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About Us We are a leading manufacturing business specialising in high-quality plastic fabrication and machining solutions for a diverse range of industries. Our focus is on delivering exceptional quality, operational excellence, and customer service while continuously improving our processes to support growth and sustainability. Job Summary The Material Handler plays a key role in supporting production by ensuring raw materials, components, and finished goods are safely received, stored, prepared, and delivered throughout the manufacturing process. The role involves material handling, inventory support, basic preparation work, and maintaining an organised and efficient workshop environment to support production operations. Responsibilities
HR Administrator
At The Johnstown Estate, we believe exceptional guest experiences start with exceptional people. Our values of Passion, Customer Focus, Teamwork and Integrity shape the way we work, lead and care for our colleagues and guests. We are looking for a highly organised, personable and detail-focused HR Administrator to join our People & Culture team and play an important role in supporting our colleagues throughout their employee journey. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build their HR career in a dynamic, people-focused hospitality environment. The Opportunity Working as part of the People & Culture team, you will provide efficient and professional administrative support across the full range of HR activities. You will be a key point of contact for colleagues and managers, helping to ensure our HR processes run smoothly, our records are accurate and our colleagues receive a positive and professional experience from joining The Johnstown Estate onwards. What You'll Do HR Administration Why Join The Johnstown Estate? Joining our People & Culture team means becoming part of a welcoming, professional and fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. You'll have the opportunity to develop your HR skills, gain broad experience across the employee lifecycle and work alongside an experienced People & Culture team within a leading hospitality destination. Whether you're building your HR career or looking for an opportunity to bring your existing experience to a new environment, this role offers the chance to make a real contribution to our colleagues and our culture. If you're organised, people-focused and ready to grow your HR career, we'd love to hear from you.
Warehouse Operative
Basic Role Summary: This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic team within the Warehouse function. We are looking for individuals who will support and drive Chanelle Pharma’s vision to be the most valued global provider of high quality, competitively priced pharmaceutical products and to provide excellent services and support to our customers. In this role you will report into Warehouse Managers / Team Leads. The warehouse comprises of very different areas of work as per list below and people have different roles within these areas:
Marketing Executive
Bolands Waterford is looking for a Marketing Executive to join our team. This role can suit someone looking for full-time or part-time work, and we’re open to discussing the right hours and arrangement with the successful candidate. We’re looking for someone who has a good understanding of marketing, enjoys creating content and is comfortable working across social media, digital advertising, websites and CRM systems. The role is varied, so you’ll be involved in a bit of everything and will have the opportunity to bring your own ideas to the table. The Role Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: If you’re an experienced marketer looking for a new challenge, or someone looking for a flexible part-time marketing role, we’d be interested in hearing from you. Interested? If you think you could be a good fit for the role, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and join the team at Bolands Waterford.
Vehicle Supply Administrator
About the Role We are looking for a Vehicle Supply Administrator to play a central, hand-on role in ensuring our vehicle supply and production chain flows smoothly – You will support the Vehicle Supply Manager from coordinating sourced vehicle intake, organising inspections and maintenance to tracking vehicles progression through the conversion and preparation process, ensuring vehicles are to the highest quality for disabled drivers and passenger’s needs. Key Responsibilities Vehicle Sourcing and Supply: - Liaise with dealerships and suppliers to confirm vehicle availability, arrival and updates /discrepancies for check-in. - Maintain accurate records and paperwork of all incoming vehicles. Stock Management and Coordination: - Track vehicles from order through to arrival and readiness for sale. - Manage vehicle allocation and availability status within internal systems. - Carryout monthly stock and registration check and raise issues with management if applicable. Inspection and Quality Control: - Coordinate initial vehicle inspections upon arrival. - Identify any defects, faults, or repair requirements and arrange for vehicles to be sent to internal or external partners for repair, servicing, or enhancements. - Liaise with procurement, ensuring parts are ordered for any required services. Vehicle Preparation Process: - Coordinate the movement of vehicles into production for accessibility adaptations. - Monitor progress through the conversion process and ensure timelines are met. Final Preparation & Release: - Ensure vehicles are valeted and presented to a high standard. - Confirm vehicles are fully prepared and compliant for go live. - Update systems to reflect vehicle readiness. Administration & Reporting: - Support with all administrative processes. - Maintain accurate documentation and records across all stages of the supply process. - Use Microsoft Office to track vehicle flow, stock levels, and pipeline progress. - Update and maintain internal systems aligned with relevant dealership requirements. - Generate reports on vehicle supply, delays, and stock movement for management. Essential Requirements: - Driving Licence. - Competent IT skills, Microsoft Office Suite, Office 365 - Microsoft Excel. - Strong administrative and communication skills with excellent attention to detail. Desirable: - Previous experience in automotive, fleet, logistics, or supply chain environments. - Familiarity with vehicle inspections or preparation processes. - Experience working within a Motability or accessibility-focused environment.Email your CV to hr@mobility-services.com or contact us for an application form on Tel: 02837 525333McElmeel Mobility Services Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.
