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The Roles Reporting to an Assistant Principal of the relevant training area, the Civil Defence Trainer will have responsibility for the development and delivery of courses within the Civil Defence College. This training delivery will generally be on a Train the Trainer (TTT) basis, i.e. delivering training to nominated volunteers from each Civil Defence Unit, who will then return to their units and train onwards to volunteers within their unit. Successful candidates will also liaise with third-party service providers on training-related matters. Key Duties and Responsibilities The key duties and responsibilities of the roles may include some or all of the following: • Contributing to the development of the Training College Strategy. • Developing and instructing (both in person and remotely) in designated College courses. • Procurement of training courses and associated budgeting. • Building strong stakeholder relationships to ensure that training delivery is appropriate and effective, and that continuous improvement is embedded. • Preparing periodic reports and statistics on training delivery. • Representing the College and the Civil Defence as required, including the delivery of presentations to various Stakeholder Groups. • Maximising the use of technology and varied delivery methods to advance the quality and efficiency of service provision. • Supporting robust and effective governance, risk management and quality assurance processes in all training delivery. • Liaising with the Training Administration Team to ensure that all new courses and certifications are configured on the Volunteer & Equipment Management System. • Engaging and participating in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and undertaking any other course of instruction or training, including academic education, deemed necessary and relevant to the duties of the post. • The Medical & Governance Trainer role will involve working with the Civil Defence Education and Training Faculty comprised of Civil Defence PHECC Education Award Holders. Please note: The above is a general guide to the key duties and responsibilities of the role and is not an exhaustive description. Other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the role may also be assigned. Office Location and Vacancies Successful candidates will be based in either Civil Defence College, Benamore, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary, or Phoenix Training Centre based at Ratra House in Phoenix Park, Dublin. The specific office location assigned will be agreed by the relevant Assistant Principal in consultation with the successful candidates. There is currently one vacancy for each Trainer post and candidates may apply for one or both of these vacancies on the application form. Candidates who are successful in this competition will be placed on a corresponding panel in order of merit for their selected role(s). These panels will be used to fill current and any future vacancies that may arise. It is not expected that appointments will be made from this panel after February 2028. Working Environment The successful candidates will be expected to work full-time on site for the first three months. Access to remote (blended) working may be considered at that point, having regard to the nature of the work environment and subject to the business needs of the organisation. Dependent on operational requirements, this role may result in the successful candidates working out of hours from time to time. Please note that Civil Defence Trainers will be required to deliver some training remotely via a video conferencing platform. There will be a requirement for regular travel within Ireland to deliver training and attend meetings in regional locations. In addition, successful candidates may be required to travel to the UK or Europe to attend meetings, conferences, workshops, etc. Any such requirement is very infrequent. Travel and subsistence will be paid in accordance with Civil Service regulations. Civil Defence Trainers will have access to a vehicle (manual transmission) for official duties. Please note that a current full driving licence (Category B), valid in Ireland without restrictions, is an essential requirement for these roles. Personal Training and Development The Department has a range of learning and development supports, including a defence sector-specific micro-credential course provided in conjunction with Maynooth University, and leadership development. The successful candidate(s) will also be able to avail of unique opportunities, specific to this role, to enhance their professional competencies and skills. Civil Defence Trainers are given the opportunity to review their development needs through the Department's Performance Management and Development System (PMDS). Benefits As well as a rewarding and challenging career, some of the benefits of working with Civil Defence College include: • Competitive salary with yearly increments for satisfactory performance. • Public Sector pension. • 29 days of annual leave per year, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service. • Access to well-being programmes to support a healthy work-life balance. Subject to business needs and a satisfactory probationary period: • Extensive learning and development opportunities, including access to an Educational Support Scheme supporting further third-level studies. • Access to the Shorter Working Year Scheme. • Facility to apply for career breaks (subject to relevant service requirements). • Opportunity to avail of the Cycle to Work Scheme and the Tax Saver Public Transport Pass. • Opportunity to join the Public Service Credit Union. • Regular opportunities for promotion through internal, inter-departmental and open competitions. Salary and Working Hours Salary Range: From €60,029 to €76,546 Starting Annual Leave: 29 Days Hours of Attendance: 41 hours and 15 minutes gross per week ENTRY REQUIREMENTSEssential Candidates must, on or before 9th July 2026 : Role 1 – Civil Defence Trainer - Medical & Governance (a) Be a current PHECC Education Award Holder* or a Practitioner who is currently registered, without sanction, with the PHECC. Role 2 – Civil Defence Trainer - General (b) Hold a qualification in an area relevant to the