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Stone Mason Labourer / Apprentice Wanted We are looking for a reliable Labourer and Apprentice Stone Mason. The roles are ideal for someone who: This is an opportunity to learn a skilled, in-demand trade from the ground up. Wages based on experience, with room to grow as skills develop. If you are interested in either of the above positions please call G Stone Construction Ltd on 0867882676 or upload your CV by hitting the APPY NOW button.
Apprentice In Social Work
Job Title, Grade Code Apprentice in Social Work (Grade code: 6020) Location of Post It is anticipated that there will be a total of 20 Apprentices employed by the HSE on the 2026. Apprentice in Social Work Programme. There are currently 11 locations confirmed and these are based in the following locations: Informal Enquiries Please email you query to hseapprenticeships@hse.ie and a member of the HSE Apprenticeship Team will be in contact.
Senior Social Work/team Leader, CDNT
Senior Social Work/Team Leader Full Time, Permenant Contract Children’s Disability Network Team – Coolock CDNT This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Social Work/Team Leader to support children and their families, presenting with complex needs arising from a combination of intellectual, physical, and/or sensory disabilities. The Senior Social Work/Team Leader is a valuable member of the Children’s Disability Network Team who will provide quality evidence based service in line with family centred practice and Progressing Disability Services (PDS) principles. The Team Leader will work as part of an interdisciplinary team and will also provide clinical supervision to social workers on the team. There will be opportunities for training, and regular clinical supervision is provided. This permanent post is assigned to the Coolock Children’s Disability Network Team, located in the HSE Coolock Primary Care office. The successful candidate must have the following: Essential criteria: Informal enquiries are welcomed by Niamh Giltinan, Coolock Children’s Disability Manager, Niamh.giltinan@smh.ie and Catherine Rafter, Principal Social Worker, Catherine.rafter@smh.ie Closing Date: 13th February 2026, 5:00pm **All interviews will be held in person** Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them. St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer. As only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted, include a valid email address on application.
General Operative
The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for permanent, fixed term and seasonal positions that may arise at the grade of General Operative Band 3 (Dublin) in the Phoenix Park, Dublin. There are a number of other National Historic Property sites that are managed under the Phoenix Park structure and successful candidates may be required to carry out duties on these sites as local management requires. These sites are the Garden of Remembrance, Arbour Hill Cemetery, Grangegorman Military Cemetery and any other site under the remit of the Park Management. The positions are Non-Established State Industrial posts based on a 39-hour week (full-time) rostered over 5 days (Monday to Friday) and appointments will be subject to a probationary period of 7 months which may be extended to 10 months under certain circumstances. Continuation in employment in the position, following the end of the Probation Period, will be dependent upon the appointee fully meeting the requirements of the positions during the Probation Period. The actual hours of attendance are determined by local management requirements. On occasion, there will be a requirement of the General Operative Band 3 (Dublin) to undertake overtime. This is an OPW recruitment competition to which applicants with the minimum eligibility requirements may apply. Persons who wish to be considered for appointment to the above position should submit a completed application form, and copies of specified required documentation. A short-listing assessment, on the basis of the information supplied on the Application Form, will be used by OPW to select those applicants who are to be invited to attend for competitive interview. The competitive interview process will be used by OPW to select those considered by the Interview Board as most suitable for appointment to fill the position(s) and reserve panel(s). Reserve panel(s), effective for a limited period, may be formed and may be used to fill certain sanctioned permanent, fixed term or seasonal General Operative Band 3 (Dublin) posts that may arise in the Phoenix Park. Placement on the panel(s) does not guarantee nor imply that an offer of employment will be made to those placed on same. In the event that an offer of an appointment is made, it will be made in the order of merit of those on the relevant panel regardless of the length of contract period offered and the specific area(s) in which the position would be based. Appointments to approved positions of employment are made as and when considered appropriate by OPW management and will be subject to the candidate meeting the OPW’s requirements with regard to health, references and Garda vetting. In the event that the candidate does not satisfactorily meet the OPW’s requirements with regard to health, references and Garda vetting, the candidate