Retained Fire Fighter
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the role of Retained (Part-time) Fire-Fighters. Monaghan Fire provide a range of services for the citizens of Monaghan to ensure public safety. These services include the delivery of a Fire Service response to protect and assist our community when required. The common image of the Fire Service is naturally one of fire-fighters turning out in fire appliances and fighting fires. While some of the work involves attendance at fires, the role of the Fire Service is much wider and the needs of the community much more varied. Monaghan Fire Service responds to all emergency calls from the public for assistance, primarily to protect life and save injury to individuals, but also to prevent and restrict damage to property. Monaghan is served by five retained fire stations at Clones, Monaghan, Ballybay, Castleblayney and Carrickmacross, providing an operational fire and emergency response service at all times. Monaghan County Council provides a 24-hour 365-day emergency response to the people of Monaghan and certain areas of adjoining counties via five fire brigades and a complement of fifty-one personnel. A retained Firefighter working within the organisation is an essential part of a disciplined and well-structured team which provides an emergency response to the community in which he/she works and resides in (must work and reside within a reasonable distance of the relevant Fire Station to allow him/her to respond within the travel time of 6 minutes). ESSENTIAL QUALIFYING CRITERIA FOR THE POST • Persons appointed shall reside and work within a reasonable distance of the relevant fire station to allow him/her to respond within the travel time of 6min or as agreed with the Chief Fire Officer. • Applicants shall possess adequate literacy and numeric skills to allow them to carry out their duties in a competent and safe manner. Applicants will have to undertake a literacy and numeric skills test as part of the selection process. • Applicants shall undertake physical tests, including tests for acrophobia, claustrophobia, and dexterity as part of the selection process. • Applicants will be required to provide a medical fitness note from their General Practitioner in advance of their pre-interview assessment. • Applicants who are successful will be required to undertake and successfully pass a medical examination and a Recruit Training Course (3 weeks duration) without delay in advance of any appointment being made. • Applicants who are successful shall be prepared to undertake any Fire Service training courses deemed necessary to refresh and/or enhance their capability to carry out their role in a competent and safe manner. • Obtaining a Class C Driving licence will be mandatory during the probation period. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS The ideal candidate will be a highly motived person, with a strong sense of community commitment and shall demonstrate a clear knowledge and understanding of: - • Local Government services and structure • The structure of the Retained Fire Service • The operational abilities of Monaghan Fire and Rescue Service • The demands placed on members of the Retained Fire Service • Teamwork and group dynamics • Dealing with high risk, stressful and dynamic environments • Knowledge of health and safety within the workplace. The ideal candidate shall also have a proven ability in: - • Dealing effectively with conflicting demands • Acting on own initiate • Problem solving and decision making • Effective communication with work colleagues • Effective communication with the public • Service to the community, voluntary organisations or other • Active engagement with Health, Safety and Welfare within the workplace • Working under pressure within a structured environment • Adaptability to evolving situations. ADDITIONAL RELEVANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS • An applicant who is found to be ineligible at any stage of the competition will not be further considered. Provision of inaccurate, untrue or misleading information will lead to disqualification from the competition, withdrawal of employment offer or dismissal • Information provided by a candidate in their application form will be used for the purpose of the Retained Fire Service Competition. By applying for this post, the applicant is consenting to their information being used for this purpose • The onus is on each applicant to ensure that she/he is in receipt of all communication from Monaghan County Council. Monaghan County Council does not accept responsibility for communications not accessed or received by an applicant. • All applications will be