Machine Operators for hire in Portlaoise, County Laois

Find machine operators who set up, operate, and maintain various machines in industries like manufacturing and construction, requiring skills in troubleshooting, safety protocols, and equipment monitoring. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Portlaoise, County Laois to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    77

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    10%
    Customer Service
    5%
    Time Management
    5%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training
    50%
    Bachelor's degree
    24%
    High school diploma or GED
    15%
  • Years of experience

    6-10 years
    40%
    1-2 years
    20%
    More than 10 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Penneys
    • Lidl
    • Aldi
  • Time at current job

    More than 5 years
    75%
    Less than a year
    25%

Browse Indeed's database of 77 profiles for Machine Operators in Portlaoise

Last updated: 11 Nov 2026

Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Portlaoise: €29,548 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from €28,300 – €39,516 yearly
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*Indeed data (IE)

  • General Operative

    County Laois

    Licenses & certifications

    Forklift Licence

    Skills

    Forklift LicenceCommunication SkillsForkliftMachine Operation
  • Skilled Construction Labourer

    County Laois

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsPhoto EditingCustomer Service
  • Production Operator

    County Laois

    Skills

    Communication SkillsManufacturingWarehouse ExperiencePackingPackagingPicking & Packing
  • Loader/Unloader, Fabrication Machine Operator, and Chemical Technician

    County Laois

    Skills

    ForkliftPallet JackLoad & UnloadQuality ControlShipping & ReceivingMaintenance
  • CNC Machine Operator

    County Laois

    Skills

    Mechanical DesignAutodesk InventorAutodeskProject ManagementManufacturingAutoCAD
  • Ground Worker

    County Laois

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingConstruction ExperienceMechanical KnowledgeMaintenanceGroundskeepingEquipment Troubleshooting

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What's the average time to fill a machine operator role?

The average time to fill a machine operator role is 71 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do machine operators tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a machine operator include: communication skills, customer service and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for machine operators?

Common licenses or certifications for machine operators include: Manual Handling Certificate, Forklift Licence and Time Management.

What are some job titles related to machine operators?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine operators include: skilled construction labourer, production operator and farm worker/owner.

What level of education is common for a machine operator?

Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a machine operator in Portlaoise, County Laois, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?

Most machine operators have 6 years of professional experience.

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