General Operative

MEDITE SMARTPLY is a market leading manufacturer of sustainable timber construction panels, manufactured at sites based in Clonmel (MEDITE) and Waterford (SMARTPLY). These award-winning brands, MEDITE and SMARTPLY are renowned for delivering the highest quality products, customer-led innovation and industry leading customer service.

We are now recruiting for fixed-term General Operative positions at our SMARTPLY site in Waterford.

Essential Criteria

• Self-starter, enthusiastic and ability to work on own initiative.
• Team working with good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to follow instruction/direction and follow procedure
• Fully flexible to work rotational shift patterns if required.
• Leaving Certificate/FETAC level 5 qualification or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Be willing to undertake training to continually develop skills and knowledge to meet current and future business needs.

Desired Criteria

• Manufacturing/Production experience is desirable, however training will be provided for successful candidates
• A desire to develop a career in the production industry

Additional Information:

THIS RECRUITMENT PROCESS WILL INVOLVE THE CREATION OF A WAITING LIST FOR VACANCIES THAT MAY ARISE IN 2026

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

All shortlisted candidates are subject to aptitude test and entry requirments.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person