acknowledged by email after the closing date has passed. Applicants who do not receive an acknowledgement within seven days of the closing date should contact the Human Resource Management Section. Terms of Engagement of Retained Fire-fighters POSITION: The position is on a retained basis and membership of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme is compulsory. The Single Pension Scheme is not service based but rather based on pensionable earnings in each year served in accordance with the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government guidelines. CHARACTER: A firefighter must be of good character. The County Council may make whatever enquiries it considers necessary to satisfy this condition. AGE: A fire-fighter must submit a birth certificate to the County Council as proof of age before they are engaged as a recruit. RETIREMENT: On reaching 55 years of age or sooner if found to be medically unfit, a firefighter shall cease to be a firefighter. The maximum age limit of 55 years may be lowered by the County Council should the normal age for retirement in employment generally be lowered and, in such case, the age lower than 55 years shall apply. Firefighters who would be physically capable of working beyond age 55 have the option to continue working for a defined limited period subject to compulsory medical assessment, on an annual basis. The extended optional period would be to age 58. No Retained Fire-fighter shall be employed beyond age 58, in accordance with the Report of the Expert Group on retirement age for Retained Firefighters (April 2003). ROSTERING: Firefighters shall participate in any rostering arrangements as agreed. HEALTH: A firefighter shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Medical Examination etc. Under the terms of the agreed Occupational Health Scheme for members of the retained fire service, you will be required to undergo a regular medical examination by a medical practitioner nominated by the Council. Retention as a firefighter will depend upon receipt of satisfactory reports by medical examiner(s) and to the general condition above as to health. An operational Firefighter must maintain a good level of physical fitness through regular strenuous exercise. ANNUAL LEAVE: Your annual leave entitlement will be calculated in accordance with the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 and the Organisation of Working Time Act (Regulations) 2001. The present annual leave entitlement is 28 days per annum. You will be required to participate in the rostering of holidays at the commencement of each quarter to ensure that the appropriate number of personnel approved by the Station Officer will be available for duty. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: A recruit firefighter shall be on probation for a period of two years from the date of commencement as a retained firefighter. Such period of two years may be extended at the absolute discretion of the County Council. The recruit shall not become an operational firefighter at the end of the period of probation unless the County Council is satisfied that the firefighter has been satisfactory in all respects. Recruit firefighters will be required to undergo and successfully complete the following recruit training programme during their probationary period: A three-week Recruits Firefighter Skills Course (including manual handling), and A two-week Breathing Apparatus Wearers' Course A one-week Breathing Apparatus Compartment Fire Behaviour Course Attain an HGV “C” Driving Licence Any other course that the County Council may consider necessary. Training fees will be paid at the current hourly rate for firefighters during training. Failure to successfully complete such courses will result in the termination of the fire-fighter’s employment. Some or all of the above courses will be held at a recognised training centre which may or may not be situated locally. DRILLS AND FURTHER TRAINING: ATTENDANCE AT DRILLS AND INCIDENTS: A firefighter shall attend and participate in drills and shall undergo from time to time, courses and further training as required or deemed appropriate by the County Council. The County Council shall decide the location(s) of the training. Adequate advance notice shall be given to firefighters. Drills shall be held at such frequency as decided by the Chief Fire Officer. The level of training to be successfully undertaken by a firefighter shall be such as to enable them to carry out competently and effectively the various operations required in the fire service. These include the operation of communications systems, driving appliances and vehicles, and the operation of