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Costa Coffee requires a Full Flexible Team Member for our store in Coleraine. At Costa Coffee we are as passionate about our people as we are our great coffee! Being a part of our team gives you the chance to learn new skills in coffee excellence whilst letting your personality shine through. As a Costa Barista you receive full training in delivering every customer with an unbeatable coffee experience, through great customer service and great coffee. Are you: -
Staff Nurse, Social Care Worker, Support
STAFF NURSES/SOCIAL CARE WORKERS/SUPPORT WORKERS OFFALY RESIDENTIAL SERVICES (Various Contract hours available) Informal enquiries to: Ciaran Malone 087-7528048 Pio Spillane 087 4770989 We are recruiting for Social Care Workers/Staff Nurses/Support Workers to join us in our Offaly Residential Services. We have many residential services throughout Offaly in locations such as Tullamore, Ballinagar, Mountbolus and Birr. The successful candidates will be provided with the opportunity to support individuals with independent living skills, community inclusion and the promotion of their personal health and wellbeing. Our wide variety of services provide full time residential support to individuals with physical and/or intellectual disabilities/autism in both individualized and group settings. The shift patterns include day/evening/overnight (sleepovers and waking night duty) Requirements: · Relevant recognised Diploma in Social Care / Applied Social Studies in Social Care/Disability/social Care Practice (Level 7 on National Framework of Qualifications) which are CORU approved. Please note Social Care candidates must be registered with or in the process of registering with CORU . Nursing Qualification (RNID/General/Mental Health – NMBI registered). Or HSE recognised Fetac/QQI Level 5 Major award or willinghness to complete. · A valid driving licence to drive a manual vehicle in Ireland. · Experience of supporting adults with intellectual disabilities/autism. · Knowledge of HIQA Standards. · Good connections in the local community an advantage. · Ability to use own initiative and plan effectively. · Minimum basic level IT Skills, using email, word doc and systems. · Suitability as outlined in the introduction to the role Payscales (HSE Consolidated scales) Staff Nurse €38,166 - €56,592 Social Care Worker €41,260 - €57,789 Support Worker €34,881 - €48,434 Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: Monday 05 October 2026. To apply and for further details please go to our web page at Current Vacancies Muiriosa Foundation
Senior Social Worker Practitioner Services
Senior Social Worker Practitioner Longford /Westmeath Services – Mullingar / Tullamore Based Permanent Full Time Position – 70 hours per fortnight At the Muiríosa Foundation, our mission is to ensure that people with intellectual disabilities have access to the supports they need to live self-directed, connected, inclusive, meaningful and fulfilling lives. We are seeking an experienced, motivated, inclusive and values-driven Senior Social Work Practitioner to join our Social Work Team in the Longford / Westmeath region. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dedicated Social Work Team, providing a high quality, rights-based social work service to adults with intellectual disabilities and their families. The successful candidate will be passionate about supporting adults with intellectual disabilities through person-led practice, safeguarding, advocacy, and supported decision making, ensuring that the voice, choices and aspirations of the individuals supported remain central to all aspects of their work. Core responsibilities: Informal enquiries to: Eimear Colgan, Social Work Team Leader, eimear.colgan@muiriosa.ie 087-2585323 Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: Tuesday 29th September 2026 @ 7.00pm To apply and for further details please go to our web page at Current Vacancies Muiríosa Foundation
Placenta Accreta Fellow
This fellowship will ideally suit a candidate who wishes to develop specialist knowledge and skills in treating Placenta Accreta Spectrum patients. This is a full-time twelve month post commencing July 2027. The fellowship will include experience in undergraduate & postgraduate clinical teaching and clinical research with a view to high impact publications. It is also anticipated the successful candidate will pursue an MD thesis. Requirements for the post: Must hold appropriate IMC registration on the General / Trainee Specialist division of the Register of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council in Ireland in Obstetrics/Gynaecology. In addition; The successful candidate should ideally have three years post-graduate Obstetrics & Gynaecology experience and have MRCPI and MRCOG as a minimum. This is a 12 month contract and will be paid as Pt 1 on HSE Registrar Scale.
