Jobs in Offaly
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We are seeking an experienced and confident Accounts Technician / Bookkeeper to join our team in Tullamore, Co. Offaly. This is a fully office-based role suited to a candidate with strong experience working within the Irish tax and accounting system and who is comfortable managing small business accounts independently. Key Responsibilities To apply, please send your CV and a brief cover note outlining your relevant experience.
Executive Operations Coordinator
Role: Executive Operations Coordinator Location: Axis Business Park, Tullamore , Co. Offaly. Tenure: Permanent Full Time Position (70 hours per fortnight) The postholder will support operational workflow, Senior Leadership Team coordination, governance processes and strategic priorities across the Foundation. The role requires a high level of professionalism, discretion, initiative and organisational capability within a fast-paced and dynamic environment. While primarily aligned to the Office of the Chief Operating Officer, the postholder may also provide support in relation to matters arising within the Office of the Chief Executive Officer. Key Responsibilities & Requirements : Suitability as outlined in person specification and job description attached. Informal Enquiries: Eoin Mooney ( Chief Operating Officer ) 086 3811089 Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: Monday 6th July 2026 @ 10.00am To apply and for further details please go to our web page at: Current Vacancies Muiriosa Foundation
Sales Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. Interact with each customer with great pride, passion and care and inspire shoppers through knowledge and expertise. The ideal candidate will have/be: Excellent communication skills Ability to engage with and prioritise customer needs Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment Customer driven Previous customer service experience is an advantage. Main duties: Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based Show a positive attitude and take responsibility for ensuring customers receive an excellent shopping experience Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy Merchandise shelves, ensuring that all areas of the store are presented to the highest standard Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.
Assistant Principal Officer
The Role Assistant Principal Officer is a senior managerial grade in the Civil Service and is a critical leadership role in implementing government policy in the economic, financial, international, environmental and/or social arenas. While the responsibilities and key deliverables for the role of Assistant Principal Officer in the Civil Service will vary depending on the sector and Department/Office in which the vacancy arises, they generally include: • Policy and strategy formulation on complex issues. • Shaping fiscally sustainable policy solutions to promote economic and employment growth and effective social policies. • Engaging effectively with diverse audiences and stakeholders including Ministers, senior civil servants and the wider political system, including on cross-governmental issues. • Providing high-quality budgeting advice and ensuring delivery against fiscal targets. • Planning and organisation of significant programmes of work in a pressurised environment, within tight deadlines. • Leading, managing and developing staff to achieve high levels of performance. • Participation in and leadership of cross-cutting projects to deliver whole-of-Government objectives. • Providing leadership, strategic direction and innovation in advancing the reform agenda, including the delivery of action plans under Civil Service Renewal 2030 and Better Public Services 2030. • Representing Ireland’s interests at EU and international level. Please note that the above list of responsibilities is not exhaustive. Selection for the position of Assistant Principal Officer involves a structured assessment process that may take place over a period of time. publicjobs will keep applicants informed as they progress through the selection process and relevant information on each subsequent stage of the selection process will be provided in advance to those candidates who are invited to progress, to ensure they are equipped to perform to the best of their ability. Essential Entry Requirements Candidates must, on or before the closing date of Thursday, 18 June 2026: Have significant management experience at an appropriate level, including leading teams and managing stakeholders; and Have significant experience of some or all of the following: • People management • Project management • Managing budgets • Delivery of programmes • Strategic and change management; and Demonstrate that they possess the key skills and capabilities identified for effective performance at this level as set out at Appendix 1. These include: • Building Future Readiness • Leading & Empowering • Evidence Informed Delivery • Communicating and Collaborating In the case of those candidates who express an interest in an Irish-speaking position as functional bilingual, such candidates must achieve the required level in the Irish language, i.e. demonstrate a minimum Level B2 on the Europass self-assessment framework. Desirable • A third-level educational qualification in a relevant discipline(s) commensurate with the role. Eligibility may not be confirmed until the final stage of the process. Therefore, candidates who do not possess the essential requirements on or by the dates specified, and proceed with their application, are putting themselves to unnecessary effort and expense and will not be offered a position from this competition. The onus is on the candidate to ensure they fulfil the eligibility requirements as set out. publicjobs reserves the right to deem an applicant ineligible at any stage if it is apparent that the candidate does not hold the required eligibility from the submitted application form. Candidates who come under consideration following the final selection stage will be required to provide documentary evidence of their eligibility, including qualifications. An invitation to tests, interview or any element of the selection process is not acceptance of eligibility. The Selection Process The selection process for this competition will comprise a number of elements. publicjobs