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General Operative
Galway, County Galway, Ireland, H91
Per Hour
Contract * Full time
Posted: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
AM1549197GalGO
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Role: General Operative
Location: Galway
Salary: Competitive
Contract: 6-month Fixed Term Contract
Galway Plant and Tool Hire (GPT) is a one of Ireland’s largest and most successful commercial vehicles hire specialists. We have 8 branches nationwide, serving the needs of both public and private sector customers.
GPT is part of The Briggs Equipment Group, a leading provider of asset management and maintenance solutions across the UK and Ireland. We currently have a new position based in our Galway depot as a General Operative.
In this role you will be:
Assisting in movement of vehicles and ensuring safe working practices are followed while keeping the yard moving.
Ensuring that all vehicles that are due to leave have a completed pre-hire inspection and are clean internally and externally.
Ensuring good communication with all departments regarding the receiving and dispatch of all vehicles.
Assisting in the refuelling of vehicles
Ensuring customers are directed to safe parking/loading at all times.
Full driving licence required
What will help you to excel in this role:
Forklift truck licence (not essential as training can be provided)
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work on own initiative
Enthusiastic attitude and team player
What’s next
If you are interested in joining GPT Vehicle Rentals, then please click on the apply now button and a member of the team will be in touch.
Not sure if this is the right role for you? Please feel free to visit the careers page on our website and send us your CV speculatively for a member of the team to review.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the interview process, then please contact a member of the Recruitment Team, and inform them prior to attending so we can ensure these are met.
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Reasonable Adjustments
The Briggs Equipment Group is fully committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.
Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments or support within the application process by contacting the Recruitment Team on Vacancies@BriggsEquipment.co.uk