Senior House Officer In Orthopedics Commencing Th January
Our Lady's Hospital Navan County Meath and Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda Full time | Fixed Term | 39 Hours Per Week All applications will be considered for the positions of Senior House Officer in Orthopedics at Our Lady's Hospital Navan and Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda All applications are required to: - Hold a valid membership of the General division of the Irish Medical Council Register. - Have previous clincal theory and practical experience in a similar post to that advertised. - Be in reciept of Garda Clearance or International Police Clearance from any country outside of the Republic of Ireland. - Be compliant with English language requirements for NCHD's as per HR Circular 022/2018 (https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/resources/hr-circulars/hr-circular-022-2018-re-english-language-requirements-for-nchds.pdf) - Be aware of and understand your specific responsibilities under the Children First Act 2015, the Protections for Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998 in accordance with Section 2, Children First National Guidance and other relevant child safeguarding legislation and policies as the welfare and protection of children is the responsibility of all HSE staff. Please be advised that any applications submitted by recruitment agencies will not be subject to agency fees. Applications submitted by IMGTI Graduates must have returned to their home county for a minimum of 12 months, before being eligible to apply for this position.
Store Trainer
Maxi Zoo is part of the Fressnapf Group, the European market leader in pet product with 2,600 shops across Europe. Maxi Zoo is Ireland’s largest pet retailer and has over 30 shops in Ireland. Maxi Zoo Ireland is driven by the desire to make the life of pets and pets owners simpler, better and happier. Maxi Zoo Ireland is seeking a Store Trainer to support the delivery of EJC Stacker Training across our store network. This is a Part-Time role (Specified Purpose Contract) and will commense in November 2026. The successful candidate will deliver practical and theory-based training, promote safe working practices, and provide administrative support to the Learning & Development team. While the role will be primarily based in our Naas store , the successful candidate must be willing to travel to other stores within the region as required to deliver training and support Learning & Development initiatives. An EJC Stacker Instructor qualification is desirable; however, external instructor training can be provided for the right candidate. Key Responsibilities
Social CARE Worker
Avista is a person-centred, rights-based organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with disabilities. We provide a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports to both children and adults in various locations across Dublin, Limerick and North Tipperary. Avista is looking for candidates who are committed to supporting people with Intellectual Disabilities and their families, in a person-centred, community based, socially inclusive manner in accordance with our core values and ethos and underpinned by quality, best practice and research. . JOB ADVERTISEMENT APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION: SOCIAL CARE WORKER CHILDREN’S SERVICES, KILBRIDE CO. MEATH PERMANENT FULL-TIME CONTRACT (39 Hours Per Week) PERMANENT PART-TIME CONTRACT (19.5 Hours Per Week) & TEMPORARY CONTRACTS Salary: € 41,260-€ 57,789* (lsi) *Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work. REF: 103853 Essential: · QQI Level 7 (or higher) qualification in Social Care/Applied Social Studies or equivalent, the award must be considerer elegible for CORU registration. · Up to date CORU registration/confirmation of application for registration submitted to CORU · Social work experience in the area of services for people with a disability · Full clean manual Irish driving licence and use of a car · Proficiency in the English language. Desirable: · Experience working within the area of intellectual Disability · Previous experience of working with people who have behaviours of concern · Have experience of Person Centred planning · Have an awareness of HIQA Standards and regulations · Desire to support people live their best lives · Willingness to support persons to develop skills and competencies around identified areas of interest and learning. Why work with us? Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at: https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/ Informal enquiries to Shauna Hurney, Social Care Leader, email; Shauna.Hurney@avistaclg.ie Closing date for receipt of applications: 29th September 2026. Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received. A panel may be formed from whuch current and future Full-Time, Part-Time, Permanent or Temporary vacancies across Avista may be filled. Avista is a public body and subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Requests. Avista is an equal opportunities employer. Direct applications only.
