Carpenter

Role overview

Comer Group Ireland, a major private developer in the residential and commercial sectors in Ireland, is hiring a full-time Carpenter for its construction team in Sandyford, South Dublin. This position is offered as a 24-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of being extended depending on future business needs.

Benefits

• A salary that reflects your experience.
• Access to a strong pension plan and complimentary parking.
• Meals at head office are available at a reduced rate.
• 20 days of annual leave, plus 2 additional company days to support work-life balance.
• Use of the Palmerstown House Estate Golf Club and Trackman driving range as a special perk.
• Discounted rates for friends and family at Comer Group Hotels.

Key responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of carpentry and finishing tasks across residential apartment developments, including fitting, installing, and repairing fixtures, fittings, and other household components.
• Manage finishing activities on site so that work meets the required design, quality, and schedule standards.
• Work closely with subcontractors and other trades to support smooth sequencing and timely completion of work.
• Keep workmanship standards consistently high across all carpentry and finishing duties.
• Spot defects or maintenance concerns, report them, and take a proactive approach to resolving them with the Maintenance or Site Manager.
• Stay in regular contact with site management and property managers to help ensure issues are dealt with quickly and effectively.
• Support general site tasks when needed, including assembly and installation work.
• Diagnose and resolve minor issues related to buildings, fixtures, and utilities as they come up on site.
• Use tools, plant, and equipment safely, keep them in good condition, and store them properly.
• Prepare basic lists of materials required for the job.

Health, safety, and compliance

• Follow all health, safety, and welfare rules, along with company procedures, at all times.
• Act quickly on building safety concerns and emergency call-outs when required.
• Carry out work in line with company standards, building regulations, and accepted best practice.
• Keep the work area safe, orderly, and clean at all times.

Site coordination and communication

• Take part in site meetings when asked to do so.
• Partner with site management to help move work forward and meet completion targets.
• Communicate clearly and consistently with all relevant stakeholders across multiple sites in the assigned region.
• Travel between sites as needed to support construction and finishing work.

Candidate profile

The successful applicant should have carpentry experience in maintenance, construction, or commercial settings, ideally from a similar position. The role calls for strong organisation, a positive approach, the ability to learn quickly, initiative, attention to detail, and flexibility. A full clean driving licence is required, and immediate availability is an advantage.

Qualification

A recognised carpenter qualification is required.

Additional information

This vacancy may suit candidates who are ready to begin straight away. Because a high number of applications is expected, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.