pumps, lifts, escapes, rescue and emergency equipment, hydrant testing etc., and such other matters and requirements as may arise from time to time. A firefighter shall be expected to acquire a level of training and knowledge as to enable them to interchange with and act as substitute for all personnel at operational level in the fire service of the County Council. You will be requested to obtain a Class C driving licence so as to be capable of driving emergency vehicles if required within 2 years of your appointment and successfully complete an appropriate Emergency Services Driving Standard (ESDS) level assessment. The Assessment will consist of a theoretical and practical examination. The assessment will be carried out by a registered ESDS assessors. A fire-fighter shall submit a driving licence to the County Council before being allowed to drive any Council vehicle. There is an obligation on firefighters to attend at alert/fire calls and at drills. This is the basis on which a retainer is paid. The onus on arranging to receive an alert/fire call shall rest with the firefighter. Notwithstanding any other disciplinary action that the County Council may apply, failure to attend or participate in 85% of drills or at a pre-determined % of calls in any quarter of a year, without good reason, shall result in withholding the retainer in accordance with the terms of the Retained firefighters Agreement of 1999. In the case of an alert/fire call, the fire fighter shall attend within 6 minutes or as required by the Chief Fire Officer to the Fire Station and in accordance with the terms of the “Retained Firefighters Agreement of 1999” firefighters shall be paid accordingly for alerts/fire calls. Where the Chief Fire Officer considers that a fire fighter is not fulfilling the above attendance standards which he considers reasonable in all the circumstances, the Chief Fire Officer will have the right to withhold payment of the retainer. Subsequent continuing failure to meet the above attendance standards, without good reason, shall be dealt with through the disciplinary procedure and may result in termination of service at the absolute discretion of the County Council. A Firefighter reporting for drill 8 minutes late shall not be entitled to credit for attendance at the drill. Stand-by Firefighters answering an alert within eight (8) minutes shall be paid one-hour flat time and will be at the Station unless required at an incident. RESIDENCE: Persons appointed shall reside and work close to their fire station. On receipt of an alert a firefighter must be able to attend at the fire station within a period of six minutes or as required by the Chief Fire Officer. A firefighter shall notify the fire authority in writing of any subsequent changes of residence or place of employment. Persons appointed must reside and work within a maximum of 6 minutes travel time (based on GPS navigation planner e.g. Google maps or similar as determined by Monaghan County Council) to allow them to respond for the duration of their employment as a Firefighter. Monaghan County Council retains the right to request further evidence, if required on the information supplied, for the purpose of verification of place of residence and location of employment. A change of residence or place of employment that would place the firefighter outside these limits will mean automatic termination of employment. A firefighter shall be required to report for duty to the fire station in its present location, or in the event of change of location to such new location as may be decided by the Fire Authority. Changes in the location of the fire station will not result in payment of disturbance money or other compensation. AVAILABILITY: Written evidence must be provided from the employer as to your availability to turn up to all callouts of the Fire Brigade and to attend any courses arranged by the Fire Service prior to appointment, and the County Council in its sole discretion, shall decide as to whether the availability as so provided is acceptable. If the fire-fighter's employer subsequently changes his/her conditions of employment and does not allow the firefighter to attend fire calls/drills during working hours, employment will be terminated. Self-employed must also provide written evidence as to availability prior to appointment. Such written evidence must cover a candidate's availability for initial training and for fire and other calls, drills, training and such other duties which the firefighter may be required by the County Council to perform. A firefighter on duty may only be relieved of his/her obligation to respond to and answer fire and other calls etc., provided that: He/she signs the ‘Leave of absence’ book in the station and notifies and gets consent from the Station Officer or in his /her absence the Sub-Officer in advance. Where a roster is in place, a firefighter rostered on duty may only be relieved of his/her obligation to respond to and answer fire and other calls etc., provided that: He / she has made arrangements with a firefighter rostered off duty to act as substitute in his / her place; notifies the Station Officer or in his / her absence the Sub-Officer in advance; and the Station Officer or Sub Officer has consented to the substitution. If the County Council deems a fire-fighter's attendance to be unsatisfactory, it may terminate the fire-fighter's service. DUTIES: A firefighter, as and when required, shall perform such duties as are assigned to him / her from time to time by the Chief Fire Officer and/or other designated person by the Council and without prejudice to the generality of this requirement, driving duties and general firemanship duties such as the wearing of breathing apparatus, the operation of pumps, lifts, hoists, rescue and cutting equipment, hydrant testing etc. All activities shall be conducted in accordance with Monaghan County Council’s Safety Management System and comply with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005. You will report to the Chief Fire Officer, or the person designated by the Chief Fire Office to be your supervisor. A firefighter rostered on duty must remain within convenient proximity of the fire station. Failure to respond promptly to fire or other calls shall, at the discretion of the County Council, result in termination of service. A firefighter shall report for duty in a sober manner in accordance with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005. CLOTHING etc. Each firefighter shall be issued with - • 1 Fire-fighter's Helmet • 1 Fire-fighter's Tunic • 1 Fire-fighter's Overtrousers • 1 Pair of firefighter gloves • 1 Flash Hood • 1 Pair Rubber Boots The above equipment shall be maintained in a clean and serviceable manner at all times. REMUNERATION: Training & Courses etc. (Other than Fire Drills). During recruit training consisting of two weeks and courses lasting one day and upwards, the County Council shall pay drill fees. FIREFIGHTERS A firefighter shall be paid at the appropriate approved national rates of Fire and Drill Fees and Retainer Fees in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Retained Fire Fighter On recruitment €17,021 2-4 Years €18,043 5-7 Years €19,303 8+ €20,454 Fire Fighter Basic pay is based on Annual Retainer, drill attendance and Community Fire Safety activity 0 – 1 year €22,141 2 – 4 years €23,163 5 – 7 Years €24,423 8 years + €25,574 In addition to the above rates per annum fire-fighters receive an hourly rate(s) for attendance at drills, training and attendance at fire-calls. Drills Fires Day Night/Weekend Rate per hr 1st Hour Subsequent hr 1st Hour Subsequent Hr. €26.30 €52.60 €26.30 €105.20 €52.60 These rates are subject to review on an ongoing basis. INCREMENTS: The increments will be paid after 1-, 4-, 7- and 8-yearsyears’ service on completion of an increment form and recommendation of Chief Fire Officer. SICK LEAVE: Any absence on sick leave must be reported to the Station Officer or Sub Station Officer on the first morning of illness. Where a fire-fighter is absent due to sickness, a certificate from a qualified Medical Practitioner must be submitted on the third day of a continuous absence and on a weekly basis thereafter. Return to Work Form must be completed by any staff member absent on uncertified and certified sick leave. The form must be countersigned by the station Officer and forwarded to a Senior Fire Officer prior to submission to Human Resources. The medical certificate should state the general nature of the illness. This information will be treated in confidence. The local authority reserves the right to refer you for an independent medical examination. A certificate of fitness will be required before resuming work. Where a firefighter becomes incapacitated for an extended period as a result of serious illness or injury, payment of the quarterly retainer will be subject to (a) the Station Officer having received notification as soon as possible concerning the circumstances of the absence and (b) a medical certificate being submitted within three days of the absence. Payment of the quarterly retainer may be extended to six months depending on the merits of each case and the applicant’s attendance records. Extended sick leave would normally only be granted to a firefighter on one occasion only. A medical certificate of fitness must be submitted prior to resuming duties.
