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PARTICULARS OF SERVICE The Council is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates with relevant experience for the position of Part-Time Retained Firefighters. It is proposed to form a panel of qualified candidates from which vacancies will be filled during the lifetime of the panel. 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. Wicklow County Council is recruiting for the following Fire Brigade: • Dunlavin Brigade Each applicant must submit with their application form, a letter from their employer which states that he/she had no objection to releasing the applicant as necessary to respond to fire calls. The employment is part-time. The initial employment will be for a probationary period of one year. Normal age of retirement for retained fire-fighters is 55 years of age, however in accordance with Circular 04/2024 this may be extended up to 62 years of age, subject to approval and successful occupational health assessments. The appointment is subject to Garda Vetting. If progressing with appointment, successful candidates will be required to: Attend and successfully complete a Suitability Test Attend and successfully complete a three week Recruit Training Course; and thereafter Attend a two-week Breathing Apparatus Wearers Course; and Attend a one-week Compartment Fire Behaviour Course usually within the first year of employment. Scheduled dates will be confirmed. RECRUITMENT Please Note: This competition will be on a rolling recruitment process, over several phases. Phase 2 will close on Thursday 5th March 2026 at 12 Noon. This competition will remain live and all applications are welcome after this date for subsequent phases. Selection shall be by means of a competition based on an interview conducted by or on behalf of the local authority. Panels may be formed on the basis of such interviews. Wicklow County Council reserves the right to shortlist candidates in the manner it deems most appropriate. Shortlisting may be on the basis of information supplied on the application form and the likely number of vacancies to be filled. It is therefore in your own interest to provide a detailed and accurate account of your qualifications/experience on the application form. The candidates shortlisted will be invited to attend for interview. The Council will not be responsible for any expenses incurred by candidates in attending for interview. Candidates at interview will be marked under the following criteria: • Relevant Experience • TeamWork • Communications & Interpersonal Skills • Availability & Adaptability Candidates whose names are on a Panel and who satisfy the local authority that they possess the qualifications declared for the office and that they are otherwise suitable for appointment may, within the life of the Panel, be appointed as appropriate vacancies arise. The life of the Panel will be for one year from the date it is formed, unless otherwise directed by the Chief Executive. For the purposes of satisfying the requirements as to health it will be necessary for successful candidates, before they are appointed, to undergo at their expense a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the local authority. On taking up appointment the expense of the medical examination will be refunded to candidates. Employment may be terminated by either side by giving at least one calendar months’ notice. In the event that employment is terminated prior to the completion of any particular contract, the appointee shall co-operate with the Council in ensuring that all files/records are up-to-date and present in an acceptable manner. Wicklow County Council will require the person to whom appointment is offered to take up the appointment within a period of not more than one month and if the person fails to take up the appointment within such period or such longer period as Wicklow County Council in its absolute discretion may determine, Wicklow County Council will not appoint him/her. It should be noted that the terms of Paragraph 13 of Circular Letter EL 02/09 - Incentivised Scheme of Early Retirement may need to be considered in some instances. It is a condition of this scheme as set out in the Department of Finance Circular 12/2009 that retirees, under that Scheme, are debarred from applying for another position in the same employment or the same sector. Furthermore, persons who have availed of a Redundancy Payment Scheme should note that 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. Thereafter the consent of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform will be required prior to re-employment. Applicants will be required to declare whether they have previously availed of either of the above schemes. DUTIES He / She shall be available and capable at all times when required for attendance at fires or other type incidents. He / She shall operate any duty rostering or availability scheme required by the Local Authority where rostering is in place. Response time to Fire Calls shall generally be 5 minutes after the call is received. 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. 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. He / She will be responsible for items of personal equipment issued to him / her in connection with his / her employment. He / She will carry out all instructions issued to him / her in connection with his / her employment. 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. When required, he / she will assist or carry out the cleaning, testing or repair of equipment. He / She shall carry out further duties that may be assigned to him / her from time to time by the Local Authority. He / She will inform his / her employer that he / she is applying for the post. 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 be responsible for the payment of their fee. Absence from practices or fire calls without good reason will debar payment or retaining fee and continued absence over a six month period will incur dismissal from the Brigade. Annual Retainer: €16,190 - €19,555 per year
Retail Assistant
Because you make the difference Here at Primark, we love to do things our way. Because we help our customers keep up with high fashion at affordable prices. We do everything with passion, high standards and care around here. And if that sounds like you, join us as a Retail Assistant. Because you matter People are at the heart of what we do, so it’s essential that we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best. We offer benefits that put you first: To join us, apply today! Our fashion isn’t one-size-fits-all and neither is our culture. Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together.
Retail Assistant
Because you make the difference Here at Primark, we love to do things our way. Because we help our customers keep up with high fashion at affordable prices. We do everything with passion, high standards and care around here. And if that sounds like you, join us as a Retail Assistant. Because you matter People are at the heart of what we do, so it’s essential that we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best. We offer benefits that put you first: To join us, apply today! Our fashion isn’t one-size-fits-all and neither is our culture. Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together.
Retail Assistant
Because you make the difference Here at Primark, we love to do things our way. Because we help our customers keep up with high fashion at affordable prices. We do everything with passion, high standards and care around here. And if that sounds like you, join us as a Retail Assistant. Because you matter People are at the heart of what we do, so it’s essential that we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best. We offer benefits that put you first: To join us, apply today! Our fashion isn’t one-size-fits-all and neither is our culture. Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together.
Retail Assistant
Because you make the difference Here at Primark, we love to do things our way. Because we help our customers keep up with high fashion at affordable prices. We do everything with passion, high standards and care around here. And if that sounds like you, join us as a Retail Assistant. Because you matter People are at the heart of what we do, so it’s essential that we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best. We offer benefits that put you first: To join us, apply today! Our fashion isn’t one-size-fits-all and neither is our culture. Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together.