role such as: • Diploma in Small Craft Surveying • Irish Sailing Association Advanced Powerboat Certificate • Personal Survival Techniques Training • Or another relevant qualification. Candidates for both roles must also have: A qualification in Training or Education (minimum Level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ), or NARIC Ireland Foreign Qualifications equivalent), or a professional qualification such as Training Delivery and Evaluation. PHECC Education Award Holders are deemed to satisfy this requirement. A minimum of 2 years' recent (within the last 5 years) relevant practical experience of delivering training, including experience of researching and/or designing and/or developing training material and/or programmes either individually or as part of a team. Experience in the use of software packages associated with training development and delivery, such as Moodle, Articulate, Microsoft Office products, etc. Good knowledge and experience of corporate governance and internal control principles and procedures. Good planning and organisation skills, including flexibility and adaptability, and the ability to work effectively in a changing environment. Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to handle multiple assignments, changing priorities and meet deadlines. Excellent interpersonal skills, with an ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver common objectives. Excellent oral and written communication skills (including presentation skills), with the ability to interpret and present technical information clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences. High levels of commitment, motivation and the capacity to work independently and/or as part of a team while delivering high-quality customer service. Strong judgement, problem-solving and decision-making skills. The ability to collate, analyse and present information from multiple sources. The ability to actively share information, knowledge and expertise. Strong IT skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to Continuing Professional Development. A current full driving licence (Category B), valid in Ireland. Candidates' driving licence must be valid for both manual and automatic transmission vehicles. DesirableFor Role 1 – Civil Defence Trainer Medical & Governance • Experience in dealing with Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Quality Review & Governance Validation Framework audits. For Role 2 – Civil Defence Trainer - General • Experience in Marine Search, Rescue and Recovery. • Experience of Small Craft Surveying. Desirable for all candidates • Experience of integrating varying delivery styles to accommodate learners with numeracy and/or literacy challenges. • Understanding, or the ability to quickly gain an understanding, of the public sector environment and delivering on Government strategy. • Experience in the procurement of training programmes and/or services. Please Note Qualifications and 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 or qualifications, for example from the submitted application form. Candidates who are unable to demonstrate that they hold, or will hold, the required qualification(s) by the deadline specified may be withdrawn from the competition at any stage. An invitation to tests, interview or any element of the selection process is not acceptance of eligibility. Candidates who are placed on a panel and come under consideration for a position will be required to provide documentary evidence of their eligibility, including qualifications. Please be aware that a transcript of results may be required. Therefore, the onus is on candidates to have this information available if requested by Publicjobs.
Civil Defence Trainers
The Roles Reporting to an Assistant Principal of the relevant training area, the Civil Defence Trainer will have responsibility for the development and delivery of courses within the Civil Defence College. This training delivery will generally be on a Train the Trainer (TTT) basis, i.e. delivering training to nominated volunteers from each Civil Defence Unit, who will then return to their units and train onwards to volunteers within their unit. Successful candidates will also liaise with third-party service providers on training-related matters. Key Duties and Responsibilities The key duties and responsibilities of the roles may include some or all of the following: • Contributing to the development of the Training College Strategy. • Developing and instructing (both in person and remotely) in designated College courses. • Procurement of training courses and associated budgeting. • Building strong stakeholder relationships to ensure that training delivery is appropriate and effective, and that continuous improvement is embedded. • Preparing periodic reports and statistics on training delivery. • Representing the College and the Civil Defence as required, including the delivery of presentations to various Stakeholder Groups. • Maximising the use of technology and varied delivery methods to advance the quality and efficiency of service provision. • Supporting robust and effective governance, risk management and quality assurance processes in all training delivery. • Liaising with the Training Administration Team to ensure that all new courses and certifications are configured on the Volunteer & Equipment Management System. • Engaging and participating in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and undertaking any other course of instruction or training, including academic education, deemed necessary and relevant to the duties of the post. • The Medical & Governance Trainer role will involve working with the Civil Defence Education and Training Faculty comprised of Civil Defence PHECC Education Award Holders. Please note: The above is a general guide to the key duties and responsibilities of the role and is not an exhaustive description. Other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the role may also be assigned. Office Location and Vacancies Successful candidates will be based in either Civil Defence College, Benamore, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary, or Phoenix Training Centre based at Ratra House in Phoenix Park, Dublin. The specific office location assigned will be agreed by the relevant Assistant