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QUALIFICATIONS Character Each candidate must be of good character and the successful applicant may be subject to Garda Vetting prior to any appointment being confirmed. Age Each candidate must be at least 18 years of age on 1st September 2026. Retirement age for Retained Firefighters is 55 years of age (up to 62 years of age subject to conditions). 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 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 Firefighters will be required to undergo regular and ad-hoc medical examinations at any time. Given the strenuous nature of firefighting 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: History of epilepsy Alcohol or drug dependency Obesity Chronic bronchitis, asthma, or other disabling disease of the lungs Organic disease of the cardiovascular system Diabetes mellitus Unaided vision less than 6/12 in either eye Inability to hear a forced whisper or conversational voice separately in either ear at 20 feet Evidence of labyrinthine disturbance A history of vertigo or an illness which would affect sense of balance History of mental instability Please note that it is recommended that Retained Firefighters 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 advise that the 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. Residence / Availability Only applications 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. Licence Each applicant must hold a full current Category “B” European Community Model Driving Licence free from endorsement. 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 The employment is part-time. Panels may be used to fill permanent and temporary vacancies. New entrant retained firefighters 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 Firefighters Gratuity. New entrants will pay superannuation contributions each quarter, with SPSPS pension lump sum and pension payable on retirement, subject to certain conditions. Retained Firefighters must retire upon reaching the age limit for the employment. (Currently 55 years of age and up to 62 subject to conditions.) A successful candidate will only be offered employment on a probationary basis as a Retained Firefighter 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 full-time, 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 full-time, 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 any of the above courses satisfactorily will result in termination of employment. Subject to compliance with the conditions of item 4 above, the employment is subject to a probationary period of one year and will be terminable by giving one week’s 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. Please note that due to the requirement for firefighters to wear breathing apparatus, all facial hair below the line of the upper lip must be removed, i.e. beards, etc. Retained Firefighters must be prepared to attend other courses which may be held in Ireland or the UK. 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 to and agreed by the Station Officer or 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 proximity to the Fire Station that will allow him/her to respond within the turnout time set by the Chief Fire Officer. The 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 occasions when 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 time greater 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. 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. 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 Firefighters 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 may be in charge. Any Retained Firefighter 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 Firefighters 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 Firefighters may not use such clothing and equipment save while on duty. Retained Firefighters must comply fully with safety policy and directives in force from time to time. Rostering of Retained Firefighters will take place at the Council’s discretion.
Deputy Store Manager
Summary From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl. Do you enjoy leading by example? This could be your next career move. Come and talk to us, to see what we’re all about. What you'll do Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.
Senior Front End Engineer, Infinity Platform
About Avaya Avaya is an enterprise software leader that helps the world’s largest organizations and government agencies forge unbreakable connections. The Avaya Infinity™ platform unifies fragmented customer experiences, connecting the channels, insights, technologies, and workflows that together create enduring customer and employee relationships. We believe success is built through strong connections – with each other, with our work, and with our mission. At Avaya, you'll find a community that values your contributions and supports your growth every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.avaya.com Job Description We're building Avaya Infinity, a cloud-native real-time communication platform powering digital contact centers at scale. The frontend surfaces agent-facing real-time UIs, admin and configuration interfaces, a shared design-system library, and client SDKs — all serving customers who depend on these tools for every live interaction with their own users. Reliability is the #1 feature of this product. When our platform goes down, our customers can't talk to theirs. As a Senior Front End Engineer, you'll own features end-to-end: from architecture and implementation through testing, deployment, and production reliability. You'll shape technical direction, mentor engineers on the team, and work closely with product and design to ship software that is rock-solid, low-latency, and performant at scale while meeting strict accessibility standards. This is a hands-on senior IC role with leadership expectations — not a manager track. What You'll Do - Design and build performant, accessible SPAs for real-time contact center workflows (agent desktops, supervisor dashboards, configuration tools) where latency and throughput directly impact customer experience - Contribute to and maintain a shared component library / design system used across product teams - Write well-tested, production-grade TypeScript — both in React on the frontend and Node.js microservices where needed - Build for reliability first: design features that degrade gracefully, handle network instability, and perform consistently under load - Own production readiness: structured logging, metrics, alerting, and incident response for the services you ship - Profile, measure, and optimize rendering performance, memory usage, and network efficiency in data-intensive real-time UIs - Participate in architecture decisions and advocate for sustainable, well-documented patterns - Document feature designs, technical decisions, and production troubleshooting playbooks so the team can operate and evolve systems without single points of knowledge - Mentor other engineers through code review, pairing, and technical guidance - Integrate AI-assisted development tools thoughtfully — using them to accelerate delivery while applying engineering judgment to the output Our Current Stack React 18/19, TypeScript, Redux Toolkit / RTK Query, Vite, React Router, Mantine, CSS Modules, Vitest, Playwright, Node.js / Express / Prisma, Kafka, Redis, PostgreSQL, Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions, Argo CD, Azure. What We're Looking For Must Have - 7+ years of professional software engineering experience** , with **5+ years focused on frontend development** using React and TypeScript - Deep understanding of component architecture , performance optimization, and modern rendering patterns - Reliability-first engineering — you build stable, resilient features and treat every edge case, error state, and failure mode as a first-class concern - Performance and scale awareness — experience profiling and optimizing for latency, throughput, memory efficiency, and rendering performance in data-intensive UIs - 2+ years of real-time UI experience — you've built interfaces powered by WebSockets, streaming data, or similar and understand the state management and performance challenges that come with them - Accessibility expertise — practical experience implementing WCAG 2.2 AA: ARIA patterns, keyboard navigation, live regions, and automated a11y testing - Strong testing discipline — unit, integration, and end-to-end testing are part of how you work, not an afterthought (e.g., Vitest/Jest, Testing Library, Playwright) - 2+ years with a production ownership mindset — you've operated what you've built, responded to incidents, and improved reliability based on what you learned - Technical mentorship — 2+ years of demonstrated ability to raise the bar for a team through code review, architectural guidance, and knowledge sharing - Excellent written and verbal communication — you can articulate technical decisions clearly to engineers, product managers, and stakeholders alike, and you default to writing things down Valuable but Not Required - Experience with design-system tooling (Storybook, shared component libraries, theming systems) - Rich content integrations: embedded editors, data grids, canvas/diagram rendering - 1–2 years of backend fluency with Node.js microservices, message brokers (Kafka), caching layers (Redis), or relational databases - Familiarity with OAuth 2.0 / OIDC authentication flows - 1+ years of cloud platform experience (Azure preferred), containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipeline design (GitHub Actions, GitOps) - Contract testing, API mocking, or integration testing with tools like PACT, MSW, or Testcontainers - Internationalization and localization at scale (i18n frameworks, RTL support, multi-locale workflows) - Feature flagging and experimentation platforms - Familiarity with SRE principles — error budgets, SLOs/SLIs, fault containment, capacity planning, and post-incident review What Success Looks Like - First 90 days: You've shipped meaningful, stable features, navigated the codebase confidently, and built trust with the team through quality contributions and solid code review. - First 6 months: You're influencing technical decisions, driving improvements to reliability, performance, or developer experience, and actively mentoring at least one other engineer. - First year: You're a go-to technical leader on the team — peers seek your input on design decisions, and the systems you've built run reliably at scale in production. The pay range for this opportunity is from $128,500 to $173,000 + bonus potential + benefits. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. Actual salaries will vary and are based on factors such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies. #LI-CS1 Experience 3 years experience at the Engineer Two level or 5 – 8 years total experience Education Bachelor degree or equivalent experience Master degree or equivalent experience Footer Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. Avaya is an Equal Opportunity employer and a U.S. Federal Contractor. Our commitment to equality is a core value of Avaya. All qualified applicants and employees receive equal treatment without consideration for race, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic. In general, positions at Avaya require the ability to communicate and use office technology effectively. Physical requirements may vary by assigned work location. This job brief/description is subject to change. Nothing in this job description restricts Avaya right to alter the duties and responsibilities of this position at any time for any reason.
Support Worker
Applications are invited for the following posts SUPPORT WORKERS Ref: 97965 Casual Relief hours up to 78 hours per fortnight Children Respite /Adult Services Locations: Ballinhassig / Bandon / Upton / Innishannon and West Cork areas The Role Support Workers provide a key supportive role for individuals supported by the Service. This role comprises of two main elements. Firstly the Support Worker is responsible for all aspects of personal care required during the day. This includes supporting individuals with their meals, personal hygiene and other related aspects of physical well-being, to the extent required by the individual. Secondly, a major focus of the Support Worker role is to assist and support People who use the Service with the Implementation of their Individual Plans and the achievement of associated outcomes and critically, to support People who use the Service in participating in the ordinary everyday life of the community through inclusive and creative thinking. The successful candidate may be required to be a key worker and develop and review individual plans. The Candidate The successful candidates must It is essential that all candidates have adequate immunity against Hepatitis B as per Immunisation Guidelines for Ireland 2008 Reporting to: Social Care Leader in the community and residential setting and through the Line Manager structure to the Area Manager, or other authorised person as the Employing Authority may designate. Salary Scale: €34,536 - €47,954 including 1 LSI per annum (1/2/26 Department of Health Consolidated Scales). Part-Time hours will be paid pro-rata to a full-time post * Successful candidates are required to submit all documentary evidence outlining any relevant experience within 3 months of starting date. Failure to do so will mean that any incremental credit due now will only be paid from date of submission of documents. Informal Enquiries to Lorraine Cahill, Area Manager Tel: +353 86 0438809; Or Carolann Corkery, Area Manager, Tel: +353 87 4859726; Or Marie O’Mahony, Children’s Respite Manager, Tel: +353 87 6609476 Human Resources Department, Human Resources Department, e-mail Human Resources Department, e-mail RecruitmentSouth@corlann.ie Closing date: Sunday 14th June 2026 Applications should be made using the Apply link below Corlann South is an equal opportunities employer INDS
Instrumentalists Defence Forces School Of Music
Instrumentalists Are you a talented musician looking for a new career opportunity? Join our prestigious Defence Forces Band and become part of a dynamic team that plays a vital role in boosting morale, honoring traditions and representing our nation with pride at home and abroad. Who we want The Defence Forces is looking for talented and motivated musicians who would relish the challenges offered by a career in military music. Musicians must be multi-talented performers with experience in several musical styles, and must be able to adapt to all types of performance situations and to diverse audiences. Key Responsibilities : - Perform as a musician in concerts, ceremonies, parades and national commemoration events. - Collaborate to create high quality musical performances. - Represent the Defence Forces with integrity and professionalism. - Participate in rehearsals and maintain a high level of musical proficiency. Professional Qualifications - Proficiency in one or more musical instruments. - Previous experience in a band or ensemble is preferred. - Ability to read music and follow direction from conductors. - A commitment to music and teamwork. Age Requirements Candidates must be above 18 years of age and under 39 years of age on the date of application. What we Offer - Competitive salary and benefits. - Free medical support and secondary private health care - Pension - Opportunities for advancement and personal and professional development - Free gym and PT access - Free physio, pharmacy and dentisty - Generous leave allowance Training All new entrant Instrumentalists will be required to undergo a Military Induction course of six weeks. Unit Assignment Instrumentalists will be assigned to Defence Forces Band Units according to the needs of the Defence Forces. Band Units are based in the following locations: Terms & Conditions>>>
Heavy Vehicle Mechanics Apprentice
The Commercial Motor Industry The servicing, maintenance, repair and installation of the mechanical and electrical equipment of commercial vehicles. At the end of the apprenticeship, the craftsperson will be able to demonstrate competence in the following skills: • Servicing: Carry out manufacturer’s service schedule. Complete a vehicle report form • Engine: Carry out compression tests. Remove/overhaul cylinder heads. Diagnose turbo charger faults and remove/repair and replace components • Diesel Fuel System: Remove/test and refit/replace injectors. Remove/replace diesel injection components. Check exhaust emissions with smoke meter and diagnose faults. Remove/replace/time fuel injection pumps. Remove/repair/replace fuel lift pumps • Transmission: Remove/refit gearboxes. Diagnose faults in clutch, remove/replace components. Remove/replace driveshaft joints and bearings • Suspension: Remove/replace suspension components • Wheels: Balance wheels and repair punctures • Bodywork: Remove/replace bodywork components e.g. door locks, windows and regulators. Repair/adjustment of mechanical and hydraulic types of cab tilting and locking devices. Fit safety crash barriers and reflector markings • Lights: Remove/replace components and focus headlights • Brakes: Diagnose/rectify faults in ABS brakes. Diagnose faults in air assisted hydraulic and full air brake systems. Remove/replace and adjust system components • Engine: Carry out complete engine overhaul • Hydraulics: Overhauling and fitting tipping gear, tail lift and loading/unloading crane equipment • Suspension: Diagnose and rectify faults in pneumatically and electronically controlled air suspension systems • Transmission: Diagnose faults in and overhaul gearboxes. Diagnose faults in and overhaul differential and hub-reduction units. Diagnose and rectify faults in pneumatically and electronically operated gear change, differential and inter axle locking mechanisms • Electrical: Diagnose/rectify faults in electrical circuits using wiring diagrams and multimeter. Remove/refit vehicle entertainment systems. Install basic electrical equipment • Bodywork: Adjustment and overhaul/replacement of fifth wheel coupling and semi trailer king pin Personal Skills • Metalwork: Basic bench fitting. Gas welding, brazing, cutting and arc welding • Brakes: Diagnose faults in hydraulic brakes system and remove/replace components • Steering: Check and adjust steering geometry. Remove/replace steering components (manual and power assisted type steering) • Engine: Remove/dismantle/reassemble and refit an engine. Diagnose faults in cooling system and remove/replace components • Electrical: Diagnose/rectify faults in starting and charging systems and remove/replace components. Diagnose/rectify faults in heating systems and remove/replace components • Bodywork: Repair/adjustment of mechanical bodywork components e.g. door locks, windows and regulators • Communications • Customer relations • Adaptability • Ability to work as a team member • Ability to work independently • Initiative • Problem solving • Planning and organisation • Information gathering
Electrical Apprentice
ATEX Inspector Apprenticeship If you are looking for a career with long-term prospects, specialist technical training, and genuine demand from industry, this is an exceptional opportunity. AVS is currently recruiting for four ATEX Inspector Apprenticeship positions. This is an entry-level opportunity for motivated candidates who want to build a highly valuable technical qualification with Ireland’s benchmark company in explosion safety inspection and verification. About AVS AVS is Ireland’s only accredited, independent and impartial inspection body providing internationally recognised inspection and verification services to industry and installation contractors operating in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres. We are trusted by industry because of our technical competence, independence and depth of experience. Our team includes highly experienced inspectors and qualified Ex validation engineers, giving our clients direct access to some of Ireland’s leading experts in ATEX and Explosion Safety. Our personnel have significant engineering and inspection experience across a wide range of sectors, including: • Pharmaceutical • Brewing and Distilling • Petrochemical • Chemical Processing • Food and Beverage • Manufacturing Why Choose AVS ATEX inspection and explosion safety competence are highly valued by employers across many major industries. Gaining these skills can open the door to a rewarding and specialist career path, both in Ireland and internationally. Completing your apprenticeship with AVS means training with a company that sets the standard in explosion safety verification. You will develop practical, in-demand skills under the guidance of recognised experts, building a strong foundation for a long-term career in electrical inspection, hazardous area compliance and industrial safety. This is more than an apprenticeship. It is an opportunity to position yourself in a specialist field where technical competence, professionalism and recognised qualifications are in strong demand. Apprenticeship Overview This is an entry-level Electrical Apprenticeship and Trainee ATEX Inspector role. Successful candidates will be enrolled in an apprenticeship programme designed to develop the skills, experience and competencies required to become a qualified electrician and ATEX Inspector. During the apprenticeship, you will receive a combination of: • Classroom-based education • Paid on-the-job training • Structured mentoring from experienced inspectors and engineers • Practical exposure to real industrial environments Apprentices will receive training in the: • Installation, commissioning, testing and maintenance of wiring systems for industrial applications • Inspection of electrical equipment in non-hazardous areas • Inspection and verification of equipment and installations in potentially explosive atmospheres • Development of technical inspection competence, reporting skills and industry knowledge This role offers exposure to specialist industrial work that few entry-level opportunities can provide. Location and Flexibility The apprenticeship is primarily based in the Dublin and Cork areas, with work carried out throughout Ireland and, at times, further afield. Candidates must be flexible with working hours when required. Minimum Requirements Applicants must: • Be over 18 years of age • Hold a full clean driving licence • Be computer literate What We Are Looking For We are seeking candidates who have: • A strong work ethic • A positive attitude • A willingness to learn • The ability to take direction • A commitment to personal development • The ability to work as part of a professional team Application Requirements Please ensure that your application includes a copy of your: • Leaving Certificate results, and/or • Third-level qualification(s) Applications submitted without these documents will not be considered. Apply If you want to start a career in a specialist field with excellent long-term prospects, and train with one of the most respected names in explosion safety verification, we would like to hear from you.
Civil Engineer Apprentice
Position Summary The Civil Engineering Apprenticeship Programme is a strategic investment in nurturing and developing engineers within Glanua. Due to the success of the programme, we are looking to recruit more apprentices for the September 2026 programme. Civil Engineering Apprenticeship Programme with ATU Sligo: • 3-year programme to achieve a QQI Level 7 Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering. • Online classes every Monday from 9 am to 6 pm. • Monthly in-person labs/workshops in Sligo. • The remaining duration (Tues to Friday) is dedicated to on the job learning in Glanua. • Course includes regular college assignments and exams after Christmas. Requirements: Good attitude & willingness to learn. • Flexibility to travel to various site. • Eligibility criteria pass grade in Leaving Cert maths or have QQI level 5 (or equivalent). • Must be over 18 years of age. Civil Engineering Apprenticeship Rates offered.