Retail Assistant
Because you make the difference Here at Primark, we love to do things our way. Because we help our customers keep up with high fashion at affordable prices. We do everything with passion, high standards and care around here. And if that sounds like you, join us as a Retail Assistant. Because you matter People are at the heart of what we do, so it’s essential that we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best. We offer benefits that put you first: To join us, apply today! Our fashion isn’t one-size-fits-all and neither is our culture. Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together.
Retail Assistant
Because you make the difference Here at Primark, we love to do things our way. Because we help our customers keep up with high fashion at affordable prices. We do everything with passion, high standards and care around here. And if that sounds like you, join us as a Retail Assistant. Because you matter People are at the heart of what we do, so it’s essential that we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best. We offer benefits that put you first: To meet the scheduling requirements for this role, candidates must be available to work 2 evenings during the week as well as fully available on weekends . To join us, apply today! Our fashion isn’t one-size-fits-all and neither is our culture. Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together.
Key Holder
We are so passionate about sport we have made it our business! We have created a retail experience that is fun, thanks to our incredible team. There are lots of reasons to work for Intersport Elverys, but really, it is our employees that make us great. If you are a sports enthusiast or enjoy a fun working environment, then Intersport Elverys is the place for you. At Intersport Elverys we pride ourselves on our excellent customer service as much as we celebrate our passion for sport. Candidates must be fully flexible as the role incorporates both midweek and weekend rostering. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Sales Assistant seeking progression. Job Scope: To assist the management team in the daily operations of the store, and responsible for the day to day running of the store in the absence of management. Key Responsibilities: · In the absence of management, responsible for opening and closing the store, end of day recovery, deliveries, stock management and cashing up at the end of the day. · Assign tasks to staff and ensure correct procedures are followed · Ensure every customer to our stores gets a personal and positive service experience. · Have a full knowledge of our product catalogue ( www.elverys.ie ) and current promotions. · Engage with and profile our customers to offer the best products for our customer’s needs and optimise sales. · Lead by example in implementing and maintaining excellent Visual merchandising standards in store using all the tools provided. · Use all the tools we have in the store including Assisted Selling, Safesize, e-receipts, radio systems etc. · Coordinate and forward cash, stock, financial reports and other administration to the relevant personnel in the absence of the management team. · Responsible for processes associated with daily deliveries and adequate stock management procedures. · Responsible for ensuring end of day recovery is carried out completely and to the standard as set out by the Company. · Carry out other retail duties expected of all staff e.g. sales, customer experience, recovery, deliveries, etc. · Operate till and handle financial transactions. Deliver a great last impression to our customers. · Be security conscious within the store and stock rooms – monitor potential shoplifters and follow security guidelines to deter theft and protect stock. · Back-up call out person in the absence of store management in the event of alarm activation. · Take responsibility for personal development and actively seek opportunities for improvement. Carry out training as required. · Carry out other duties as and when required. Qualifications, skills and experience: · Minimum of two years retail experience required. · A warm, friendly and engaging personality is essential. · Great communication skills – outgoing, energetic, and focused on delivering a great customer experience. · Strong product knowledge. · Experience in Visual Merchandising desirable. · Ability to manage workload and delegate tasks. · Must be trustworthy and honest. · Proficient computer skills; particularly excel, word and email. · Available to work and provide adequate cover at least one Sunday in four. · Initiative to undertake additional tasks as required. Additional Benefits include; · Employee in-store discount · Learning & Development (Online training platform, Next Gen Management Programme, Education Assistance, Study & Exam Leave) · Service Awards · Employee Assistance Programme · Company Sick Pay Scheme/Maternity/Paternity Top Up commensurate with experience · Employee Referral Programme · Momentous Life-Events/Life Milestones acknowledgement Note: This job description is not a static document and doesn’t propose to cover every aspect of this role. Duties and responsibilities of this role may vary in the future.
On-call Firefighter, Fire Station
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) wish to invite applications for On-Call Firefighters in the following station: Enniskillen Fire Station On-Call Firefighters play a critical role in protecting the local community and many of our fire stations depend on the contribution of our part time firefighters to ensure we can respond. This is a worthwhile and rewarding role providing an opportunity to work as part of a team, receive excellent training and develop a wide range of skills and experience. In order to fulfil the role, you must be able to respond to emergency calls by reporting to the fire station within 5 minutes of being alerted . You will need to meet the required standard of physical fitness and strength. You must also attend a mandatory 2 hour drill night each week. If you are already in employment you can still work as an On-Call Firefighter as long as your employer gives you consent to attend emergency calls. Your ability to respond is critical to this role and there are core periods of time during which you must be available. There are 4 different contracts offered through this recruitment process: 119 Hour, 91 Hour Banded, 91 Hour Daytime, and 40 Hour Daytime. Full details of the contracts and role requirements are outlined in the Candidate Information Pack , which should be downloaded before the vacancy closes. All applications must be submitted online by no later than 12.00 noon on Friday 13th March 2026. For information on open evenings please visit https://www.nifrs.org/work-with-us/careers/firefighter/on-call-firefighter/open-evenings We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, irrespective of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, dependants, religion or political opinion. NIFRS is currently under represented by females and applications from this group are particularly welcome. Appointment will be made solely on merit.
Dental Nurse
We have an exciting opportunity for a Dental Nurse to be part of our family run group of Practices and to join our team in Lisburn on a temporary basis. The successful applicant will work 22 hours per week from 8:30-4:30 Wednesday-Friday. Duties will include assisting the dentist, sterilising dental equipment, keeping the surgery clean and occasional reception duties. Promoting high standards of patient care at all times is vital. Essential Criteria:
