Jobs in Carlow
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Full time Chef de Partie Required. Employer and Employment Location: Ho Ting Restaurant, Unit 7 Sandhill Shopping Centre, Hacketstown Road, Carlow, Co. Carlow. Work Includes: Preparing Chinese cuisine food items and meal components at your station. Manage oriental ingredients that should be frequently available on a daily basis. Cooking a specific portion of each plated Chinese meal. Assisting with marinating, cutting and precooking Asian cuisine foods. Following directions provided by the head chef. Stocktaking and ordering supplies for your station. Suggest new rules and procedures for optimizing the cooking process. Required: 3+ years previous relevant experience. Minimum Annual Salary: €35,360 Working Hours: 40 hours/week, hourly rate 17 euros AD PUBLISHED: FROM 05TH DECEMBER 2025 TO 02ND JANUARY 2026
Signmaker / Graphics Application
Junior Sign Maker / Graphic Application, Computer knowledge in Coreldraw / Photoshop an advantage. We are based in West Wicklow and covering Leinster area in general.
Nanny / Household Support
Employment: Full time, Permanent. Hours: 45 hours per week. Start Date: As soon as possible. Live in or Live out: Live In Salary: DOE Location: Family home in Founex, near Geneva, Switzerland. About the Family: A family in Founex seeks a dedicated and nurturing live-in Nanny / Housekeeper to provide attentive care and support for their children (2 years and 4 years). The ideal candidate will have a warm, professional demeanour and the ability to create a structured yet engaging environment where children can thrive. The role involves a mix of childcare, organisation, housekeeping and communication with parents to ensure the well-being and development of the children. Childcare & Development:
Mechanic
AES Recycling Ltd is seeking a Mechanic to join our Depot team on a permanent basis. This is a mobile role with no fixed base; however, the position will have primary responsibility for the maintenance of our South East depots which are based in Carlow/Wexford/Wicklow. The successful candidate will perform inspections, planned maintenance, and repairs on trucks, trailers, forklifts, and other depot vehicles and equipment. The successful candidate must be flexible, willing to cover on-call duties, and respond efficiently to urgent breakdowns. Key Responsibilities Please click the APPLY NOW button to upload your CV. Don't have a current CV? Click HERE to view the JobAlert.ie CV templates.
Sales & Customer Service Graduate Programme
Have you recently Graduated? Does the idea of uncapped earning potential appeal to you? Are you interested in learning different skills with career paths in multiple different sectors? Service, Sales, Finance, Customer Service to name but a few… How about the Motor Industry? Here at J.A. Boland CarlowLtd, we are continuously expanding and have great graduate training throughout our multi-sector, multi-branded dealership, where you grow with us as employers. This is a 14 month contract! Candidate Criteria: A full driver’s licence. A bachelor’s degree. Ability to work as part of a team. Strong customer service skills. Time management skills. About the Benefits: Competitive Salary and achievable bonus scheme. IMI Training and Certification on completion of contract Brand Training Successful candidates contracts extended at end of fixed term. Career Progression
Decision-Making Representative
The Role of a Decision-Making Representative A decision-making representative is a person appointed by the court to make specific decision(s) on behalf of a person (‘relevant person’) in relation to their personal welfare or property and affairs or both. When a person does not have a suitable person who can act as their decision-making representative, the court may ask the DSS to nominate two or more panel members from the Panel to be appointed as decision- making representative. The court may appoint from the nominees put forward, one or more than one panel member to be decision-making representative for the relevant person. Following appointment to the Panel, a panel member will be required to provide a resume of their skills, expertise and experience in a prescribed form. The DSS provide this resume to the court for consideration for the appointment of a decision-making representative. The DSS will contact the panel member before submitting this information to the court, to confirm the panel member’s availability for that specific case and ensure no conflicts of interest exist. Panel Member Nominee Attendance in Court ● The court may request the panel members (two or more) nominated by the DSS from the Panel to attend court in-person or on-line for selection for appointment as decision-making representative. ● The nominee selected for appointment by the court will be required to attend court in-person or on-line. ● The nominee selected for appointment must attend court to sign a statement to confirm that they understand and will undertake the powers and duties conferred in the court order and will comply with the guiding principles. ● Panel members are not entitled to reimbursement of any costs incurred as a result of attending court in the above scenarios. Statutory Functions of a Decision-Making Representative A panel member is appointed as a decision-making representative by way of a court order called a decision-making representation order (‘the court order’). The court order sets out the specific role and responsibilities of the panel member and any conditions that may apply. For each appointment, a decision-making representative must sign a statement in accordance with section 38(11) to confirm they understand and will undertake