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Nestled in the heart of our forest you will find the centrepiece of Center Parcs, the Subtropical Swimming Paradise. Heated to 29.5C all year round and open from 10am to 9pm daily, the huge pool area includes a toddler pool, wave pool, whirlpool and exciting flumes as well as the wild water rapids. There are many activities available from learning to Snorkel, Scuba Diving and Aqua jets. LIFEGUARD - TRAINEE / QUALIFIED | €15.01 per hour A Lifeguard is the main point of contact for our guests in the Subtropical swimming Paradise. You will demonstrate just the right mix of welcoming our guests in a positive, friendly manner and ensuring compliance with the Health and Safety necessary in the pool environment. As the face of Center Parcs, you will make a great lasting impression on our guests, impressing them with your professionalism and guest care skills. You will be a friendly, naturally helpful and vigilant team member who naturally seeks out opportunities to ensure the guests' requirements are met. You will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness standards within the Subtropical Swimming Paradise and ensure that all company and legal requirements are met at all times. Trainee candidates will be required to attend an NPLQ course, and an offer of employment will be subject to passing the course and a successful interview. Please note that the course will be full-time hours for 5 days and include classroom sessions on the responsibilities of being a Lifeguard, how to observe our pool guests, how to rescue those in need and how to administer first aid and CPR. To be a lifeguard, you must be a strong swimmer. If you are invited to an interview, you will be required to complete a swim test. This includes diving into deep water, timed and continuous swimming on both front and back and exiting the pool without using a ladder / step. Due to the sensitive nature of this role the successful applicant will be required to apply for Garda Vetting. This disclosure, together with other selection information, will need to be satisfactory to the Company for employment to commence. Please note that to apply for a role with us, you must be able to reliably commute to Center Parcs Longford Forest, as it is not easily accessible by public transport. If you plan to use public transport, please follow this link for a realistic overview of your commute: Plan Your Journey HOURS OF WORK We have various contracts available on a flexible basis. This means that your days and hours of work could vary each week, but you will always receive at least your contracted hours each period. Shifts will fall between 8am and 8pm and availability midweek is essential. As our village is open 365 days of the year, your working hours will include public / bank holidays and during Christmas and / or New Year on a rota basis with a premium rate of pay for hours worked on a Sunday. ABOUT YOU You must possess excellent communication skills and be friendly and approachable as you will provide a supportive role to our guests, providing personal attention and care at all times. Essential requirements:
Warehouse Operative
Company Profile EirTrade Aviation Ireland Limited is an aviation asset trading and management company. Founded in 2010, EirTrade provides specialist services to the airline and aircraft leasing community worldwide. With over 100 employees and operations in Ireland, UK, Lithuania, Spain, USA, and China, EirTrade’s role is to optimise client asset value through a variety of services, which include:
Stores - Warehouse Assistant
We are looking for someone who has good all round experience in stores / parts including but not limited to 1. Manufacturing 2. Dealing with parts –high volume of different parts coming in and going out at the same time 3. Knowledge of the actual parts, so preferably someone form motor trade, manufacturing etc. that knows what the parts are axles, wheels, bolts etc. 4. Ability to drive fork truck to load and unload & organise paper work in timely manner around same 5. Ability to lift heavy items in line with best H&S guidelines 6. Be able to talk to the customer and to understand the technicalities of what part they are looking for and organise paper work / ship same. 7. Stock counting experience 8. Stock organisation skills - Leading to using software package to allocate and forecast future stock requirements 9. Proactive in organising the stores to be its most efficient in terms of assembly bay picking 10.General maintenance duties around the factory, fixing fans, doors, washing floors etc 11.Training will be provided
Machine Repair Assistant
SAP Landscapes are on the lookout for an enthusiastic Machine Repair Assistant to join our expanding workshop team. Interview process will include a practical test of your experience with machinery. Position: Machine Repair Assistant Reporting to: Workshop Repair Assistant Location: Maynooth This role will involve working with machinery and equipment and will include physical exertion (manual handling etc.) on a daily basis. This job description outlines some of the duties and responsibilities that are associated with your role but it is by no means an exhaustive list and may be amended as the management of the company directs. Duties Include: Training & Development: At SAP Landscapes we believe that our most important asset is our people. That is why we like to promote from within and develop employees to progress further in their career. As a Mechanic / Fitter you have the potential to develop your skills and experience in a fast-paced environment with a team of experts in their field. SAP Landscapes are an equal opportunities employer.
Garden Centre Stockroom Assistant
Avoca are currently recruiting for a part-time Stockroom Assistant for our Avoca Dunboyne Garden Centre . Description of the role: The opportunity has arisen for a part-time Stockroom Operative to work in Avoca Dunboyne's Garden Centre. This is a part-time permanent position with an immediate start. Rate of pay for this role is depending on experience. Responsibilities • Stock control through use of the EPOS system • Stock Counts • Ad-hoc duties as determined by the Manager • Goods inwards and Outwards • Maintaining a clean and organised stock room • Stock Rotation & Date Checks Requirements • Experience working as part of a team In a fast pace environment. • Experience working in a physically demanding environment • Excellent Timekeeping • Effective teamwork and communication skills is essential • Experience in a warehouse environment is a distinct advantage • Communicate effectively with team members • Experience in cycle counting and full stock takes. • Manual Handling knowledge or experience is desirable • Good attention to detail, accuracy and adhering to Avoca’s high standard of service • Goods Inwards & Outwards experience • Meridian Epos knowledge preferable Skills • Manual Handling • Labelling • Forklift Operator
Logistics Coordinator
Want to Build your Career? Kilsaran are looking for talented individuals to join our logistics team as a Logistics Coordinator . We have an exciting opportunity for candidates who are motivated, passionate, and driven to help us meet future challenges. We offer candidates the opportunity to join our organisation as a Logistics Coordinator (Concrete and Aggregates business unit). The position is based at our HQ in Dunboyne, Co.Meath and will provide the right candidates with a clear pathway to build a career within Kilsaran. As a Logistics Coordinator you will be given the opportunity to learn via a blend of practical and personal development experiences such as: · On the Job learning focused on Kilsaran processes and activities that you will experience and actively participate within. · Process area and system workshops · Tailored learning through internal or external resources Responsibilities: · Plan the most effective daily transport and delivery schedules. · Process orders received via telephone, email, fax, face-to-face or via Sales Team. · Prepare delivery dockets, schedule and allocate drivers to deliveries. · Ensure all customer orders are delivered within agreed time-frame. · Maintain daily shipping records. · Prepare and maintain all relevant paper-work for payment transactions. · Manage cash payments for deliveries from drivers and prepare reports of cash and charge sales. · Post transactions to customer accounts. · Ensure on-going effective communication with drivers, customers, production and sales. · Understand and achieve specific targets regarding utilisation of trucks, costs and empty journeys. · Responsible for the delivery of the right quality (in consultation with Technical Team) and quantity of material to customer. · Manage instructions to drivers with regards to their working hours, breaks and rest periods. Skills Required: · Experience working in a Dispatch Office is a bonus. · Strong knowledge of systems/detailed administration. · Supply Chain or Logistics experience within manufacturing would be beneficial. What You Get: Kilsaran is an organization that believes that our people are our greatest strength, and our success is down to the dedication and enthusiasm of our team. As such, we have dedicated benefits structures to reward our team. The benefits on offer for this position are as follows: · Competitive hourly rate · Annual Attendance Bonus · Overtime Pay · Twenty-one Days Annual Leave Additional Benefits: · Sick Pay · Construction Workers Pension Scheme · Employee Assistance Programme · Cycle-to-work scheme · Further education/training and development support · Career progression opportunities Hiring Process Upon Application: · Telephone Screening · 1 round interview process · Offer Letter to Successful candidate
Deli Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Responsible for the preparation of high quality hot and cold deli products and for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. The ideal candidate will have/be:
Training Officers
The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications from eligible candidates for the position of Training Officer in OPW Health and Safety Services (Foreperson Grade 1). The post is currently based in the Office of Public Works, Government Offices, Pearse Street, Athlone, Co Westmeath, however, consideration will be given, subject to agreement and availability, to allow the successful candidate to be based in one of the various OPW locations Nationwide. This post requires travel and appointee will be required to work and deliver training Nationwide. The position is a permanent Non-Established State Industrial post based on a 39-hour week (Monday to Friday), and the appointment will be subject to a seven-month probation period which may be extended to 10 months under certain circumstances. Continuation in employment in the position, once appointed, is subject to satisfactorily meeting the requirements of the position and performing the duties as directed. This is an Open OPW recruitment competition to which applicants with the minimum eligibility requirements may apply. Persons who wish to be considered for appointment to the above position should submit a completed application form, and copies of specified required documentation. Selection for appointment to the position will be determined by the Interview Board through a competitive interview process. The