will receive no further consideration under the competition and will not proceed to appointment. OPW Areas of Responsibility The OPW’s areas of responsibility include Heritage Services and Flood Risk Management. The OPW’s Heritage Services has responsibility for the protection, care and maintenance of 780 heritage sites, nationwide, including national monuments, historical parks, gardens and buildings. Essential Eligibility Requirements (at the closing date) • A full, clean and current driving licence, category B & W • Current Safe Pass Card Note: (1) If your Irish driving licence is restricted to driving cars with an automatic transmission only (denoted by the code 78 appearing on the licence), you are not eligible. (2) From 1 January 2021 if you are resident in Ireland and hold a UK/NI driving licence it is no longer valid to drive on here in Ireland. It is not legal for driving purposes and must therefore be exchanged. It is vital that you have a valid driving licence and that you are legally allowed to drive in Ireland by exchanging a UK/NI licence for an Irish driving licence. Further information available on: www.ndls.ie Note: Where a current Safe Pass Card is not available, proof of successful completion of the Safe Pass Course prior to the closing date will be accepted. Desirable Requirements • Experience, training and qualifications in the areas of work required to be undertaken by a General Operative Candidates should note that the admission to a competition does not imply that the Office of Public Works is satisfied that they fulfil the essential entry requirements. Therefore, the onus is on candidates to ensure that they meet these requirements prior to submitting their applications. Failure to supply copies of requested documentary evidence, as detailed above, with your application will deem your application invalid and it will therefore be disqualified. Original documents will be required to be presented, if you are invited to interview. Pay The General Operative Band 3 (Dublin) weekly pay scale for the position, as and from 1st August 2025, is as follows: Salary: €653.39 – €794.57 per week Additional Payments Various subsistence/allowances are paid where appropriate. Where applicable, overtime of time and a half or double time is payable for any hours worked in excess of 39 hours a week. Annual Leave and Public Holidays Annual Leave is granted in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997. Currently the maximum allowance is 25 days per annum. Annual leave allowance for staff working less than full-time is calculated on a pro-rata basis to that of a full-time equivalent. Good Friday is a fixed day of annual leave. Public Holidays will be granted in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997. Responsibilities and Principal Duties of a General Operative Band 3 (Dublin) Note: The following list, which is not exhaustive, sets out the broad range of duties that may be required of a General Operative Band 3 (Dublin). Variances in the requirements of individual posts will reflect the management and operational requirements of individual sites and areas of work. • Working on restoration and conservation works • Assisting and working with all craft grades as deemed appropriate to your contract in undertaking works • Drive and operate vehicles and other site machinery as required by management including ride on and pedestrian lawn mowers, tractors and associated machinery, small hydraulic excavators and dumpers • Undertaking landscape and general maintenance duties as required e.g. grass cutting, mowing lawns, stimming, weeding, weed-killing, scuffling/hoeing, sweeping, cutting hedges, removing graffiti and weeds from building facade, clean shores, or any works appropriate to your contract, etc. • Operate light equipment to include: leaf blowers, knap sac sprayers, hedge trimmers, and other light equipment to undertake general parks/garden maintenance • To operate chainsaws and assist with arboriculture works (training provided) • To operate an access platform (training provided) • To assist Gardeners with the implementation of floral and horticultural features in the Gardens/Parks • Preparation and clearance of exhibitions and furniture moving, etc. • Undertake Site Inspections and Security duties, to include opening and closing site, gate duty, grounds patrol duty and event security; monitoring visitor activity on site; ensure and report to supervisor/manager on the security and protection of the site and monument • Cleaning of monuments, walk-ways and site area/buildings (including visitor centre/offices/canteen) as directed in accordance with requirements; window cleaning and gutter cleaning; cleaning of toilets, as and when required; open and close toilets as directed; keep supplies stocked up • To assist with keeping parks/gardens litter free. Work will involve hand-picking and automated litter collection, emptying bins, collecting and disposing of litter from both inside and outside the site, recycling • Know and understand Health & Safety, keeping areas of work clean, tidy and safe • Carrying out other duties which are considered appropriate to the grade Special Working Conditions Apply • Five-day working week (39 hours), Monday to Friday, and hours of attendance will be arranged according to local management requirements • Overtime