Senior Executive Technician
The Role of the Senior Executive Technician The Senior Executive Technician will be required to lead a team or teams and to provide technical and managerial support across all local authority service areas and to liaise with external agencies and support the democratic process. Positions may arise in any area of the Council’s functions which include Planning, Environment, and Housing. The person/s appointed will work under the direction and control of an Officer or Engineer designated by the Director of Services or the Chief Executive. Duties and Responsibilities The duties may include but are not limited to the following and the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. • Provide technical services relevant to the area of responsibility to which he/she has been assigned, e.g. site inspection, site surveying, creation of drawings and graphics, report writing and such other duties associated with a drawing office; • Operate the appropriate technology as required to carry out the work to which he/she has been assigned e.g. CAD, Graphics, PowerPoint; • Work as part of a team; • Liaise with other departments, members of the public and external agencies in relation to operational aspects of assigned work; • Function as a Team Leader, this includes: prioritising work as determined by the Head of Department/Service, functioning as a facilitator and co-ordinator between team members and other departments and external agencies and being responsible for the allocation of work and ensuring task completion; • Prepare estimates; • Preparation of public consultation display material and assistance at public consultation; • Manage work flows and producing regular progress reports on all aspects of area of responsibility; • Supervise staff assigned to him/her; • Coach and mentor Technicians Grade I, Grade II and Executive Technicians; • Contribute to individual staff development, personal development and team development initiatives; • Be accountable for efficient and effective operation of his/her area of responsibility; • Undertake any course of training organised by the Council which he/she is designated to attend; • Such other duties as may be assigned from time to time. The holder of the post will be required to have a good knowledge and awareness of Health & Safety Legislation Regulations, their implications for the organisation and the employee and their application in the workplace. The above specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. The duties shall be such as shall be assigned by the local authority from time to time and shall include the duty of deputising for other officers of the local authority when required. The duties shall also include such duties as may be assigned in relation to the area of any other 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 direction and supervision of the appropriate officer, such architectural/building, draughting and other technical services of an advisory or executive nature as may be required by any local authority or body hereinbefore mentioned in the exercise and performance of any of its powers, functions and duties including the duty of assisting the appropriate officer in the provision of such services of any of the foregoing local authorities or bodies and, when required to do so, to perform the duty of acting for a Technician of higher rank during the absence of such officer of higher rank. Holders of the office may be assigned to work in all appropriate areas in the course of their employment. Essential Criteria Character Each candidate must be of good character. Health Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Education, Training, Experience etc. Each candidate must on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: (a) have satisfactory experience, in a Technician post at Grade I or higher level or in an analogous post under a local authority or health board in the State; (b) have at least seven years satisfactory relevant experience in a Technician post at Grade II or higher level or an analogous post; (c) have a thorough knowledge of all the technical aspects of local authority work and also a deeper knowledge of at least one relevant section of the work and possess such training or experience as would enable them to take charge of such a section of the work; (d) have adequate experience in dealing with other departments within their own organisations and with other bodies; (e) have adequate experience in the direction, supervision and control of staff, and (f) Possess technical training and experience of a high standard and adequate administrative ability. Age Each candidate who reaches the age of 65 years prior to appointment will cease to be eligible for appointment. The Ideal candidate will: • Possess good professional knowledge and skills; • Be able to work independently or within multi-disciplined teams; • Be capable of working on his/her own initiative; • Possess good interpersonal and communication skills and have the ability to engage with a wide range of people; • Possess good organisation skills; • Possess good IT and presentation skills including a working knowledge of AutoCAD. Experience in the use of Microstation and G.I.S. software will be considered an advantage; • Have a good understanding of safety management in the workplace including Health & Safety Legislation and Regulations. A current Safepass will be an ongoing requirement; • Candidates shall be a holder of a full driving license, Category B, free from endorsement and provide their own vehicle for use in carrying out their Council duties. Their motor insurance policy must indemnify the Council. Candidates must also: • Have the knowledge and ability to discharge the duties of the post concerned; • Be suitable on grounds of character; • Be suitable in all other relevant respects for appointment to the post concerned; Candidates, if successful, will not be appointed to the post unless they; • agree to undertake the duties attached to the post and accept the conditions under which the duties are, or may be required to be, performed; • are fully competent, available to undertake, and fully capable of undertaking, the duties attached to the position. Particulars of Post Salary Salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. The holder of the office shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than his/her inclusive salary) payable to and received by him/her by virtue of his/her office or in respect of services which he/she is required by or under any enactment to perform. The salary scale for the position of Senior Executive Technician is: €56,178 - €67,663 (LSI 2) gross per annum. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government Policy. Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government. In accordance with Departmental Circular Letter EL.02/2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1st January 2011, will enter the scale for the position at the minimum point. Location of post Louth County Council reserves the right to assign the post holder to any council premises, now or in the future subject to reasonable notice. 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. Superannuation A. Officers joining the Public Service after the 1st January 2013 will be required to join the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. A Class rate of PRSI contribution will apply. A rate of 3% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the rate of State Pension Contributory (SPC). This includes a contribution to a Spouse’s and Children’s Scheme. OR B. Officers who became pensionable officers of the Public Service prior to 1st January 2013 and who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required to contribute at a rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of the net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the rate of State Pension Contributory (SPC). You will be required to contribute at a rate of 1.5% of your pensionable remuneration to the Spouses & Children’s Pension Scheme. OR C. Officers who become pensionable officers of a Public Service prior to 5th April 1995 and who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required to contribute at a rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. If an option to join a dependent scheme was made you will be required to contribute at a rate of 1.5% to a Dependents Pension Scheme. Retirement Retirement is dependent on the superannuation scheme you become a member of and details will be made available to you upon appointment.
Clerical Officer
The Clerical Officer is a key support position within the local authority, providing a comprehensive range of general administrative and clerical supports to a section or department. Clerical Officers are key frontline people who deliver a range of services by working as part of a team to meet work goals and to deliver quality services to both internal and external customers. The Clerical Officer is expected to carry out their duties in a manner that enhances public trust and confidence and their work requires that employees in the role function in a flexible manner and work effectively as part of a team to deliver required outcomes or outputs. SALARY: €31,935 - €49,413 - with annual increments payable subject to satisfactory overall performance, attendance, etc. Offers of appointment to persons who are not serving local authority employees will be based on the minimum of this scale. Where the person being appointed is a serving local authority employee, normal starting pay rules will apply. ANNUAL LEAVE: 27 days per annum HOURS OF WORK: 35 hours per week. Flexible working arrangements apply. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The key duties and responsibilities of the post of Clerical Officer include:- • to participate in and support the work of the section or department to which they are assigned, to ensure that work programmes are delivered in accordance with operational plans • to communicate and liaise with team members, supervisors, members of the public and others in relation to operational matters in their section • to prepare reports, correspondence, and other documentation as necessary • to provide a comprehensive administrative and clerical service as required • to ensure high levels of customer services, responding to queries and requests for information in a professional, courteous, and timely manner • to support and participate in all change management initiatives within their area of work and the wider organisation • to support and assist team members as required • to participate in corporate activities and responsibilities appropriate to their grade • to be in compliance with Health and Safety legislative requirements, policies and procedures and safe systems of work • to undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility as may be required, or assigned, from time to time. • to deputise for other employees of a higher grade as required ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA CHARACTER: Each candidate must be of good character. HEALTH: Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. CITIZENSHIP: Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: a) a citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA), or The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway b) a citizen of the United Kingdom (UK), or c) a citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons, or d) a non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa, or e) a person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa, or f) a