the powers and duties conferred in the court order and will comply with the guiding principles. The court order is the legal basis for all actions taken by a decision-making representative. The court order will outline the decision(s) the decision-making representative will have responsibility for and make provision for other matters as the court considers appropriate. The decision(s) that a decision-making representative will be required to undertake may involve property and affairs or personal welfare decisions or both. Personal Welfare Decisions Decisions about a person’s interests, health, and wellbeing. These types of decisions can include: (a) Accommodation. (b) Employment, education, or training. (c) Social activities. (d) Social services. (e) Healthcare. (f) Other matters about a person’s wellbeing. Property and Affairs Decisions Decisions about property, business, and money matters. These types of decision can include: (a) Custody, control, and management of property. (b) Sale, exchange, mortgaging, charging or gift of property. (c) Acquisition of property. (d) Carrying of a profession, trade, or business. (e) Dissolution of a partnership. (f) Carrying out of any contract. (g) Discharge of debts, tax, and duty liabilities. (h) Execution or exercise of the powers of a tenant for life. (i) Providing for the needs of other people. (j) Conduct of court or tribunal proceedings. (k) Applying for housing, social welfare or other benefits. Reporting Requirement A panel member appointed as decision-making representative must prepare and submit annual reports to the DSS for each appointment on the performance of their functions which are within scope of the court order. Reporting requirements include details of all costs, expenses and remuneration claimed by or paid to the decision-making representative during the relevant period. Additionally, a panel member appointed as a decision- making representative to make decisions about the relevant person’s property and affairs must prepare and submit a report detailing the relevant person’s assets and liabilities, projected income and expenditure within three months of the date of their appointment by the court as decision-making representative. Eligibility RequirementsMandatory Applicants for the Panel must have the following: 1. A qualification to at least level 7 of the National Qualifications Framework by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (or equivalent), which is to the satisfaction of the DSS appropriately aligned to the statutory role and functions of a decision-making representative and the range of property and affairs and/or personal welfare decisions that may be included in a decision-making representation order. AND 2. Must be registered in Ireland with a professional regulatory body required by law. Proof of same shall be required prior to appointment to the Panel. AND 3. Applicants must hold professional indemnity insurance (PII) to cover acting as a decision making representative, minimum PII requirement of €1 million. Proof of same shall be required prior to appointment to the Panel. AND 4. Possess and demonstrate the competencies set out in Appendix 1. Desirable ● Relevant professional experience working with people who have decision-making capacity difficulties. ● Knowledge of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 or similar legislation. Training All applicants must complete training prior to being appointed to the Panel. The expected duration for the training is approximately 8 hours. Training will be delivered by a mix of online modules and self directed learning. Remuneration or the reimbursement of expenses will not be paid for undertaking this mandatory training. Assignment to Area(s) The Panel will operate nationally, divided into eight (8) geographical areas aligned to the Circuit Court areas, detailed below. A panel member must be available to travel in the course of carrying out their function as a decision-making representative. Panel members will be assigned to an area based on the address provided for assignment purposes in their application form. The eight (8) DSS areas are as follows: DSS 1 Dublin DSS 2 Cork DSS 3 Kildare, Meath, Louth, Wicklow DSS 4 Laois, Longford, Offaly, Roscommon, Sligo, Westmeath DSS 5 Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Monaghan DSS 6 Carlow, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Waterford, Wexford DSS 7 Clare, Kerry, Limerick DSS 8 Galway, Mayo The DSS will endeavour to select panel members for nomination to the court for their assigned area. However, the DSS reserves the right to nominate a panel member to the court for a different area, where necessary and the panel member is available. The DSS will act reasonably in relation to the selection of panel members for nomination to the court, should such a requirement arise. 1. Duration of Appointment If a panel member is appointed by the court as a decision-making representative, the time commitment required will depend on what is set out in the court order. While an appointment by the court may be for a limited purpose or duration, an appointment may also extend to a broad range of decisions and may potentially last for the lifetime of the relevant person/former ward. If a decision-making representative appointed from the panel needs to be discharged from their appointment due to unforeseen circumstances, they must make an application to court to be removed. Only the court can discharge a decision-making representative from their appointment. 