during busy times or when the need arises from local management • Working alone and in teams • Working in inclement weather • Regular physical activity • Working with blades, chemicals, paints, cleaning agents • Lifting awkward / heavy loads; climbing scaffolding / working at heights • Operation of plant / equipment; driving vehicles • Hazards, sharps including syringes, traffic, wildlife, disorderly members of the public • Environmental awareness • Traffic – assisting with plant mobilisation to and from sites • Working in or near water, working in confined spaces and walking or working on uneven ground • Wildlife A General Operative Band 3 Dublin is Required to • Demonstrate flexibility and mobility, consistent with the needs of the service • Contribute to and maintain a good team spirit and an effective team-working environment • Remain calm while working under pressure when effectively dealing with incidents • Make sound judgements in emergency situations • Work on own initiative in accordance with manager/supervisor instructions whilst being an effective part of a larger team • Apply excellent and effective interpersonal and communication skills coupled with a professional, polite and courteous manner when dealing with colleagues, management and the public • Apply the energy, enthusiasm and the willingness to contribute effectively to a positive visitor experience for the public and to keep abreast of OPW activities • Apply a positive, flexible and proactive approach to work allied with an ability to deliver an effective work presence • Carry out all work in a safe manner both to colleagues and to the public through understanding, observance and application of Health and Safety regulations • Successfully undertake training as and when required • Carry out other duties/works deemed by management as appropriate to the grade and to the position • Co-operate with the introduction of new work practices and technology • Comply with all Health & Safety procedures as directed • Attend and achieve the required standard in induction training, training courses in manual handling, and any other courses in supervision and health & safety as required by the OPW Contacts With • Staff of the Office of Public Works • Members of the public • External contractors and suppliers • Land/property owners Notes • Attendance on site at weekends and on public holidays as required Reporting Arrangements The General Operative reports to: • Service Manager • Foreperson • Chargehand • Any other person to whom authority has been assigned and/or delegated This job description is intended as a general guide to the range of duties and it is neither definitive nor restrictive. Citizenship Requirements Eligible candidates must be: (a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway (b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK) (c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons (d) A non-EEA citizen who has a stamp 41 or a Stamp 5 visa 1 Please note that a 50 TEU visa, which is a replacement for Stamp 4EUFAM after Brexit, is acceptable as a Stamp 4 equivalent To qualify candidates must be eligible by the date of any job offer All non-EU/EEA citizens must hold a valid work permit prior to and for the duration of their contract. The work permit must allow you to work full time for the Office of Public Works. It is the responsibility of individual employees to ensure that you have a valid work permit. If at any stage during your contract you cease to hold a valid work permit you must immediately advise the Office of Public Works and your employment will cease with immediate effect Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform letter dated 28th June 2012 to Personnel Officers introduced, with effect from 1st June 2012, a Collective Agreement which had been reached between the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Public Services Committee of the ICTU in relation to ex-gratia Redundancy Payments to Public Servants It is a condition of the Collective Agreement that persons availing of the agreement will not be eligible for re-employment in the Public Service by any Public Service body (as defined by the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts 2009 – 2011) for a period of 2 years from termination of the employment People who availed of this scheme and who may be successful in this competition will have to prove their eligibility (expiry of period of non-eligibility)
Clerk of Works
SECTION 1: THE ROLE Cork County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel which may be formed to fill permanent and temporary vacancies for Clerk of Works in any of the Council’s functional areas, which may include but not limited to Asset Management & Land Development, Capital Delivery, Economic Development & Strategic Planning, Housing, Planning & Environment, Roads, Transportation & Area Services Directorate. The initial vacancies to be filled are in Housing and Planning & Environment. The person/s appointed will work under the direction and control of the Senior Engineer / Senior Executive Engineer or other Officer designated by the Director of Services or the Chief Executive. Housing Directorate The position of Clerk of Works, Housing is one which provides required oversight to ensure that existing rented properties are up to current minimum