Jobs in Co. Down
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1. Duties General Operatives are frontline service employees who are involved in the delivery of a wide range of key local authority services in the heart of communities. A General Operative in a local authority typically performs a variety of duties that support the maintenance, operations, and services provided by local government. These roles can vary depending on the specific area within Fingal County Council but generally, the duties revolve around manual labour, maintenance, customer service, and ensuring that local services run efficiently. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, adaptable, flexible, capable of acting on their own initiative and someone with a strong sense of commitment to delivering quality public services. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: Other duties relevant to the post may be required from time to time. 2. Qualifications and Requirements of the PostCharacter Each candidate must be of good character. Health Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Education, Training, Experience, Etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: (a) Have attained a good standard of general education as will enable him/her to perform satisfactorily the duties of the post. (b) Hold a valid, current safe pass card. (c) Hold a clean full driving licence. 3. Particulars of Employment The post is a permanent, wholetime contract. Wages (Weekly Rate) €594.33, €609.54, €647.28, €649.90, €652.51, €655.05, €657.66, €660.24, €662.89, €665.43, €665.43, €665.43 Holders of the post shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to or received by them by virtue of their post or in respect of any services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. Health For the purpose of satisfying the requirement as to health it will be necessary for successful candidates, before they are employed, to undergo a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the Local Authority. Retirement Age The retirement age is 70 years. Recruitment A local authority may decide, by reason of the number of persons seeking admission to a competition, to carry out a shortlisting procedure. The number of persons to be invited, in these circumstances, to interview shall be determined by the local authority from time to time, having regard to the likely number of vacancies to be filled. Selection will be by means of an interview conducted by or on behalf of the local authority. Candidates will be required to pay any expenses incurred by them in attending the interview. Panels may be formed on the basis of such interviews. Candidates whose names are on a panel and who satisfy the local authority that they possess the qualification declared for the post and that they are otherwise suitable for employment may, within the life of the panel, be employed as appropriate vacancies arise. The local authority shall require a person to whom employment is offered to take up such employment within a period of not more than 6 weeks and if he or she fails to take up the employment within such period or such longer period as the local authority in its absolute discretion may determine, the local authority shall not employ the person.
Branch Manager
Job Overview Join LKQ UK & Ireland as a Branch Manager and take the lead in driving operational excellence and customer satisfaction at one of our dynamic locations. You'll be responsible for leading a passionate team, growing sales, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations in a fast-paced automotive parts environment. This is your chance to make a real impact in a business that values innovation, teamwork, and leadership. What we offer
Account Manager
Job Overview As an Account Manager your role is pivotal to the success of the business. You are specifically accountable for delivering exceptional customer service across our existing and potential customer base. As an expert you are responsible for building and maintaining strong customer relationships within your targeted territory. This is a field based role. What we offer
Account Manager
Job Overview As an Account Manager your role is pivotal to the success of the business. You are specifically accountable for delivering exceptional customer service across our existing and potential customer base. As an expert you are responsible for building and maintaining strong customer relationships within your targeted territory. This is a field based role. What we offer
Wood Manufacturing and Finishing Apprentice
Roscar Furniture – Marble & Granite are looking for an Apprentice to join their team in Causeway, County Kerry. This position will give carpenters the opportunity to work within an experienced team while gaining experience working on both residential and commercial jobs. Applicants will be exposed to, thought and gain experience using: - Handtools and powered hand tools -Workshop machinery like Panel saws, Mitre saw, edgebanders, planers and Drumsanders - Those interested in CNC manufacturing have the opportunity to learn and train how to use one of our 5 CNCs. Applicants must have: * Ability to take instruction * Driven and willing to learn * Proactive and proven ability to work on own initiative * Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. * Be open to occasional travel for fitting of residential and commercial jobs
Grade III Clerical Officer
Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) is the leading higher education institute in the North Leinster-South Ulster region and has earned an international reputation for first-class teaching and learning and outstanding research and innovation. DkIT provides learner-centred graduate-focused higher education and craft apprenticeships to approximately 5,200 students across its four Academic Schools of Business & Humanities, Engineering, Health & Science and Informatics & Creative Arts. DkIT’s state-of-the-art campus is located at the epicentre of the M1 Dublin-Belfast economic corridor, an area marked as having significant importance due to its growing population and strong cross-border economic links. The institute’s core mission is to serve the needs of this region by continuing to drive and inspire globally connected educational, economic, social and cultural development. The Institute wishes to establish a temporary panel for Grade III Clerical Officer posts, from which, all clerical vacancies arising over a specific period will be filled. All contracts issued from this panel will be temporary and whole-time. No permanent contracts will be offered to candidates who are recommended to this panel. The appointee may be assigned to any of a very wide range of areas or activities carried out in an Institute, in any of its campuses. The duties may be of a clerical nature such as the preparation, certification and processing of salaries and wages, the processing and payment of accounts, the processing and examination of various claims and applications for services, the preparation and input of material on computers, the keeping of records and returns, the processing of examination results, student admission and registration. The appointee would be expected to make decisions within limits and clearly defined guidelines and would normally carry out these duties under a reasonable level of supervision. Alternatively, the grading would be appropriate to jobs involving the provision of secretarial services to a senior officer or to a group of senior officers, including typing and audio-typing and involving access to and processing significant confidential information. The job could involve regular contacts with students, staff, the public and organisations and individuals at all levels where discretion, tact, courtesy and judgement would have to be constantly exercised. The jobholder would be expected to exercise a good degree of initiative and be capable of working under a reasonable level of supervision. All jobs demand a good knowledge and skill in the use of Information and Communication Technologies and appointees will be expected to use new techniques and technologies as they arise. The Institute will provide the necessary training as appropriate. Candidates must have obtained at least Grade D in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate Examination or equivalent. Following appointment the appointee will be assigned to a particular location and post – institutes may operate a number of different locations in addition to the main campus. On assignment to the post, the Institute will provide a detailed list of duties and responsibilities applicable to the post. The appointee will carry out the lawful instructions of the President and comply with the requirements and regulations of the Minister for Education and Skills. PLEASE NOTE A PANEL WILL BE FORMED FROM WHICH ALL CLERICAL VACANCIES ARISING OVER A SPECIFIC PERIOD WILL BE FILLED. ALL CONTRACTS ISSUED FROM THIS PANEL WILL BE TEMPORARY AND WHOLE-TIME. NO PERMANENT CONTRACTS WILL BE OFFERED TO CANDIDATES WHO ARE RECOMMENDED TO THE PANEL. Salary Scale: €31,119 - €48,425(17 points) Please note: All appointees who do not have previous service in the Public Sector will be placed on the first point of the salary scale as per new entrants circular to the Public Sector. The qualifications for appointment and conditions of service for this post are subject to the provisions of the Institutes of Technology Acts, 1992-2006 and as amended. Candidates will be shortlisted for interview based on information supplied and subject to a Clerical/IT Skills test to be held at the Institute. (date to be confirmed) All applications should be submitted via the DKIT on-line e-Recruitment system. https://www.dkit.ie/human-resource/vacancies No other form of application will be accepted. See also publicjobs.ie and irishJobs.ie The closing date for receipt of completed application forms is 12 noon, on Friday 06 February 2026. Late applications are not accepted. Dundalk Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to the employment policies, procedures and practices, which do not discriminate on grounds such as gender, civil status, family status, age, disability, race, religious belief, sexual orientation or membership of the travelling community.
Hydro Team Member, Technical Services Officer
Position Description A vacancy exists for the position of Hydro Team Member, Technical Services Officer. The Hydro Team Member will be required to work across all functional areas within the station providing technical services to the maintenance, operations, and civil teams. The successful candidate will be required to work to the level of their competence to carry out their duties. They will be required to work autonomously, be flexible, be a self-starter, and provide support to other teams and projects as required. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with others is required. The Hydro Team Member will work in a dynamic environment and to meet the business needs. The successful candidate will give and receive training as defined by plant management to attain and maintain competencies. Key Responsibilities Duties of the role includes but may not be limited to: Salary (€41,525 - €48,852)
Deli Manager/chargehand
Main purpose of the role: Ensure the Deli Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times and provides our customers with excellent quality products and services. The ideal candidate will have/be:
Deli Manager/chargehand
Main purpose of the role: Ensure the Deli Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times and provides our customers with excellent quality products and services. The ideal candidate will have/be:
Associate Dentist
We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Dentist to be part of our family run group of Practices and to join our team in Newtownards on a part-time basis working Mondays and Wednesdays. There is an established list available which includes a number of private patients. Denplan is offered at this practice. We pride ourselves on offering an excellent quality of care and service to our patients. Our practices are equipped with Digital X-Rays, Software of Excellence Practice Management Software and Rotary Endodontics. Benefits
