Job Description:
Flexsource, on behalf of a leading infrastructure services provider in Ireland, is recruiting for a Van Driver / Road Maintenance Operative to join the team at our Balbriggan service depot. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start a career in road maintenance and driving. Full training is provided – no previous experience is required.
Job Title: Van Driver / Road Maintenance Operative
Main Duties:
- Drive company vehicle safely to and from worksites and depots
- Assist with road maintenance tasks such as grass cutting, litter picking, cleaning signage, hedge trimming, and other upkeep duties along road networks
- Operate basic tools and equipment safely (training provided)
- Carry out general site maintenance and ensure work areas are safe and tidy
- Follow all health, safety, and environmental guidelines
- Work effectively as part of a team while also being able to take initiative when required
- Support depot operations and perform ad hoc duties as needed
Candidate Profile:
- Full B driving licence (6+ months’ driving experience desirable, but full training and support provided)
- No prior road maintenance or landscaping experience required – full training will be given
- Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Reliable, with good communication skills and a positive attitude
- Flexibility to work on-call shifts when required
Working Hours:
- 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- Standard shifts:
- Monday to Thursday: 07:00 – 15:30
- Friday: 06:00 – 14:30
- Availability for on-call duties outside of normal hours is required
Pay & Benefits:
- €15.50 per hour base rate
- Night Shift Premium (1.3x): €20.15
- Overtime (1.5x after 40 hrs): €23.25
- Emergency On-Call (1.75x): €27.12
- Sunday/Bank Holiday (2x): €31
- Daily subsistence allowance: €8.28 (tax-free)
- Weekly on-call allowance: €190
- Long-term career opportunities with pay progression as skills develop