2. Remuneration Remuneration and certain expenses shall be paid to a decision-making representative in accordance with the 2015 Act, and as set out in the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 (Payment of Certain Expenses and Remuneration to Decision-Making Representatives) Regulation 2023 (the Regulations). The court order will set out the panel member’s entitlement to reasonable remuneration. A panel member may be paid out of the assets of the relevant person, or where the court so directs, by the DSS. The panel member must seek pre-approval for remuneration from the DSS at the beginning of each appointment. Annual limits apply based on the scope of the appointment. These are set out in detail in Appendix 2. In exceptional circumstances, subject to defined criteria, a decision-making representative may apply to be remunerated in excess of the applicable annual maximum. 3. Specific Requirements Panel members will be required to comply with the following: a) Panel members will be required to confirm compliance with various matters on an annual basis for continued membership of the Panel and these matters may change over the lifetime of the Panel. b) Panel members will be required to sign a declaration as a condition of their selection for the Panel prior to appointment to the Panel and such declaration may be subject to change over the lifetime of the Panel. c) Panel members will be required to report in writing all actual/potential conflicts of interest to include any involvement with any organisation, individual or other panel member (decision-making representative, special visitor, general visitor, and court friend) which could reasonably be perceived as constituting a potential conflict of interest in any case they are appointed. Panel members shall refrain from accepting nomination for appointment where there is a conflict-of-interest present. If a conflict-of-interest issue should arise at any point throughout the duration of an appointment as decision-making representative, the panel member must immediately notify in writing the court and the DSS. d) Panel members will be required to adhere to a code of confidentiality and will be required to sign a declaration of confidentiality prior to appointment to the Panel or as required by the DSS. e) Panel members will be required to adhere to data protection legislation and related policies and/or guidelines provided by the DSS. f) Panel members must comply with tax clearance/ payment procedures as specified by the Revenue Commissioners. g) Panel members must abide by the DSS Code of Conduct for decision-making representative panel members while fulfilling their appointed role. h) Panel members must abide by the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015, the Guiding Principles in the 2015 Act, the Code of Practice for Decision-Making Representatives (to be published under section 103 of the Act), the Code of Practice on Supporting Decision-Making and Assessing Capacity (to be published under section 103 of the Act) and any set of standards and related guidance issued by the DSS. i) Panel members must abide by any applicable policies and procedures issued by the DSS and/or by the relevant Minister with regard remuneration/ reimbursement. j) Panel members must maintain their professional registration in Ireland with the relevant professional regulatory body required by law. Panel members will be required to provide evidence of their registration prior to appointment to the Panel or as required by the DSS for continued membership of the Panel. k) Panel members must hold professional indemnity insurance cover for continued membership of the Panel, and inform the DSS of any change in circumstances. Panel members will be required to provide evidence of professional indemnity insurance on an annual basis or as required by the DSS. l) Please note panel members are required to set-up a designated mailbox for use only in your role as a decision-making representative. The email address you provide for this purpose cannot be used for any private decision-making arrangements with the DSS. It will be used only as part of your role as a decision- making representative. 4. Persons Ineligible to be on the Panel Having regard to the provisions of Section 39 and 40 of the 2015 Act and the requirements of the DSS in relation to eligibility and disqualification of a decision-making representative, a person shall not be deemed suitable to be on the Panel if that person: (a) is an undischarged bankrupt or is currently in a debt settlement arrangement or personal insolvency arrangement or has been convicted of an offence involving fraud or dishonesty, (b) is a person in respect of whom a declaration under section 819 of the Companies Act 2014 has been made or is deemed to be subject to such a declaration by virtue of Chapter 5 of Part 14 of that Act, (c) is a person who is subject or is deemed to be subject to a disqualification order, within the meaning of Chapter 4 of Part 14 of the Companies Act 2014, by virtue of that Chapter or any other provisions of that Act, (d) has been convicted of an offence under section 34, 80, 90 or 145 of the 2015 Act, (e) is a member of the Mental Health Commission, (f) does not hold the required qualifications, registrations, and professional indemnity, (g) is not lawfully entitled to work in the State, (h) does not receive Garda/security clearance, (i) is convicted of an offence carrying a term of imprisonment. Application InformationHow to Apply To apply, candidates must complete the application form available on the website https://osborne.ie/public-sector/dss-employment- opportunities/ Only applications fully submitted via the online application https://osborne.ie/public-sector/dss- employment-opportunities/ will be accepted into the campaign. Applications will not be accepted after the closing deadline Monday 12th January 