Principal in consultation with the successful candidates. There is currently one vacancy for each Trainer post and candidates may apply for one or both of these vacancies on the application form. Candidates who are successful in this competition will be placed on a corresponding panel in order of merit for their selected role(s). These panels will be used to fill current and any future vacancies that may arise. It is not expected that appointments will be made from this panel after February 2028. Working Environment The successful candidates will be expected to work full-time on site for the first three months. Access to remote (blended) working may be considered at that point, having regard to the nature of the work environment and subject to the business needs of the organisation. Dependent on operational requirements, this role may result in the successful candidates working out of hours from time to time. Please note that Civil Defence Trainers will be required to deliver some training remotely via a video conferencing platform. There will be a requirement for regular travel within Ireland to deliver training and attend meetings in regional locations. In addition, successful candidates may be required to travel to the UK or Europe to attend meetings, conferences, workshops, etc. Any such requirement is very infrequent. Travel and subsistence will be paid in accordance with Civil Service regulations. Civil Defence Trainers will have access to a vehicle (manual transmission) for official duties. Please note that a current full driving licence (Category B), valid in Ireland without restrictions, is an essential requirement for these roles. Personal Training and Development The Department has a range of learning and development supports, including a defence sector-specific micro-credential course provided in conjunction with Maynooth University, and leadership development. The successful candidate(s) will also be able to avail of unique opportunities, specific to this role, to enhance their professional competencies and skills. Civil Defence Trainers are given the opportunity to review their development needs through the Department's Performance Management and Development System (PMDS). Benefits As well as a rewarding and challenging career, some of the benefits of working with Civil Defence College include: • Competitive salary with yearly increments for satisfactory performance. • Public Sector pension. • 29 days of annual leave per year, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service. • Access to well-being programmes to support a healthy work-life balance. Subject to business needs and a satisfactory probationary period: • Extensive learning and development opportunities, including access to an Educational Support Scheme supporting further third-level studies. • Access to the Shorter Working Year Scheme. • Facility to apply for career breaks (subject to relevant service requirements). • Opportunity to avail of the Cycle to Work Scheme and the Tax Saver Public Transport Pass. • Opportunity to join the Public Service Credit Union. • Regular opportunities for promotion through internal, inter-departmental and open competitions. Salary and Working Hours Salary Range: From €60,029 to €76,546 Starting Annual Leave: 29 Days Hours of Attendance: 41 hours and 15 minutes gross per week ENTRY REQUIREMENTSEssential Candidates must, on or before 9th July 2026 : Role 1 – Civil Defence Trainer - Medical & Governance (a) Be a current PHECC Education Award Holder* or a Practitioner who is currently registered, without sanction, with the PHECC. Role 2 – Civil Defence Trainer - General (b) Hold a qualification in an area relevant to the role such as: • Diploma in Small Craft Surveying • Irish Sailing Association Advanced Powerboat Certificate • Personal Survival Techniques Training • Or another relevant qualification. Candidates for both roles must also have: A qualification in Training or Education (minimum Level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ), or NARIC Ireland Foreign Qualifications equivalent), or a professional qualification such as Training Delivery and Evaluation. PHECC Education Award Holders are deemed to satisfy this requirement. A minimum of 2 years' recent (within the last 5 years) relevant practical experience of delivering training, including experience of researching and/or designing and/or developing training material and/or programmes either individually or as part of a team. Experience in the use of software packages associated with training development and delivery, such as Moodle, Articulate, Microsoft Office products, etc. Good knowledge and experience of corporate governance and internal control principles and procedures. Good planning and organisation skills, including flexibility and adaptability, and the ability to work effectively in a changing environment. Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to handle multiple assignments, changing priorities and meet deadlines. Excellent interpersonal skills, with an ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver common objectives. Excellent oral and written communication skills (including presentation skills), with the ability to interpret and present technical information clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences. High levels of commitment, motivation and the capacity to work independently and/or as part of a team while delivering high-quality customer service. Strong judgement, problem-solving and decision-making skills. The ability to collate, analyse and present information from multiple sources. The ability to actively share information, knowledge and expertise. Strong IT skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to Continuing Professional Development. A current full driving licence (Category B), valid in Ireland. Candidates' driving licence must be valid for both manual and automatic transmission vehicles. DesirableFor Role 1 – Civil Defence Trainer Medical & Governance • Experience in dealing with Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Quality Review & Governance Validation Framework audits. For Role 2 – Civil Defence Trainer - General • Experience in Marine Search, Rescue and Recovery. • Experience of Small Craft Surveying. Desirable for all candidates • Experience