non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE, ETC.: Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: (i) have obtained at least Grade D (or a Pass), in Higher or Ordinary Level, in five subjects from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme or (ii) have passed an examination of at least equivalent standard or (iii) have had at least two year's previous service in an office of Clerical Officer, Clerk/Typist (Clerical Duties), Clerk Typist (Typing and Clerical Duties) or Clerk/Typist under a local authority, or health board in the State or (iv) have satisfactory relevant experience which encompasses demonstrable equivalent skills. FORMAT OF THE COMPETITION The selection process may include some or all of the following:- Initial Screening Assessment/Testing Shortlisting based on information contained in their application form Preliminary Interview Final Interview Step 1: Initial Screening In the first instance, all applications received by the latest date/time for receipt of completed applications will be screened for eligibilty in accordance with the qualifications for the post as set out in this booklet. Step 2: Assessment/Testing and/or Shortlisting If the volume of applicants for the position is such that it would not be practical to interview all qualified candidates, Kerry County Council may decide to carry out assessment/testing and/or conduct a shortlisting exercise based on an examination of application forms having regard to pre-determined criteria based on the requirements for the position. This is not to suggest that candidates not selected for interview are necessarily unsuitable or incapable of undertaking the job, rather that there are some candidates, who based on their application, appear to be better qualified and/or have more relevant experience. It is therefore in your own best interest to provide a detailed and accurate account of your relevant qualifications/experience on the application form. Step 3: Preliminary Interview If, following Step 2, there remains a significant number of candidates, it may be necessary to hold preliminary interviews. Step 4: Final Interview Candidates who are successful in the shortlisting/preliminary interview process will be invited to attend for final interview. Kerry County Council will endeavour to give sufficient notice of the any scheduled interview time and date to candidates. Thereafter, it is the responsibility of the candidate to make themselves available on time and on the date advised. Candidates who do not attend for interview on the date and time advised will be deemed to have withdrawn their application from the competition. Expenses incurred by candidates in attending for interview, will be at the candidates own expense. INTERVIEW Candidates selected to progress to preliminary/final interview will be assesses under the following competencies using some/all of the indicators listed:- Customer Service and Communication Skills • Ensure to provide quality services • Communicate clearly while also listening actively • Demonstrate positive customer service attitude • Is respectful, courteous and professional, remaining composed, even in challenging circumstances Team Work • Develop and maintain good working relationships within teams • Understand own role and personal contribution to team • Ability to communicate well with wide range of stakeholders • Demonstrate dignity and respect for colleagues • Offers own ideas and perspectives Personal Effectiveness • Commitment to self development and improving skills and knowledge base • Strives to perform at a higher level • Enthusiastic and energetic about their role • Acts with honesty and integrity • Treats others in a fair and consistent manner • Is committed to self-development and continuously seeks to improve personal performance Local Government Knowledge & Understanding • Clear knowledge and understanding about the local authority, its services and the role of the Elected Members • Understanding the role of a Clerical Officer in this context • Knowledge an understanding of the functions of Kerry County Council • Relevant administrative experience and clerical skills • A strong customer service ethos • Experience of working as part of a team • Knowledge and experience of operating ICT systems GENERAL INFORMATION Kerry County Council will not be responsible for any expense, including travelling expenses, which candidates may incur in connection with their candidature. Candidates will be asked for details of any special requirements which they may have in attending for interview. Candidates invited to attend for interview may be asked, at any stage of the recruitment process, to supply further documentation in relation to their academic qualifications, employment history, etc. Any offer of employment will be subject to verification of information provided on the application form, pre-employment medical examination, reference checks, and Garda vetting if appropriate. Appointees may be required to undertake travel as required in line with their duties, and in that regard will ideally hold a full driving licence, EU Model for Class B Vehicles. An applicant who is found to be ineligible at any stage of the competition will not be further considered. Provision of inaccurate, untrue, or misleading information will result in disqualification from the competition, withdrawal of employment offered, or dismissal. Any attempt by a candidate himself or herself or by any person(s) acting at the candidate’s instigation, directly or indirectly, by means of written communication or otherwise, to canvass or otherwise influence in the candidate’s favour, any member of the staff of Kerry County Council or person nominated by Kerry County Council to interview or examine applicants, will automatically disqualify the candidate for the position being sought.
Apprentice Electrician
Kerry County Council’s Machinery Yard operates out of the Rathass Complex, Tralee as part of our Operational Service Department providing a wide range of services, including Electrical Services, throughout the county. The typical work areas for Electricians in Kerry County Council include; • Roads & Transportation – Traffic Lights, Advanced Warning Lights, School Flashing Lights, Pedestrian Crossings, External Lighting for Monuments, Depots and Public Buildings, facilitating road transport of very long/wide loads • Piers & Harbours – Power Supplies, Card Metering, Cranes/Winches • Facilities – Offices, Depots, Fire Stations, Libraries, Playgrounds, Public Amenities, Periodic Testing, PAT Testing • Environment – Transfer Stations and Civic Amenity Sites, SCADA, Public Conveniences, Graveyards • Housing - Power Supplies, Card Metering, Halting Sites. The Electrician apprenticeship offers an opportunity for enthusiastic and committed people who are looking to learn a trade and acquire the recognised QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft – Electrician. APPRENTICESHIP STRUCTURE The Electrician apprenticeship will be delivered in conjunction with SOLAS and will consist of alternating phases of on-the-job and off-the-job training and education. This model of training allows apprentices to integrate the knowledge and skills acquired during off-the-job training and education with those gained in on-the-job phases of training with their employer. The structure of the apprenticeship programme ensures that the training and education delivered to apprentices are grounded in the needs of the workplace. The culture of apprenticeship learning and development prepares apprentices to be adaptable, flexible, self-motivated and manage change. The programme also prepares the apprentice to meet the challenge of future developments in their craft and the workplace by equipping them with the necessary skills, knowledge and competence required. The alternating phases of training generally consist of three off-the-job phases and four on-the-job phases and the duration of the apprenticeship is determined by the training, education and development requirements of each occupation. On successful completion of the apprenticeship programme, apprentices are qualified to work within the recognised trade or profession. Where apprentices and craftspersons have the necessary ability and initiative, opportunities are available for further advancement including advanced technology courses and management courses which will assist them to launch careers as engineers, managers of their own business, teachers and instructors. Full details of the SOLAS Electrical Apprenticeship are available at www.apprenticeship.ie DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The Apprentice Electrician will be responsible for ensuring that he/she maintains excellent time-keeping and attendance through both the On-the Job and Off-the-Job phases of the apprenticeship. They will be required to make themselves available to travel to and attend Off-the Job phases when provided with notice to do so and must progress through all phases in a timely fashion to maintain their employment as Apprentice Electrician. The Apprentice Electrician must be committed to the following general duties:- • learning and developing new craft-related skills, knowledge and competencies • working with and learning form the experienced Electrician who will be assigned as their designated Assessor • complying with all Health & Safety requirements associated with the role • working with mechanical equipment in a safe and knowledgeable manner • accepting responsibility for the quality of work assigned • being active and understanding that work associated with the role must be carried out in all weather conditions • general housekeeping duties associated wit the work of the Electrical Services section including routine maintenance, cleaning duties, parts inventory, etc. • using all tools, materials and other equipment provided and maintaining same in an excellent state of repair at all times • reading and interpreting technical instructions, manuals, etc. • maintaining accurate work records • communicating with the Electrician and other Supervisors • taking responsibility for their own learning, including allocating sufficient study and preparation time to allow them progress through phases • undertaking and successfully completing all phase exams to completion of the apprenticeship APPOINTMENTS: A panel may be formed on the basis of interviews, from which any offers of employment may be made. WAGES: During On-the-job phases the Apprentice will be paid by Kerry County Council and the rate payable for Year 1 of the apprenticeship is €271.39 (gross) per week. Increases to the rate of pay over the course of the apprenticeship will be in accordance with nationally prescribed rates and subject to satisfactory progression through the phases of the apprenticeship as well as attendance and overall performance. During Off-the job phases a training allowance is paid by the local Education and Training Board (ETB) while the Apprentice is attending the off-the-job training. A contribution towards travel or accommodation costs may be paid. ANNUAL LEAVE: 20 days per annum HOURS OF WORK: During On-the-Job phases the Apprentice will work 39 hours per week as set out below:- 8.15 am – 4.45 pm (Mon. – Thurs.) 8.15 am – 3.45 pm (Fri.) THE PERSON CHARACTER: Each candidate must be of good character. AGE: The minimum age at which the employment of an Apprentice may commence is 16 years of age 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. Successful candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical examination carried out by the Council’s nominated Occupational Health Doctor. Appointees to the Electrician Apprenticeship must pass the Ishiara colour vision test EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE, ETC.: Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: (a) have achieved Grade D in five subjects in the Department of Education & Skills Junior Certificate Examination or an approved equivalent or (b) have successfully completed an approved Pre-Apprenticeship course or (c) have three years’ work experience gained after sixteen years of age in a relevant designated industrial activity as SOLAS shall deem acceptable It should be noted that these are the current approved minimum educational requirements for apprenticeship programmes, however previous experience of the following subjects would be an advantage: Mathematics, Technology, Technical Drawing/Graphics, Physics, Construction Studies. CITIZENSHIP: Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: a) a citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA), or The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway 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 FORMAT OF THE COMPETITION The selection process may include some or all of the following:- • Initial Screening • Assessment • Shortlisting based on information contained in their application form • Preliminary Interview • Final Interview Step 1: Initial Screening In the first instance, all applications received by the latest date/time for receipt of completed applications will be screened for eligibilty in accordance with the qualifications for the post as set out in this booklet. Step 2: Assessment/Testing and/or Shortlisting If the volume of applicants for the position is such that it would not be practical to interview all qualified candidates, Kerry County Council may decide to carry out assessment or conduct a shortlisting exercise based on an examination of application forms having regard to the requirements for the position and the candidates demonstration of their suitability for the role. It is therefore in candidate’s own best interest to provide a detailed and accurate account in response to the questions posed in the application form. Step 3: Preliminary Interview If, following Step 2, there remains a significant number of candidates, it may be necessary to hold preliminary interviews. Step 4: Final Interview Candidates who are successful in the shortlisting/preliminary interview process will be invited to attend for final interview. Kerry County Council will endeavour to give sufficient notice of the any scheduled interview time and date to candidates. Thereafter, it is the responsibility of the candidate to make themselves available on time and on the date advised. Candidates who do not attend for interview on the date and time advised will be deemed to have withdrawn their application from the competition. Expenses incurred by candidates in attending for interview, will be at the candidates own expense. GENERAL INFORMATION Kerry County Council will not be responsible for any expense, including travelling expenses, which candidates may incur in connection with their candidature. Candidates will be asked for details of any special requirements which they may have in attending for interview. Candidates invited to attend for interview may be asked, at any stage of the recruitment process, to supply further documentation in relation to their academic qualifications, employment history, etc. Any offer of employment will be subject to verification of information provided on the application form, pre-employment medical examination, reference checks, and Garda vetting if appropriate. An applicant who is found to be ineligible at any stage of the competition will not be further considered. Provision of inaccurate, untrue, or misleading information will result in disqualification from the competition, withdrawal of employment offered, or dismissal. Any attempt by a candidate himself or herself or by any person(s) acting at the candidate’s instigation, directly or indirectly, by means of written communication or otherwise, to canvass or otherwise influence in the candidate’s favour, any member of the staff of Kerry County Council or person nominated by Kerry County Council to interview or examine applicants, will automatically disqualify the candidate for the position being sought.
