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Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the role of Retained (Part-time) Fire-Fighter. 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) 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. 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 assessor. 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: 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. 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 €16,190 2-4 Years €17,192 5-7 Years €18,428 8+ €19,555 Fire Fighter Basic pay is based on Annual Retainer, drill attendance and Community Fire Safety activity 0–1 year €21,158 2–4 years €22,160 5–7 Years €23,396 8 years + €24,523
Lean Co-Ordinator
The Company: Irish Country Meats is the specialist lamb division of ABP Foods Group with operational locations in Camolin, Co. Wexford, Navan, Co. Meath, and Liège, Belgium. The Group has established market positions in Ireland, the U.K., and mainland Europe, servicing retail, foodservice, wholesale, and manufacturing customers within our market range. A talented and committed workforce at Irish Country Meats is crucial to our ongoing success. In all areas of our business, we seek to employ people who are passionate about their area of expertise and who seek to deliver the highest standards. We are recruiting for a Lean Co-Ordinator to join our team in Irish Country Meats, Camolin, Co. Wexford. Job Description The Lean Co-Ordinator is responsible for providing support for and guiding the development of Lean projects (continuous improvement), promoting understanding and applications of Lean principles. The Lean Co-Ordinator will develop strong working relationships with all levels of staff to sustain a continuous improvement Lean culture within the site. They will have responsibility for identifying, developing, and implementing the Lean programme for the site. Key Responsibilities: · Work with management to develop Lean mindset and Lean-oriented processes to improve efficiency and standardize work. · Manage the Lean requirements of the site with the central Lean Team. · Partner with staff to collect observations, ideas, and solutions to ensure continuous improvement of processes. · Provide ongoing guidance/training on Lean. · Support the management team to ensure all continuous improvement projects are implemented within agreed time frames. · Continuously review electricity and water usage as part of energy management efforts. · Develop Site & Lean meetings to effectively focus the team, highlight the right problems, ensure root causes are agreed and addressed, or the issue is escalated at the right time. · Develop understanding of 5S principles and embed these within the workplace. · Lead by example, upholding the company’s values in all areas of work. Essential Requirements: · Experience in improving processes · Ability to identify issues and resolve them quickly · Lean Qualification preferable · At least 2 years of experience in a similar role, with experience in the meat or food industry considered desirable but not essential. · Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and verbal/written communication skills. · Ability to work independently, demonstrate innovation, and manage multiple tasks while prioritising effectively. · Capability to influence stakeholders at all levels within the organisation. · To agree meaningful Site and Departmental Key Performance Metrics and keep them updated accurately, ensuring that the right issues are escalated. · Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. · Experience working with multidisciplinary groups and stakeholders both on-site and within the broader organization. The Lean Co-Ordinator will be reporting directly to the Site General Manager
Agri Graduate 2026
Programme Duration: 24 month rotational programme ABP is one of Europe’s leading beef processors. We have built our success on entrepreneurship, technological investment and a deep knowledge of the sectors in which we operate. As key stakeholders in the integrity of the food supply chain we are focused on ensuring the full traceability of our products. Our core business – ABP Beef – is supported by its renewable, pet food and protein divisions, which combine to ensure the value of by-products is maximized and the environmental impact of the business and our customers is minimized. Our company has doubled the size of its business in the past 10 years and continues to seek additional growth opportunities through organic initiatives and potential acquisitions. Opportunity Details The Agri function within ABP assists in a wide range of activities relating to the current environmental portfolio and projects. Our graduate program will provide individuals with a thorough understanding of all agri aspects of our business. As a graduate you will have a structured development program supported by your manager, mentor and learning department. We have 5 sites in NI including ABP Lurgan, ABP Newry, Linden Foods Retail Dungannon, Linden Foods Primal Dungannon and Kettyle Irish Foods Lisnaskea. You will rotate around our sites in NI, and there will also be opportunities to complete placements across the UK division and wider ABP food group. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and vibrant team in an all-encompassing training program! Main Duties & Responsibilities Your ultimate goal will be to progress towards a leadership position at one of our sites in NI or the UK. From day one, you will get hands on experience supporting our factory operations team. You will get exposure to our wide range of products and processes across ABP and you will support with the implementation of the agriculture sustainability strategy. You will support and lead onsite projects and carry out research, data collection and analysis along with farm visits. Knowledge & Experience We’re looking for graduates that are: • Passionate about working in the food industry • Have an appreciation for the complexities that come with a career in the red meat industry • Able to work effectively on your own using your initiative and in a team environment which is often fast paced and customer driven • Great communicators with the ability to influence others • Highly computer literate • Hold a full UK driving licence We reserve the right to enhance criteria at shortlisting stage
General Operative
Description The successful candidates will work as part of the factory processing team producing meat to fulfil production targets on a daily and weekly basis. Successful candidates will be required to work in all areas of the factory where the duties will include the following: Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their CV in English for consideration.
