Document Controller Intern
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Job Description Document Controller Intern Company: COLAS IRELAND Job Location: ORANMORE,
The Colas Group operates internationally in all aspects of transport infrastructure. As part of the global organisation, Colas Ireland is primarily involved the distribution of bitumen products, emulsion and emulsifier manufacturing, and the provision of specialist road maintenance services on the national, regional and local road network. In Ireland Colas operates from 14 locations across the island of Ireland.
We are looking for a Document Controller Intern to support the management, organisation and maintenance of our company documents and records. This hands-on role gives you practical experience of document control, helping to ensure that information is stored, updated and distributed accurately and in line with company procedures and compliance requirements. You will work within the Quality, Sustainability, Environment, Health & Safety team, supporting the reliability of the information the business depends on.
Package Colas Group offers a total compensation package of €14.30ph, including:
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance / Death in service
- Safety award bonus
- Sick pay & compassionate leave
- 21 days annual leave per year + public holidays and service days (one for every 5 years worked, capped at 20 years)
- RediCare health and wellbeing support
- Employee Assistance Programme for employees, their spouse/partner and dependants over 16 living at home (mental health, legal, financial, career and child/elder care support)
- Free car parking
- Professional subscriptions (role related)
- Enhanced maternity, adoptive and paternity benefits
Responsibilities
~1 min readYou will help maintain and update our document control systems and databases, and organise, file, scan and archive documents in both electronic and hard-copy formats. You will ensure documents are named, classified and stored according to company standards, and track revisions to maintain version control. You will also support the review, approval and distribution of documents, monitor workflows to keep updates on schedule, and check that documents are complete, accurate and compliant. In addition, you will help employees and stakeholders retrieve records, prepare reports and document logs, and provide general administrative support to the document control and project teams, always handling sensitive information with strict confidentiality.
The ideal candidate is a student or recent graduate currently pursuing, or recently completed, a qualification in Business Administration, Information Management, Engineering, Construction Management or a related field. You will have a strong eye for detail, good organisational and time-management skills, and confident use of Microsoft Office, particularly SharePoint, Word, Excel and Outlook. A basic understanding of document management systems is an advantage, and previous administrative experience is beneficial but not essential. You should be able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines, communicate clearly in writing and verbally, work both independently and as part of a team, and demonstrate professionalism and a firm commitment to confidentiality.
This role is based in Galway, so we are seeking candidates who live within commutable distance of Oranmore, Co. Galway.
During the internship, you will gain experience in document control principles, records management and compliance, business administration and project support, Microsoft Office and electronic document management systems (EDMS), and professional stakeholder communication.
At Colas, our culture is guided by four core values: Respect, Commitment, Pioneering, and Sharing. These values shape how we work, collaborate, and grow together. We believe that respect is the foundation of every relationship. By treating others as we wish to be treated, we foster fairness, transparency, and inclusion within our teams and with our clients, communities, and partners. Commitment means dedicating ourselves fully to everything we do. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to make a meaningful impact. With a pioneering spirit, we prioritise bold innovation over blind ambition. We welcome new ideas, invest in our people, and work to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that shape the future. Through sharing, we build trust and solidarity, encouraging collaboration and growth at all levels of the business.
Colas Group is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that mirrors the communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you want a workplace where your voice is valued and your potential is developed, Colas is the right choice.
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- November 6, 2026
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