Foreman Craft

THE POSITION The Council is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates with relevant experience for the position of Foreman Craft. It is proposed to form a panel of qualified candidates from which vacancies will be filled during the lifetime of the panel.

The Foreman Craft shall arrange, under the direction of the relevant supervisor, or his/her appointed representative, the efficient execution of all works in his/her area of charge and discharge all other duties related to his/her work.

QUALIFICATIONS

1 Character Candidates shall be of good character.

2 Health Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

3 Education, Experience, etc. Candidates must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:

a) Hold an Advanced Craft Certificate (previously known as National Craft Certificate) (Level 6 on NFQ) in a recognised trade (e.g. Carpenter/Joiner, Plumber, Electrician etc) or an equivalent qualification. (Please submit a copy of your Certificate with your application)

b) Have a minimum of seven years’ satisfactory experience, after completion of apprenticeship, as Craftsperson, including demonstrated experience in a supervisory or foreman role.

c) Have at least three years’ satisfactory experience in a supervisory role.

d) Hold a current Safe Pass Registration Card, details of which must be entered on the application form.

e) Hold a manual handling training certificate

f) Hold a current clean full Class B driving licence, details of which must be entered on the application form.

PLEASE NOTE: Non-Irish Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications. Overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document. Failure to do so will deem your application inadmissible.

The onus is on the candidate to ensure that the relevant qualification is listed on their application form.

In the event that an offer of employment is made, the candidate will be required to submit all relevant Educational Qualifications in order to meet the requirements above.

DRIVING LICENCE/TRAVEL The holder of the office will be required to hold a valid Irish/EU full driving licence for class B vehicles or a licence acceptable to NDLS for exchange, free from endorsement and disqualification. They must be a competent driver and shall drive a motor car in the course of his/her duties and, for this purpose, provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the Local Authority. The Local Authority must be indemnified on their insurance. https://www.ndls.ie/help/faq.html#exchange-of-foreign-driving-licence

ESSENTIAL SKILLS An ability to demonstrate competence in the following areas:

a) Have good technical knowledge and be capable of working on their own initiative.

b) It is required that candidates be computer literate with a working knowledge of e-mail, word, excel etc.

c) Be capable of writing clear and concise reports and keeping works records.

d) Be capable of reading drawings and of setting out of works.

e) Be capable of organising work schedules and motivating staff in completing works efficiently and effectively.

f) Have experience in dealing with the public.

g) Have a reasonable knowledge of the requirements of Health and Safety Legislation and the ability to properly complete Safe Systems of Work Plans.

DUTIES OF FOREMAN CRAFT The following is a non-exhaustive list of key duties and responsibilities which may be assigned to a Foreman Craft.

PRINCIPAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT A panel may be formed from which future Foreman Craft positions may be filled. The position will be full-time and pensionable.

The successful candidate(s) will be assigned to Bray Municipal District; however, may be assigned as required to any of the Municipal Districts/Directorates under the Chief Executive’s control or to any premises/location in use by the Council now or in the future.

Duties The duties of the office are to give to the local authority and (a) to such other local authorities or bodies for which the Chief Executive, for the purposes of the Local Government Acts 2001 – 2014, is Chief Executive, and (b) to any other local authority or body with which an agreement has been made by the local authority or by any of the authorities or bodies mentioned in sub-paragraph (a) of this paragraph.

Under the general direction and control of the Chief Executive or of such other officer as the Chief Executive may from time to time determine, such appropriate professional/technical and ancillary services of an advisory, supervisory or executive nature as may be required by any local authority or body hereinbefore mentioned in the exercise and performance of any of its powers, functions and duties, including the duty of servicing all committees that may be established by any such local authority or body. The holder of the office will, if required, act for an officer of a higher level.

Probation Where persons who are not already permanent officers of a Local Authority are appointed, the following provisions shall apply;

(a) there shall be a period after such appointments take effect, during which such persons shall hold office on probation; (b) such period shall be nine months, this period may be extended at the Chief Executive’s discretion; (c) such persons shall cease to hold such office at the end of the period of probation, unless during such period, the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such persons is satisfactory.

Salary: €1,034.06 - €1,091.02 per week in accordance with Circular 02/2026

The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time in line with national policy. The holder of the office shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than his/her inclusive salary) payable to and received by him/her by virtue of his/her office or in respect of services which he/she is required by or under any enactment to perform. Starting pay shall be determined in accordance with appropriate Departmental Circular letters. New entrants will be placed on the minimum of salary scale.

Hours of Work The person appointed will be required to work a 39 hour week Monday to Friday. The Council reserves the right to alter your hours from time to time.

8.00 a.m. – 16.30 p.m. Monday to Thursday 8.00 a.m. – 15.30 p.m. Friday

You may be requested to work outside of core hours on various occasions. Remuneration for such overtime will be paid in accordance with agreed rates and procedures.

The following rest periods will apply to all employees excluding those involved in civil protection, refuse collection and waterworks:

• 11 hours daily rest in a 24 hour period
• 24 hours rest per week preceded by a daily rest period of 11 hours
• a break of 15 minutes for 4 ½ hours worked and 30 minutes for 6 hours worked

Garda Vetting Candidates may be subject to Garda Vetting. Appointment(s) will be considered having regard to receipt of satisfactory Garda Vetting, particularly to determine suitability to work with children/vulnerable adults.

Citizenship Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be:

a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or d) A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or e) A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa; or f) A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa.

Work Permit All non-EU/EEA citizens must hold a valid work permit prior to and for the duration of their contract. The work permit must allow you to work full time for Wicklow County Council. It is the responsibility of individual employees to ensure that you have a valid work permit. If at any stage during your contract you cease to hold a valid work permit you must immediately advise Wicklow County Council and your employment will cease with immediate effect.