2026 at 12 noon. If you have a disability and this precludes you from completing the application form and/or submitting it by the closing date, please contact Osborne Recruitment at dss@osborne.ie or phone 041-9865058 for alternative arrangements and/or reasonable adjustments. If you do not receive an acknowledgement of receipt of your application within 24 hours of applying, please contact dss@osborne.ie. Campaign updates will be issued to your registered email address as entered on the online application portal. The onus is on each applicant to ensure that they are in receipt of all communication from Osborne Recruitment. You are advised to check your emails on a regular basis throughout the duration of the competition; in addition, being sure to check junk/spam folders should any emails be mistakenly filtered. Osborne Recruitment accepts no responsibility for communication not accessed or received by an applicant. Applicants should make themselves available on the date(s) specified by Osborne Recruitment and should make sure that the contact details specified on their application form are correct. The personal contact details provided in applications will be used to communicate updates throughout the recruitment campaign. The onus is on the candidate to ensure that they are permitted to use the contact details provided for this communication. The candidate is responsible for ensuring voicemails and email spam is checked to confirm communications are received. Selection Process The Selection Process may include the following: ● Submission of Application. ● Shortlisting of candidates based on the information contained in their application. ● Initial/preliminary interview. ● Presentation or other exercises. ● A final competitive interview. ● Any other tests or exercises that may be deemed appropriate. Candidates’ Obligations Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify and will result in their exclusion from the process. Candidates must not: ● Knowingly or recklessly provide false information. ● Canvass any person with or without inducements. ● Interfere with or compromise the process in any way. ● A third party must not personate a candidate at any stage of the process. ● Any person who contravenes the above provisions or who assists another person in contravening the above provisions is guilty of an offence. A person who is found guilty of an offence is liable to a fine/or imprisonment. In addition, where a person found guilty of an offence was or is a candidate at a recruitment process, then: ● Where he/she has not been appointed to a post, he/she will be disqualified as a candidate; and ● Where he/she has been appointed subsequently to the recruitment process in question, he/she shall forfeit that appointment. Specific Candidate CriteriaCandidates must: ● Have the knowledge and ability to discharge the duties of the post concerned. ● Be suitable on the grounds of character. ● Be suitable in all other relevant respects for appointment to the post concerned. and if successful, they will not be appointed to the post unless they: ● Agree to undertake the duties attached to the post and accept the conditions under which the duties are, or may be required to be, performed. ● Are fully competent and available to undertake, and fully capable of undertaking, the duties attached to the position. Deeming of Candidature to be Withdrawn Candidates who do not attend for interview or other test when and where required by Osborne Recruitment, or who do not, when requested, furnish such evidence as Osborne Recruitment require in regard to any matter relevant to their candidature, will have no further claim to consideration. Citizenship Requirement Candidates should note that eligibility to compete for posts is open to citizens of the European Economic Area (EEA), or to non-EEA nationals who fulfil the relevant criteria. In order to work in Ireland, all non-EEA nationals require a valid employment permit unless exempt under permission from the Minister for Justice and Equality. The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union along with Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. Swiss citizens under EU agreements may also apply. Quality Service We aim to provide an excellent quality service to all our candidates. If, for whatever reason, you are unhappy with any aspect of the service you receive from us, we urge you to bring this to the attention of the unit or staff member concerned. This is important as it ensures that we are aware of the problem and can take the appropriate steps to resolve it. Feedback will be provided on written request. Data Protection Act 2018 When your application is received, we create a record in your name, which contains much of the personal information you have supplied. This personal record is used solely in processing your candidature and as part of the recruitment process, certain information you provide will be forwarded to the employing organisation. Such information held by Osborne Recruitment and the employing organisation is subject to the rights and obligations set out in the Data Protection Act 2018. For more information on how we retain and use your personal data, please review our Privacy Statement, which includes instructions on their right to withdraw consent at any point. To make a subject access request under the Data Protection Act 2018, please submit your request in writing to: Data Protection Officer – Osborne Recruitment. Ensure that you describe the records you seek in the greatest possible detail to enable us to identify the relevant record. Certain items of information, not specific to any individual, are extracted from records for general statistical purposes.
