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QUALIFICATIONS CHARACTER: Each applicant must be of good character EDUCATION: Each candidate must have obtained a good standard in general education. AGE: Each applicant must not be less than 18 years on the closing date for receipt of application forms. Candidates should not be more than 55 years of age on the latest date for receipt of applications. HEALTH: Each applicant must be free from any defect or disease which would render him / her unsuitable to hold the post and must be physically fit. Before being accepted, he / she will be required to pass a medical examination and any further medical examinations required during his / her employment with the Fire Service. LOCATION: Candidates must reside and work a maximum of 5 minutes of the fire station in which they would like to be stationed. Key Competencies for the post are set out as follows: COMPETENCY BEHAVIOURS RELEVANT EXPERIENCE DUTIES: 1. He / She shall be available and capable at all times when required for attendance at fires or other type incidents. 2. He / She shall operate any duty rostering or availability scheme required by the Local Authority where rostering is in place. 3. Response time to Fire Calls shall generally be 5 after the call is received. 4. He / She will carry one of the Fire Brigade Pocket Alerters at all times and will be responsible to see that it is kept in proper working order at all times. 5. He / She must reside and work sufficiently close to the Fire Station, to enable him / her to respond promptly to all calls. If at any time his / her availability is affected by change of work or any other reason, he / she will be required to resign. 6. He / She will be responsible for items of personal equipment issued to him / her in connection with his / her employment. 7. He / She will carry out all instructions issued to him / her in connection with his / her employment. 8. He / She will attend weekly training sessions at the local fire Station, or any other training or courses, as required by the Fire Authority during their employment with the Fire Service. 9. When required, he / she will assist or carry out the cleaning, testing or repair of equipment. 10. He / She shall carry out further duties that may be assigned to him / her from time to time by the Local Authority. 11. He / She will inform his / her employer that he / she is applying for the post. 12. Each member of the Fire Brigade will be required to undergo regular medical examinations, as required by the Fire Authority. The medical examination will be carried out by a Doctor nominated by the Fire Authority, who will responsible for the payment of their fee. 13. Absence from practices or fire calls without good reason will debar payment of retaining fee and continued absence over a six month period will incur dismissal from the Brigade. Annual Retainer: On recruitment €14,523 2-4 Years €15,515 5-7 Years €16,739 8+ €17,854
Health & Fitness Officer
Job Title: Health & Fitness Officer - 1 x Part-Time 18.5 hours Permanent - Lough Moss Leisure Centre Shifts: Week 1 - Tues 5pm - 10pm, Thursday 5pm -10pm & Friday 5pm - 10pm Week 2 - Wednesday 5pm - 10pm, Sat 8.30am - 5pm & Sun 8.30am - 5pm alternating each week. Salary: £26,409 - £28,163 full time equivalent (plus 19% pension contribution). Deliver better lives for all, whilst enhancing your career. These are the things we hold dear at Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council; respect, honesty, excellence, accountability, leadership & equality. We have an ambitious vision for our area. We want to create opportunities for strong, healthy communities, and business growth. Our success will create new opportunities for individuals, families & communities. Every role at LCCC contributes to this aim, and if appointed to this role you will be part of creating better lives for all. Your role will be important in the delivery of our innovative health and fitness programmes, supporting the improved wellbeing of the local community. A passion for customer service is essential as you will be the front line of interaction with customers, including by devising & delivering health/fitness progress and centre based coaching. Of course, hygiene and safety are crucial in this environment. Your role will ensure that facilities remain clean, well prepared and that equipment is serviceable – as well as handled correctly. Curious to learn more? Full details of the role are in the attached job description. With a range of contracts & locations available there is something for everyone! Apply now on GetGot, and take the first step in your new career. We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. Regulated Posts: The post for which you are applying is regulated and therefore a conviction can never become 'spent.' As part of the pre-employment checks you must declare any previous convictions on the ‘Criminal Convictions Disclosure Form.’ Furthermore, the post requires that candidates have a satisfactory Access N.I. enhanced disclosure, with Children’s Barred list check as part of the pre-employment checks. Access NI Code of Practice is available at the following link:- https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/sites/default/files/publications/accessni-code-of-practice.pdf The application form will only be available online. Applications for this post will be channelled exclusively through the Council’s e-recruit system therefore application forms in hard copy will not be available to candidates. However, the Council will consider any requests for an application to be made in hard copy and will provide alternative arrangements where possible, for example access to a computer. The Council is committed to providing people with disabilities the opportunity to compete fairly for jobs. If you have any special needs or requirements with regard to any stage of the recruitment process please contact the HR&OD team at via email recruitment@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk or telephone 02892447285
