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Communication Skills16%Organisational Skills6%Customer Service6%Education level
Vocational or technical training89%High school diploma or GED7%Bachelor's degree4%Years of experience
6-10 years40%1-2 years20%3-5 years20%Current company
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2-5 years40%Less than a year20%1-2 years20%
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Last updated: 25 Sep 2026
General Operative: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in IE: €34,055 yearly
- Typical salaries range from €28,300 – €42,743 yearly
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General Operative
Limerick
Licenses & certifications
Forklift LicenceManual Handling CertificateSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsAssemblyConstruction ExperienceManagementGeneral Operative
Celbridge
Licenses & certifications
Manual Handling CertificateSkills
Mechanical KnowledgeCustomer ServiceData Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsConflict ManagementAdministrative ExperienceGeneral Operative
Ireland
Licenses & certifications
Forklift LicenceSkills
ForkliftForklift LicenceReach TruckOrder PickingPicking & PackingLoad & UnloadGeneral Operative
Edenderry
Licenses & certifications
Manual Handling CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsMaintenanceCustomer ServiceOrganisational SkillsGeneral Operative
Newcastle West
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationB Driving LicenceManual Handling CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsConstruction ExperienceGeneral Operative
Galway
Licenses & certifications
Leaving CertificateManual Handling CertificateSkills
Welding
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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 64 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: forklift driver / general operative and skilled general 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 7 years of professional experience.
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