Job Description

Description

Team Overview:

The Fabrication department is responsible for the off-site manufacturing of bespoke mechanical and electrical systems, including prefabricated plant rooms, skids, and modular assemblies. Operating from our dedicated fabrication facility, the team ensures high-quality workmanship, precision, and compliance with project specifications. By delivering preassembled solutions, the department helps reduce installation time, improve safety on-site, and maintain consistent quality -- all while supporting efficient project delivery and innovation in modular construction.

Role Overview:

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Senior General Operative (First Ops - dayshift)

, you'll be based in the fabrication area and oversee First Operations (cutting, mechanical prep & kitting) and play a key role in supporting fabrication operations. You will report to the Team Leaders but also work closely with the Site Supervisor and Production Coordinator.

Job Title

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Senior General Operative (First Ops - Dayshift)

Location

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Scarva 2 Fabrication Facility

Hours

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Mon-Thurs 7am-4.30pm, Fri 7am-1.30pm

Salary

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Competitive Depending on Experience

Responsible to

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Site Supervisor

What You'll be Doing

This role involves operating and training others on bandsaws, bevelling machines, grinders, and other material preparation tools, while leading First Operations activities and ensuring accurate material checks, processing, and kit completion for fabrication. It requires measuring and calculating dimensions for cutting lists, maintaining records and system updates, and working closely with team leaders and fabrication staff to keep production running efficiently. The position includes strict adherence to health and safety procedures, reporting faults and incidents, maintaining a safe workspace, and ensuring only authorised personnel operate equipment. It also focuses on training and development, sharing knowledge, delivering job-specific training, and supporting quality standards by resolving defects in collaboration with the Quality team. Additionally, the role supports project velocity by monitoring priorities, ensuring timely material flow, addressing delays, and contributing to cost reduction through efficient use of time and resources.

About Alternative Heat

With over 20 years of experience within the Commercial Offsite Fabrication industry, Alternative Heat have established themselves as a market leader in this sector.

Located centrally between Dublin and Belfast our 8.5 acre Head Office and fabrication facilities, which are fully equipped with overhead cranes and 8,000m of workshop floor area, provide an ideal factory construction environment which is reflected in the high quality solutions we offer.



We employ a strong team of design engineers, CAD technicians, contracts managers and skilled trades personnel who utilise their vast industry experience to assist in the design, fabrication and delivery of our bespoke MEP solutions, which we supply throughout the UK, Ireland and Europe.