Sales Executive
J.A. Boland Carlow Ltd. are seeking to recruit a driven Sales Executive. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, target orientated person to join our team! The right candidate will:
Production Operators
Who are we? PSC Biotech is a leading Biotech Consultancy firm founded in 1996, headquartered in Pomona, California, USA, with Global operations in Ireland, India, Singapore, Australia and the US, serving 350 clients in more than 23 countries worldwide. We provide cloud-based software solutions for Quality Management and Regulatory Inspections, pharmaceuticals contract manufacturing professionals, and metrology services to our clients. ‘Take your Career to a new Level’ PSC Biotech disrupts the conventional consultancy model by aligning our EVP as one of the unique selling point which includes the opportunity to work with the most talented cohort of like-minded professionals operating in the Pharma/ Biotech Industry. We offer a permanent contract of employment giving exposure of working in Top Pharmaceutical client sites in a diverse-cultural work setting. Employee Value Proposition Employees are the “heartbeat” of PSC Biotech, we provide unparalleled empowering career development though Learning & Development in-house training mentorship through constant guidance to facilitate career progression. We believe in creating high performing teams that can exceed our client’s expectations with regards to quality of all scalable and business unit deliverables, staying under budget and ensuring timelines for our deliverables are being met. Overview: As part of the IPT team, perform various production and operations related tasks as part of an empowered team to aid in the manufacture and reliable supply of product. Ensure that objectives are effectively achieved, consistent with requirements to ensure compliance, safety and reliable supply to our customers Requirements Key Accountabilities:
Graduate Programme 2026
We are seeking Trainee Accountants to join our talented teams across our Athenry, Bandon, Balla, Carrick on Suir, Castleisland, Kilkenny, Monaghan, Mullingar, Nenagh, Raphoe, Roscommon, Templemore, Trim & Tullamore locations. Our Trainee Accountants get to live and work where they feel at home, all while achieving their professional qualification in a Top Ten firm. The Role: Our Trainee Accountant programme provides an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career with a top 10 accountancy firm. Our trainees will gain valuable, hands-on experience while working alongside experienced professionals, including Accountants, Tax Advisors, Auditors, Consultants, and Financial Planners. With direct client exposure and continuous support from our expert teams, our Trainee Accountants develop quickly in a dynamic environment This role will suit a graduate interested in pursuing a career in accountancy and related disciplines. About Ifac: Founded in 1975, Ifac is Ireland's specialist professional services firm for the farming, food, and agribusiness sectors. We are an award-winning employer and one of Ireland's Top Ten Accountancy firms. Our Purpose: Ifac's purpose is to help its clients to build profitable sustainable futures, so that people and communities across Ireland can thrive . Our Ambition: With a strong focus on global best practice, Ifac has set its ambition to be a global leader in agrifood advisory, while also driving growth and excellence in Ireland's dynamic SME sector. Why join ifac? At Ifac , we are more than just a workplace – we are a community of professionals committed to growth, innovation, and sector leadership. When you join our team, you’ll have the opportunity to: Key Responsibilities · Assist with preparing financial documents such as invoices, reports, and accounts. · Help with data entry, bookkeeping, and maintaining accurate financial records. · Support the team with tasks related to tax returns, audits, and budgeting. · Work with spreadsheets and accounting software to organise financial information. · Communicate with clients and team members to gather or clarify financial details. · Support the team in maintaining client confidentiality of client information by complying with the relevant data and financial legislation · Learn about accounting processes, standards, and tools used in daily work. · Participate in meetings and training sessions to build knowledge and skills. · Provide general administrative support to the finance or accounting team Making an impact: We build strong client connections through great service, sectoral expertise, and deep engagement. Many of our clients have been with us for generations and we have helped those families build and retain wealth, transition assets, and optimise opportunities. The ifac Graduate Programme What can you expect on the Programme? You will begin your journey with ifac with an extensive onboarding programme at our Kilkenny Head Office in June 2026. From day one, you will receive excellent training and support from a diverse team of experts while you learn how to prepare and review accounts and tax computations, provide client support, and help business owners manage risk and maximise opportunities. Working across a range of industries with a focus on the food and agribusiness sectors, you will be involved in full accounting, tax and consulting assignments, including planning meetings, and client visits. Achieving your potential: At ifac , we invest in our graduates. Our structured and supportive training programme is designed to help you to reach your full potential. Our programme includes dedicated mentor support, practical hands-on experience, early-stage access to clients, sponsorship of education fees, and paid study leave. This is a full-time Trainee contract, typically offered on a fixed-term basis for 3.5 years. You will be : A graduate with a third-level qualification in accountancy, finance, or a business-related discipline and have : o A passion for helping business owners solve problems and maximize opportunities. o Strong organisational skills and be attention to detail orientated. o A commitment to exceptional customer service and building strong client relationships. o A willingness to learn and grow professionally with a commitment to completing a professional qualification. o Experience in using Microsoft Office. Rewards Our graduate will receive: · Market-leading compensation package. · A full exam and study package. · Mentor Support. · Graduation Day Off. · Blended WFH. · Generous annual leave allowance. · Supportive family orientated workplace policies. · Opportunities for internal growth and development. · Access to a bike to work scheme. · Access to an employee assistance programme. · Regular wellness, social, and charity activities throughout the year. · Voucher at Christmas. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Executive Technician
QUALIFICATIONS CHARACTER Each candidate must be of good character. HEALTH Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 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 EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms - (a) Have satisfactory experience, in a technician post at Grade II or higher level or in an analogous post under a local authority or health board in the State. (b) Have at least five years satisfactory relevant experience in a technician post at Grade II or higher level or an analogous post. (c) Have a wide knowledge of all the technical aspects of local authority work and also a deeper knowledge of at least one section of the work. (d) Possess adequate training and experience relating to dealings with other departments within their own organisations and with other bodies, and (e) Have adequate experience in the supervision and control of staff. Driving Licence: Holders of the post must hold a full unendorsed driving licence for class B vehicles and shall drive a motor car in the course of their duties and for this purpose, provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the local authority. If you are required to travel as part of your official duties, Carlow County Council as your employer must be indemnified on your insurance policy. THE ROLE The Executive Technician is a key support position within the Council and is assigned to a service delivery area or to support a functional area as required and will work under the direction and management of the Senior Executive Engineer/Chief Technician or analogous grade or any other employee designated by the Director of Services/Senior Engineer as appropriate. The role involves supporting managers and colleagues and working as part of a team in meeting work goals and objectives and delivering quality services to internal and external customers. The role requires a clear knowledge and understanding of local authority services and its key stakeholders and relationships, local government structures and its democratic role and mandate, current local government issues, future trends and strategic direction of the sector. Successful applicants may be assigned to any service area/role within the Local Authority by the Chief Executive at any time. The ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate through their application form and at the interview, that they have sufficient experience and a proven track record in the following: • A background in civil/construction services, with capacity for supervision and quality control in engineering construction. • Professional technical knowledge and skills, capable of producing, interpreting and amending civil engineering drawings. • High level of proficiency in AutoCAD and GIS. • Preparation of detailed design drawings for contract documents using AutoCad, for various types of construction projects. • GIS map production including GIS data collection, conversion/editing, integration, updating, quality assurance and management and GIS System deployment and maintenance. • Working knowledge of using the Building Regulations and Technical Guidance Documents. • Mapping Queries and Land Registry. • The preparation and presenting of detailed reports, undertaking house/site surveys to record data and process information using computer systems, GPS, as required for the preparation of asset and general layouts. • Ability to work independently or within multi-disciplinary teams. • Ability to work on his/her own initiative. • Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to engage with a wide range of people. • Good organisational skills. • Good IT and presentation skills including a working knowledge of Access database and Microsoft Office. • Good understanding of safety management in the workplace including Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations. COMPLETING A COMPETENCY BASED APPLICATION FORM A Competency Based Application Form requires, you, as the candidate, to describe some of your personal achievements to date, to demonstrate certain competencies (necessary skills & qualities) required for the position you are applying for. All question areas must be answered, as you will be questioned on all areas should you be called for interview. You should describe situation(s) from your own experience, which you think is the best example(s) of what you have done which demonstrates the specific competency. It is essential that you describe how you demonstrated the skill or quality in question. The example(s) may be drawn from your experience in various settings, including employment, community, sporting or voluntary. Please do not use the same example to illustrate your answer to more than two areas of competence. Please note the interview board may look for additional examples of where you demonstrated the skills required for the post. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYMENT THE POST: The post is permanent whole-time and pensionable. The post holder shall not engage in any gainful occupation, other than as an employee of a local authority, to such an extent as to impair the performance of his or her duties as an employee of a local authority or in any occupation which might conflict with the interests of the local authority, or which might be inconsistent with the discharge of his/her duties as a local authority employee. DUTIES: The person appointed shall perform such duties as may from time to time be assigned to you in relation to your employment and as may be appropriate to any particular function of any local authority for which the Chief Executive is responsible and carry out such instructions as may be given in relation to the performance of your duties. The person appointed shall, if required, act for an employee of a higher level. The person appointed may be required to work outside your normal job description from time to time. The duties of the post of Executive Technician include, but are not limited to: • Providing technical services relevant to the area of responsibility to which he/she has been assigned, e.g. site inspection, site surveying, preparation of detailed dimensional drawings, design layout, mapping and graphics, report writing, project tendering and such other duties associated with the role. • Involvement in the production of drawings and documents relating to the design, tender and construction of capital projects and in the operations environment. The person will also be involved in projects which could be carried out by the Council and/or by Contractors. The role will include the preparation of reports for planning assessment, land disposal/acquisition and for court proceedings. • Estimating project technical or resource requirements. • Preparation of Health & Safety documentation for work and implementation of department and section health and safety controls. • Reading and reviewing maps, project drawings and plans, technical specifications, etc. • Operating the appropriate technology as required to carry out the work to which he/she has been assigned e.g. AutoCAD, GIS, Map Info, Graphics, Microsoft Office. • Working as part of a team. • Liaising with other departments, members of the public and external agencies in relation to operational aspects of assigned work. • Preparation of public consultation display material and assistance with public consultation requirements. • Managing work files and providing progress reports. • Supervision of staff/projects assigned to him/her. • Contributing to individual staff development, personal development and team development initiatives. • Being accountable for efficient and effective processing of work assigned to him/her. • Assisting with the preparation of estimates. • Undertaking of any duties related to the assigned role. • Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time including any future requirements for reallocation of work and/or redeployment. These duties are indicative rather than exhaustive and outline the main functions and responsibilities of the post of Executive Technician and may be subject to change in the future without changing the general character of the duties or level of responsibilities entailed. The post holder may therefore be required to perform duties appropriate to the post, other than those detailed above, and to take instructions from and report to, an appropriate Officer or such designated Officer as may be assigned from time to time by the Council. The person appointed may be required to attend Court, as necessary, on behalf of Carlow County Council. PROBATION: Where persons who are not already permanent employees of a local authority are appointed, the following provisions shall apply: (a) there shall be a period after such appointment takes effect during which such persons shall hold such position on probation, (b) such period shall be 12 months, but the Chief Executive may at his or her discretion extend such period, (c) such persons shall cease to hold such position 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, (d) the period at (a) above may be terminated on giving one week’s notice as per the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Acts, (e) there will be assessments during the probationary period. HOURS OF DUTY: The working hours at present provide for a five day, thirty-five hours working week, hours may vary from time to time. Carlow County Council operate a flexible time scheme with the earliest start time of 8.30 a.m. and a latest start time of 10.00 a.m. and the earliest finishing time of 16.30 p.m. and the latest finishing time of 18.00 p.m. Lunch break consisting of a minimum of 30 minutes to a maximum of 2 hours must be taken between 