Garage Parts Administrator
Job Purpose To provide efficient administrative support for the garage parts department by managing inventory records, processing orders, liaising with suppliers, and ensuring the timely availability of parts required for vehicle servicing and repairs. Key Responsibilities
Weighbridge Operator
The role of the weighbridge administrator is to ensure all acceptable waste material entering or leaving the site is correctly recorded and accounted for in line with the facilities licensing requirements and waste acceptance criteria. To identify and correct anomalies and manage all weighbridge transactions including end of day cash out-out duties. Responsible for incoming phone calls/emails and skip related calls, inputting orders accurately on scheduling system and managing collections. Weighbridge Administrator Responsibilities: Terms: · Mon – Fri: 08:30 to 17:00 / Sat 08:00 to 13:30 · Part time & full-time position available
District Works Manager
Heritage Services – National Monuments The OPW’s Heritage Services – National Monuments is responsible for the conservation, management and presentation of almost 1,000 individual monuments at 768 locations across Ireland, including sites such as the Rock of Cashel and Skellig Michael. Over 10 million visitors are attracted to these high-profile sites on an annual basis. The OPW's portfolio of properties is therefore a key national asset and plays a vital role in meeting the demand of foreign and domestic visitors in this regard. OPW Heritage Services – National Monuments is divided into six works districts with depots in Cork (Mallow), Galway (Athenry), Kerry (Killarney), Kilkenny (Kilkenny City), Leitrim (Dromahair) and Meath (Newtown, Trim). The OPW is now seeking to recruit a suitably qualified and committed individual to take up the role of District Works Manager in its Heritage Services – National Monuments section. This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation dedicated to supporting staff to realise their full potential with access to professional development opportunities and career progression. The Role Reporting to the Senior Conservation Architect who oversees works programmes in the district, the District Works Manager will be responsible for a team of specialist craftspeople and industrial staff such as general operatives. Key Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities of the posts may include: • Supervising a direct labour force and small contracts; • Managing the district depot and sub-depots including managing staff, organising recruitment, training etc and management of stores; • Certifying ITP's (Instructions to Pay) wages, travel claims for depot staff and all other depot expenditure; • Carrying out the role of Project Supervisor Construction Stage (PSCS) and Health & Safety (H&S) Coordinator under the Safety, Health and Welfare (Construction) Regulations 2013; • Monitoring quality of work; • Implementing OPW Health & Safety policies; • Ensuring compliance with all office policies, procurement guidelines and statutory obligations and maintaining records of such compliance; • Contributing to District Works meetings; • Implementing the planned inspections of National Monuments sites; • Assisting, when requested, with events on National Monument Sites; • Driving to and working in remote/long distanced sites and locations; • Managing the implementation of the routine maintenance plans; • Liaising with public bodies, stakeholders and members of the public; • Monitoring external contracts and contractors. Please note: The above is a general guide to the key duties and responsibilities of the role and is not an exhaustive description. Other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the role may be assigned from time to time. Vacancy and Location There is currently one District Works Manager vacancy at the National Monuments depot in Kilkenny (Kilkenny City). Applicants who are successful in this competition will be placed on a panel, in an order of merit, to fill any future vacancies which may arise in any of the following National Monuments depot locations: • Cork (Mallow) • Galway (Athenry) • Kerry (Killarney) • Kilkenny (Kilkenny City) • Leitrim (Dromahair) • Meath (Newtown, Trim) Candidates are required to specify on the application form the location choice(s) in which they are willing to be placed. Candidates can select a maximum of two locations. The onus is on candidates to select their correct location choice(s). Changes to these choice(s) will not be permitted after your application has been submitted. No exceptions will be made. Please note that accepting a position in the location you are offered means you will be removed from consideration in the other location you had expressed an interest in. It is not expected that appointments will be made from this panel after May 2028. Working Environment The work is divided between field and office. The successful candidate will be assigned to a depot in the appointed district and will be required to travel regularly and work on location at a variety of National Monuments sites and sub-depots within this district. They will also be required to travel regularly to perform duties and attend meetings in other locations within Heritage Services – National Monuments, nationwide. As some locations are not accessible by public transport, the successful candidate(s) will require a full driving licence and access to a car. Travel and subsistence expenses will be paid in line with Civil Service norms. Training and Development The OPW is committed to ensuring that all staff members are given the support and assistance required to realise their full potential within the organisation. As part of its strategy to meet this objective, Heritage