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Communication Skills16%Organisational Skills6%Customer Service6%Education level
Vocational or technical training73%Bachelor's degree20%High school diploma or GED3%Years of experience
More than 10 years30%Less than a year20%3-5 years20%Current company
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Time at current job
1-2 years33%2-5 years33%More than 5 years33%
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Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
General Operative: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in IE: €34,061 yearly
- Typical salaries range from €28,300 – €42,718 yearly
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General Operative
Dublin
Licenses & certifications
Manual Handling CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsMaintenanceMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareDrivingGeneral Operative
Wexford
Licenses & certifications
Forklift LicenceB Driving LicenceManual Handling CertificateSkills
Forklift LicenceTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsForkliftShipping & ReceivingGeneral Operative
Drogheda
Licenses & certifications
Leaving CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganisational SkillsDrivingMaintenanceStockingGeneral Operative
Longford
Licenses & certifications
Forklift LicenceManual Handling CertificateManual Handling ProtocolsSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingMaintenanceWarehouse ExperienceShipping & ReceivingPackingGeneral Operative
Clare
Licenses & certifications
MIG WeldingTIG WeldingSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingConstruction ExperienceMaintenanceShipping & ReceivingMechanical KnowledgeGeneral Operative / Warehouse Operative
Donadea
Licenses & certifications
Forklift LicenceManual Handling CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsForklift LicenceRecord-KeepingLoad & UnloadIncident ReportingCounterbalance Forklift Operation
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What's the average time to fill a general operative role?
The average time to fill a general operative role is 63 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do general operatives tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a general operative include: communication skills, organisational skills and customer service.
What licenses or certifications are common for general operatives?
Common licenses or certifications for general operatives include: Manual Handling Certificate, Forklift Licence and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to general operatives?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to general operatives include: general operative / warehouse operative.
What level of education is common for a general operative?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a general operative in Ireland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a general operative?
Most general operatives have 8 years of professional experience.
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