General Operative – Roadstone Castlebar Retail

Role Overview

Roadstone Ltd. is hiring a General Operative for its Castlebar Retail location on Moneen Road, Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland. The selected person will report to the Castlebar Retail Supervisor and support the day-to-day running of the retail yard.

What the Role Involves

This position focuses on helping customers, loading products for customers, keeping stock organized, and managing traffic movement in the retail yard. The role also includes checking customer entry and exit activity to help maintain smooth and safe site operations.

Key Duties

• Support efficient day-to-day operations across the retail yard alongside colleagues and customers.
• Assist customers promptly and in a professional manner.
• Help maintain health and safety controls so the site remains safe for staff and visitors.
• Work with the Retail Manager to address complaints and safety concerns.
• Process, check, and load customer orders efficiently when they leave the site.
• Manage traffic flow in the retail area in line with company procedures.
• Monitor vehicle movements carefully and ensure traffic is handled in a timely way.
• Carry out office-related tasks when needed.
• Take on any additional duties assigned by the Retail Supervisor.

Skills and Competencies Needed

The ideal candidate should be dependable, self-driven, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. Strong organization, clear communication, and good people skills are important. Experience with machinery such as a forklift or telescopic handler is also required, along with the ability to work to strict deadlines.

Benefits

• Attractive salary package
• Employer pension contribution
• Revenue-approved share participation scheme
• 22 days of paid holiday
• Training and development support
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free parking
• Discount on company products
• Bike-to-Work Scheme
• Paid maternity and paternity leave

About Roadstone

Roadstone operates nationwide across the manufacture and supply of construction products such as ready-mix concrete, aggregates, asphalt and macadam, mortar and plaster, concrete blocks and masonry, paving products, roof tiles, and agricultural lime. The business also provides asphalt contracting for commercial, domestic, and local authority road projects. Its leadership team includes internally developed managers, experienced professionals, and entrepreneurs who joined through acquisitions.

The wider CRH group has continued to grow since 1970 and has created many career opportunities worldwide. Roadstone’s decentralized and entrepreneurial environment is designed to attract committed, skilled, and ambitious people.

Company Culture

The organization supports leadership development and continuous learning at all levels. Employees are encouraged to grow through challenging assignments, coaching, mentoring, and formal training. Roadstone values people who strive for strong results, adapt well to change, build effective relationships, and inspire others.

Additional Information

Closing date for applications: close of business on Friday 10th July 2026. Contract type: full-time. Salary: based on experience.