10 of them take people with no qualifications. Towns: Athlone, Castlepollard, Mullingar. Companies only — check each company's jobs page for current vacancies.
walk-inAthlone, Co. Westmeath · Pharma and medtech
Entry roles: Packaging Operator, Warehouse Operative (clinical supplies)
Packing and warehousing for clinical trials.
Website / jobs page · to verify · Source: Back 4 Good: Your future in Westmeath
walk-inAthlone, Co. Westmeath · Hotels and resorts
Entry roles: Housekeeping, kitchen porter, bar and restaurant
Large conference hotel on Lough Ree.
to verify · Source: Hotel website
walk-inAthlone, Co. Westmeath · Pharma and medtech
Entry roles: Production Operator, warehouse
Listed among major Westmeath employers. Check what the site makes now and whether it is hiring.
Website / jobs page · to verify · Source: Back 4 Good: Your future in Westmeath
walk-inAthlone, Co. Westmeath · Hotels and resorts
Entry roles: Housekeeping, kitchen porter, bar and restaurant
to verify · Source: Hotel website
walk-inAthlone, Co. Westmeath · Pharma and medtech
Entry roles: Production Operator, medical device assembly (catheters), packing
Large medical device plant that has expanded several times. Operators are trained on site.
Website / jobs page · Source: Irish Times / Silicon Republic: expansion news
walk-inCastlepollard, Co. Westmeath · Manufacturing and plastics
Entry roles: Machine Operator (plastic moulding), packing
One of the largest plants in north Westmeath, about 40 minutes from Cavan.
Website / jobs page · to verify · Source: Company website
walk-inMullingar, Co. Westmeath · Pharma and medtech
Entry roles: Manufacturing Operator, logistics
Plant in the National Science Park, Mullingar. Up to 60 jobs announced.
Website / jobs page · Source: Shannonside: 60 new jobs announced for Mullingar
walk-inMullingar, Co. Westmeath · Hotels and resorts
Entry roles: Housekeeping, kitchen porter, restaurant
to verify · Source: Hotel website
walk-inMullingar, Co. Westmeath · Manufacturing and plastics
Entry roles: Production Operator (PTFE-coated fabrics and tapes)
Listed among Westmeath employers.
to verify · Source: Back 4 Good: Your future in Westmeath
walk-inMullingar, Co. Westmeath · Manufacturing and plastics
Entry roles: Workshop General Operative, assembler (electrical experience a plus)
General operative jobs seen in June 2026.
Source: Indeed ads, Jun 2026
course / ticket neededAthlone, Co. Westmeath · Pharma and medtech
Entry roles: Manufacturing / Packaging Operator
Biopharma manufacturing. GMP experience or a course is usually needed.
Website / jobs page · to verify · Source: Back 4 Good: Your future in Westmeath
course / ticket neededAthlone, Co. Westmeath · Pharma and medtech
Entry roles: Production / Packaging Operator, warehouse
Novo Nordisk bought the Alkermes pharma plant in Athlone. Operator roles often ask for GMP experience or a course.
Website / jobs page · Source: Westmeath Independent: sale of the Alkermes plant
course / ticket neededMullingar, Co. Westmeath · Warehouse and logistics
Entry roles: Warehouse Operative, picker, forklift driver
Regional warehouse of the chain. Forklift work needs a licence; picking usually does not.
Website / jobs page · to verify · Source: Aldi Recruitment website
course / ticket neededMullingar, Co. Westmeath · Manufacturing and plastics
Entry roles: Later: moulding machine operator
Engineering centre opening since 2025; production is only planned. Watch the news.
Source: RTÉ, 23 Sep 2025
course / ticket neededMullingar, Co. Westmeath · Public sector and hospitals
Entry roles: Porter, Multi-Task Attendant, kitchen assistant
Hiring through HSE campaigns, sometimes through agencies.
Website / jobs page · to verify · Source: HSE Jobs
course / ticket neededMullingar, Co. Westmeath · Metal and engineering
Entry roles: Pump assembly, welder, fitter, general operative
Pump manufacturer; expanded with new jobs.
Source: Irish Times: Patterson Pump to create jobs in Mullingar
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