has the discretion to add, remove or amend selection stages and assessments at any point, as necessary. Applicants must successfully complete each stage of the selection process in order to be considered for advancement to the next stage of the multi-stage selection process. The number to be invited forward at each stage will be determined from time to time by publicjobs. More detailed information will be made available to the relevant candidates if they are invited to progress through the process. publicjobs will not be responsible for refunding any expenses incurred by candidates. Successful candidates will be placed on a panel from which future vacancies may be filled. If publicjobs is not notified of any issues you experience in advance of or on the day of your assessments/interview, they will not be in a position to address these after the fact. Please Note This competition is being conducted in conjunction with an interdepartmental promotional competition for this grade for eligible serving civil servants. Existing eligible civil servants are permitted to apply and to sit the selection tests, interviews, etc., only once even if applying for both competitions. Irrespective of which streams you have applied for, you may only sit the various stages of the selection process once. The scores you achieve will carry across both streams for which you applied, and for which you come under consideration. Stage 1: Online Assessment The initial stage of the selection process will be online assessments. Online assessments may be taken in a venue of your choice, wherever you have access to a computer and a reliable internet connection. It is important to note that taking these assessments within a secure IT network, e.g. a network such as your workplace or college which may have firewalls or other security technology in place, may cause technical difficulties. You should ensure that you can complete the assessments in a quiet environment where you can concentrate without being disturbed for the duration of the assessments. It is advised to take the assessments on a device that you are familiar with. Candidates invited to complete the online assessment(s) will be sent a familiarisation booklet with more information and preparation guidelines. It is important to note that the email address you provide when applying must be one that you can access at all times. Candidates will be given specific time windows in which to complete the Assistant Principal Officer assessments. A link(s) to the actual online assessment(s) will be sent to candidates’ portals on publicjobs.ie in advance of the test-taking window. Candidates who have not completed all of the online assessments before the deadline will be deemed to be no longer interested in this competition and their application will receive no further consideration. Your attention is drawn to Appendix 2, "Important Information". If invited to progress through the selection process, a candidate may be required to sit tests in a supervised environment. publicjobs has no function or involvement in the provision of, and does not endorse, any preparation courses relating to the selection process. Stage 2: Shortlisting The number of applications received for a position generally exceeds that required to fill existing and future vacancies. While a candidate may meet the eligibility requirements of the competition, if the numbers applying are such that it would not be practical to interview everyone, publicjobs may decide that a smaller number will be invited to the next stage of the selection process. publicjobs provides for the employment of a shortlisting process to select a group who, based on an examination of the application forms, appear to be the most suitable for the position. This is not to suggest that other candidates are necessarily unsuitable or incapable of undertaking the job. Rather, there are some candidates who, based on their application, appear to be better qualified and/or have more relevant experience. During shortlisting, an expert board will examine the application forms against agreed shortlisting criteria which are based on the requirements of the position. The standard of content of each application submitted may also be assessed during this process. The shortlisting criteria may include both essential and desirable criteria specified for the position and, therefore, it is in your own interest to provide a detailed and accurate account of your qualifications and experience in your application. The onus is on candidates to complete the application form fully and accurately. In competitions involving large numbers of candidates, applicants may be ranked on the outcome of their online assessment tests and shortlisted in accordance with their ranking. Applicants must successfully complete and achieve a sufficiently high ranking to be considered for advancement to the next stage of the multi-stage selection process. The number to be invited forward at each stage will be determined from time to time by publicjobs. Stage 3: Interview and Practical Exercise The final stage of the selection process will consist of an interview based on the Assistant Principal Officer Capability Framework and an additional Practical Exercise which will take place alongside the main interview. The additional Practical Exercise will assess key skills and capabilities relevant to the Assistant Principal Officer role, for example analysis, presentation and written skills. Further details will be provided in advance to candidates invited to attend the final stage. Please note it is anticipated that the final stage of the selection process will be held in person at the publicjobs office, Chapter House, Abbey Street, Dublin 1. Making a Complaint under Section 8 A candidate may believe there was a breach of the Commission’s Code of Practice by publicjobs that may have compromised the integrity of the decision reached in the appointment process. The complaints process enables candidates to make a complaint under Section 8 to publicjobs in the first instance, and subsequently to the Commission for Public Service Appointments on appeal if they remain dissatisfied. Following a Section 8 complaint process, either publicjobs or the CPSA may find that the recruitment and selection process in question has not adhered to the standards set out in the Code of Practice. In such