Interview Board will make its decisions based on the interview with each candidate who is invited to the interview and a reserve panel, effective for a limited period, may be formed. Any offer of a position will be subject to the candidate satisfactorily meeting the OPW’s requirements with regard to references, health and Garda vetting. In the event that the candidate does not satisfactorily meet the OPW’s requirements in these regards, the candidate will receive no further consideration under the competition and will not proceed to appointment. OPW Areas of Responsibility The OPW’s areas of responsibility include Heritage Services and Flood Risk Management. As the lead agency for flood risk management in Ireland, the OPW is responsible for the maintenance of schemes completed under the Arterial Drainage Acts 1945 & 1995, and the Coast Protection Act 1963; and the construction of flood relief schemes under the Arterial Drainage Acts 1945 & 1995, and the Planning Acts in partnership with the relevant Local Authorities. The Role The Health and Safety Services department are responsible for the development and management of the Corporate Safety Management System, Incident and Claim Management and the Provision of Health and Safety Related training for the Organisation. The successful candidate will form part of a delivery team, responsible for delivering various types of Health and Safety related training Nationwide. The Training Officer (Foreperson Grade 1) in Health and Safety Services is required to work directly for OPW Health and Safety Services and is tasked with the role of helping to meet the health and safety training needs of the Organisation ensuring that management as well as the workforce comply with their duties and responsibilities under current health and safety legislation with regard to the provision of information and training. On occasion, where the successful candidate holds the required competencies, some additional H&S related functions may be undertaken, determined by local management requirements. Essential Eligibility Requirements (at the closing date): A Level 6 Qualification (National Framework of Qualifications) in Occupational Health and Safety, or higher; Note: Irish or Foreign qualification (deemed in a similar field of study) recognised as equivalent to the above qualification on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications. A current full driving licence without endorsement – minimum category B & W and own transport; Note: ** (1) If your Irish driving licence is restricted to driving cars with an automatic transmission only (denoted by the code 78 appearing on the licence), you are not eligible. (2) From 1 January 2021 if you are resident in Ireland and hold a UK/NI driving licence it is no longer valid to drive on here in Ireland. It is not legal for driving purposes and must therefore be exchanged. It is vital that you have a valid driving licence and that you are legally allowed to drive in Ireland by exchanging a UK/NI licence for an Irish driving licence. Further information available on: www.ndls.ie Desirable Qualifications and Knowledge Suitable experience and general knowledge of Health and Safety management, legislation, operations and associated training requirements; Suitable experience in the preparation and delivery of training and information, and its associated administration. The ideal candidate must: Demonstrate flexibility and mobility consistent with the needs of the service, delivering training in multi geographical locations. Have excellent organisational, planning and administrative skills Have excellent communications and interpersonal skills in order to deliver vibrant and meaningful training. The ideal candidate should have the ability to: Work independently and as part of a team; Be physically capable of meeting the requirements of the position; Show a committed and flexible attitude to tasks and projects; Demonstrate good work practices including time keeping, tidiness, responsibility, quality awareness and safety awareness. Be computer literate and have the necessary IT skills to carry out duties. Candidates should note that the admission to a competition does not imply that the Office of Public Works is satisfied that they fulfil the essential entry requirements. Therefore, the onus is on candidates to ensure that they meet these requirements prior to submitting their applications. Failure to supply copies of requested documentary evidence with application and/or original documents when invited for interview may lead to disqualification from the competition. Pay The weekly pay scale for the Training Officer (Foreperson Grade 1) position, as and from the 1st August, 2025, is as follows: €1,007.77 - €1,206.66 Important Note: Increments may be awarded subject to changes in the terms and conditions relating to salary increments in the Civil/Public Service generally. Payment will be made weekly by Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) into a bank account of an officer’s choice. Payment cannot be made until a bank account number and bank sort code has been supplied to the Office of Public Works. Statutory deductions from salary will be made as appropriate. Additional Payments Various subsistence/allowances are paid where appropriate. Where applicable, overtime of time and a half or double time is payable for any hours worked in excess of 39 hours a week. Annual Leave and Public Holidays Annual Leave is granted in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997. Currently the maximum allowance is 25 days per annum. Annual leave allowance for staff working less than full-time is calculated on a pro-rata basis to that of a