Services – National Monuments provides opportunities for staff to develop professional skills and knowledge over a wide range of competences. Professional, technical, ICT and management training is provided to keep staff up to date on relevant developments. Opportunities to attend relevant courses are proactively encouraged. Benefits As well as a meaningful, varied, challenging and interesting career, some of the benefits of working as a District Works Manager in the OPW are: • Salary starting at €50,546 with yearly increments for satisfactory performance; • Public Sector pension; • 23 days of annual leave per year, rising to 29 days after a number of years in the grade; • Subject to business needs and a satisfactory probationary period; o Flexible working with a commitment to work-life balance and a family-friendly workplace; o Facility to apply for career breaks; o Learning and development opportunities; • Free access to all OPW managed heritage sites; • Cycle to work scheme; • Access to Public Service Credit Union; • Tax saver public transport pass. Essential Candidates must have on or before 24th September 2026: A minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience in building work at Clerk of Works or Foreman level; Experience in leading and managing construction teams; Experience of preparing reports, keeping records, measuring and recording progress and reading Architect's/Engineer’s drawings; Experience of traditional building methods and materials including traditional building maintenance and repair methods; A good knowledge of the building trades and Building Regulations; Satisfactory knowledge of surveying and levelling in setting out works; Good knowledge of current Health & Safety Legislation; The ability to supervise and manage staff and/or external contractors; Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines; Excellent organisational ability and a proven record of methodical and accurate work; Demonstrate initiative, self-motivation and the ability to work independently; Good communication and negotiation skills, with an ability to build effective relationships within the team, across the organisation and externally with stakeholders; A current full driving licence (Category B), valid in Ireland and have access to a car. In addition to the above, candidates must have a high standard of physical fitness as the role entails site visits and working in outdoor conditions. Appointees are required to have and maintain a good level of physical fitness. Successful candidate(s) may be required to undergo a medical examination prior to being appointed. Please note: The OPW reserves the right to seek expert medical advice and additional information from candidates in relation to the above point. Desirable • Successfully undertaken training to enable them to undertake the role of Project Supervisor Construction Stage (PSCS) and PSCS Health & Safety Coordinator role; • Background in carpentry or stonemasonry or other relevant trade; • Experience of managing staff and/or external contractors; • Experience of working on historic masonry and/or masonry structures; • Proven capacity to deliver training and mentoring; • Knowledge and understanding of National Monuments; • Excellent knowledge of traditional building methods and Building Regulations; • A good knowledge of preparing tenders and tender evaluations.
District Works Manager
Heritage Services – National Monuments The OPW’s Heritage Services – National Monuments is responsible for the conservation, management and presentation of almost 1,000 individual monuments at 768 locations across Ireland, including sites such as the Rock of Cashel and Skellig Michael. Over 10 million visitors are attracted to these high-profile sites on an annual basis. The OPW's portfolio of properties is therefore a key national asset and plays a vital role in meeting the demand of foreign and domestic visitors in this regard. OPW Heritage Services – National Monuments is divided into six works districts with depots in Cork (Mallow), Galway (Athenry), Kerry (Killarney), Kilkenny (Kilkenny City), Leitrim (Dromahair) and Meath (Newtown, Trim). The OPW is now seeking to recruit a suitably qualified and committed individual to take up the role of District Works Manager in its Heritage Services – National Monuments section. This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation dedicated to supporting staff to realise their full potential with access to professional development opportunities and career progression. The Role Reporting to the Senior Conservation Architect who oversees works programmes in the district, the District Works Manager will be responsible for a team of specialist craftspeople and industrial staff such as general operatives. Key Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities of the posts may include: • Supervising a direct labour force and small contracts; • Managing the district depot and sub-depots including managing staff, organising recruitment, training etc and management of stores; • Certifying ITP's (Instructions to Pay) wages, travel claims for depot staff and all other depot expenditure; • Carrying out the role of Project Supervisor Construction Stage (PSCS) and Health & Safety (H&S) Coordinator under the Safety, Health and Welfare (Construction) Regulations 2013; • Monitoring quality of work; • Implementing OPW Health & Safety policies; • Ensuring compliance with all office policies, procurement guidelines and statutory obligations and maintaining records of such compliance; • Contributing to District Works meetings; • Implementing the planned inspections of National Monuments sites; • Assisting, when requested, with events on National Monument Sites; • Driving to and working in remote/long distanced sites and