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Are You Passionate About Nursing? Ready to Take the Lead and Make an Even Greater Impact? Join Our Outstanding Team Today! Due to Ethos Care Ireland acquiring Sonas Nursing Home Group and our exciting expansion, we’re delighted to announce new opportunities across our nursing home group in Mayo, Sligo, Roscommon, Westmeath, Carlow, Wexford, Kildare, Tipperary, Kerry, and Cork. We’re seekingexperienced and dedicated Staff Nurses who are already registered and working in Ireland to join our growing team. If you’re passionate about person-centred care, teamwork, and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you! What You’ll Do: Why Join Us? At Ethos Care Ireland and Sonas Nursing Home Group, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional standards of care in warm, welcoming environments. Our homes are well-supported, our teams are valued, and our nurses are empowered to grow their skills and careers. Whether you’re based in Cork, Mayo, Sligo, Roscommon, Westmeath, Carlow, Wexford, Kildare, Tipperary, or Kerry, we have opportunities waiting for you. Ready to make an even greater impact in your nursing career? Apply now and join our compassionate, professional team – where your dedication makes all the difference! CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Speech And Language Therapist Staff Grade
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2024 . Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Speech and LanguageTherapist - Staff Grade to join our team in CHO7 CDNT 10 Mid-Kildare Naas Contract Type: Permanent Full Time Contract Hours: 35 hours per week Salary Scale: €41,553 to €60,730 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) This pay scale is subject to increases in 2026 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. Annual Leave Entitlement : 32 days pro rata per annum. Overview of the Post: Enable Ireland delivers children’s services through the Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNT) under the national Progressing Disabilities Services (PDS) model for children and young people with complex needs arising from a disability. The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a range of Speech and Language Therapy services for young people (0 – 18 years) and their families within an interdisciplinary framework. Service will include assessment and intervention, clinical supervision and ongoing service development. This will be delivered through a family centred approach across a variety of settings including the clinic, preschools, schools, children’s homes and community settings. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: · Be registered, or be eligible for registration, as a Speech & Language Therapist by the Speech & Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU (https://www.coru.ie/) · And · Candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office · And · Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Speech & Language Therapist Register maintained by the Speech & Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued. · Annual Registration: · On appointment, practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Speech & Language Therapists Register maintained by the Speech & Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU · And · Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to Enable Ireland · Be currently eligible to work in the state · Valid driving license for within the state / jurisdiction with access to own transport in order to deliver Desirable Criteria: · Experience working with children with disabilities and complex needs · Postgraduate experience and/or training working with children with Feeding, Eating, Drinking & Swallowing (FEDS) needs. · Experience in conducting Assessment of Need assessments · Experience in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). · Experience in working with children on the Autism Spectrum · Experience of working with children with disabilities. If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible Working · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: What now? To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. NOTE Enable Ireland welcomes applications from candidates who will be eligible for Professional Registration in the coming months. In the event that candidates are considered for appointment pending their Professional Registration, they may initially be appointed to an assistant grade post. Closing date for applications: Monday 5th January, 2026 @ 12pm A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. · Please review Enable Ireland’s Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: https://enableireland.ie/resources/publications/rezoomo-privacy-policy · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy
NAAS-- - Multitask Attendant, Catering
Multi Task Attendant - Catering Naas General Hospital. There is 2 Whole-time Permanent post available. A panel may be created for Multitask Attendant - Catering, Naas General Hospital from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled. ***Please note we do not accept CV's for this post- completed application forms only*** Informal Enquiries: Ms. Theresa Fitzsimons Catering Manager Naas General Hospital Naas, Co.Kildare teresa.fitzsimons@hse.ie HR Point of Contact: Rachel Smith Email: Rachel.smitp@hse.ie Telephone: 087 1881997 Purpose of the Post The aim of the Catering Department is to provide the best possible services to the hospital. You will be working as part of a highly motivated team to maintain a safe, clean environment and so deliver a quality and efficient service to the patients and staff, therefore facilitating a smooth throughput of meals. To carry out multi-task attendant roles relevant to the post, in compliance with HSE and local hospital policy, procedure, protocol and guidelines To assist in the care given to all patients, clients, relatives and visitors to be treated with respect and dignity, in a manner which is confidential Ensure a safe and clean environment is maintained at all times. Eligibility Criteria Candidates must have at the latest date of application: - 1. Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: (i) Possess the relevant QQI Further Education and Training (FET) Level 5 Certificate in Health Service Skills. OR (ii) FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Health Service Skills or Healthcare Support. OR (iii) A relevant healthcare qualification. OR (iv) Be currently employed as a Attendant, Multi-Task or a comparable role and be willing to undertake a QQI/FET Level 5 programme in Health Service skills or equivalent. AND Candidates must have the personal competence and capacity to properly discharge the duties of the role. 2. Health Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character.
