On-Site Assembly & Installation
Material Handling Operative
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Role overview
Job Title
Material Handling OperativeJob Family
On-Site Assembly & InstallationPurpose Of The Role
The Material Handling Operative moves, stores, and organises construction materials and components safely and efficiently on a building site or factory floor, so the right materials are in the right place at the right time.
Role In MMC
Material Handling Operatives are vital in MMC because they support the flow of prefabricated parts, modular components, and innovative materials on and off the construction site. They ensure materials are handled with care, tracked digitally, and positioned for efficient assembly—key to the speed and accuracy of MMC processes.
Knowledge & Skills
Modern Methods of Construction is continuously expanding; with many transferable skillsets.
Fundamental Skills
Basic essential skills
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Safety & Compliance
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Planning & Executing
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Teamwork
Additional MMC Skills
Specialised MMC skills
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Manufacturing & Assembly
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Digital & Technology
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Attention to Detail
Universal Skills
Transferable or soft skills
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Planning & Executing
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Adaptability & Resilience
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Attention to Detail
Suggested Entry Routes
Experience
- General labouring experience in construction, manufacturing, or warehousing
- Materials or logistics handling experience (manual or machine-assisted)
Education
- Junior Certificate or Leaving Certificate (no specific subjects required)
- PLC in Construction, Logistics, or related field (optional but helpful)
Training & Certifications
- On-the-job training for specific equipment and site layout
- Site induction training for MMC or offsite facility rules
- Safe Pass (mandatory for site entry in Ireland)
- Manual Handling Certificate
- CSCS tickets for specialised equipment, e.g., Telescopic Handler, Slinger/Signaller, Forklift Operator
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