full-time equivalent. Good Friday is a fixed day of annual leave. Public Holidays will be granted in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997. Requirements and Principal Duties of a Training Officer (Foreperson Grade 1) in Health and Safety Services (Training Officer) Note: The following list of duties and skills is not exhaustive but indicative of the role of Training Officer (Foreperson Gr 1) in Health and Safety Services (Variances in the requirements of individual posts will reflect the management and operational requirements of individual sites and areas of work). Working with management and staff to determine training needs; Designing as well as delivering, vibrant, meaningful training, including bespoke training; Providing the final package for print and production; Scheduling and organising training sessions to best accommodate the requirements of the organisation; Involvement in the selection, booking venues and organising facilities and refreshments where required; Facilitating workshops as well as delivering one to one training; Preparing all necessary materials and resources and ensuring their suitability and functionality prior to commencement; Providing post training support; Processing training, keeping records of all trainees, including attendance sheets, assessments and evaluation sheets and issuing of Certification of said training; Organising, providing and delivering training; Regularly evaluating programmes to allow continual improvement; Following up on training to determine effectiveness; Additional H&S related functions may be undertaken, including H&S related inspections as determined by local management requirements. The Training Officer (Foreperson Grade 1) in Health and Safety Services is required to: Demonstrate flexibility and mobility consistent with the needs of the service, delivering training in multi geographical locations; Communicate and deliver Health and Safety training programmes to managers, supervisors and workers both on site or in organised venues; To continually update and improve their skill levels undertaking professional development in areas identified by local management in order to meet organisational H&S training needs; Be a competent and capable communicator; Be proficient at organising and scheduling; Be capable of altering the training approach and methodology to suit the participants; Be decisive and assertive, while remaining cordial, polite and professional; Work on own initiative in accordance with management instructions whilst being an effective part of a larger team; Apply excellent and effective interpersonal and communication skills coupled with a professional, polite and courteous manner when dealing with colleagues and management; Be capable of meeting the full range of the requirements of the position; Carry out other duties deemed by the supervisor/manager as reasonable and appropriate to the grade and to the position, which may be assigned from time to time; Co-operate with the operation of and introduction of new work practices and technology; Review effectiveness of training being delivered to strengthen organisational capacity and capability; Link in with national and international H&S training networks establishing effective stakeholder collaboration. General Skills, Expertise and Competencies ICT usage and application; Organisational, planning and administrative skills; Communication and interpersonal skills; Hosting training courses and events. Reporting Relationship The Training Officer (Foreperson Grade 1) in Health and Safety Services reports to HSS Corporate management team. This job description is intended as a general guide to the range of duties and it is neither definitive nor restrictive. Citizenship Requirements Eligible candidates must be: A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or A non-EEA citizen who has a stamp 41 or a Stamp 5 visa; Please note that a 50 TEU permit, which is a replacement for Stamp 4EUFAM after Brexit, is acceptable as a Stamp 4 equivalent. To qualify candidates must be eligible by the date of any job offer. All non-EU/EEA citizens must hold a valid work permit prior to and for the duration of their contract. The work permit must allow you to work full time for the Office of Public Works. It is the responsibility of individual employees to ensure that you have a valid work permit. If at any stage during your contract you cease to hold a valid work permit you must immediately advise the Office of Public Works and your employment will cease with immediate effect. Age On the closing date for receipt of applications for this position, the following are the eligibility requirements with regard to age: The minimum age requirement for potential applicants is 18; The appointee, if a new entrant or an existing State Industrial Employee appointed on or after 1 January 2013, will be a member of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme, as defined in the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. Under the Scheme, retirement is compulsory on reaching 70 years of age. Outside Employment The position is whole-time and the appointee may not at any time engage in, or be connected with, any outside business or activity which would in any way conflict with the interests of the OPW, or be inconsistent with their official position, or tend to impair their ability to carry out their duties. For this reason, an appointee who intends to be engaged in or connected with any outside business or employment should inform the OPW HR Management (Operational) Section of such an intention. Ill-Health Retirement For an individual who has retired from a Civil/Public service body on the grounds of ill-health his/her pension from that employment may be subject to review in accordance with the rules of ill-health retirement within the pension scheme of that employment. Health Before being accepted as suitable for appointment, the appointee must satisfy certain criteria including suitability in respect of health. The onus is on the appointee to declare their suitability, to the best of their knowledge and belief, regarding their health status, and in this regard, the appointee will be asked to complete a health self-declaration statement. Please note that any misstatements, incomplete statements and/or false declarations are liable to disqualify the appointee from the competition and/or result in the summary termination of their appointment to/employment in the position. Garda Vetting Garda vetting may be sought in respect of individuals who come under consideration for certain appointment(s). The proposed appointee may be required to complete and return a Garda Vetting form that will be forwarded to An Garda Síochána for security checks to be undertaken. Enquiries may also be made with the police force of any country in which the proposed appointee resided. The person selected for appointment under this competition may receive an offer of appointment, the commencement and continuation of which would be subject to satisfactory Garda Vetting of the proposed appointee. Declaration Applicants will be required to declare whether they have previously availed of a Public Service scheme of incentivised early retirement. Applicants will also be required to declare any entitlements to a Public Service pension benefit (in payment or preserved) from any other Public Service employment and/or where they have received a payment-in-lieu in respect of service in any Public Service employment. Confidentiality Subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act, 2014 applications will be treated in strict confidence. All aspects of the application and assessment process are treated as strictly confidential and are not disclosed to anyone, outside of those persons directly involved in an aspect of the assessment process. Other important information The Office of Public Works will not be responsible for refunding any expenses incurred by candidates. The admission of a person to a recruitment process, or an invitation to attend any element of the selection process, is not to be taken as implying that the Office of Public Works is satisfied that such person fulfils the requirements of the competition or is not disqualified by law from holding the position and does not carry a guarantee that your application will receive further consideration. It is important, therefore, for you to note that the onus is on you to ensure that you meet the eligibility requirements for the competition before attending. If you do not meet these essential entry requirements but nevertheless attend for selection tests/interview(s) you will be putting yourself to unnecessary expense. Should the person assigned to a post decline, or having accepted it, relinquish it or if an additional vacancy arises, the Office of Public Works may, at its discretion, select another person for appointment on the results of this selection process.
Business Analyst x2
UCC wishes to appoint two Business Analysts to support the successful delivery of UCC’s Fees Service Enhancement (FSE) Project. The Project was initiated in December 2024 with a vision to build a modern, student-focused and operationally excellent fees service at UCC that enhances the student and staff experience, supports the full student lifecycle, and safeguards the University’s most significant income stream. A core outcome will be the establishment of a new joint systems support model that enables a more consistent, efficient, and student-focused fees service. To support this initiative, UCC will appoint two Business Analysts to work in collaboration with stakeholders across Finance, IT, Academic Services, VP Global, and the Colleges. The Business Analysts will contribute to embedding a culture of process improvement, service excellence, digitisation, and continuous improvement. These roles represent a unique opportunity to help shape and deliver an enhanced, future-ready fees service for the University. The Fees Business Analyst will deliver business process-focused systems support, and will report to the FSE Project Manager. The Systems Administration Business Analyst will join the System Administration Team to support the transition of system support into the team. Primarily, this analyst will provide the necessary backfill to deliver existing support commitments and projects in order to allow other specialists within the team fully engage with the transition project. Key Responsibilities: Knowledge & Expertise • Acquire expert knowledge of the systems that support running of key business processes such as Student Registration and Fee Payment. • Align with relevant standards and procedures so that any new knowledge or changes are at all times appropriately documented and shared. Collaboration • Work closely with colleagues from across different functional areas including Finance, Deputy President & Registrar’s and IT Services to support improvement and changes to processes and services. • Work closely with business units/teams to ensure there is a clear communication of cyclical support needs as well as a catalogue of enhancements. • Maximise usage and adoption of existing systems and enable both teams to become self-sufficient. • Assist in delivering project objectives by tracking milestones, deadlines, risks, and dependencies, and contributing to progress reporting. Stakeholder Engagement • Coordinate and embed cross-functional groups, working with stakeholders across the University to enable continuous improvement of shared processes and services. Process and Systems Analysis • Map and analyse existing business processes across the student fees lifecycle, identifying inefficiencies, gaps, and improvement opportunities. Requirements Gathering • Engage with subject matter experts (SMEs) and end users to gather and document business requirements, goals and objectives. Solution Design and Enhancement • Translate business needs into functional and/or technical requirements to inform proposals for system changes or enhancements, contributing to the delivery roadmap. Evaluate and recommend new tools or technologies to improve operations and user experience. Systems Implementation • Work collaboratively with system support teams to ensure business requirements are accurately translated into system specifications with an understanding of how other stakeholders may be affected. Assist in the implementation of technical solutions, streamlined workflows and automation, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and efficient. Data and Reporting • Contribute to data analysis, and the development of requirements for reporting and dashboards. Produce reports and provide insights that support decision-making processes. Change and Adoption Support • Support change management activities, including communications, training, and user adoption strategies. Provide guidance and training to end-users on new systems, processes, and solutions. Continuous Improvement • Champion a culture of digital innovation and continuous improvement across relevant teams. Health & Safety In addition to the statutory safety duties of all employees (as prescribed in safety legislation and the relevant local safety statement) each staff member is responsible for: • Discharging any safety functions delegated to them by their Head of College/School/Department/Centre/Unit, in relation to the areas/activities under their control. • Co-operating and assisting the University and the Head of College/School/Department/Centre/Unit in the discharge of their statutory safety responsibilities. • Ensuring that all work under their control is undertaken safely and without risk to health and complies with the provision of all relevant statutory legislation. Note: As the university continues to expand and evolve, it is likely that flexibility in regard to the allocation of specific duties will be necessary. Accordingly, the list of duties specified above is not intended to be exclusive or restrictive; duties may be added or withdrawn but any such alteration will take place after consultation with the appointee. SELECTION CRITERIA The successful candidate will be expected to have: Essential Criteria Degree level qualification relevant to the post. Proven experience in a Business Analyst role (or similar), preferably within higher education, the public sector, or service transformation projects. Strong track record of business process mapping, analysis, and redesign. Experience in requirements gathering, testing, use case documentation, and process/service improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Design Thinking). Proficiency in business process modelling. Familiar with data visualization tools e.g., Power BI. Proven experience of software supplier relationship management with external vendors. Excellent communication skills with experience of working effectively across teams. Excellent analytical skills with a focus on translating business needs into technical solutions. Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels and translate complex requirements into clear documentation. Experience in project coordination, planning, and delivery. Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite and business analysis tools. An ethos of continuous improvement through feedback and data insights. Excellent organisation and multitasking abilities, attention to detail, and a high degree of accuracy. Desirable Criteria Experience with enterprise systems such as Student Information Systems, Finance or CRM. Understanding of data quality, reporting and dashboard tools. Relevant certifications (e.g., Lean). SQL Candidates are requested to make a personal assessment of these criteria against their own qualifications, skills and abilities to assess whether they should apply for the post. Please note: Candidates who do not demonstrate that they meet the criteria as detailed above will not be shortlisted. The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process. Competencies relating to administrative grades in the University are available on the website. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Salary: Appointment may be made on the Admin III Salary Scale: €60,260 - €71,946 (Scale B) / €57,375 - €68,462 (Scale A). Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy. As required by public pay policy for the higher education sector, new appointments to a direct entry recruitment grade will generally be at the minimum (1st point) of the relevant scale. For existing public servants, the restriction to the first point on scale may be varied where a person is appointed to the same or an analogous grade, role or position as their previous public service employment. The rate of remuneration for all appointments may be adjusted from time to time in line with government policy. The working hours for administrative staff are 35 hours per week with normal hours of duty from 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday, with 1 hour for lunch break. Due to the nature and seniority of the post, however, it may be necessary to extend and vary these hours from time to time in order to meet the exigencies of the post. Annual Leave will be 29 days per annum. This leave is exclusive of public holidays and Good Friday. The leave year commences on 1 July annually and four days annual leave must be held for the Christmas closure period. Sick Leave: Sick leave will be granted in line with University policy in this regard which may change from time to time. You should familiarise yourself with the University Sick Leave Policy and University Sick Leave Management Policy. The tenure of the posts are Fixed Term Whole Time, based on the following provisions: a) A probationary period of twelve months shall apply from commencement of employment in the post during which the contract of employment may be terminated by either party in accordance with the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Acts, 1973 to 2005. b) Except in circumstances of gross misconduct justifying immediate dismissal, the appointee will receive one month's notice of termination of employment, or, if greater, such notice as is provided for in a minimum notice in terms of Employment Act, 1973. c) The appointee is required to give one month's notice of termination of employment. Pension: The Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 established the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. In general, anyone taking up pensionable public service employment on or after 1 January 2013 is a member of the Single Scheme. The Act provides that most members of the Single Scheme have a minimum pension age consistent with the age of eligibility for the State Pension (Contributory) and a compulsory retirement age of 70. A member of this group is generally referred to as a “Single Scheme member”. However, applicants who have previously worked in a pensionable post (non-Single Scheme terms) in the Irish Civil/Public service may be offered membership of the UCC Pension scheme. The normal retirement date in this scheme is age 65. A compulsory retirement date of 70 may apply depending on date of first employment in the Irish Civil/Public service. The relevant pension scheme will be confirmed to the successful applicant on completion of the Pensions Declaration form prior to taking up employment. Applicants that have previously availed of an Irish Public Service Scheme of Incentivised early retirement or enhanced redundancy payment should ensure that they are not precluded from re-engagement in the Irish Public Service under the terms of such Schemes. Queries should be directed to an applicant’s former Civil/Public Service Employer in the first instance. Applicants who are in receipt of an ill-health pension from an Irish Civil/Public Service body are required to declare that they are in receipt of such a pension. Pension Abatement: If an appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and that appointee is entitled to or in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service or where a Civil/Public Service pension comes into payment during the appointee’s re-employment that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012. Please note: In applying for this position, you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department/Office/Body will support an application or an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position. Additional dependants’ benefits can be provided by membership of the Supplementary Life Assurance Scheme. You will be automatically included as a member of the scheme on commencement of your employment but you may elect to opt out of the scheme at any stage. The current membership rate is 0.26% of your salary. Membership of the Group Personal Accident Scheme shall apply to all employees, subject to individual acceptance by the Insurance Company. The salary quoted is subject to a deduction from salary at the rate of 0.06%. The UCC Income Continuance Plan (ICP) provides a source of income in the event of long or short-term temporary disability. As part of your contract of employment you will be automatically included in the ICP with effect from the same date provided you have not previously opted out of the plan or you have been declined for cover under previous contracts of employment with UCC. An additional benefit is membership to Specified Illness Cover (SIC) which pays a once-off lump sum benefit in the event of a member being diagnosed with a specified illness. The cost of membership of both plans will be deducted from your salary. The current combined membership rate is 1.05% of your salary. The Pay Related Social Insurance Class A1 rate of Pay Related Social Insurance (PRSI) applies to the post. Voluntary Health Insurance: VHI / Laya Healthcare & Irish Life Healthcare offer group schemes. Premiums must be paid via the UCC payroll. The Laya Group No is 32805 and VHI Group No is 137. Additional benefits: We offer progressive employment and training policies including opportunities for further studies. Staff can avail of membership of a variety of clubs and societies and a wide range of facilities on campus, including a leisure centre. As an equal opportunities employer we offer a comprehensive suite of Work Life Balance Policies. A list of such initiatives is available on our webpage. UCC welcomes applications from non-EEA citizens. However, regulations regarding employment permits are set by the Department of Enterprise Trade and Employment and must be strictly adhered to. An offer of appointment to Non-EEA candidates is subject to the granting of a Work Permit by the Department of Enterprise Trade & Employment. Candidates are requested to make a personal assessment against their own eligibility as to whether they should apply for this post. Certificates and Testimonials: These documents should not be sent with the application. Candidates who are selected for interview will be requested to submit the necessary documentation. References: Following completion of the interview process and the identification of the preferred candidate, any offer of appointment will be subject to receipt of satisfactory references. For internal candidates, the People & Culture Department will seek a reference from a candidate’s line manager once the preferred candidate has accepted a conditional offer of employment. Additional references may be sought on the request of the hiring manager. Shortlisted candidates for posts shall be required to appear before a Board of Assessors. Interviews will be conducted either online via Microsoft Teams or in person in the first instance. Candidates may also be required to attend an interview in person if the interview takes place online. Candidates will be notified as appropriate. A successful candidate will be required to submit a birth certificate, documentary evidence confirming academic qualifications, and to undergo a medical examination. Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance may also be required. Candidates may be required to produce documentary evidence to support any statements made by them on their application form or any supporting documentation. Note: Candidates should note that any inaccurate information will invalidate their application. Restrictions that may apply in relation to the re-employment of former public service employees or pensioners Certain restrictions may apply in relation to the re-employment / appointment of: (a) former public service employees who have availed of certain collective agreements or arrangements OR (b) former public service employees who are in receipt of a public service pension or who have preserved benefits under a pre-existing public service pension scheme The following outlines some of the main agreements and schemes that may restrict a candidate’s right to be re-employed in the public service or affect how they are reemployed. The list is not exhaustive, so prospective candidates should declare any other agreements or arrangements that they may have availed of that affects or restricts their re-employment in the Public Service. Employment Control Framework for the Higher Education Sector Under the Employment Control Framework for the Higher Education Sector, re-employment of retired staff may only occur in very limited exceptional circumstances and in these cases the salaries offered may not exceed 20% of the full-time salary an individual was in receipt of at the time of their retirement, adjusted to reflect the application of Government pay policy in the period since their date of retirement – including in particular the application of salary adjustments imposed under the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Act 2009. Any such proposed arrangements must be put in advance to the Higher Education Authority (HEA) and the person concerned will only be eligible for re-employment if approval is obtained for same from the HEA. Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants The Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan and Reform letter dated 28th June 2012 to Personnel Officers introduced, with effect from 1st June 2012, a Collective Agreement which had been reached between the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan and Reform and the Public Services Committee of the ICTU in relation to ex-gratia Redundancy Payments to Public Servants. It is a condition of the Collective Agreement that persons availing of the agreement may not be eligible for re-employment in the Public Service by any Public Service body (as defined by the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts 2009 – 2011) for a period of 2 years from termination of the employment. People who availed of this scheme and who may be successful in this competition will have to prove their eligibility (expiry of period of non-eligibility). Pension Abatement: The Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 extended pension abatement so that a retiree’s public service pension is liable to abatement on re-entering public service employment, even where the new employment is in a different area of the public service. Declaration: Applicants will be required to declare whether they have previously availed of a Public Service scheme of incentivised early retirement. Applicants will also be required to declare any entitlements to a Public Service pension benefit (in payment or preserved) from any Public Service employment and/or where they have received a payment-in-lieu in respect of service in any Public Service employment.
Litho Printer
Description Build your Career with an Industry Leader As the global leader of premium labels, MCC helps brands stand out in competitive markets and inspire positive consumer experiences. Backed by over a century of printing experience, MCC is focused on the future by developing consumer-driven innovations and sustainable packaging solutions. Working for our team, you can truly make a difference. Reporting to the Shift Manager deputised by the Production Manager, the job holder is responsible for the day to day print manufacturing process as instructed through the print plan.On a day to day basis, the job holder will report to the Print Supervisors and the job holder is expected to deliver print in accordance with the customer specification and play a key role in standardising the ways of working by following the site procedures and policies at all times. Specific Areas of Responsibility include:
