Greenhouse Constructor – Full Training Provided
Polydome Ltd & Greenhouse Ireland
Birr, Co. Offaly
€16 per hour + on target construction bonus.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Full training.
- Paid travel time* at the full basic rate.
- Career progression.
- Company transport provided.
- Accommodation and meals** when staying away.
- Wet-weather gear provided.
- Forklift licence opportunity & more.
Bonus
A fixed bonus is paid for building structures efficiently and correctly.
You can expect that it will add about €1.50 to your weekly basic hourly rate on average throughout the year.
About Us
Polydome Ltd / Greenhouse Ireland is a family-run Irish business with over 40 years' experience supplying and installing premium greenhouses and polytunnels throughout Ireland.
It is part of our business ethos to continually develop and improve, and as part of this, we are embracing Lean principles.
We are continuing to grow our installation team and are looking for someone who wants to develop practical skills and build a long-term career with us.
The Role
We are looking for a Greenhouse Constructor to join our team. You'll work alongside an experienced Site Leader installing greenhouses and polytunnels at customer sites throughout Ireland.
Construction, carpentry or site experience is an advantage but not essential.
This is a physical, outdoor role with very regular travel and overnight stays. You'll work on a variety of projects around Ireland, with company transport* & accommodation and meals** provided when staying away.
Responsibilities
- Install greenhouses and polytunnels.
- Use hand and power tools.
- Maintain tools and equipment.
- Measure accurately and follow instructions.
- Load and unload vans before & after site trips.
- Follow Health & Safety procedures.
- Complete final quality and site checks.
- Represent the company professionally at customer sites.
- Building & grounds maintenance.
- Fabrication & assembly.
What We're Looking For
- Good practical ability and willingness to learn.
- Reliable and organised.
- Good attention to detail.
- Good dexterity.
- Mechanically minded.
- Able to work as part of a small team.
- Has good initiative.
- Comfortable with physical, outdoor work.
- Happy with frequent travel and regular overnight stays.
As workdays can involve very early starts, we are particularly interested in applicants who are based locally or within a reasonable commuting distance of our premises in Birr, Co. Offaly.
Training & Progression
Full training is provided, including installation methods, Health & Safety and Manual Handling.
There is an opportunity to gain a forklift licence, scissor lift licence and progress to a Lead Technician / Site Leader role in the future.
Travel & Outdoor Work
Travel throughout Ireland and regular overnight stays are a normal part of the role.
The work is primarily outdoors and takes place in changing weather conditions. Suitable wet-weather gear is provided.
*Staff clock in at our premises and are paid for travel to site. When staying away overnight, paid time begins on arrival at the local site.
**When overnight stays are required, we cover your evening meal and breakfast the following morning, with lunches excluded.
Pay: €16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Bike to work scheme
- Food allowance
- Free or subsidised travel
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Birr, County Offaly: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
