JCB Driver - Cork
First seen by Alion on Sep 14, 2026.
The Role.
GMC Utilities Group is seeking an experienced and reliable JCB Driver/Plant Operator to join our team on utility and infrastructure projects across Cork.
The successful candidate will operate JCB and other plant machinery safely and efficiently, supporting site operations and ensuring projects are completed to a high standard and within programme.
Key Duties and Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Key Responsibilities:
- Safely operate JCB excavators, diggers and other associated plant machinery.
- Carry out excavation, trenching, backfilling, grading and material handling duties as required.
- Assist groundworkers and other site personnel with daily construction and utility works.
- Complete daily plant checks and report any defects or maintenance requirements.
- Operate machinery in accordance with company procedures, site rules and health & safety requirements.
- Work efficiently as part of a site team while maintaining high standards of workmanship.
- Ensure machinery is kept clean, secure and in good working condition.
- Follow instructions from site supervisors and management.
- Adhere to all relevant health & safety, environmental and quality standards.
- Carry out other reasonable duties associated with the role.
The Candidate: Required Experience and Competencies:
- Previous experience operating a JCB
- Hold valid plant operating certification/tickets.
- Previous experience working on utility, civil engineering or construction projects.
- Good understanding of site health & safety requirements.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Reliable, punctual and safety-conscious approach to work.
- Good communication skills.
- Full driving licence is desirable.
Become a part of something bigger.
At the heart of GMC is our people, from engineers through to customer service and we aim to work collaboratively towards our common goals.
GMC is an equal opportunity employer, and we aim to recruit and retain like-minded people from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of expertise. If you require any specific accommodations, we will make every reasonable effort to support you throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please contact us at [email protected]
In GMC we foster a work culture that promotes collaboration and learning, building an environment where our people have the capacity to maximise their potential whilst gaining the opportunity to continuously develop.
Our Future.
Since the founding of GMC in 1981 by Gerry McCloskey, GMC has grown to be Ireland’s leading Civils and Utilities company and the future for GMC is bright. We have engaged with our staff and other stakeholders to agree and publish our core values.
One of our core values is to “Focus on the Future”.
Our growth to date reflects the confidence that our customers have in our service delivery, in the innovative approach that we bring to how we do our work, and to our culture of safety and quality.
We have ambitious plans to develop our footprint in Ireland and overseas but understand that every decision we make contributes to people’s quality of life throughout generations, and we don't take that responsibility lightly as we build Ireland’s infrastructure of tomorrow, today.