rented standards and that all construction works on new housing units and housing maintenance operations are carried out in accordance with relevant legislation, Cork County Council Specifications, regulations, construction standards, codes of practice, etc., and that all materials are provided and utilised in accordance with all manufacturers’ requirements and recommendations. The Housing Directorate undertakes a broad range of functions, and any appointees may be required to undertake duties relating to Housing Construction, Housing Maintenance, Energy Retrofit & Adaptation works, inspections of Council owned and privately rented properties, and assessment and inspections of improvement grants to privately owned properties. The position may require regular property and site inspections, detailed technical report writing, staff supervision and assistance in the oversight, maintenance and refurbishment of houses, apartments, and community and civic buildings. Planning & Environment The Clerk of Works role within the estates section of the Planning and Environment Directorate is responsible for the supervision of all public realm construction related activities (except water and wastewater). It is imperative that the Clerk of Works has excellent interpersonal and communication skills to liaise and co-ordinate with multidisciplinary stakeholders. The estates section of the Planning and Environment Directorate also manages the administrative and technical process of “taking in charge”. The section is charged with ensuring that estates are completed satisfactorily and taken in charge promptly for the benefit of the occupants of housing estates in County Cork. “Taking in charge” is a formal process where the local authority assumes liability and responsibility for roads, footpaths, and public spaces within a private residential development. The section’s functions include: • Inspecting housing developments to ensure works are completed to the required standard. • Managing bonds/cash securities lodged by developers to guarantee the completion of estates. • Liaising with other sections of the Council and authorities, such as Area Offices, Public Lighting and Uisce Éireann. SECTION 2: DUTIES 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. 2.1 Core Duties (All Departments) To carry out inspections on site developments/works as directed and to prepare weekly reports on each project to the employer’s representatives and the Council’s Project Manager/Architect/Engineer in strict timeframes. Construction defects must be identified, recorded, and reported in this weekly report. To monitor and assess contract programme, including liaising with the Employer’s Representative, the Assigned Certifier, Architect, Engineers and/or Project Manager. To ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation and regulations, and Cork County Council’s Safety Management Systems. To ensure the work being implemented complies with all relevant legislation and regulations including planning and procurement requirements. To undertake inspections that require decisions to be made on the condition of a building, and to prepare reports on same, i.e. stating the building is deemed unfit, needs repairs or is safe for human occupation. To measure and record contract variations and prepare snag lists. To keep accurate electronic and written records of inspections, notices, Court Orders, etc. To maintain a diary and good photographic records and files of all projects, works, constructions and inspections. To work with senior management in devising and implementing strategies leading to improved efficiencies in the delivery of services. To carry out administrative duties as required to ensure the efficient and effective operation of his/her area of responsibility. To deal with members of the public in a courteous, prompt and efficient manner and to keep the Engineer/General Foreperson informed of such dealings. To operate computer-based systems such as CRM as required to ensure the efficient and effective operation of his/her area of responsibility. Undertaking any other duties of a similar level and responsibility as may be required or assigned from time to time. 2.2 Housing To carry out inspections on site developments as directed and to prepare weekly reports on each project to the employer’s representatives and the Council’s Project Manager in strict timeframes. Defects of construction must be identified, recorded, and reported in this weekly report. To monitor and assess contract programme, including liaising with the Employer’s Representative, the Assigned Certifier, Architect, Engineers and/or Project Manager. To ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation and regulations, and Cork County Council’s Safety Management Systems. To ensure the work being implemented complies with all relevant legislation and regulations including planning and procurement requirements. To undertake vacancy surveys, level surveys or visual surveys of sites and village or urban centres. To measure and record contract variations and prepare snag lists. To undertake procurement of small contracts for minor site enabling works, disabled persons adaptation works, vacant house refurbishments and other such minor works. To undertake regular maintenance inspections and reports on existing Council