of integrating varying delivery styles to accommodate learners with numeracy and/or literacy challenges. • Understanding, or the ability to quickly gain an understanding, of the public sector environment and delivering on Government strategy. • Experience in the procurement of training programmes and/or services. Please Note Qualifications and 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 or qualifications, for example from the submitted application form. Candidates who are unable to demonstrate that they hold, or will hold, the required qualification(s) by the deadline specified may be withdrawn from the competition at any stage. An invitation to tests, interview or any element of the selection process is not acceptance of eligibility. Candidates who are placed on a panel and come under consideration for a position will be required to provide documentary evidence of their eligibility, including qualifications. Please be aware that a transcript of results may be required. Therefore, the onus is on candidates to have this information available if requested by Publicjobs.
Innovation And Technology Specialist, Engineering
Working as a member of SRC’s BEE team, the post-holder will lead the College’s industry engagement in the area of Innovation focusing on areas including food innovation, product design and development, lean manufacturing, IT and Tourism. The post holder will be responsible for identifying, securing and delivering a range of technical projects, knowledge transfer services, innovation training, specialist training and skills development programmes for business and industry clients. The post-holder will work strategically to build relationships with a range of businesses, industry groups and academia with the aim of further developing SRC’s capacity to provide quality and relevant support services to business clients whilst also contributing to the development of an industry focused curriculum This is a full time permanent position within the College. Closing date for applications is Friday 3rd July 2026 at 12noon. Please note all correspondance will be sent from recruitment@src.ac.uk. Please check your mailbox including any spam folders regularly. College benefits include: Competitive Salary, Excellent Pension Benefits, Generous Annual Leave Entitlement, Family & Work Life Balance entitlements and much more.
Civil Technician Grade II
QUALIFICATIONSCHARACTER Candidates shall be of good character. HEALTH Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, ETC. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: Salary The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. Holders of the post shall pay to the Local Authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to or received by them by virtue of their employment or in respect of services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. An allowance may also be payable in respect of travel expenses and subsistence. €35,568 - €52,663 (LSI 2) (at 1 June 2026) Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government. Appointees who are not existing public servants will enter at the minimum point of the scale. Health For the purpose of satisfying the requirement as to health, successful candidates, before being appointed, will be required to undergo, at their own expense, a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner nominated by the Local Authority. Defects reported as a result of this examination must be remedied before appointment. On taking up appointment, the expense of the medical examination will be refunded to the candidate. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Littleconnell Brewery, Co.Kildare 12-month Fixed-Term Contract Closing date: 19/06/2026 Mechanical Maintenance Engineer- €73,710 (includingshift allowance) plus competitive benefits package with pension, shares scheme and bonus. Join our Supply Chain and Manufacturing team. Our Supply Chain and Manufacturing team are problem-solvers, sourcing, producing, and delivering our much-loved brands to delight customers around the globe. Over half of Diageo’s 30,000+ people work in Supply Chain and Manufacturing.It’san intricate and sophisticated operationthat’sthe product of logistical, manufacturing, and technical collaborations. We areproud to be a global leader in beverage alcohol with an exceptional portfolio of brands, including Guinness, Johnnie Walker, Baileys, Smirnoff, Tanqueray, and many more. A forward-thinking €200 million investment has brought an innovative, carbon-neutral brewery to life in Newbridge, Co. Kildare. This best-in-class facility is Ireland’s second-largest brewing operation and a powerhouse of sustainability, running entirely on renewable energy.It’swhere iconic beers likeRockshore, Harp, Smithwick’s, and Kilkenny are crafted for a new generation. About the Role We are seekinga MechanicalMaintenance Engineerwhowillberesponsible forensuring the highest standards of maintenance and asset care across the brewery, utilities, and water treatment plants.Focusing on end-to-end maintenance support,you will play a crucial role in both operations and maintenance within a semi-autonomous, shift-based environment, managing SAP process orders and maintenance planning as part of your rotational duties. You will be instrumental in upholding our health and safety compliance standards,maintainingequipment and systems, ensuring asset availability and reliability to achieve high performance. In addition,you’llbemonitoringkey performance indicators suchasequipmentefficiency. Your commitment to these areas will be vital in driving continuous improvement and supporting the success of the team. Key Responsibilities: We’relooking for someone who can work well within a team as well as the ability to make effective conclusions and thrive in situations where they can solve problems. Working with us Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this. We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means thatyou’llbe welcomed andcelebrated for who you are just by being you.You’llbe part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more. Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world. Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you! If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when yousubmityour application.