cases, publicjobs and the CPSA may make recommendations to prevent similar issues from occurring in the future. The CPSA cannot instruct publicjobs to reverse a decision taken during an appointment process. Any candidate wishing for an investigation into a decision regarding their application as part of a selection process should request a Review under Section 7, as outlined above. The complainant must: • Outline the facts they believe show that the process followed was incorrect. • Identify the aspect of the Code they believe has been infringed. • Enclose any relevant documentation that may support the allegation. A complaint may be dismissed if the complainant cannot support their allegations by setting out how publicjobs has fallen short of the principles of the Code. The Informal Complaint will consist of a desk-based examination of any available information relating to the recruitment process. The outcome of the Informal Complaint will be communicated to the requester in writing. • An Informal Complaint must be made within five working days of notification of the decision and will normally take place between the candidate and a representative of publicjobs who played a key role in the administration of the selection process. • Where a candidate remains dissatisfied following such informal communication, they may adopt the formal procedures set out below. A Formal Complaint must be made within five working days of either the notification of the selection decision or the notification of the outcome of the Informal Complaint. Any extension of these time limits will only be granted in the most exceptional circumstances and will be at the sole discretion of the Chief Executive. • The candidate must address their concerns in writing to the Chief Executive (via email to ceomailbox@publicjobs.ie or in writing to Chief Executive Officer, publicjobs, Chapter House, 26/30 Abbey Street Upper, Dublin 1), outlining the facts that they believe show an action taken or decision reached was incorrect. • The Formal Complaint will be investigated by a person who is completely independent of the selection process. • The outcome of the Formal Complaint will generally be notified to the candidate within 25 working days of receipt of the request for review. If the investigation does not produce a decision within this time, publicjobs must keep the candidate informed of the status of the review and the reasons for the delay.
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:
Butcher
Main purpose of the role: Ensure the Meat Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times and provide our customers with excellent quality and products and services. The ideal candidate will have/be: Craft butchery course is desirable Numerical skills Excellent communication skills Previous customer service experience is an advantage The ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, ability to multi task under pressure A passion for food and the ability to inspire shoppers HACCP training is beneficial but not essential. Main duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative Maintain retail cuts at a high standard in accordance with customer needs Drive sales through ensuring SOPs and store standards are met on a daily basis Merchandise and present department to the highest standard Implement planograms correctly Control stock rotation so that quality and freshness of goods is of the highest standard Manage waste and shrink in the department Ensure continuous improvement in the Meat Department by remaining up to date with new products and initiatives Enhance product knowledge by gaining information from a range of sources and share ideas, suggestions and builds Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.
Customer Assistant
Summary From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl. Customer obsessed, high energy and love learning every day? If that sounds like you, earn €460+ per week as a Customer Assistant on our standard 30 hour contract.You’ll work across different shift times, on varied tasks and with different colleagues.What does a normal day* as a Customer Assistant look like? (*there’s no such thing as ‘normal’ in retail but we’ve tried our best!)As a Customer Assistant you are required to sell alcohol, therefore you must be 18 or over to work in our store. Shift Patterns: • Morning shift: Starting at 5am or 6am with your team, you’ll be getting our award-winning products fully stocked on the shop floor and our delicious bakery products ready for our customers to enjoy by opening time so they can Go Full Lidl! • Middle shift: Starting mid-morning or early afternoon, you’ll make sure our stores are spotlessly clean, well presented and our products remain fresh, all while helping customers with queries on the shop floor and working on tills to minimise till queues• Late shift: From your start time in the afternoon, you’ll make sure our customers experience is top class by serving them with a smile while on the tills, restocking missing items and getting the store ready for the next day What you'll do • Interacting with the customer in a pleasant, friendly and helpful manner• Ensuring stock loss controls are followed in all areas of the store • Maintaining store and external cleanliness and hygiene standards• Following freshness and rotation principles• Ensuring all waste is managed correctly• Assisting in the stock count process What you'll need • A can-do attitude and excellent customer service skills• The willingness to go the extra mile for our customers• To be responsible and reliable• To enjoy working in a fast-paced, varied environment• A good team player• Preferably, previous experience in a customer facing role but this is not essential provided you have the right attitude What you'll receive We offer a competitive and transparent salary system, that ensures pay equality across all positions at Lidl Year 1 • Basic Rate €15.40• €19.25 (Unsocial Hours) • €23.10 (Overtime/Sundays) • €30.80 (Bank Holiday) Year 2 • Basic Rate €16.20 • €20.25 (Unsocial Hours) • €24.30 (Overtime/Sundays) • €32.40 (Bank Holiday) Year 3 • Basic Rate €16.90 • €21.13 (Unsocial Hours) • €25.35 (Overtime/Sundays) • €33.80 (Bank Holiday) Year 4 • Basic Rate €17.90 • €22.38 (Unsocial Hours) • €26.85 (Overtime/Sundays) • €35.80 (Bank Holiday) Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.