NAAS-- - Staff Medical Scientist, Clinical Chemistry
Staff Grade Medical Scientist - Clinical Chesmistry Naas General Hospital. There is currently one permanent 1 WTE Staff Grade Medical Scientist (Clinical Chemistry) vacancy available in the Laboratory in Naas General Hospital. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Naas General Hospital from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may also be filled from this panel. ***Please note we do not accept CV's for this post- completed application forms only*** Informal Enquiries: Clodagh Cruise Laboratory Manager Naas General Hospital clodagh.cruise@hse.ie HR Point of Contact: Name: Olivia Girvin Position: HR Recruitment Officer, HSE Dublin and Midlands Email: Olivia.girvin@hse.ie Tel: 087 957 4869 Purpose of the Post The person, in co-operation with the Senior Medical Scientist and the Chief Medical Scientist, clinical staff and the Laboratory Manager, will participate in the management and delivery of a quality Laboratory service that supports the clinical needs of our patients Eligibility Criteria Candidates must have at the latest date of application: - 1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc (a) Candidates for appointment must: Be registered on the Medical Scientists Register maintained by the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU. See https://coru.ie/aboutus/registration-boards/medical-scientists-registration-board/apply-forregistration/ OR (ii) Applicants who satisfy the conditions set out in Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005, (see note 1 below*), must submit proof of application for registration with the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU. The acceptable proof is correspondence from the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU confirming their application for registration as a Section 91 applicant was received by the 30th March 2021. AND (b) Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. 2. Annual registration (i) On appointment, practitioners must maintain annual registration on Medical Scientists Register maintained by the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU AND (ii) Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC) Note 1* Section 91 candidates are individuals who qualified before 31st March 2019 and have been engaged in the practice of the profession in the Republic of Ireland for a minimum of 2 years fulltime (or an aggregate of 2 years fulltime), between 31st March 2014 and 31st March 2019 are considered to be Section 91 applicants under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005. 4. Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 5. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character
Maintenance Technician
Your Recipe For a Rewarding Career Starts Here! Why Dawn Farms? We can offer an excellent opportunity to be part of a world-class team offering permanent, full-time positions with set hours and plenty of opportunity for further training, development and career opportunities should you wish to progress further. Our culture is one of inclusiveness and diversity with a constant drive and focus for continuous improvement throughout our business. Our production plants are located in Naas, Co Kildare with easy access via public transport. Job Purpose On a day to day basis, the Maintenance Technician is responsible for the executing, monitoring and recording of the maintenance breakdowns and breakdown follow ups. You will also be responsible for delivering a high-quality maintenance service to the production departments. As a maintenance technician you must ensure that maintenance works are carried out efficiently, effectively, safely and in line with the maintenance strategy. Shift: Days & Nights (rotation with consecutive days off in between) Hourly rate: €27.01 per hour (shift premiums apply) Key Duties and Responsibilities
NAAS-- - Unscheduled Care Lead
Grade VII Unscheduled Care Lead Naas General Hospital. There is currently one permanent and whole-time vacancy available. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Grade VII Unscheduled Care Lead, Naas General Hospital, from which current and future permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full time or part time duration may be filled. ***Please note we do not accept CV's for this post- completed application forms only*** Informal Enquiries: Name: Rory Dignam Position: Operations Manager, Naas General Hospital Tel: (045) 849525 Email: rory.dignam2@hse.ie HR Point of Contact: Name: Olivia Girvin Position: HR Recruitment Officer, HSE Dublin and Midlands Email: Olivia.girvin@hse.ie Tel: 087 957 4869 Purpose of the Post The Unscheduled Care Lead will provide strategic and operational support to the Senior Management Team and Clinical Directorates at Naas General Hospital, with a particular focus on enhancing