic management, patrols, inspections, litter collection and winter maintenance.
• Carry out incident response, small civil works (concrete repairs, ducting), fencing repairs and general maintenance duties.
• Maintain accurate records of completed tasks and complete any required training.
• Execute all tasks as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.

Required profile

• Second‑level education.
• Class C driver’s licence and a valid Safe Pass.
• Relevant maintenance experience with practical knowledge of at least one routine activity listed.
• Commitment to health and safety practices.

Required skills

• Class C driver’s licence
• Safe Pass certification
• Traffic Management
• First Aid
• Fire Warden
• Manual Handling
• Safety Representative
• Concrete repair
• Ducting
• Landscaping
• Grass cutting
• Road‑furniture cleaning
• Fencing repair

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on Ireland’s national road network.
• Training and development in road‑maintenance techniques.
• Inclusive workplace with reasonable accommodations available.