12.30 p.m. and 14.30 p.m. The Flexi Leave Scheme is available, on request. The post may require flexibility in working outside of normal hours, including at weekends, as necessary. No additional remuneration will be paid in respect of such activities and Time in Lieu on a time for time basis will apply. Overtime does not apply to this post. All hours of work will be subject to and recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 and the Organisation of Working Time Act (Regulations) 2001. The working hours may be reviewed at any time and the Council reserves the right to vary the hours or days as required. Remuneration: The annual salary for the post of Executive Technician (Circular Letter EL 03/2025) is as follows: €51,407 - €52,618 - €53,873 – €55,152 – €56,450 – €57,740 - €59,623 (LSI1) - €61,504 (LSI2) Holders of the post will be paid at the appropriate point on the salary scale in accordance with the relevant Department Circulars. The starting pay for new entrants to the public service will be at the minimum of the scale. The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. The holder of the position shall pay to the Local Authority any fees or other monies (other than inclusive salary) payable to or received by such holder by virtue of the position or in respect of services, which are required by or under any enactment to perform. Work Base: Carlow County Council reserves the right to assign you to any department or premises in use by the Council, now or in the future. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or other compensation. The person appointed will be required to provide him/herself at his/her own expense with the necessary mode of travel to and from work. Residence: The holder of the office shall reside in the district in which his/her duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. Health: For the purposes of satisfying the requirement as to health it will be necessary for each successful candidate, before he/she is appointed, to undergo a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the local authority. Annual Leave: The current annual leave entitlement is 30 days. Granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave and arrangement for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 (as amended). Sick Leave: The terms of the Public Service Sick Pay Scheme will prevail. References: Applicants are required to advise the names of two responsible persons to whom they are well known but not related (at least one of the referees should be an existing or former employer). In advance of any offer of employment, Carlow County Council reserves the right to seek both written and verbal references from current and previous employers, educational institutions, or any other organisations with which the candidate has been associated. The Council reserves the right to determine the merit, appropriateness and relevance of such references and referees. Vetting: Garda vetting is required for certain roles within Carlow County Council. Failure to complete a Garda vetting form on request may prevent your employment with Carlow County Council. In the event of an unsatisfactory Garda declaration being received Carlow County Council reserves the right not to commence employment. In the event of an existing employee changing role as a result of promotion or otherwise to a role that requires Garda Vetting and an unsatisfactory disclosure being returned, Carlow County Council reserves the right to withhold promotion, and also to investigate if further sanction or disciplinary action is warranted on foot of disclosure on a case-by-case basis. Use of Modern Technology: The successful candidate will be required to use all equipment provided, including computers, handheld terminals, mobile telephone, electronic equipment, video or other monitoring equipment and any other new technology which may be introduced in the future. Travel: If you are required to travel as part of your official duties, Carlow County Council as your employer must be indemnified on your insurance policy. Travelling expenses and subsistence expenses necessarily incurred in the course of official duties will be refunded in accordance with appropriate rates in line with the relevant Department Circulars and Carlow County Council’s Travel and Subsistence Policy. If during your employment, your licence is revoked, even temporarily, or if you receive endorsements on your licence, which may affect your duties, you are obliged to notify the Council immediately. Carlow County Council reserves the right to provide a van to enable you to carry out your duties. The provision of a van will be at the discretion of the Chief Executive. Health & Safety: The holder of the post shall co-operate with the terms of Carlow County Council’s Safety Statement and Major Emergency Plan. It is a condition of employment that the successful candidate will be required to participate in training programmes relevant to the skills necessary for the performance of the duties attaching to the post. He/She shall familiarise him/herself with the safety rules and procedures and make proper use of all safety clothing and equipment. Failure to comply with the terms of the Safety Statement may result in disciplinary action. Training: It is a condition of employment that successful candidates will be required to participate in training programmes relevant to the skills necessary for the performance of the duties attaching to the post and to attend all mandatory training.