the quality, safety, and efficiency of unscheduled care services. This role involves providing leadership in the ongoing improvement of unscheduled care pathways and performance, including urgent and emergency care services, and the development and implementation of robust performance monitoring systems. The post holder will be responsible for tracking, analysing, and reporting key performance indicators (KPIs) in alignment with HSE targets, such as ED wait times, 9-hour and 24-hour breaches, and the proportion of patients aged 75+ waiting more than 24 hours in the Emergency Department and will present data regularly at Operations and Senior Management meetings to support informed decision-making. In line with the HSE’s national focus on improving outcomes in urgent and emergency care, the Unscheduled Care Lead will work to optimise patient flow from the point of ED triage through to timely admission, discharge, or transfer. A particular emphasis will be placed on the early identification and prioritisation of patients over 75 years of age, ensuring compliance with the National ED Taskforce recommendations and Age-Friendly Hospital standards. The Unscheduled Care Lead will work closely with the Scheduled Care Manager, Patient Flow ADON, Operations Manager, ED Consultant clinical lead, CNM 3, IPC team and other key stakeholders to ensure an integrated and coordinated approach to patient flow across the hospital. The post holder will actively participate in daily bed management meetings and contribute to the delivery of timely and effective patient flow solutions, with a continued emphasis on reducing delayed discharges and length of stay, especially for older persons. The role also includes responsibility for advance planning of weekends and bank holidays, engaging with relevant clinical and operational stakeholders to ensure appropriate capacity, resourcing, and escalation arrangements are in place to manage anticipated demand and reduce risk, particularly during periods of heightened ED pressure. This is a highly collaborative role that requires strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills, with a clear focus on delivering high-quality, patient-centred urgent and emergency care. The Unscheduled Care Lead will champion service improvements that promote safe, timely access to care and effective transitions for all patients, especially those most vulnerable to long ED stays and delays in discharge Eligibility Criteria Candidates must have at the latest date of application: - Eligibility Criteria Professional Qualifications, Experience etc. This campaign is confined to staff who are currently employed by the HSE, TUSLA, other statutory health agencies*, or a body which provides services on behalf of the HSE under Section 38 of the Health Act 2004 as per Workplace Relations Commission agreement -161867 (a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: (i) Are currently employed at Grade VI level or equivalent (clinical or administrative) CNM 1 or above, with relevant experience in hospital operations. (ii)Have a clinical background (e.g. nursing, allied health, or medical), that enables effective engagement with multidisciplinary teams and supports the progression of clinical pathways, service integration, and the resolution of operational challenges in a fast-paced acute care environment. (iii)Have satisfactory experience in an office under the HSE, TUSLA, other statutory health agencies, or a body which provides services on behalf of the HSE under Section 38 of the Health Act 2004 at a level not lower than that of Grade IV (or equivalent) And Have not less than two years satisfactory experience either in that office or in an office at a level not lower than that of Clerical Officer in the HSE, TUSLA, other statutory health agencies, or a body which provides services on behalf of the HSE under Section 38 of the Health Act 2004 Or Have demonstrable strong leadership and interpersonal skills and experience in implementing and managing complex change and quality improvement initiatives, and possess extensive knowledge of unscheduled care and patient flow dynamics within an acute healthcare setting. In addition, applicants must demonstrate experience or capacity in carrying out delegated operational responsibilities for the day-to-day management of unscheduled care services, as assigned by the Operations Manager. The post holder is expected to take a proactive and solution-focused approach to addressing operational challenges, supporting service continuity, and enhancing patient flow across the hospital. And Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge, capability, and expertise (including a high standard of professional and management ability) necessary for the proper discharge of the duties of the post. Health Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character.
NAAS-- - Specialist Surveillance Scientist
Specialist Surveillance Scientist Naas General Hospital. There is currently one permanent Medical Scientist, Specialist (Surveillance)vacancy available in the Laboratory in Naas General Hospital. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Naas General Hospitalfrom which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may also be filled from this panel. ***Please note we do not accept CV's for this post- completed application forms only*** Informal Enquiries: Clodagh Cruise Laboratory Manager Naas General Hospital clodagh.cruise@hse.ie HR Point of Contact: Rachel Smith HR Recruitment Officer HSE Dublin and Midlands Email: Rachel.smitp@hse.ie Tel: 087 1881997 Purpose of the Post 1. The purpose of this role is to manage the collection, analysis and dissemination of all Healthcare Associated Infection data in Naas General Hospital and the surrounding community and other areas as appropriate. 2. Be involved in the Implementation of the Critical Care Surveillance Programme. 3. To fully implement all the requirements of the HIQA National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infection in the hospital. 4. To provide a link between the Pathology Laboratory, Public Health and the Health Protection Surveillance Centre in relation to the surveillance and reporting of infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance via CIDR and EARS-Net 5. Be responsible for the development, co-ordination and implementation of quality processes within Pathology and for all documentation required for Surveillance of pathogens and antimicrobial resistance patterns on direction of the Laboratory Manager, HPSC and Consultant Microbiologist. 6. Participate fully as a member of the Infection Prevention and Control Team in the Hospital. 7. Co-ordinate the Surveillance Programme within the Hospital in conjunction with the IPCT – as required by HIQA. Eligibility Criteria Candidates must have at the latest date of application: - 1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc. (a) Candidates for appointment must: (i) Be registered, or be eligible for registration as a Medical Scientist on the Medical Scientists Register maintained by the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU. OR (ii) Applicants who satisfy the conditions set out in Section 91 of the Health and Social Care professionals Act 2005, (see Note 1 Below*), must submit proof of application for the registration Board at CORU. The acceptable proof is correspondence from the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU confirming their application for registration as a Section 91 applicant was received by the 30th of March 2021. AND (iii) Possess a Masters Qualification (MSc) or equivalent (NFQ Level 9) postgraduate qualififcation on the National Framework of Qualififcations (NFQ) maintained by Quality and Qualififcations Ireland (QQI) in a Science related discipline, as relevant to the role. Validated bt the academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine. OR (iv) An equivalent qualification at minimum Level 9 validated by the Academy of Clinical Science and laboratory Medicine (ACSLM) OR (v) Possess Fellowship of the Academy of Clinical Science and laboratory Medicine awarded before July 2018. OR (vi) Have attained the Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science by examination or thesis (Awarded prior to 1999) AND (vii) Possess four years full time clinical experience (or an aggregate of four years full time clinical experience) as a medical scientist in a clinical diagnostic laboratory since qualifying as a medical scientist. AND (viii) Demonstrate knowledge and experience in the appropriate specialist area. AND (ix) Demonstrate evidence of Continuous Professional Development relevant to the required area of specialism/role. AND (x) Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. AND (xi) Candidate must provide proof of statutory Registration on the medical Scientists Register maintained by the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued. OR For a section 91 candidate you must submit proof of application for registration see criterion 1a (ii). 2. Annual Registration (i) On appointment, practitioners must maintain annual registration on Medical Scientists Register maintained by the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU. AND (ii) Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC) 4. Health Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 5. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character
NAAS-- - Health And Safety Officer
Grade VII - Health and Safety Officer Naas General Hospital A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Naas General Hospital from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full-time or part-time duration may be filled. Vacancies may include Staff nurses with experience in areas such as Medical Surgical, Emergency Department, Endoscopy & Critical Care units required also. ***Please note we do not accept CV's for this post- completed application forms only*** Informal Enquiries: Mr Richard Gleeson Operations Manager Naas General Hospital. HR Point of Contact: Olivia.Girvin HR Recruitment Officer HSE Dublin and Midlands Email: Olivia.Girvin@hse.ie Tel: 087 957 4869 Purpose of the Post · The purpose of the role is to facilitate compliance with the corporate Health & Safety Statement and associated processes, policies and legislation within the Health Service Executive. · To provide specialist advice, guidance and instruction regarding health and safety matters to the Naas General Hospital Management Team, Heads of Service, frontline managers and staff, to assist Naas General Hospital management and duty holders in ensuring that the high standards of health and safety as dictated by HSE Corporate and legislation are met and promote continuous improvement based on systematic organisational learning. · To advise and support management and duty holders in setting up, maintaining and improving systems that underpin an effective integrated health and safety governance system within the Naas General Hospital. · To liaise with internal stakeholders such as the National Health and Safety Function (NHSF) and Corporate Committees such as the Health & Safety Management Advisory Committee (HSMAC) and the Risk Committee and external stakeholders such as the State Claims Agency and the Health and Safety Authority. · The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that national policy issued by the Workplace Health and Wellbeing Unit is implemented locally. This will include statutory and regulatory requirements of the Workplace Health and Wellbeing Unit for the Health and Safety of healthcare workers. · The post holder will support the Quality & Patient Safety department in all communication processes and the collation, analysis and distribution (as applicable) of all Naas General Hospital policies. Based on this information the post holder will work in collaboration to produce regular reports t identifying areas for improvement: Eligibility Criteria Candidates must have at the latest date of application: • Hold a Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) Level 8 (or higher) major academic award (e.g. Honours Degree or Higher Diploma) in Health and Safety, or other relevant area (that is, a qualification or cognate degree accredited by Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) for membership at Graduate or higher level). http://www.iosh.co.uk/Membership/About-membership/Qualifications.aspx AND • Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in an Occupational Health and Safety Officer / Advisor role, or AND o A minimum of 1.5 no. years’ experience in an Occupational Health and Safety Advisor/Officer (or equivalent) or Assistant role, and o Minimum of 1.5 no. years’ experience in healthcare in a clinical or support services role (i.e. a combined total of 3 no. years’ experience) AND • Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability and management ability, for the proper discharge of the office. Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character.
