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Sort by: relevance | dateESB Networks Electrical Apprenticeship Programme
ESB Networks DAC serves 2.3 million domestic and business customers in Ireland providing a safe and reliable electricity supply. The ESB Networks Electrical Apprenticeship Programme provides you with: Science* can be replaced by Technology, Art, Craft & Design, Technical Graphics, Metalwork, Material Technology (Wood) Design Communication Graphics, Construction, Engineering, Home Economics, Ag Science, Biology, Physics, Chemistry CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Waste Management Specialist
Position Description ESB Networks owns and operates the electricity distribution system operator in Ireland. We are responsible for maintaining and developing electricity network infrastructure to support all electricity customers and play a key role in enabling the delivery of critical national policies relating to housing, economic development and climate change. Our Networks for Net Zero Strategy sets out our ambition to achieve a net zero ready electricity network by 2040. The ESB Networks Sustainability & Environment team aims to provide sustainable leadership and environmental assurance across all aspects of ESB Networks’ business, while promoting and enabling a culture of sustainability throughout the organisation. Key Responsibilities Salary €59,000 - €70,000 per annum CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Analytical Chemist
Job Overview (Previous unsuccessful applicants in the last 6 months are not eligble for application) The Analytical Chemist will work as part of the Quality team and will be required to perform chemical testing of raw materials, APIs and finished products using techniques that include, but are not limited to the following: • HPLC Analysis •GC Analysis • UV / IR Spectrometry • Wet-Chemistry Techniques • Preparation and Completion of associated Documentation Essential Criteria: • Applicants must be educated to degree level in a Science related discipline with a strong analytical background. (Applicants with 2 years GMP laboratory experience will be considered in the absence of a degree) • Excellent written and oral communication skills Desirable Criteria: • Practical Laboratory experience • GMP experience • HPLC/GC experience Duration: Full time, permanent Location: Newry Additional Information • Applicants should be able to provide proof that they have a right to work in the UK at the time of their application. Applicants who are unable to provide this proof will not be considered. • We regret that applications received after the closing date and time will not be accepted. Benefits: • Free Life Assurance • Company Pension Scheme • Healthcare cash plan • 32 days annual leave • Wedding Leave • Company Sick Pay • Employee well-being initiatives • Employee Assistance Programme • Canteen Facilities • Employee Perks scheme • Discounted Car Insurance • Annual Employee raffle • Employee Recognition scheme • Career development opportunities Norbrook Laboratories Limited employs a workforce with members of all sections of the community and is committed to appointing people purely on the basis of merit. In accordance with our equal opportunities policy, we would particularly like to welcome applicants from the Protestant Community.
QA Compliance Microbiologist
Job Overview We are currently recruiting for the role of QA Compliance Microbiologist within the QA Cleanroom Compliance department. The successful candidate will provide quality oversight to ensure adherence to all aspects of cleanroom behaviours, gowning, aseptic technique, cleaning & disinfection, transfer procedures and facility standards for classified cleanrooms in line with regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will also support with training, evaluation and continuous improvement projects within our aseptic cleanrooms. This role will involve working a 3 shift pattern including days, evenings and nights. Main Activities/Tasks Duration: Full Time, Permanent This role will involve working a 3 shift pattern: Monday to Friday 6am-2pm Monday to Friday 2pm-10pm Sunday night to Friday morning 10pm-6am The first 8-12 weeks training will be Monday to Friday 9am-5pm Location: Newry Additional Information: This role will be based in a site that produces and handles penicillin, and as such, this role would not be suitable for those that have a penicillin allergy. Applicants should be able to provide proof that they have a right to work in the UK at the time of their application. Applicants who are unable to provide this proof will not be considered. We regret that applications received after the closing date and time will not be accepted. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a Visa at this time. Contact: recruitment@norbrook.co.uk Norbrook Laboratories Limited employs a workforce with members of all sections of the community and is committed to appointing people purely on the basis of merit. In accordance with our equal opportunities policy, we would particularly like to welcome applicants from the Protestant Community.
Assistant Staff Officer
1. CHARACTER: Candidates shall be of good character. 2. HEALTH: Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. For the purpose of satisfying the requirement as to health it will be necessary for each successful candidate, 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 employment, the expense of the medical examination will be refunded to the candidate. 3. EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE ETC: Each candidate must on the latest date for receipt of applications: (i) (a) have obtained at least Grade D (or a pass), in Higher or Ordinary Level in five subjects (or four subjects if Irish is included) from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme including Irish and/or English and one of the following: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics, and (b) have obtained at least Grade C (or Honours) in higher level (or Honours) papers in three subjects in that examination (or two subjects if Irish and/or one of the following is included Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics), or (ii) Have obtained a comparable standard in an equivalent examination, or (iii) Hold a third level qualification of at least degree standard CONFINED COMPETITION: (iv) Be a serving employee in a local authority, or a regional assembly where applicable and have at least two years satisfactory experience in a post of Clerical Officer or analogous post Recruitment of the post of Assistant Staff Officer (Grade IV) will now be on the following basis: Panel A. 50% confined to employees of the sector being all Local Authorities & Regional Assembly (where applicable) Panel B. 30% open competition Panel C. 20% confined to employees of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council. More details below at No. 10 (iii) (v) Hold a valid work permit if required* *All non-EU/EEA citizens must hold a valid work permit prior to and for the duration of their contract. The work permit must allow you to work full time for Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council. It is the responsibility of individual employees to ensure that you have a valid work permit. If at any stage during your contract you cease to hold a valid work permit you must immediately advise Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and your employment will cease with immediate effect. Non Irish Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications, overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document. The position of Assistant Staff Officer is a first level position in the middle management structure in the Council. An Assistant Staff Officer in the Council is required to be an effective, participative member of a team and may be required to supervise staff, manage the distribution of work and may also be required to provide one to one coaching and training for junior staff members. An Assistant Staff Officer will generally be required to act in a front line post in relation to the provision of customer service. An Assistant Staff Officer would be expected to be computer literate with a good knowledge/understanding of I.T. Systems including Microsoft Office. The person appointed will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: In the context of key duties and responsibilities for the post of Assistant Staff Officer, the ideal candidate will demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and competencies: • knowledge of policies in relation to staff matters • experience of preparing reports and correspondence • have the ability to supervise staff. • have an awareness of Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations, the implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace. • Have excellent ITC skills and demonstrated experience of using all Microsoft packages. • understand the changing environment and be capable of adapting to change in order to deliver quality services to our citizens. • have an ability to work effectively within a team to achieve a common goal, ensuring standards are adhered to and maintained. • be motivated to achieve maximum performance. • demonstrate excellent clerical / administrative experience in an office-based environment. • have an ability to work on own initiative, in an independent environment and without constant supervision. • clear and realistic views of future trends and strategic direction of local government JOB SPECIFICATION 1. The office is wholetime, permanent and pensionable. 2. SALARY: €36,113 - €38,240 - €41,259 - €43,241 - €44,975 - €46,653 - €48,917 - €50,557 - €52,239 - €53,829 (1st LSI) - €55,460 (2nd LSI) (rates as at 01/02/2026) In accordance with Departmental Circular letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1st January 2011, will enter the scale for the position at the minimum point. Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government. The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be determined from time to time. Holders of the office 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 office or in respect of services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. 3. SUPERANNUATION CONTRIBUTIONS Persons who become pensionable officers of a Local Authority who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the Local Authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependant or qualified children). Persons who become pensionable officers of a Local Authority who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the Local Authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. All persons who become pensionable officers of a Local Authority will be required in respect of the Spouses and Children’s Contributory Pension Scheme to contribute to the Local Authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration in accordance with the terms of the scheme. RETIREMENT: New Entrants recruited to the Public Service on or after 1 January 2013 Pensionable public servants (new joiners) recruited to the Public Service for the first time on or after 1 January 2013 (the commencement date of the Single Scheme) will be members of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. Pension age Minimum pension age is linked to the State Pension age which is currently 66 but may be subject to change. Compulsory retirement age Scheme members must retire at the age of 70. In all other cases, staff recruited on or after 1 January 2013 who were employed in the Public Service on 31 December 2012 or within a period prior to 31 December 2012 not exceeding 26 weeks will retain their existing pension scheme terms and conditions. In certain circumstances, e.g. where the public servant was on secondment or approved leave or remains on the same contract of employment, the 26-week rule does not apply. Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) It is a condition of the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) as set out in Department Finance Circular 12/09 that retirees, under that Scheme, are debarred from applying for another position in the same employment or the same sector. Therefore, such retirees may not apply for this position. 4. DUTIES: The duties of the post include the following: • To support the line manager to ensure the section or department work programmes are implemented to deliver on the Council’s Corporate Plan and operational matters. • To communicate and liaise effectively with employees, supervisors and line managers in other sections, and customers in relation to operational matters for their section or area of work. • To prepare reports, correspondence and other documents as necessary. • Use all technology and equipment as required. • To organise and facilitate internal and external meetings and participate and engage in discussions as appropriate. • To provide assistance and support in the delivery of projects as required. • To ensure high levels of customer service, responding to queries and requests for information in a professional and courteous and timely manner. • To support the line manager to communicate, implement, and manage all change management initiatives within the relevant area of responsibility. • To supervise employees within their team or programmes of work within their area of responsibility, providing support to team members or colleagues as required and through participation in the Performance Management Development System. • To complete all essential training successfully. • To participate in corporate activities and responsibilities appropriate to the grade. • To be in compliance with Health and Safety legislative requirements, policies and procedures and safe systems of work. • To deputise for the line manager or equivalent. • To undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility, as may be required or assigned, from time to time The particular duties and responsibilities attached to the post may vary from time to time, without changing the general character of the duties or level of responsibilities entailed. The post holder may therefore be required to perform duties appropriate to the post, other than those detailed above, and to take instructions from and report to, an appropriate Officer or such designated Officer as may be assigned from time to time by the Council. The duties of the post are to give to the local authority and to (a) The local authorities or bodies for which the Chief Executive is Chief Executive, and (b) To any other local authority or body with which an agreement has been made by the local authority or by any of the authorities or bodies referred to in sub-paragraph (a) of this paragraph under the general direction and control of the Chief Executive or of such officers as the Chief Executive may from time to time determine, such appropriate computing, technical, management, administrative, executive, supervisory, advisory and ancillary services as may be required by any local authority or body hereinbefore mentioned in the exercise and performance of any of its powers, functions and duties and to exercise such powers, functions and duties as may be delegated to them by the Chief Executive from time to time including the duty of servicing all committees that may be established by any such local authority or body. The holder of the post will, if required, act for an officer of a higher level. The duties shall be such as shall be assigned by the local authority from time to time, and shall include the duty of deputising for other officers of the local authority when required. The duties shall also include such duties as may be assigned in relation to the area of any other local authority. 5. HOURS OF WORK All new entrants to the Local Authority sector and any individuals on new appointments or promotion will work 35 hours per week. 6. ANNUAL LEAVE Annual leave entitlement for the position of Assistant Staff Officer is 30 days per annum in accordance with Department of Environment, Community and Local Government Circular LG(P) 07/2011. 7. PROBATION: When a person is not already a permanent officer of a Local Authority in Ireland and is appointed to a permanent office the following provisions shall apply, that is to say a) There shall be a period after such appointment takes effect during which such person shall hold office on probation; b) Such period shall be one year. c) Such person shall cease to hold such office at the end of the period of probation unless, during such period, the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such person in such office is satisfactory. 8. LOCATION & RESIDENCE Holders of the office shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council reserves the right to assign Employees to any premises in use by the Council, now or in the future subject to reasonable notice 9. CITIZENSHIP Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: a. A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or b. A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or c. A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or d. A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or e. A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa or f. A non EEA citizen who is the parent of a dependent Irish citizen child and has been granted residence permission (usually Stamp 4). 10. RECRUITMENT: Pursuant to article 8 of the Local Government (Appointment of Officers) Regulation, 1974, the Minister has given directions as follows: i. Selection of candidates for appointment shall be by means of a competition based on an interview conducted by or behalf of the Local Authority. The interview will be competency based and marks will be awarded under the competency skill sets identified for the position of Assistant Staff Officer as outlined above. Candidates will also be required to demonstrate knowledge of the key duties and responsibilities for this role. Please note that the interview may be held in person or on online. ii. DLRCC reserves its right to shortlist candidates, in the manner it deems most appropriate, to proceed to the interview stage of the competition. Following receipt of all applications, job applicants may be shortlisted for assessment based on the extent to which they meet the criteria from the job description and / or where it would not be practical to interview all applicants. Aptitude Testing may in some circumstances be used to facilitate the shortlisting process. If required, the testing will be performed through a 3rd party provider and submission of an application for employment is regarded as consent to share your information for the purposes of short-listing and recruitment. Your information will be provided for the sole purpose of shortlisting suitable candidates and for no other purpose. Dún LaoghaireRathdown County Council will ensure any 3rd party fully complies with GDPR and Data Protection legislation. It is therefore in your own interest to provide a detailed and accurate account of your relevant qualifications/ experience on the application form and also to demonstrate sufficient evidence of the competencies required for this position under each competency heading which are detailed above. Short-listing does not suggest that candidates are necessarily unsuitable or incapable of undertaking the job, rather that there are some candidates, who based on their application, appear to be better qualified and/or have more relevant experience. Short-listing may take the form of Desk-top Short-listing, Aptitude Test and/or Preliminary Interview or combinations thereof. iii. If a candidate wishes to appeal either a short-listing or interview board decision, they must do so within five working days of being notified of this decision. The appeal must clearly state the grounds of appeal which must be emailed to The Appeals Officer recruitment@dlrcoco.ie, the HR Department will evaluate the grounds of the appeal. If grounds for an appeal are not upheld, HR Management will notify the candidate in writing of this outcome and no further action will be taken. If the grounds upon which the appeal is made are upheld, the HR Department will notify the candidate of this outcome and corrective action will be taken. The decision of the HR Department on the appeal is final. 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 are otherwise suitable for appointment may within the life of the panel be appointed as appropriate vacancies arise. The life of the panel will not be more than one year reckoned from the date of the formation of the panel unless extended. Recruitment of the post of Assistant Staff Officer (Grade IV) will now be on the following basis: A. 50% confined to employees of the sector* B. 30% open C. 20% confined to employees of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council. *The sector includes all Local Authorities and Regional Assembly (where applicable). Staff who are not existing employees of these local authorities or regional assembly (where applicable) are not eligible to apply for competitions confined to the sector or to the local authorities i.e. Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council. Panel A (Confined to the Local Authority Sector) will comprise of successful applicants, in order of merit, from within the Local Authority Sector only, i.e. candidates serving in a Local Authority or Regional Assembly (where applicable). Panel B (Open Competition) will comprise of all successful applicants in order of merit and may include candidates serving in a Local Authority, Regional Assembly (where applicable), and external candidates. Please Note: All Candidates applying for inclusion on Panel B must include full details of their educational qualifications (subjects taken & grades achieved) Panel C (Confined to Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council) will comprise of successful applicants, in order of merit, from within Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council only. An employee of an individual local authority or regional assembly may be on all three panels, (Panel A, B & C). An employee of the sector (all local authorities and the regional assemblies where applicable) may be on two of the three panels, (Panel A & B). An applicant who is not employed in the sector may be on one panel, (Panel B). The order of candidates placed on each of the three panels is determined by where they were placed on the overall order of merit. v. The Local Authority shall require persons to whom appointments are offered to take up such appointments within a period of not more than one month and if they fail to take up the appointments within such period or such longer period as the Local Authority in its absolute discretion may determine, the Local Authority shall not appoint them. vi. An applicant who withdraws their application at any stage of the competition will not be permitted to re-enter the competition at a later stage.
M&E Craft Electrician
Please refer to Candidate Brief for full details of this role. PLEASE NOTE: You must submit your CV/ application form via GetGot and before the deadline - we do not accept CVs or application forms via any other platform, or after the deadline has passed. The REFERENCE SECTION of the on-line Application Form is a mandatory section. We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons
Customer Services Assistant
Customer Services Assistant (7.5 hours) ABOUT US We take great pride in Inspiring. Transforming. Enriching lives. Each member of staff has an important role to play in ensuring that our students and business clients get the very best of quality education. Our working environment is a dynamic, challenging and rewarding one. We need the best talent to help us become a world leader. As well as a challenging role which will add value to your CV you will get an attractive renumeration package, access to professional development opportunities and the chance to work with some of the best in the education sector. We currently have a vacancy for a Customer Services Assistant (7.5 hours) JOB PURPOSE To provide a quality, courteous and professional customer service provision for the efficient and effective operation of the Customer Services function. For further information on the main duties and responsibilities of this role, please see attached Job Description.
Experienced Operative, Sign On Bonus Available
Experienced Production Operative Location : Newry, Co. Down | Full Time, Permanent Join Norbrook, a global leader in veterinary pharmaceuticals, and become part of our high-performing manufacturing team in Newry. If you enjoy hands-on work, value quality and compliance, and want a role with excellent work-life balance and real career progression, this is your opportunity. Sign-On Bonus – £750 Reward for Joining Our Team As a thank you for bringing your experience and skills to Norbrook, we are offering a £750 sign-on bonus, paid in two instalments: Contact: recruitment@norbrook.co.uk Norbrook Laboratories Limited employs a workforce with members of all sections of the community and is committed to appointing people purely on the basis of merit. In accordance with our equal opportunities policy, we would particularly like to welcome applicants from the protestant community.
Catering Assistant
SALARY: £24,796 – £25,185 PER ANNUM LOCATION: NEWRY CAMPUS (There may be a requirement to travel to other campuses) REPORTS TO: OPERATIONS MANAGER JOB PURPOSE The post holder will provide catering support in the Faculty of Professional Services to ensure the smooth running of the College’s kitchens and restaurants. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES The successful candidate will be responsible for any or all of the following duties: • General kitchen duties including washing up, setting up and clearing away, secure storage of equipment and cleaning of the kitchen and food service areas • Basic preparation and cooking of food and beverages • Organising and controlling of food service points • Operate till and deal with all monies according to College cash handling procedures • Maintain the health, hygiene, safety and security of the work environment • Prepare and set up work areas on a daily basis • Deep cleaning of equipment and catering areas • Provide cover for day or evening functions • Provide customer service to all internal and external customers and clients • Assist in laundry duties • Process deliveries from suppliers • Contribute to the efficient control of resources GENERAL • Participate in the enrolment cover rota as appropriate • Be required to undertake work outside normal working hours on occasions • Provide reports, written and oral, as required • Ensure that all documentation and authorisation procedures are adhered to CONDITIONS • Promote the College positively at all times • Abide by all College procedures and ensure these are implemented in area of responsibility • Within the context of the post, ensure full compliance with College health and safety requirements • Within the context of the post, ensure full compliance with College equality requirements • Any other duties appropriate to the grade and post, as assigned The location of the post will reflect the needs of the College and may be changed subject to the requirements of the College. Duties may change as the College develops, therefore the person appointed will be expected to be flexible in relation to duties performed as required. It is anticipated that the post holder will be required to adopt a flexible approach to the duties and responsibilities as outlined in this Job Description. This is a description of the job as it is at present constituted. It is the practice of the College to periodically examine employees’ job descriptions and to update them to ensure that they relate to the job as then being performed or to incorporate whatever changes are being proposed. This procedure is normally carried out through discussions between the post holder and the line manager. It is the College’s aim to reach agreement to reasonable changes following consultation with the post holder. Personnel Specification Applicants must, as a minimum, meet all of the essential eligibility criteria listed below. Eligibility Criteria Essential Applicant must be literate and numerate Working knowledge of the range of equipment to be used in a catering/kitchen work environment Knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety regulations in a catering/kitchen environment Desirable Formal qualifications which indicate an appropriate level of literacy and/or numeracy Minimum of 1 year’s experience within the catering/kitchen environment A minimum of a Level 2 award in Food Safety Other Essential Criteria The role may entail travel between sites and you are required to demonstrate how you are able to meet this requirement, e.g. whether you hold a full (i.e.) not provisional, current driving licence which enables you to drive in Northern Ireland, and a car for official business, or have access to a form of transport which will enable you to meet the requirements of the post. Competencies The competencies listed below will be assessed during the interview process for those candidates who have been successful at shortlisting stage. Skills & Expertise – Level 1 Communication – Level 1 Working with People & Team Working – Level 1 Customer Focus & Continuous Improvement – Level 1 Planning & Organising – Level 1 Leadership & Strategic Thinking – Level 1
Lecturer In Engineering
The successful candidate will provide quality teaching and learning opportunities within the specific areas outlined in the post in order to maximise the potential of every student and to undertake non-lecturing duties as appropriate. This is a permanent full time position within the College. Closing date for applications is Friday 20th March 2026 at 12noon. Please note all correspondance will be sent from recruitment@src.ac.uk. Please check your mailbox including any spam folders regularly. College benefits include: Competitive Salary, Excellent Pension Benefits, Generous Annual Leave Entitlement, Family & Work Life Balance entitlements and much more.