properties, including liaising with Council Tenants and Elected Representatives and procuring, scheduling and overseeing works arising from such inspections. To undertake inspections and prepare reports of private and Council owned and rented accommodation to ensure that properties are fit for habitation and in compliance with the Minimum Rented Standards Guidelines. To undertake inspections that require decisions to be made on the condition of a building and to prepare reports on same, i.e. stating the building is deemed unfit, needs repairs or is safe for human habitation, and to complete an estimate of costs thereof. To ascertain the names and addresses of owners, agents and occupiers of buildings/structures and take appropriate action including the preparation and serving of notices and requisitions where necessary. To undertake assessment of technical aspects of grant applications for works to privately owned houses, for items such as extensions, disabled persons adaptation works and home improvements, and to undertake an estimate of costs thereof. To undertake inspections of privately owned houses where works relating to Disabled Persons Grants or Home Improvement Grants are being undertaken to ensure standards, building regulations and the engineer’s drawings are being met on behalf of Cork County Council. To keep accurate electronic and written records of inspections, notices, Court Orders, etc. To maintain a diary and good photographic records and files of all projects, works, constructions and inspections. To undertake inspections of properties proposed to be acquired by Cork County Council and to prepare conditional reports and associated duties. To work with senior management in devising and implementing strategies leading to improved efficiencies in the delivery of services. Undertaking any other duties of a similar level and responsibility as may be required or assigned from time to time. 2.3 Planning & Environment To supervise construction works on new residential developments (except water and wastewater services) to ensure they are carried out in accordance with the grant of planning permission(s) and all relevant legislation, specifications, regulations, construction standards and codes of practice, and that all materials are provided and utilised in accordance with all manufacturers’ requirements and recommendations. To ensure legacy residential estates are in accordance with Cork County Council’s Taking in Charge Policy and Procedure (as far as reasonably possible) and comply with relevant planning permission(s), which may require liaising with relevant developers, departments within Cork County Council and/or coordinating the procurement of works to ensure the estate is completed to an acceptable Taking in Charge standard. To carry out the necessary inspections of residential developments proposed for Taking in Charge by a developer and liaise with the necessary departments within Cork County Council and prepare conditional reports as necessary. To liaise and coordinate with Area Office staff in relation to new and existing residential developments and facilitate joint inspections as necessary. To liaise and coordinate with Uisce Éireann staff (or their agents) in relation to existing residential developments and facilitate joint inspections as necessary. To supervise CCTV (storm water only) within residential developments where a valid Taking in Charge application is receipted, prepare necessary snag lists and liaise with the developer as necessary. To maintain a diary and good photographic records and files of residential developments. To be aware at all times of the duties of contractors, sub-contractors, direct labour staff and any others under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations, 2013 and all relevant safety legislation. To prepare bond estimates for residential developments. To liaise with clerical staff within the Directorate on all issues relating to residential developments. To assist with residential enforcement complaints received and work with the relevant technical, clerical and legal staff in relation to obtaining reports, file progression, etc. To be highly proficient in computer skills such as Outlook, Excel and Word. Carrying out such other duties as may be assigned from time to time. 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. SECTION 3: ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA / QUALIFICATIONS 1. Character Each candidate must be of good character. 2. 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. 3. Education, Experience, etc. Each candidate must: (i) (a) hold a degree in Engineering or Architecture; or (b) hold a National Certificate/National Diploma in Construction Studies or Civil Engineering issued by the National Council for Education Awards/Further Education Training Awards Council; or (c) in the case of an office involving building construction work, as an alternative to the qualification at (a), be a member of the Institute of Clerk of Works in Ireland, or possess a full course certificate in building issued by the Technical Instruction Branch of the Department of Education, or a first class Technological Certificate (Intermediate Stage), or a Technological Certificate (Advanced Stage) issued by the Department of Education, or have had satisfactory supervisory experience of building work, including housing; (ii) have an adequate knowledge of civil engineering works or of building construction; (iii) be capable of writing clear and concise reports, keeping works records, measuring and recording all variations from contract and reading drawings; (iv) have a satisfactory knowledge of the surveying, levelling and setting out of works. 