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General Yard Operative


Job Location:

Roscommon - Ireland

Yearly Salary: € 28000 - 32000
Posted: 25 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 26 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

General Yard Operative

Location: Roscommon Area Ireland
Accommodation Available (If Required)

Salary: 28000 - 32000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: Monday to Friday
8:30am to 5:30pm40 hour weekOvertime available when required.

About the Role

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking General Yard Operative to join a well-established agricultural and rural supply business in Co. Roscommon.

This is a varied hands-on position suitable for someone who enjoys practical work is comfortable working indoors and outdoors and is willing to become involved in all aspects of a busy yard operation. The role also includes working with agricultural products and wool handling operations.

Key Responsibilities
  • General yard and maintenance duties
  • Loading and unloading stock
  • Organising and maintaining the yard and storage areas
  • Operating a forklift (training can be provided)
  • Collections and deliveries
  • Assisting customers with collections and enquiries
  • Grading handling and baling wool
  • Supporting day-to-day agricultural merchant operations
  • Adhering to health and safety procedures
  • Working overtime when required
Essential Requirements
  • Full clean driving licence
  • Fluent English
  • Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Physically fit and capable of manual handling duties
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Previous experience working on a wool farm is essential
Desirable Experience

Experience in any of the following areas would be advantageous:

  • Agricultural work
  • Farming
  • Agricultural merchants
  • General yard operations
  • Builders merchants
  • Warehouse or stores environments
  • Forklift operation
  • Delivery driving
  • Feed mills or grain stores
  • Hardware or farm supply businesses
Additional Preferred Skills
  • Forklift certification
  • Agricultural knowledge
  • Experience handling feed fertiliser or farm supplies
  • Customer service experience
The Ideal Candidate

The successful applicant will be:

  • Practical and hands-on
  • Dependable and self-motivated
  • Comfortable working without constant supervision
  • Customer-focused and approachable
  • Flexible when additional hours are required
  • Comfortable working in a busy agricultural environment

Important: Applicants must have permission to work in Ireland. Sponsorship is not available.

Apply: Email your CV to with General Yard Operative in the subject line.