locations; • Managing the implementation of the routine maintenance plans; • Liaising with public bodies, stakeholders and members of the public; • Monitoring external contracts and contractors. Please note: The above is a general guide to the key duties and responsibilities of the role and is not an exhaustive description. Other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the role may be assigned from time to time. Vacancy and Location There is currently one District Works Manager vacancy at the National Monuments depot in Kilkenny (Kilkenny City). Applicants who are successful in this competition will be placed on a panel, in an order of merit, to fill any future vacancies which may arise in any of the following National Monuments depot locations: • Cork (Mallow) • Galway (Athenry) • Kerry (Killarney) • Kilkenny (Kilkenny City) • Leitrim (Dromahair) • Meath (Newtown, Trim) Candidates are required to specify on the application form the location choice(s) in which they are willing to be placed. Candidates can select a maximum of two locations. The onus is on candidates to select their correct location choice(s). Changes to these choice(s) will not be permitted after your application has been submitted. No exceptions will be made. Please note that accepting a position in the location you are offered means you will be removed from consideration in the other location you had expressed an interest in. It is not expected that appointments will be made from this panel after May 2028. Working Environment The work is divided between field and office. The successful candidate will be assigned to a depot in the appointed district and will be required to travel regularly and work on location at a variety of National Monuments sites and sub-depots within this district. They will also be required to travel regularly to perform duties and attend meetings in other locations within Heritage Services – National Monuments, nationwide. As some locations are not accessible by public transport, the successful candidate(s) will require a full driving licence and access to a car. Travel and subsistence expenses will be paid in line with Civil Service norms. Training and Development The OPW is committed to ensuring that all staff members are given the support and assistance required to realise their full potential within the organisation. As part of its strategy to meet this objective, Heritage Services – National Monuments provides opportunities for staff to develop professional skills and knowledge over a wide range of competences. Professional, technical, ICT and management training is provided to keep staff up to date on relevant developments. Opportunities to attend relevant courses are proactively encouraged. Benefits As well as a meaningful, varied, challenging and interesting career, some of the benefits of working as a District Works Manager in the OPW are: • Salary starting at €50,546 with yearly increments for satisfactory performance; • Public Sector pension; • 23 days of annual leave per year, rising to 29 days after a number of years in the grade; • Subject to business needs and a satisfactory probationary period; o Flexible working with a commitment to work-life balance and a family-friendly workplace; o Facility to apply for career breaks; o Learning and development opportunities; • Free access to all OPW managed heritage sites; • Cycle to work scheme; • Access to Public Service Credit Union; • Tax saver public transport pass. Essential Candidates must have on or before 24th September 2026: A minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience in building work at Clerk of Works or Foreman level; Experience in leading and managing construction teams; Experience of preparing reports, keeping records, measuring and recording progress and reading Architect's/Engineer’s drawings; Experience of traditional building methods and materials including traditional building maintenance and repair methods; A good knowledge of the building trades and Building Regulations; Satisfactory knowledge of surveying and levelling in setting out works; Good knowledge of current Health & Safety Legislation; The ability to supervise and manage staff and/or external contractors; Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines; Excellent organisational ability and a proven record of methodical and accurate work; Demonstrate initiative, self-motivation and the ability to work independently; Good communication and negotiation skills, with an ability to build effective relationships within the team, across the organisation and externally with stakeholders; A current full driving licence (Category B), valid in Ireland and have access to a car. In addition to the above, candidates must have a high standard of physical fitness as the role entails site visits and working in outdoor conditions. Appointees are required to have and maintain a good level of physical fitness. Successful candidate(s) may be required to undergo a medical examination prior to being appointed. Please note: The OPW reserves the right to seek expert medical advice and additional information from candidates in relation to the above point. Desirable • Successfully undertaken training to enable them to undertake the role of Project Supervisor Construction Stage (PSCS) and PSCS Health & Safety Coordinator role; • Background in carpentry or stonemasonry or other relevant trade; • Experience of managing staff and/or external contractors; • Experience of working on historic masonry and/or masonry structures; • Proven capacity to deliver training and mentoring; • Knowledge and understanding of National Monuments; • Excellent knowledge of traditional building methods and Building Regulations; • A good knowledge of preparing tenders and tender evaluations.