4. Each candidate must satisfy the local authority that he/she has had adequate experience of a type which would render him/her suitable to perform satisfactorily the duties of the office for which he/she is a candidate. 5. Age Age restrictions shall only apply to a candidate where he/she is not classified as a new entrant within the meaning of the Public Services Superannuation Act, 2004. A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 70 years of age. 6. Transport When required to do so, holders of the office shall hold a full driving licence for Class B Vehicles and shall drive a motor car in the course of their duties and for this purpose provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the local authority. 7. Required Skillset In the context of the key duties and responsibilities for the post of Clerk of Works listed above, the ideal candidate should demonstrate through their application form and at interview that they have knowledge, experience, skills and competencies: • Have adequate experience of a type which would render him/her suitable to perform satisfactorily the duties of the office for which he/she is a candidate. • Have a minimum of 5 years relevant experience. • Have knowledge and awareness of health and safety legislation and safety regulations including the application of health and safety in the workplace with particular emphasis on construction sites, understanding the implications that could arise for the organisation, and understanding the duties of safety management positions in the workplace. • Have an ability to manage deadlines, effectively handle multiple tasks, request and collect relevant information, identify potential exposures and gaps, evaluate results, summarise conclusions, and present recommendations. • Have the ability to represent Cork County Council in court. • Be able to demonstrate a strong ability in the following areas: o Delivering Quality Outcomes and Ensuring Compliance o Communicating Effectively o Judgement, Analysis, Problem Solving and Decision Making o Management and Delivery of Results SECTION 4: COMPETENCIES A Competency Based Application Form requires you to describe some of your personal achievements to date that demonstrate certain competencies required for the position for which you are applying. For each competency, you are given a description of a skill or quality. You are then asked to describe a situation from your own experience which you think is the best example of what you have done which demonstrates this skill or quality. It is essential that you describe how you demonstrated the skill or quality in question. Therefore, compose your replies carefully in this section and try to structure what you write so that you give specific information about what you have done. For each example, please include the following: a) the nature of the task, problem or objective; b) what you actually did and how you demonstrated the skill or quality, and where appropriate, the date you demonstrated it; c) the outcome or result of the situation and your estimate of the proportion of credit you can claim for the outcome. The information you present in your application may form part of a shortlisting process and may also be used to help structure your interview, should you be invited to one. A shortlisting process may be applied based on two or more of the competencies and on other information you provide in your application form. Please note that, should you be called to interview, the board may look for additional examples of where you demonstrated the Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Competencies required for this post. SECTION 5: TENURE The position is for both permanent and temporary whole-time. The post is pensionable. A panel may be formed to fill permanent and temporary vacancies for Clerk of Works which may arise during the lifetime of the panel. SECTION 6: SALARY The salary scale for the post is €57,322 – €70,030 per annum: €57,322 – €58,689 – €60,356 – €63,491 – €65,363 (Maximum), €67,690 (1st LSI) (after 3 years satisfactory service on the Maximum), €70,030 (2nd LSI) (after 3 years satisfactory service on the 1st LSI). Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government Policy. SECTION 7: LOCATION OF POST The base for working purposes shall be the work site or as determined by Cork County Council. Holders of the office shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. SECTION 8: WORKING HOURS The working hours at present provide for a five-day, thirty-five hour working week. A flexible working hours system is in operation and may be availed of subject to the terms and conditions of the FlexiTime Policy. SECTION 9: ANNUAL LEAVE The current annual leave entitlement is 30 days per annum. Cork County Council’s leave year runs from 1 January to 31 December. Granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave and arrangements for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 (as amended).
Vehicle Body Repairs Apprentice
The repair and/or replacement, alignment and welding of vehicle body panels and structural members. At the end of the apprenticeship the Craftsperson will be able to demonstrate competence in the following: Core Skills • Metal fabrication • Welding • Panel repairs • Vehicle body alignment • Vehicle refinishing • Plastic repairs • Glazing • Workshop practices Specialist Skills • Metal fabrication • Welding • Panel repairs • Vehicle body alignment • Vehicle refinishing • Plastic repairs • Glazing • Workshop practices Common Skills • Metal fabrication • Welding • Panel repairs • Vehicle body alignment • Vehicle refinishing • Plastic repairs • Glazing • Workshop practices Personal Skills • Communications • Customer relations • Ability to work as a team member • Ability to work independently • Problem solving • Adaptability
Wood Manufacturing and Finishing Apprentice
Roscar Furniture – Marble & Granite are looking for an Apprentice to join their team in Causeway, County Kerry. This position will give carpenters the opportunity to work within an experienced team while gaining experience working on both residential and commercial jobs. Applicants will be exposed to, thought and gain experience using: - Handtools and powered hand tools -Workshop machinery like Panel saws, Mitre saw, edgebanders, planers and Drumsanders - Those interested in CNC manufacturing have the opportunity to learn and train how to use one of our 5 CNCs. Applicants must have: * Ability to take instruction * Driven and willing to learn * Proactive and proven ability to work on own initiative * Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. * Be open to occasional travel for fitting of residential and commercial jobs
Heavy Vehicle Mechanics Apprentice
First Year Apprentice HGV Mechanic for immediate start. Kinahan Commercials Ltd. is a Mercedes-Benz Dealer based in Moate, Co. Westmeath. This is a great opportunity for a school leaver who wishes to pursue a career in a fast moving industry. Full Solas Training along with Mercedes-Benz Training. What does a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic do? As a heavy vehicle mechanic, you will carry out routine servicing and repair on commercial vehicles such as trucks, vans, trailers, jeeps, buses and coaches. Your work will involve servicing, diagnostics and repairs. As well as routine servicing, major overhauls are undertaken at regular intervals. Faults are diagnosed and you will repair or replace the defective components as necessary. You will manage the mechanical, electrical/electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic aspects of the vehicle.
M.A.M.F. Apprentice
Larry Byrne Engineering Ltd are currently looking for one candidate to enrol in our apprenticeship program. This is a full time position and is based in New Ross Co Wexford. ABOUT THE COMPANY Larry Byrne Engineering Ltd is a leading engineering company who specialise in the design and manufacturing and repairs of livestock bodies, drag trailers and all commercial bodies. We are a small company with ten staff, working together. APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM Larry Byrne Engineering Ltd we offer a wide range of training programmes, working on different machinery, vehicles and plants. The apprenticeship consists of four on the job phases with Larry Byrne Engineering Ltd and three off-the job training phases in accordance with Solas scheduling system. WHAT IS A MECHANICAL AUTOMATION & MAINTENANCE FITTER The work of the M.A.M.F involes machinery installation, machinery assembly, maintenance and repairs, replacement of broken or worn parts, adjustment and servicing. The work also involves fabrication, using machine tools, ie: Lathe, Milling Machine, Grinders etc.. All M.A.M.F apprentices will be trained in the following, working with a variety of specialised tools- Lathe, Milling machine, Grinders, working with drilling and milling machines and welding plants, working on complex hydraulic systems, interpreting technical drawings, assembling new machinery, dismantling, repair/make & fitting of new parts, machine wiring, electrical machine components installation and report writing of completed work. PAY We pay all our apprentices the recommended wage set by the ETB. Review it after 3 months (A well adjusted candidate will be offered above the recommended wage,) A training allowance is paid by the local ETB while the apprentice is attending the off-the job training. REQUIREMENT Junior Certificate must be completed Must be 16 years old or older Good communciation skills Ability to work as part of a team, to enrol in our apprenticeship programme. This is a full time position and is based in New Ross Co. Wexford
Toolmaking Apprentice
T.P.S. are looking for a first year apprentice Toolmaker to join our team in a well-established toolroom and injection moulding facility based in Limerick. At the end of your apprenticeship you will be fully trained in setting up, programming and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine. You will have the ability to read and understand engineering drawings with a knowledge of geometric dimensions and tolerances. You will have the knowledge of selecting high speed cutting tools and establish speeds & feeds to suit. We are looking for a candidate who is self-motivated with excellent time manage and organisational skills and who enjoys working as part of a team. Educational requirements: Completed Leaving Certificate level maths and Engineering/Technical Drawing. Please Email aidan.oconnor@totalplasticsolution.ie
