General Operative, Corrofin x 2

General Operatives (Inland Fisheries Ireland)

Inland Fisheries Ireland has two vacancies for General Operatives. This role offers an excellent opportunity for highly motivated individuals to join the Angling Development team.

About Us

Inland Fisheries Ireland is the environmental agency responsible for protecting, managing and conserving Ireland's inland fisheries and sea angling resources.

Vision, Mission & Values

Vision

To place the inland fisheries resource in the best sustainable position possible for the benefit of future generations.

Mission

To protect, manage and conserve Ireland's inland fisheries and sea angling resources and to maximise their sustainability and natural biodiversity.

Values

• We work collaboratively with professionalism
• We are open, transparent and accountable
• We act with respect and integrity
• We are committed to stewardship and sustainability

Key Responsibilities

• Provide, in support of other IFI staff, comprehensive improvement, development, conservation and protection services.
• Assist in the construction, provision, inspection, maintenance, repair, removal and replacement of angling access infrastructure (including stands, stiles, footbridges, car parks, trails and signage).
• Construct stands, stiles, footbridges, fencing, gateways where identified.
• Erect signage where identified.
• Tag and update databases.
• Perform general construction and maintenance work including semi skilled labour such as operating hand tools and machinery for the development, repair and maintenance of angling access facilities and IFI property.
• Utilise mobile phones or radio communications for coordination of work and assistance in surveys and fisheries patrols.
• Complete work records, diary sheets and vehicle transport registers as required.
• Co operate with the introduction of new technologies, equipment, methods and work practices to improve safety, effectiveness and efficiency.
• Undertake training and personal development programmes as provided by IFI to meet the full requirements of the role.

Key Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Leaving Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) or recognised equivalent.
• Full driving licence valid in the state.
• Good communication and team working skills.
• Demonstrates commitment and self motivation.
• Reliable, conscientious and punctual.
• Flexible approach to work and unsocial hours.
• Ability to carry out semi skilled work, such as operating hand tools and machinery.
• Customer service skills.

Desirable

• Experience of fisheries, angling, boat handling or other water based activities.
• Construction skills.
• Basic IT skills.
• Relevant experience or knowledge (e.g., construction, fisheries, environment).
• Ability to tow trailers.
• Ability to operate power tools.
• Safe Pass.

Remuneration

The salary scale for General Operatives is a 15 point scale as follows:

• Point 1 €35,894.07
• Point 2 €36,664.79
• Point 3 €38,860.26
• Point 4 €39,048.70
• Point 5 €39,224.35
• Point 6 €39,329.04
• Point 7 €39,425.59
• Point 8 €39,526.79
• Point 9 €39,609.38
• Point 10 €39,735.01
• Point 11 €39,833.88
• Point 12 €39,944.39
• Point 13 €40,057.22
• Point 14 €40,274.75
• Point 15 €40,492.27

Salary will not be subject to negotiation and may be adjusted in line with Government pay policy. New entrants to the public sector start on Point 1 subject to Haddington Road Agreement and subsequent Government Agreements.

Garda Vetting

The successful candidate will need to undergo Garda Vetting and complete safeguarding training before starting the role.

By applying, you give Inland Fisheries Ireland permission to process your personal information through the National Vetting Bureau. If any disclosure renders you unsuitable for work with children or vulnerable adults, you may not be able to take up the role.

Tenure

This post is a six month contract expected to run until the end of October 2026.

Applications

A cover letter and up to date Curriculum Vitae must be submitted by midnight on Wednesday 20th May 2026.

Late applications will not be processed.

Shortlisting will be based on the information provided in the cover letter and CV.

Canvassing will disqualify.

Inland Fisheries Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.