Quality Assurance Officer
At ABP we aim to hire the brightest and the best. People who are aligned with our values and are passionate about our industry. We are committed to developing our people, whether it be upskilling our employees across a diverse range of skills through our onsite training programs or nurturing the next generation of leaders through our graduate program. No matter what stage of their career our people are at, we empower them to take ownership of their roles. ABP is one of Europe’s leading privately owned agribusiness companies and is the largest beef processor in Ireland and the UK. The company also operates substantial renewable (Olleco), pet food (C&D), and protein divisions. ABP and its affiliates employ over 14,000 people and have over 50 manufacturing plants operating across nine countries. For more information, visit www.abpfoodgroup.com . Munster Proteins Cahir Co Tipperary part of ABP Food Group has a vacancy for a full time Quality Assurance Officer at its production facilities in Cahir. Reporting to Site Management the QA Officer will be responsible for the implementation of the sites Food Management and Quality systems to include reviewing /updating /record keeping /supplier audits / engaging with customers, regulatory bodies and auditors in respect of various quality systems e.g. BRC and GMP. The candidate needs to be self- motivated with good communication skills with ability to make decisions based on assessing facts and providing rationale in support of these decisions. Relevant Quality qualifications required with a working knowledge of quality standards and systems to include quality management techniques such as HACCP.
Health and Safety Officer
ABP is one of Europe’s leading beef processors. We have built our success on entrepreneurship, technological investment and a deep knowledge of the sectors in which we operate. As key stakeholders in the integrity of the food supply chain we are focused on ensuring the full traceability of our products. Our core business – ABP Beef – is supported by its renewable, pet food and protein divisions, which combine to ensure the value of byproducts is maximized and the environmental impact of the business and our customers is minimized. Our company has doubled the size of its business in the past 10 years and continues to seek additional growth opportunities through organic initiatives and potential acquisitions. Health & Safety Personnel We are looking for Health and Safety Personnel to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate. You will receive in house training working closely with a Health & Safety Manager. Your ability to learn and perform within this role, will be progressed by offering qualification opportunities through external training bodies & third level institutions to develop your skills and competencies. Must Have: · B2 English · Valid right to work Candidate Requirements A positive "cando" attitude. Attention to detail Good Communication skills The drive, confidence and resilience to get things done. Problem solving skills & new ideas Establish a good working relationship with colleagues IT competent Confidential The Role As part of the Health and Safety Team you will be required to: Carry out site daily inspections to monitor operations and procedures are being executed correctly on site with effective communication. Assist in accident investigation & follow ups. Monitor site training requirements, organise training & keep training matrix up to date Ensure all Health & Safety documentation have correct detail, signed off & filed away correctly. · Conduct Toolbox Talks. Assist in all aspects of the Site Emergency Plan. Help prepare Health and Safety Policies & SOPs. Help carry out risk assessments, identify how risk could be reduced & produce reports to suggest improvements. Complying weekly & monthly reports Attending & minute taking at Safety & Lean meeting This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a challenging career.
Trainning & Site Administrator
C&D Foods is one of Europe’s leading own label pet food manufacturers producing a range of wet and dry pet foods. C&D Foods has grown to become one of the industry’s leading pet food producers. C&D Foods has 9 production facilities across 7 Countries (Ireland, the UK, France, Denmark, Austria, Spain, and The Netherlands) and 2 sales offices located in Manchester and Italy. C&D Foods’ Headquarters is in Mullingar, county Westmeath. At our C&D Foods site in Edgeworthstown we are currently seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Site Administrator to support our operations onsite. This dynamic role involves managing training records, coordinating compliance activities, supporting audits, and providing administrative support across various departments. The ideal candidate will have strong IT and communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work confidently in a fast paced environment. Role Overview:
General Operative
At ABP we aim to hire the brightest and the best. People who are aligned with our values and are passionate about our industry. We are committed to developing our people, whether it be upskilling our employees across a diverse range of skills through our onsite training programs or nurturing the next generation of leaders through our graduate program. No matter what stage of their career our people are at, we empower them to take ownership of their roles. ABP is one of Europe’s leading privately owned agribusiness companies and is the largest beef processor in Ireland and the UK. The company also operates substantial renewable (Olleco), pet food (C&D), and protein divisions. ABP and its affiliates employ over 14,000 people and have over 50 manufacturing plants operating across nine countries. For more information, visit www.abpfoodgroup.com . Waterford Proteins is seeking general operatives at our site in Ferrybank, Waterford. Waterford Proteins which is part of the ABP Food Group specialises in the processing of animal by products through its modern and efficient production plant. We are looking for enthusiastic general operatives to operate and maintain our computerised processing facility, adhering to all health and safety standards. Candidates will be required to work a three-shift cycle of eight-hour periods from Monday to Saturday. Overtime may be required at busy periods of the year. Experience in a meat processing facility would be an advantage, but suitable candidates will be given full training. The company will provide full PPE gear and training for any skills required for the role including forklift and H&S courses. Benefits include company pension scheme and Employee Assistance Programme.
Warehouse Operative
J&S Automotive part of the Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) is a leading distributor of vehicle parts to the independent automotive aftermarket. AAG operates in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Poland, and the Netherlands. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company (GPC), the largest worldwide automotive parts distributor with combine turnover of over 15 billion. Due to recent growth and expansion J&S Automotive are looking for Warehouse Operatives at our site based in Little Island,Cork. Day to day responsibilities involve but not limited to:
General Operative
THE POSITION The Council is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates with relevant experience for the position of General Operative. It is proposed to form a panel of qualified candidates from which vacancies will be filled during the lifetime of the panel. General Operatives are frontline service employees who are involved in the delivery of a wide range of key local authority services in the heart of communities. Typical services include roads and transportation, maintenance of social housing units and estates, environmental and drainage works, upkeep of recreation and amenity facilities, etc. The role is likely to be outdoors (but not limited to), operational, and manual, and the duties will vary according to the functional area to which the person is assigned. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, adaptable, flexible, capable of acting on their own initiative, and someone with a strong sense of commitment to delivering quality public services. While initial assignment may be at the preferred Municipal District or to a particular Directorate, the successful candidate may be assigned to any of the Municipal Districts/Directorates under the Chief Executive’s control or to any premises/depot in use by the Council, now or in the future. Any panel formed will be used to fill permanent or temporary General Operative vacancies (where a temporary panel does not already exist) that may arise during the lifetime of the panel. Locations of employment include, but not limited to: • Arklow Municipal District • Bray Municipal District • Greystones Municipal District • Wicklow Municipal District • Baltinglass Municipal District – includes Blessington area, Baltinglass area & Tinahely area Please note that any vacant positions that arise in Wicklow County Council’s Recycling Centres will be taken from the relevant Municipal District panels. 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. The ideal candidate shall: • Have reached a standard of education sufficient to enable them to carry out the duties assigned. • Have a good knowledge and previous experience in Safety, Health & Welfare at work and in dealing with the public. • Have satisfactory experience relative to the duties outlined. • Hold a current clean full unendorsed Category B Driving Licence (C1 licence is desirable but not essential). • Have an ability to work on own initiative without constant supervision. The successful candidate will be required to undertake any training deemed necessary by the Council. 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 Where a candidate does not hold a driving licence due to a certified medical condition, they may still be considered for interview. If successful at interview, the candidate will be required to provide an appropriate medical certificate and may be required to attend the Council’s independent medical practitioner for assessment prior to the issue of any contract of employment. DUTIES The following is a non-exhaustive list of key duties and responsibilities which may be assigned to a General Operative. The person employed shall be required to carry out, under the supervision of the Area Supervisor and other supervisory staff, such duties as may be assigned from time to time. Duties include the construction and maintenance of pavements, roads, buildings, working in the water services area, recycling centres, etc. Duties will also include: • To report any workplace accident or dangerous or abnormal occurrence to the Area Supervisor. • To undergo such training, including Health & Safety training, as may be deemed necessary from time to time by the Council (either on the job or at any training or educational institution). • To work either alone or as part of a crew as required. To cooperate with other colleagues and other Sections of the Council. • To be polite and courteous when dealing with members of the public in the course of work. • To use such personal protective safety clothing or equipment as may be issued from time to time and to observe proper use conditions. • To assist other Council trade, technical and engineering staff as necessary. Other duties may include but are not limited to: (a) Carrying out duties of a general operative nature in the Roads, Environment, Housing and other areas that may be assigned. (b) Operating equipment, tools and machinery. (c) Following instructions from supervisor and District Engineer. (d) Setting out temporary traffic management. (e) Installing covers and frames. (f) Assuming personal responsibility for own safety at work. (g) Availability for out-of-hours and winter maintenance works. (h) Participation in on-call roster. (i) Driving duties if assigned. (j) Serving Tradesperson. (k) Working collaboratively with other staff. (l) Dealing effectively and courteously with customers and members of the public. (m) Working collaboratively with private and subcontractors. (n) Using IT equipment and handheld devices as directed. DESIRABLE SKILLS The following are desirable but not essential: • Hold a current valid Safepass Card. • Hold a current valid Manual Handling Certificate. • Hold a valid Class C1 Driving Licence. • Have good knowledge and previous experience in general maintenance work, particularly road maintenance and construction of road projects. • Some form of technical qualification and a reasonable level of IT skills. PRINCIPAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Panels may be formed from which future General Operative positions may be filled. The position will be full-time and pensionable. The successful candidate(s) 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 above. Under the general direction and control of the Chief Executive or of such other officer as the Chief Executive may determine, the holder shall provide appropriate professional/technical and ancillary services 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. 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 three months (temporary contract) and six months (permanent contract). 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 €684.25 - €765.29 per week in accordance with Circular EL 07/2025. The salary shall be fully inclusive and determined in line with national policy. The holder shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than inclusive salary) received by virtue of their office. Starting pay shall be determined in accordance with appropriate Departmental Circulars. New entrants will be placed on the minimum of the salary scale. HOURS OF WORK The person appointed will be required to work a 39-hour week, Monday to Friday. 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Friday The Council reserves the right to alter working hours. Successful candidates may be requested to work outside of core hours on various occasions. Overtime remuneration will be paid in accordance with agreed rates and procedures. GARDA VETTING Candidates may be subject to Garda Vetting. Appointment(s) will be considered having regard to satisfactory 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) – EU Member States, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway. b) A citizen of the United Kingdom. c) A citizen of Switzerland. d) A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA/UK/Swiss citizen and has a Stamp 4 visa. e) A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or a family member entitled to remain under family reunification. 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, the UK, or Switzerland, and holds 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. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain a valid work permit. Failure to do so will result in immediate termination of employment. HEALTH Successful candidates must undergo, at their own expense, a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner nominated by the local authority. Expenses will be refunded upon appointment. RESIDENCE Holders of the office shall reside in the district in which their duties are performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. ANNUAL LEAVE Annual leave entitlement will be 25 days per annum, exclusive of public holidays.