Maintenance Assistant
We're looking for a hands-on Maintenance Assistant to join our team on a 3-month fixed term contract. If you're practical, proactive, and take pride in keeping things running the way they should, this could be a great fit. The Role Working as part of our maintenance team, you'll help ensure our hotel facilities are safe, functional, and well-presented at all times. Day-to-day, you'll be carrying out routine inspections, responding to maintenance requests from guests and colleagues, completing preventative maintenance tasks, and supporting the team with repairs across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems. You'll also assist with special projects and keep our maintenance areas clean and organised. What We're Looking For This is a fixed term role of 3 months with an immediate or near-immediate start. If you're available, experienced, and ready to hit the ground running, we'd like to hear from you.
Senior Executive Librarian
Offaly Co. Council Library Service currently headquartered in Tullamore manages and supports a network of eight public libraries strategically located across the county. The library service is constantly innovating and diversifying in a dynamic and changing environment, taking advantage of technological advancement to deliver a wide and varied range of front-line services to customers. In July 2023 a new five-year national public library strategy was introduced – ‘The Library is the Place – Information, Recreation, Inspiration’. The strategy continues to build on technological and service innovations of recent years and focuses on improving access, use and visibility of public libraries as an essential community service. It proposes new actions on lifelong learning, cultural heritage, digital inclusion and makes a clear contribution to sustainable development and climate action, with actions designed to help Ireland achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Modern libraries reflect the different ways people use them and the successful implementation of ‘My Open Library’ services in Banagher, Ferbane, Kilcormac and Tullamore libraries allow self-service access to library members outside normal working hours. This ensures Offaly’s libraries are more accessible for commuters, workers and students and attract a broader range of customers. Offaly County Council is seeking a dynamic, creative and highly motivated individual to fill the role of Senior Executive Librarian. This person will be instrumental in fulfilling our vision to ‘provide welcoming and accessible spaces and services to support the people of Offaly in their pursuit of knowledge, culture, skills and recreation’. The successful candidate will work to a high standard as part of a multidisciplinary team implementing work programmes to achieve objectives as set out in relevant national and local policy including Creating Space, Offaly Libraries Development Plan 2024-2028. The Senior Executive Librarian is a senior professional management position employed in Library Headquarters or any library facility across Offaly. He/she is responsible for the management and development of library services, staff, resources and facilities. The job profile is likely to evolve as the service adapts to meet the changing needs of the community. The Senior Executive Librarian works closely with staff at all grade levels and reports directly to the County Librarian. As the Library Service is a county-wide service, staff may be required to provide cover at, and may be reassigned to, any service point within County Offaly as required by the County Librarian. See key responsibilities for this post listed in Particulars of Office, under Duties. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POST The post of Senior Executive Librarian is a professional post requiring a degree and postgraduate qualification in librarianship or degree in librarianship. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated person, with drive and commitment to delivering quality public services and continual professional development who can demonstrate clear knowledge and understanding of: • Local authority services, its key stakeholders and relationships • Local government structures and its democratic role and mandate • National and international public library policy and strategy The ideal candidate will: • Have experience and skills in leadership and management ability • Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Have experience in people management and team membership skills • Have experience in change management and project management skills • Have knowledge of current issues and the future direction of libraries and Local Government • Be committed to the public interest • Have excellent IT skills including knowledge and understanding of relevant technical ICT packages and emerging technologies • Have a current, full, clean, Class B drivers’ licence and access to own car The ideal candidate will demonstrate through their application form and at interview that they: • Have a commitment to modern and innovative library service delivery • Can work within, and where necessary lead multi-disciplinary teams and have proven ability to motivate, empower and encourage staff under his/her control to achieve maximum performance • Can work without supervision and on one’s own initiative • Have proven ability to manage financial resources within a budgetary control framework • Have excellent experience in community and stakeholder engagement and can work in partnership with other Offaly County Council sections and with outside agencies • Have excellent experience of creative cultural and community programming, literacy development, collections development, and innovative services for all age groups • Have relevant administrative experience at a sufficiently high level • Have a career record that demonstrates a high level of competence in the management of staff • Have a strong understanding of the role of Senior Executive Librarian and of 21st century library services • Have a satisfactory knowledge of public service organisation in Ireland • Understand the changing environment in which Offaly County Council operates and can adapt to change to deliver quality services to citizens • Have the experience of planning strategically to manage and implement initiatives which enhance library services, infrastructure, programmes and collections • Are motivated to achieve maximum performance by supporting the current Performance Management and Development System (PMDS) • Have strong interpersonal, communication, networking, advocacy and presentation skills • Have proven ability to lead in the provision of excellent customer service • Have a good understanding of the role of digital technologies, online resources and social media in the delivery of public library services • Have experience of engaging with, and leveraging emerging technologies in library services and operations • Have good knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations, the implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace • Have a thorough knowledge of Local Government in Ireland or a demonstrable ability to quickly acquire same • Can deputise at a senior level COMPETENCIES FOR THE POST Key Competencies for the post include the following and candidates will be expected to demonstrate sufficient evidence within their application form of competence under each of these. Please take particular note of these when completing the application form as any short-listing or interview processes will be based on the information provided by candidates: Management and Change Mission and Vision • Contributes to the development of a corporate long-term purpose, mission and vision for the local authority as a manager. Strategic Ability • Displays the ability to think and act strategically to ensure that their functional responsibility is properly aligned with purpose, mission and vision of the Council. Political Awareness • Has a clear understanding of the political reality and context of the local authority. Standards, Ethics and Governance • Understands and adheres to the Code of Conduct for employees and complies with all Council rules, regulations and procedures. Networking and Representing • Develops and maintains positive and beneficial relationships with relevant interests. • Sustains a positive image and profile of the local authority. Bringing about Change • Effectively manages the introduction of change; fosters a culture of creativity in employees and overcomes resistance to change. Influencing and Negotiating • Brokers agreement with others, to your team’s objectives. • Takes a long-term pragmatic view when required. Safety, Health & Welfare at Work. • Fully implements safe systems of working in accordance with the Corporate Safety Statement and relevant Ancillary Safety Statement for their area of work. Delivering Results Problem Solving and Decision Making • Can pinpoint critical information and can address issues logically. • Understands the context and impact of decisions made. • Acts decisively and makes timely, informed and effective decisions. Operational Planning • Contributes to operational plans and develops team plans in line with priorities and actions for their area of operation, having regard to corporate goals, operational objectives and available resources. • Establishes high quality service and customer care standards. Managing Resources • Manages the allocation, use and evaluation of resources to ensure they are used efficiently to deliver on operational plans. • Drives and promotes reduction in cost and minimisation of waste. Delivering Quality Outcomes • Evaluates the outcomes achieved against operational plans, identifies learning and implements improvements required. Ensuring Compliance • Abides by the laws, regulations and policies and procedures affecting your employment and the discharge of your duties. Performance through People Leading and Motivating • Leads, motivates and engages others to achieves quality results. Managing Performance • Effectively manages performance using the PMDS process. • Builds and leads a positive, diverse and productive team effectively. • Empowers and encourages people to deliver their part of the operational plan. Managing Conflict • Effectively identifies and manages conflict and potential sources of conflict to reach beneficial solutions and positive outcomes. • Uses diplomacy and tact to facilitate working relationships with dissatisfied staff or customers. Communicating Effectively • Recognises the value of, and requirement to communicate effectively with all employees. • Has effective verbal and written communication skills. Has good interpersonal skills. Personal Effectiveness Qualifications and Knowledge • Keeps up to date with the skills, experience and knowledge necessary for the role. • Understands the structures and environment within which the library service operates and the role of the Librarian in this context. Resilience and Personal Well Being • Remains calm under pressure and values the wellbeing of self, and others by managing stress levels and work-life balance. • Has a strong sense of self belief. Integrity • Is honest and trustworthy in all dealings. • Adopts an even-handed approach and is fair, consistent and open in all matters. • Models and promotes appropriate social, ethical and Council standards in all interactions. • Demonstrates a strong commitment to delivering an effective Public Service. Personal Motivation, Initiative and Achievement • Is enthusiastic about the role and is motivated in the face of difficulties and obstacles. • Acts within the bounds of own ability. • Manages time and workload effectively. • Creates new opportunity. Key Duties and Responsibilities Details of Key Duties and Responsibilities are outlined under “Particulars of Office” QUALIFICATIONS 1. Education, Training, Experience, etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: (i) hold a degree (level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications) in the area of Library and Information Studies, (ii) have satisfactory experience of library work including satisfactory experience at a management level. * Candidates are required to upload a copy of their final overall result for their honours degree (level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications) in Library and Information Studies (including certificate(s) and transcript(s) of modules completed). Failure to provide qualifications will deem this application invalid. 2. Citizenship Candidates for any of the above panels 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. 3. Driving Licence The Holder of the Post shall hold a full driving licence for Class B vehicles free from endorsement/disqualification. When required to do so, holders of office 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. 4. Character Candidates shall be of good character. 5. 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. * Non Irish Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications, overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document. PARTICULARS OF OFFICE The Post: The post is permanent, whole-time and pensionable. A panel will be formed for an initial period of one year and this may be extended for a period of time at the discretion of the Chief Executive. The panel will be used to fill appropriate positions that may arise for its duration. Positions will be offered in order of merit as per the panel. Salary: The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. Holders of the post will be paid at the appropriate point on the salary scale in accordance with the relevant Department Circular. Starting pay for new entrants will be at the minimum of the scale. Where the appointee has been serving elsewhere in the public service in an analogous grade and pay-scale, and will be moving without break to another part of the public sector at an analogous grade, the appointment may be made at the appointee’s current point of scale. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay. The current salary scale applicable to the post is €60,611 - €78,795 LSI 2 Duties: The duties of the post are to give to the local authority, and a) such other local authorities or bodies for which the Chief Executive, for the purposes of the Local Government Acts 2001 and 2014, is Chief Executive, and b) to any other local authority or body with which an agreement has been made by the local authority, or by any of the authorities or bodies mentioned in subparagraph (a) of this paragraph under the general direction and supervision of the Chief executive or such other employee as the Chief Executive may from time to time determine, such appropriate services of an executive, administrative or management nature as may be required by any local authority or body herein before mentioned in the exercise and performance of any of its powers, functions and duties to exercise such powers, functions and duties as may be delegated to him/her by the Chief Executive from time to time, including the duty of servicing all committees that may be established by any such local authority or body. The post holder will, if required, act for an employee of a higher level. The post holder may be required to work outside his/her normal job description from time to time. The post carries strategic and operational responsibilities. The duties to be assigned include the following although this list is not exhaustive and may be reviewed from time to time as organisational needs require: Duties and Responsibilites: • Lead implementation of the library development programme supporting delivery of OCC’s Corporate Plan, Offaly Libraries Development Plan and other local and national strategies • Contribute to library forward planning, capital development and policy formulation • Support the County Librarian in leading and implementing change management initiatives • Manage and deliver excellent customer service • Prepare and manage budgets and ensure work programmes are implemented within budget • Develop and deliver strong community engagement and library participation • Lead cultural programming and library outreach activities; media engagements and presentations as required • Participate on national and local committees for the development and implementation of new, innovative services • Develop and manage effective marketing and public relations campaigns to deliver strategic targets and grow membership • Manage countywide service development, including collections, services and facilities. • Manage administrative functions and oversee Library Budgets & Procurement, HR, ICT, Cultural Programming, and Corporate Governance. • Utilise and harness ICT packages and emerging technologies to deliver effective