Electrical Maintenance Engineer (Senior Authorised Person)
Join us, be part of more. We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels, whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That’s why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it. About your team: At Centrica Business Solutions, we’re proud to partner with over 7,000 organisations globally – helping them to balance planet, with profit. We build, operate and maintain onsite, large-scale energy assets like Solar PV and Combined Heat and Power – to help businesses to save the planet and save money. We’re also transforming the UK’s energy landscape by partnering with landowners and developers to build a 900MW portfolio of new grid-scale solar farms and battery storage assets. We have a great opportunity for a Electrical Maintenance Engineer (Senior Authorised Person) to oversee planned maintenance, coordinate works with the maintenance planner and wider maintenance team, be responsible for all HV related switching activities on site with a safety-first mindset, respond to emergency events during normal work hours and out of hours when on-call in a mission critical environment. The Electrical Maintenance Engineer will act as an SME (Subject Matter Expert) for all electrical equipment on site reporting to the Operations Manager, interacting with on-site Shift Operations Technicians and managing third-party vendors. Our goal is to maximise the availability and efficiency of assets under our control. The role includes the direct management of maintenance contractors responsible for maintaining critical assets while ensuring compliance with industry regulations, best practice and contractual obligations. The Electrical Maintenance Engineer will work closely with the Operations Manager on operational planning while also looking for ways to help reduce operational costs for the facilities, improve operational processes and will provide support to on-site Shift Operations Technicians in their role. You will be responsible for electrical plant on site, including electrical aspects of the main rotating equipment, ensuring the plant operates at 99.999% availability or above for the client. About the role: Why should you apply? We’re not a perfect place – but we’re a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That’s why we’ve designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too. Visit the link below to discover why we’re a great place to work and what being part of more means for you.
Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitting Apprentice
First Year Apprentice Vacancy Buttimer Engineering are a diversified engineering company, specialising in bulk materials handling systems and high-quality steel fabrication serving clients in Ireland, the UK and beyond. We operate across a range of industries such as Pharma, Food and Data Centres, providing design, fabrication, procurement, installation, maintenance, project management and engineering services. Based in Tipperary, Ireland since 1978, the Company’s people, values and culture have been instrumental in the success of the business to date. What makes us different is that while we continue to grow our business we have still maintained that small company feel to our culture which enables us to ensure that our employees are always front and centre in everything we do. We are currently looking to hire Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitting Apprentices to join our experienced team. As an Apprentice you will be guided and supported and will get the opportunity to work on leading-edge projects across our sectors to deliver excellence to our clients. Candidates must; If you are interested in this role, please apply by sending your CV to Human Resources hr@buttimer.com
Motor Mechanics Apprentice
Main Purpose of Job: At Connolly Motor Group we are one of Irelands No.1 Aftersales Dealers for Audi, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, SEAT, Cupra, Hyundai, Volvo and MG with sites in Ballina, Sligo, Galway and Letterkenny. Due to expansion and as part of our Apprenticeship Programme we are currently interested in recruiting 1st year Service Apprentices within Motor Mechanics to join our growing team in Mercedes-Benz Galway. The role: The apprenticeship offered will be for a 4-year period and will involve both on the job and off the job training. On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will receive a nationally and internationally recognised FETAC Level 6 Craft Certificate. The person: Skills and Competencies: • Minimum SOLAS entry requirements is essential • Leaving Certificate with a pass in Ordinary level Maths is essential • Ability to work in a team • Ability to work on own initiative • Display a keen interest in Motor Vehicles • Interested in working in a fast-paced environment • Attention to detail is fundamental to ensure quality is consistently delivered • Continuous improvement mindset • Full Clean Drivers license We understand the importance of investing in our apprentices, we provide a fully equipped toolbox to the value of €3,000, training and development, uniforms, working with world class brands, employee assistance programme, career progression post apprenticeship, further education and other benefits. If you are driven, customer focused, with a continuous improvement mindset we would be interested to hear from you.
