Multi‑Skilled Operative – Donabate (Dublin)

About the role

Portakabin Ireland is looking for a Multi‑Skilled Operative to join its Operations team in Donabate, Dublin. The role involves refurbishing, fitting out and installing hire and sales units while ensuring the fleet is maintained to high standards. A full Irish driving licence is mandatory.

Key responsibilities

• Load, unload and move cabins using a slinger/signaller ticket and a 9‑ton forklift.
• Paint and decorate the hire fleet, applying previous painting experience.
• Fit and replace doors and windows, build partitions, and repair walls and floors using carpentry skills.
• Maintain a safe, organised and compliant work environment in line with health, safety and environmental standards.
• Carry out refurbishment, fit‑out and installation activities according to technical specifications, SOPs, RAMS and company standards.
• Work to agreed refurbishment and fit‑out timescales, supporting cost‑effective project delivery.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the team and support activities outside your primary trade when qualified.

Required profile

• Operational experience in carpentry OR slinger/signaller operation.
• Practical experience in a construction environment, including painting.
• Full Irish driving licence.
• Industry‑recognised trade qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• Ability to read and interpret SOPs, risk assessments and method statements.
• Proven ability to apply trade skills independently and safely.

Required skills

• Slinger/Signaller operation
• 9‑ton forklift operation
• Painting
• Carpentry
• Reading technical documentation (SOPs, RAMS)
• Health & safety compliance
• Manual dexterity

What we offer

• €40,795 annual salary
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 additional days
• Permanent contract with regular Monday‑to‑Friday hours (8:30 am – 5:00 pm)