Industrial River Worker

Northern Ireland Civil Service

Department: Department for Infrastructure (DfI), Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS)

Industrial River Worker

Competitive Pay: £494.18 gross per week (currently under review)

Location: Opportunities available across Northern Ireland.

This recruitment competition will be used to fill current and future vacancies that may arise across Eastern and Western Regions during the lifetime of the competition. See our website for more information.

Looking for a practical, hands-on role where the work you do can make a real difference?

As an Industrial River Worker, you'll join DfI Rivers Operations, helping to maintain Northern Ireland's watercourses and supporting work that reduces the risk to life and property from flooding. You'll work as part of an operational team carrying out a varied range of outdoor maintenance and construction activities. From clearing watercourses and cutting vegetation to fencing, pipe laying and concreting, this is a role where no two days have to look the same. You'll also play an important part in DfI Rivers' response to flood emergencies, including responding to calls outside normal working hours when required. Full training will be provided where necessary. This is a practical role for people who enjoy hands-on work and want to see the impact of what they do.

To apply, you must, by the closing date for applications:

1. Have a minimum of 1 year's full-time experience in drainage and associated works which must include at least 3 of the following: pipe laying, shuttering, fencing, trench supports, concreting, block laying, plastering, joinery, flagging, kerbing and construction works.

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2. At least 1 year's full-time experience in the use of power tools which must include at least 3 of the following: water pumps, cement mixers, concrete saw, jackhammer, chainsaw, strimmer, concrete poker, vibrating plate, and knowledge of the health and safety requirements necessary for their operation.

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3. A full valid driving licence which permits the licence holder to drive in Northern Ireland.

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4. A permanent residence within 20 miles travelling distance by public road of at least one of the advertised post locations. Distance will be measured by RAC Route Planner (full postcode to full postcode via the "shortest route"). This is to enable Rivers Operations to meet the Department's targets to effectively deliver services to customers, particularly in respect of response to flooding emergencies.

A career with the Northern Ireland Civil Service comes with more than the opportunity to carry out important work for communities across Northern Ireland. Build your career with NICS and we offer:

• Competitive pay of £494.18 gross per week currently under review
• An attractive pension package providing a range of valuable benefits
• 25 days' annual leave, rising to 30 days after five years' service, plus currently 12 public and privilege holidays.
• Paid Out-of-Hours Work including evenings and weekends
• Career Development
• Training & Development where necessary, to help you develop your skills, efficiency and flexibility within the role.

Join the Department for Infrastructure and put your practical skills to work maintaining watercourses and helping manage flood risk across Northern Ireland.

Work outdoors. Use your skills. Protect communities. Build a secure career.

For more information and to register your interest, please click the apply icon.

The closing date for applications is Friday 16th October 2026 at 12 noon.