Grounds Operative - Dublin

Country: Ireland
City: Dublin
Req ID: 521494
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: Onsite
Seniority Level: Associate

About CRH

CRH is the leading provider of building materials critical to modernizing infrastructure. with out team of 83,000 people across 4,000 locations, our unmatched scale, connected portfolio, and deep local relationships make us the partner of choice for transportation, water, and reindustrialization projects, shaping communities for a better tomorrow. CRH (NYSE: CRH) is a member of the S&P 500 Index. For more information, visit www.crh.com .

Without you noticing our products, we are everywhere you live, work, and relax.

Our project portfolio includes some of the most sustainable and cutting-edge building projects around the world. Think of the asphalt on the Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit, the Paris Metro Rail project, but also the Louis Vuitton Museum in Paris, parts of the Burj Khalifa, and the Kennedy Space Centre.

Position Overview

CRH are seeking a full-time grounds and landscape operative to ensure the grounds and external areas are maintained to a high standard. The Grounds Operative will carry out routine grounds maintenance, operate machinery, support horticultural tasks, and deliver an efficient and professional service across all outdoor spaces.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities
In this role, you will:

• Maintain lawns and other grassed areas.
• Carry out hedge trimming, edging, leaf blowing, and weed control.
• Maintain hard landscaping including paths, car parks, fences, gates, and outdoor furniture.
• Litter picking and waste management.
• Salt spreading and snow clearing during winter months.
• Assist with planting, watering, pruning, and basic horticultural tasks.
• Support planting and seasonal maintenance of flower beds, shrubs, and borders.
• Safely operate grounds maintenance equipment and power tools.
• Carry out basic equipment checks and report faults promptly.
• Ensure all tools and machinery are cleaned, stored, and maintained correctly.
• Work in line with all safety procedures, risk assessments, and site rules.
• Always use appropriate PPE.
• Report hazards, defects, or incidents to the manager immediately.
• Support site events or setup tasks when required.
• Provide excellent service to staff and visitors.
• Work flexibly across different sites if required.

Experience / Education
You are/have:

• Experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, or similar outdoor work.
• Ability to operate grounds machinery (mowers, strimmers, blowers, etc.), tractors, trailers
• Good understanding of health & safety and safe working practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual, and safety conscious.
• Full driving licence.
• Machinery operation training is an advantage.
• Basic horticultural knowledge (desirable).
• Experience working on commercial or estate environments (desirable).
• PA1/PA6 pesticide application cert (beneficial)
• Manual handling (beneficial)

Personal Attributes

You have:

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work outdoors year round.
• Good communication skills.
• Professional and approachable manner.

What CRH Offers You

• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
• Highly competitive salary package
• Comprehensive secondary benefits
• Significant contribution to your pension plan
• Health and wellness programs, including an on-site gym and fitness classes
• Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization

Connect your future to CRH

We are curious to learn more about you. At CRH, we believe our mutual differences contribute to the healthy, productive, and enjoyable workspace we create. Please introduce yourself and send us your application.

Is this role not for you, but do you know someone who would love to join the team? Please let us know!

CRH finds it important that vacancies are shared to individuals that may find them interesting and/or could be suitable for the role

Please contact our recruitment team at careers@crh.com.

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Benefits/perks listed above may vary depending on the nature of the employment with CRH and the country where you work.

Please note that we cannot accept any applications submitted through email for GDPR purposes. Candidates must apply through our job portal.

We do not accept candidate introductions for this position from recruitment agencies, unless you have been instructed to do so by our recruitment team.

Client-provided location(s): Dublin, Ireland

Job ID: CRH_FGB-521494-en_US

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-03-18T00:00:09