Warehouse Operative, Distribution Center
Warehouse Operative – Full-Time (Leixlip) Location: Applegreen Distribution Centre, Leixlip Hours: Monday–Thursday 10:00am–7:00pm, Friday 9:00am–6:00pm (No weekend work required) Applegreen Distribution Centre in Leixlip is currently seeking a full-time Warehouse Operative to join our busy and growing team. Our warehouse includes ambient, chilled, and frozen picking areas, and work is carried out using a PPT (Powered Pallet Truck). We have a strong team of over 130 staff onsite and offer excellent company perks and a supportive working environment. What we offer: If you’re looking for a stable, long-term role with a great team, we’d love to hear from you. �� Please submit your CV and include any additional notes or experience you feel are relevant.
Water Network Maintenance and Repair Team Lead
Grade and Salary E (€49,252 - €73,877) We are Uisce Éireann. Every day, we are responsible for the delivery of secure, safe, and sustainable water services for the people of Ireland. As Ireland’s national regulated water utility, our vision is a sustainable Ireland where water is respected and protected, for the planet and all the lives it supports. Our purpose at Uisce Éireann is to rise to the challenge of delivering transformative water services that enable communities to thrive. That means we are proud to take on the responsibility of protecting our water supply and passing on a safe and secure water system to a rapidly growing population and empowering Ireland’s social and economic growth. We are passionate about empowering our people, enabling them to make a positive impact on communities across Ireland. We are guided by a shared vision and purpose, grounded in values that define who we are and shape how we work, where we deliver for customers and communities, we work better together, we do the right thing, we aim high, and we keep each other safe. Our behaviours define how we interact, communicate, and succeed together. These values and behaviours apply to each one of us, across every role, location, and level. Our goal is to attract and develop skilled and talented people from diverse backgrounds, who bring a dynamic range of expertise and insights to our work. With a strong, values-driven workforce, we ensure Uisce Éireann can continue advancing Ireland’s water services and meeting the needs of the communities we serve for generations to come. The Role: The Asset Operations function forms the cornerstone of service delivery to customers, protecting the environment and meeting regulatory standards as well as managing the majority of operational expenditure. The Asset Operations function has responsibility for operational and maintenance strategy, policies, planning and standard operating procedures for Water and Wastewater operations both nationally and regionally, ensuring that value for money and customer service is delivered. The O&M team is responsible for the national delivery of water and wastewater operational services through the operation, inspection, maintenance & repair of the water and wastewater treatment and network assets. The Regional O&M Team has a regional remit and is responsible for the regional operational management of water or wastewater treatment and network assets and the associated delivery of water/wastewater services through operational, maintenance and repair activities, while managing health and safety. The team is also responsible for the implementation of the regional operations, maintenance and repair plan that forms part of the national operations, maintenance and repair plan, contributing to the development, management, implementation and approval of same. Managing change and transformation activities is a key aspect of this team's responsibility particularly in the initial phases as the regional operations team splits into separate water and wastewater teams and ways of working are standardised. Reporting to the Water Conservation Lead the Water Network Maintenance and Repair Team Lead has a remit over a geographical area and is responsible for overseeing planned and reactive maintenance and repair activities across the network infrastructure in a safe manner. The Water Network M&R Team Lead will be responsible for leading, supporting and developing a team of Network M&R Operatives and provide them with the necessary direction and skills in order to ensure the provision of maintenance and repair services across the water network. Out of hours working will be required and appropriate overtime rates will apply. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Operational Responsibilities: • Responsible for leading and managing the performance of a team of network operatives across the across the water infrastructure and to provide them with the necessary direction and skills in order to ensure the provision of services in a geographical area. • Ensure data capture on issues that are relevant to contribute to the development of operational, maintenance and repair plans. • Responsible for the management and replacement of failed or failing assets e.g. repairs of bursts and leaks, water mains replacements, customer boundary box, valves, hydrants, meters, short pipe lengths, booster pumps and all ancillary equipment, in order to deliver consistent customer service. This will include the management of any contractors employed to assist in such works. • Manage and organise the maintenance and repair of newly commissioned / upgraded assets as required by undertaking appropriate site training and supporting adequate resourcing. • Develop the skills of team members through provision of coaching and training in all aspects of the operation of relevant works. • Safeguard the team works in accordance with defined levels of operational competence, hygiene code of practice, health and safety requirements and legislation, QA systems and standard operating procedures using the technology systems provided while ensuring all information is accurately reported and promptly recorded for audit purposes. • Responsible for undertaking and reviewing administrative tasks, including the review of timesheets, work orders, H&S records and inventory management using the technology systems provided. • Participate where required in the application of Road Opening Licences and liaising with Operation Support Team of provision of information necessary. This will include any follow ups measures as required including the management of temporary & permanent reinstatement. • Contribute to the development of task schedules and standard operating procedures for the provision of network services that maximise quality of output, efficiency and support the adoption of processes. • Responsible for monitoring and reporting KPIs for processes over which they have ownership. • Participate in out of hours working as required. Budget Management: • Responsible for the management of costs associated with the Network Maintenance & Repair team. • Co-ordinate the effective and efficient use of budgetary resources including inventory management, through team meetings, productivity management, utilisation of vehicles and euipment (both fleet or hired), implementation of work tasks and monitoring of water network operations. Customer and Incident Management: • Manage proactive and reactive activities to deliver consistent customer service. • Responsible for the investigation of complaints regarding water services including various internal and external stakeholder engagement. • Responsible for inputting updates into the Uisce Éireann outage management system including various internal and external stakeholder engagement as required. • Support in the coordination of incident and emergency response, ensuring all health and safety standards are met and pollution classifications are consistent, in conjunction with the Pollution Control Coordinator. Health and Safety: • Ensure all health and safety inductions are completed and that all equipment is provided, appropriate to the job and necessary calibrations periodically. • Responsible for the implementation of the Construction Regulations including undertaking of duties assigned under the Regulations, as per Uisce Éireann policies, safety statements and plans. Oversee policy implementation and best practice standards including safe working practices. • Ensure all health and safety and procedures are adhered to including traffic management plans, risk assessments (Safe System of Work Plan), use of PPE etc. • Responsible for ensuring personnel have relevant safety skills, training and associated documentation, including Safe Pass cards and, where relevant, Construction Skills Certificate cards • Identify hazards and assess risks for Operational areas of responsibility. • Carry out any other duties deemed necessary and / or required which your line manager may reasonably request. General Duties and Responsibilities: • Collaboration with key internal stakeholders across the UÉ business • Responsible for promoting and delivering health and safety commitments across UÉ and its supply chain, reinforcing positive behaviours and delivering health and safety objectives and requirements to the highest industry standards. • Support the delivery of the Uisce Éireann Transformation Programme, driving results required within the Directorate and supporting organisation-wide objectives. • Provide visible leadership for your team, coaching and developing them to achieve their full potential and deliver business objectives, promoting collaboration and highlighting the behaviours that are expected from everyone in the team. • Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with Uisce Éireann’s Information Security policies, standards, processes and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of UÉ business information, and delivery of critical services, in accordance with the NIS Directive and any other relevant cybersecurity regulation. • Other duties as required. Knowledge, Skills and Experience: • Secondary education or equivalent work experience • Minimum of 3 years direct relevant experience of working in a similar role within water network & maintenance repair service • FETAC level 5 / QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate or equivalent – Craft in apprenticeship such as: Craft of Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitting is desirable. • We work better together- Team Leader skills including capability of building a high performing team and of developing people to realise their full potential and achieve results through effective coaching, delegation, and support. • Effective communication skills, to engage with a broad range of internal stakeholders and front-line employees. • Computing skills i.e., ability to create and interpret spreadsheets and databases. • An understanding of key network infrastructure (e.g., Control Valves, Pumps etc.) is an advantage. • An understanding of Trunk Main operations, Network Management, DMA Operability etc is an advantage. • We keep each other safe- Experience / understanding of working within a strong health & safety culture. • Full clean driving licence • We aim high - Specialist skills and in-depth knowledge in water treatment and/or the maintaining and repairing of water abstraction and treatment assets is an advantage. • Experience of managing and controlling costs is an advantage. • Knowledge of managing process compliance is an advantage CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