and efficient services • Lead and oversee targeted initiatives in the areas of Reading and Literacy; Learning and Information and Community and Culture • Manage implementation of user education in all areas of information provision and self-service technologies including My Open Library • Ensure full compliance with all organisational policies and procedures • Manage and ensure good governance of library buildings, health and safety, child protection, data protection, risk management, sustainable development, financial management and business continuity in accordance with Council policies • Build partnerships, network and collaborate with local authority colleagues, external agencies and library stakeholders to address social inclusion and lifelong learning • Attend meetings and represent the section at council, municipal district and committee meeting level and give progress reports and presentations as required • Attend meetings and represent Offaly County Council on national and local committees and steering groups and give progress reports and presentations to key stakeholders and audiences as required • Manage and deliver PMDS and supervise employees in supporting roles up to the position/grade of Executive Librarian including delivering training, assigning duties and workload, scheduling and prioritising work and monitoring and reporting on progress • Provide specialist assistance and support in the delivery of projects as required • Deputise for the County Librarian as required • Any other duties as may be assigned by the County Librarian Work Base: Offaly 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. Reporting Arrangements: You will report directly to the County Librarian, Offaly County Council or to other such person as may be determined from time to time. Working Hours: The working hours at present provide for a five day, thirty-five hours working week, hours may vary from time to time. The working hours may be reviewed at any time by the Council. The post may require flexibility in working outside of normal hours, including at weekends, as necessary. No additional remunertation will be paid in respect of such activities. The provisions of Offaly County Council’s Time and Attendance Policy is applicable to this grade at the current time. A flexible working hours system is in operation subject to the terms and conditions of the Time and Attendance Policy. 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)
Heavy Vehicle Mechanics Apprentice
The Commercial Motor Industry The servicing, maintenance, repair and installation of the mechanical and electrical equipment of commercial vehicles. At the end of the apprenticeship, the craftsperson will be able to demonstrate competence in the following skills: • Servicing: Carry out manufacturer’s service schedule. Complete a vehicle report form • Engine: Carry out compression tests. Remove/overhaul cylinder heads. Diagnose turbo charger faults and remove/repair and replace components • Diesel Fuel System: Remove/test and refit/replace injectors. Remove/replace diesel injection components. Check exhaust emissions with smoke meter and diagnose faults. Remove/replace/time fuel injection pumps. Remove/repair/replace fuel lift pumps • Transmission: Remove/refit gearboxes. Diagnose faults in clutch, remove/replace components. Remove/replace driveshaft joints and bearings • Suspension: Remove/replace suspension components • Wheels: Balance wheels and repair punctures • Bodywork: Remove/replace bodywork components e.g. door locks, windows and regulators. Repair/adjustment of mechanical and hydraulic types of cab tilting and locking devices. Fit safety crash barriers and reflector markings • Lights: Remove/replace components and focus headlights • Brakes: Diagnose/rectify faults in ABS brakes. Diagnose faults in air assisted hydraulic and full air brake systems. Remove/replace and adjust system components • Engine: Carry out complete engine overhaul • Hydraulics: Overhauling and fitting tipping gear, tail lift and loading/unloading crane equipment • Suspension: Diagnose and rectify faults in pneumatically and electronically controlled air suspension systems • Transmission: Diagnose faults in and overhaul gearboxes. Diagnose faults in and overhaul differential and hub-reduction units. Diagnose and rectify faults in pneumatically and electronically operated gear change, differential and inter axle locking mechanisms • Electrical: Diagnose/rectify faults in electrical circuits using wiring diagrams and multimeter. Remove/refit vehicle entertainment systems. Install basic electrical equipment • Bodywork: Adjustment and overhaul/replacement of fifth wheel coupling and semi trailer king pin Personal Skills • Metalwork: Basic bench fitting. Gas welding, brazing, cutting and arc welding • Brakes: Diagnose faults in hydraulic brakes system and remove/replace components • Steering: Check and adjust steering geometry. Remove/replace steering components (manual and power assisted type steering) • Engine: Remove/dismantle/reassemble and refit an engine. Diagnose faults in cooling system and remove/replace components • Electrical: Diagnose/rectify faults in starting and charging systems and remove/replace components. Diagnose/rectify faults in heating systems and remove/replace components • Bodywork: Repair/adjustment of mechanical bodywork components e.g. door locks, windows and regulators • Communications • Customer relations • Adaptability • Ability to work as a team member • Ability to work independently • Initiative • Problem solving • Planning and organisation • Information gathering