Cleaners
QUALIFICATIONS 1. CHARACTER: Each applicant must be of good character. 2. HEALTH: Each applicant shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. For the purpose of satisfying the requirements as to health, it will be necessary for each successful candidate before he/she is appointed to undergo a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the County Council. On taking up employment, the expense of the medical examination will be refunded to the applicant. Before appointment, the person selected must satisfy the Chief Executive with regard to character, age and health. 3. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE ETC: i. Applicants for the post must have a good standard of general education to enable the duties of the post to be performed to the satisfaction of the Local Authority and ii. Applicants must possess adequate ability to enable him/her to discharge efficiently the duties of the employment. 4. CITIZENSHIP: Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: (a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or (b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or (c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or (d) A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or (e) A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa or (f) A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa. PERSON PROFILE DUTIES: The duties of the post are to give to the local authority. (a) such other local authorities or bodies for which the Chief Executive, for the purposes of the City and County Management Acts, 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 sub-paragraph (a) of this paragraph, under the direction and supervision of the appropriate Director of Services or any other officer designated by him/her, such services as may be required by any local authority or body herein before mentioned in the exercise and performance of any of its powers, functions and duties. The holder of the post will perform duties as may be assigned from time to time, on a county-wide remit, to ensure Wexford County Council comply with all statutory obligations and regulations. The duties of the post will include, but are not limited to, the following: - • Cleaning designated facility areas (dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, kitchen cleaning, restroom cleaning, etc) • Emptying waste bins or similar receptacles, transporting waste material to designated collection points. • Removing litter from outside the building when required. • Replenishing consumable items (soap, toilet rolls, paper towels) when required. • Following all Health & Safety Regulations, including removing slip and trip hazards. • Such other duties as may be assigned from time to time PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYMENT 1. The post is part-time and pensionable. Persons who become pensionable employees of a Local Authority who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the Local Authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependent or qualified children). All persons who become pensionable employees of a Local Authority will be required in respect of the Local Government (Spouses and Children’s Contributory Pension) Scheme to contribute to the Local Authority at the rate of 1.5% of their net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependent or qualified children) in accordance with the terms of the Scheme. For new entrants under the Single Public Service Pension Scheme effective from 01/01/2013, superannuation contributions are 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration and 3% of pensionable remuneration. 2. PROBATION: Where a person who is not already a permanent employee of Wexford County Council is appointed, the following provisions shall apply: - (a) there shall be a period after such appointment takes effect during which such person shall hold such employment on probation; (b) such period shall be 6 months, but the Chief Executive may, at his discretion, extend such period; (c) such person shall cease to hold such employment at the end of the period of probation, unless during such period the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such person is satisfactory. 3. REMUNERATION : The remuneration is €15.71 per hour The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. 4. Working hours are variable, but in the region of 5-15 hours per week. Saturday may form part of normal working week 5. The employment will be subject to the provisions of such regulations as may be made from time to time by the Department for Housing, Planning and Local Government. 6. This employment will be subject to the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Act, 1973 – 1991. 7. The person appointed shall work under the general direction of the appropriate Director of Services, or any employee designated by the appropriate Director of Services. 8. The person appointed will use new technology, as required. 9. The person appointed shall undergo such training as may be decided by the Local Authority from time to time. 10. RECRUITMENT: Applications will only be accepted on the official Wexford County Council application form as advertised with the post. Four completed application forms (Original form plus 3 copies) must be forwarded to The Human Resources Officer, Wexford County Council, Carricklawn, Wexford, no later than the closing date and time of: 5.00 pm on Thursday, 8th May, 2025. Please do not include a CV, additional information may be submitted on a separate sheet if necessary. Do not forward any certificates or references with this form, unless requested to do so. Application forms received after closing time and date will not be considered. Application forms must be fully complete as possible. The selection process may include any or all of the following: • The number of persons seeking admission to a competition generally exceeds that required to fill the available posts and while candidates may meet eligibility it is not practical to interview everyone. In those cases, the Local Authority may employ a shortlisting procedure. The number of candidates to be invited for interview shall be determined by the local authority. The shortlisting will be carried out by or on behalf of the Local Authority against criteria specified for the position and only on the basis of the information contained in the candidates application form; • Completion of an online questionnaire or any other tests or exercises deemed appropriate by the Local Authority; • Completion of a numeracy/literacy test; • A competitive preliminary and / or final interview, conducted by or on behalf of the Local Authority, this may include online interviews. • The Local Authority may create a panel from which future vacancies, both temporary and permanent, at the specified grade may be filled. Any attempt by a candidate, or by any person(s) acting at the candidate’s instigation. directly or indirectly, by means of written communication or otherwise to influence in the candidate’s favour, any member of the staff of the County Council or person nominated by the County Council to interview or examine applicants, will automatically disqualify the candidate from the position being sought. Wexford County Council will not be responsible for any expense a candidate may incur in attending for interview. The Local Authority shall require a person to whom an appointment is offered to take up such appointment within a period of not more than one month and if he/she fails to take up the appointment within such period or such longer period as the Local Authority in its absolute discretion may determine, the Local Authority shall not appoint him/her. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Should you not receive an acknowledgement, please email recruitment@wexfordcoco.ie. Selection shall be by means of a competition based on an interview conducted by or on behalf of the local authority.
Gardener Grounds Person
A permanent vacancy currently exists within Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for the following posts and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates:- Gardener Grounds Person (part-time) 29.5 hours per week Scale 4, SCP 9-13, £26,409 to £28,163 Location: The location of this post will be in Carrickfergus but requirements of the post may result in the postholder having to work in locations across Mid & East Antrim. MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB To be responsible for carrying out a range of horticultural and grounds maintenance service tasks within all Parks & Open Spaces locations identified by the line manager either individually or as part of a team. To ensure effective communication with site users, other members of the team and line management. Assist in the community development of the Parks & Open Spaces Service through initiatives that engage the community within the Borough. PLEASE NOTE: Only application forms containing all the information, which has been sought, will be considered. The shortlisting panel will base shortlisting decisions on the information contained within the Essential Criteria narrative sections of the application form. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide sufficient relevant information including dates in this section of the form for each criteria. Applications will only be accepted on the application forms provided; Curriculum Vitaes will not be accepted. Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Monday 12 May 2025, at 4.00pm. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Retained Firefighter
QUALIFICATIONS 1. Character Each candidate must be of good character and the successful applicant may be subject to Garda Vetting prior to any appointment being confirmed. 2. Age Each candidate must be at least 18 years of age on 1st May, 2025. Retirement age for Retained Fire-fighters is 55 years of age (up to 62 years of age subject to conditions). 3. Health Each candidate must be free from any defects which would render that person unsuitable to perform the duties of the post and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. For the purpose of satisfying this requirement, it will be necessary to undergo at the candidate’s own expense an initial medical examination, by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by Cork County Council. Note the requirement to complete and pass the Chester Step Test detailed below. On taking up appointment, the expense of the medical examination will be refunded to the candidate. Retained Fire-fighters will be required to undergo regular and ad-hoc medical examinations at any time. Given the strenuous nature of fire-fighting duties the medical examination will be of a very thorough nature. Please note that the following disabilities will render an applicant unsuitable for firefighting duties and will lead to disqualification at the examination. 1. history of epilepsy 2. Alcohol or drug dependency 3. obesity 4. Chronic bronchitis or asthma or other disabling disease of the lungs 5. organic disease of the cardio vascular system 6. diabetes mellitus 7. unaided vision less than 6/12 in either eye 8. inability to hear a forced whisper or conversational voice separately in either ear at 20 feet; 9. evidence of labyrinthine disturbance 10. a history of vertigo or an illness which would affect sense of balance 11. history of mental instability Please note that it is recommended that Retained Fire-fighters be vaccinated against the Hepatitis B Virus and in this connection the vaccine will be made available free of charge to successful candidates. Fitness Test Part of the pre-employment medical examination includes completing the fitness test. Candidates successful at interview must successfully complete the fitness test prior to employment being offered. The fitness test at the recruit medical is the Chester Step Test. The Chester Step Test measures aerobic capacity and fitness and entails a moderately vigorous level of physical activity. The level of fitness needed to pass this test requires regular exercise and the test pass level is difficult to achieve if the candidate does not already have a good level of physical fitness prior to the test. Medical examiners advice is that fitness needed for this test does not come overnight; realistically it takes at least a few weeks and often longer to appreciably improve your fitness level. Candidates who fail the initial Chester Step Test will be offered one further fitness test only. This may be a Chester Step Test or a Shuttle Run test, as determined by Cork County Council. No further retests will be offered. 4. Residence/Availability Only applicants from competent persons who reside and work within 2 miles of the fire station of the relevant unit and whose ordinary activity does not take them away from the town, in which a brigade is located, will be considered. On receipt of a fire or other emergency call you should be in attendance at the station within five minutes. Unemployed persons are not precluded from applying, provided that they satisfy the residence and availability requirements. 5. Licence: Each applicant must hold a full current Category “B” European Community Model Driving Licence free from endorsement 6. Garda Vetting: Candidates successful at Interview will be required to undergo Garda Vetting, which will be directly arranged by Cork County Council. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYMENT 1. The employment is part-time. Panels may be used to fill permanent and temporary vacancies. 2. New entrant retained fire fighters who commence on or after 1 January 2013 will be members of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme (SPSPS), as established by the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012. The Single Scheme does not provide for a Retained Fire fighters Gratuity. New Entrants will pay superannuation contributions each quarter, with SPSPS pension lump sum and pension payable on retirement, subject to certain conditions. 3. Retained Fire-fighters must retire (on their birthday) upon reaching the age-limit for the employment. (Currently 55 years of age and up to 62 subject to conditions). 4. A successful candidate will only be offered employment on a probationary basis as a Retained Fire-fighter subject to satisfactory completion of the following courses:- (a) Firefighting Skills Course This course is a full-time, three-week course, which will be held in Ireland and will involve staying away from home on a Monday to Friday basis for the three weeks. (b) Breathing Apparatus Course This course is of a full-time nature, of two weeks duration and is held outside the county. (c) Compartment Fire Behaviour Training Course This course is of one week duration, normally held outside of the County. (d) Occupational First Aid Course This course is of a full-time nature, normally three days duration and is held within the County. (e) Class C HGV driving licence. N.B. The above does not preclude the Council from offering temporary employment but failure to complete either of the above courses satisfactorily will result in termination of employment. 5. Subject to compliance with the Conditions of item 4 (immediate preceding), the employment is subject to a probationary period of one year and will be terminable by the giving of one weeks notice by either side during that period. After the employment has been confirmed, it will be terminable at any stage on the giving of the required notice by either side under the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Act, 1973. or without notice in circumstances justifying immediate dismissal. 6. Please note that due to the requirement for firefighters to wear Breathing Apparatus all facial growth below the line of the upper lip must be removed, i.e. beards. etc. 7. Retained Fire-fighters must be prepared to attend other courses which may be held in Ireland or the UK. 8. AVAILABILITY: Based on an annual 52 weeks, excluding 4 weeks annual leave, Retained Firefighters will be required to be available and attend alerts 24 weeks in the year on a week on/week off basis. Across the 24 weeks where a Retained Firefighter is rostered-off they can, if they so wish, attend incidents. In the event of occasional unavoidable absence of one rostered member for part of his /her week, it is the responsibility of the rostered member to arrange cover for the period of his/her absence with an available (off duty) member. This agreement has to be notified and agreed with by the Station Officer of Sub-Station Officer in advance. This is to guarantee that the Station Officer is in a position to ensure that the minimum manning levels for each station are met before any cover arrangement can be approved. Retained Firefighters must normally reside and work in the town where the Brigade is located and in such a proximity to the Fire Station which will allow him/her to respond within the turnout time set by the Chief Fire Officer (current requirement is a target timeframe of five minutes for the first appliance to leave the station). It is necessary that he/she be released from his/her normal employment on the occasions that attendance at incidents demands such release. Changes of residence or workplace must be notified in writing to the Chief Fire Officer. Failure to do so may result in termination of employment as a Firefighter. Any change of residence or place of work that puts the Firefighter at a distance or turnout times more than that permitted by the Chief Fire Officer from the Fire Station or to a location unacceptable to the Chief Fire Officer will result in termination of employment as a Firefighter. The Council may at its discretion, prior to employing any qualified candidate, seek appropriate evidence as to the availability of such person to fulfil the duties of this position. 9. Annual leave - Four weeks annual leave per annum in addition to the annual payment of the retainer. Furthermore, payment for annual leave is confirmed as being 8% of earnings. These earnings will be calculated on the basis of the previous year’s earnings excluding the retainer, clothing allowance and payment for annual leave and public holiday leave in the previous year. The payment for annual leave will be made when employees take annual leave as part of the fortnightly pay cycle. 10. Members of brigades shall be subject to such rules and regulations as may be issued from time to time. It should be particularly noted that Retained Fire-fighters must, in the matter of drills, attendance at fires or in other emergencies, comply strictly with the orders and discretion of the Station Officer, or in his absence, such other Brigade Member as maybe in charge. Any Retained Fire-fighter guilty of infringement of this regulation will be dismissed. Generally, members of all brigades will be under the general control and supervision of the Chief Fire Officer, Senior Assistant Chief Fire Officer, Senior Executive Fire Officer, Assistant Chief Fire Officer, Assistant Fire Officer or other appropriate officer as the case may be. While on duty, Retained Fire-fighters shall use the clothing and personal equipment provided by the Council and same shall be left in the Station immediately after the cessation of duty. Retained Fire-fighters may not use such clothing and equipment save while on duty. Retained Fire-fighters must comply fully with safety policy and directives in force from time to time. 11. Rostering of Retained Fire-fighters will take place at the Council’s discretion. 12. RATE OF PAY: Retainer (Annual Amounts) 01/03/2025 Retained Fire Fighter On recruitment €14,523 2-4 Years €15,515 5-7 Years €16,739 8+ €17,854 13. Attendance at Incidents An Annual review will be undertaken in December each year to identify stations with low incident mobilisation. Where such levels fall below 75 hours in a calendar year, an adjustment payment will be made to each firefighter to provide for a minimum annual payment of 75 hours. This payment will be calculated on a pro rata basis for any new entrants in a calendar year. 14. Attendance at Drills Drills take place on-station 3 times a month at regular intervals (36 drills annually) and are of two and a half hours duration. There is an obligation on firefighters to attend 85% of drills annually. The Retaining Fee will not normally be paid to any member who has failed to attend at least 85% of drills during the quarter, the decision on which if appropriate is at the discretion of the Chief Fire Officer. N.B. The Council reserves the right to alter the frequency duration of drills at its discretion. 15. ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN IRELAND Please note that in order to work in Ireland, a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid Employment Permit. Should you be successful in the selection process, prior to appointment you will be required to confirm that you are in possession of same. Details of the process for you to apply for a work permit are available on the following website;