Horticulture Apprentice
Overview: Join our team at Duckett’s Grove House and Walled Gardens as a Horticulture Apprentice. This position offers a unique opportunity to learn and develop skills in a historic and beautiful setting. Responsibilities: Assisting with the cultivation and maintenance of plants, fruit, flowers, and trees within the Walled Gardens. Learning about and participating in garden design, planting, and care under the guidance of experienced head gardener. Participating in the upkeep of the grounds, including weeding, watering, and general grounds maintenance. Engaging with visitors to provide information about the gardens and horticultural practices. Qualifications: A passion for horticulture and a desire to learn and develop skills in a hands-on environment. Strong work ethic and willingness to take on a variety of tasks related to garden maintenance and care. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Excellent communication skills and a friendly, approachable demeanour when interacting with visitors. Benefits: Hands-on training and mentorship from experienced head gardener. Opportunity to develop practical skills in a historic and picturesque garden setting. Potential for growth and advancement within the organisation for individuals demonstrating exceptional dedication and skills. To Apply: Please submit your cover letter expressing your interest in the horticulture apprentice position at Duckett’s Grove House and Walled Gardens. R93 RF80
Associate SQA/SQA Engineer Opportunities
Associate SQA/SQA Engineer Opportunities Location: Craigavon Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week Business Unit : Central Services Open To : Internal & External Candidates Ref No: HRJOB11559 Salary: Competitive The Opportunity Are you passionate about delivering high-quality software that makes a real impact? We are growing our Software Quality Assurance team at Almac and are seeking both Associate SQA Engineers and experienced SQA Engineers to join us. Whether you are starting your career in software testing or bring hands-on testing experience, we offer the opportunity to work in a collaborative, agile environment within a GxP-regulated life sciences setting, contributing to solutions that support global healthcare. Our approach is simple – we support, develop and reward our people, build fulfilling careers and together we advance human health. More information can be found here; Life at Almac - Almac ” Why Join Almac? · Work on cutting-edge software solutions supporting the life sciences industry · Be part of a collaborative, Agile development environment · Access structured training and career development pathways · Gain exposure to emerging technologies, including automation and AI-assisted testing · Make a meaningful impact on quality, compliance, and patient outcomes About the Roles Associate SQA Engineer (Graduate / Entry-Level) · Develop understanding of software testing techniques and methodologies · Design and execute test cases with support from senior team members · Support preparation of test data and environments · Identify and track defects using testing tools such as JIRA · Gain exposure to automation, performance testing, and cloud technologies · Build knowledge of GxP compliance within a regulated environment SQA Engineer (Experienced Level) · Lead testing activities to ensure software meets quality, performance, and security requirements · Analyse requirements and define effective test approaches · Develop and execute manual and automated test solutions · Contribute to automation frameworks and performance testing · Collaborate with Software Engineering and key stakeholders · Provide guidance and support to team members · Take ownership of testing deliverables across projects What you need to be successful We welcome applications from candidates at varying stages of their career who can demonstrate a strong interest in software quality assurance and a commitment to developing their skills. Click the link for further information; https://view.pagetiger.com/SQA/1 Essential Criteria · Applicants must have eligibility to work in the UK with no restrictions OR possess a valid work permit that will allow you to take up full time employment in the UK Further Information This advert covers opportunities at both Associate SQA Engineer and SQA Engineer levels. For a full list of essential and desirable criteria, along with detailed role-specific requirements, please refer to the individual job descriptions for each role. How to apply Apply online and tailor your CV to outline how you meet the role criteria. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible. Closing Date We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on Monday 10 August 2026. Please note that applications will be reviewed, and candidates may be assessed on an ongoing basis throughout the advertisement period. RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CV’s received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.
