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Starting pay of €12.70 an hour Full Time 40 hours (Weekend working required) Additional benefits and incentives to include free lunches, days off etc Summer and Christmas Party Has been open almost 30 years, one of the longest standing Specsavers in Ireland Free parking 5 minute walk from store Training provided Have you ever considered a career in optics, are you passionate about retail and offering the best customer service? Here is your opportunity to join a global company with local ownership! Our trainee roles at Specsavers are not your ordinary sales positions – you will join the team as an Optical Assistant bringing your valued retail & customer service knowledge to meet the caring values and optical expertise of our brand, making sure every patient receives the best care in our stores. Responsibilities: Specsavers prides itself on personal development & exciting long-term careers - supporting you to develop your knowledge of the optical world. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Kitchen Design/Sales Specialist
Are you curious about life at home and co-creating wonderful every day with our customers? Then we have the job for you. IKEA IRELAND is looking for an experienced kitchen planner to join our Planning & Order Point in Drogheda WORKING WITH US HAS ITS REWARDS Our co-workers bring unique ideas and talent to work every day and we offer a variety of benefits that suit their and their family's everyday needs. • 15% co-worker discount & I-Benefits discount portal helping you save €100’s on High Street retailers • Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Portal • X3 Life Assurance, enhanced statutory pension contributions & interest-free loans • Holiday on Christmas Eve • Family Friendly policies & benefits • Free parking • Commitment to your development throughout your IKEA career, starting on your first day WHO YOU ARE Someone who has a passion for kitchens has attention to detail & is confident in approaching customers and treats them in a polite and friendly manner. A person who is passionate about actively offering all the services available in the IKEA store to help customers make informed choices, which results in a great shopping experience. You are open-minded & have the ability to problem solve. You have experience in sales or customer service. Furniture designing/planning is desirable and has a good knowledge of IT systems Previous Kitchen Planning experience is desirable, as is experience supervising a team or taking extra responsibility in your role. CONTRACT INFORMATION We offer €33000 with an additional monthly allowance of €450 Contract 39 hours per week. We operate 7 days a week to meet the shopping needs of our customers, this role will require availability to work during the day, late evenings, and full weekends. • Flexibility on availability to be discussed during interviews • We offer permanent contracts, advanced scheduling & regular weekend off WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING ON THE DAY TO DAY • You provide an exceptional shopping experience for our customers • You actively engage with our customers to identify their needs and how to inspire and advise them on the best solutions for their life at home through home furnishings • You are always passionate about the range and home furnishings, curious to learn the stories behind the products and their design and actively share this with the customer • You support maximising sales by being proud of your areas of responsibility, ensuring the customer meets an area that is clean, well presented and easy to shop • You will pro-actively interact with customers & provide excellent 1-1 customer service for a sustained period of time during the appointments • Kitchen Planning & Designing for up to 2 hours with an additional 30-60 minutes to provide accurate plans, worktop and installation quotations for the customer. • Support with responding to customer emails, and securing payments both in-store and remotely • Calling your future appointments to secure the bookings and providing the customer with insight into how to measure their room and set expectations • Support the kitchen co-worker team with opening and closing routines and general housekeeping.
Social Care Administrator
Job Summary Nua Healthcare Services (Nua) is one of Ireland’s leading Private Social & Healthcare Providers, specialising in Residential and Supported Living Services, to both Children and Adults with a range of complex support needs. We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team for the above positions. The successful candidate will be afforded all necessary training and development in line with the role. Candidates must be highly motivated and creative, with a passion for engaging with Service Users on a daily basis. Candidates will contribute to enriching the lives of our Service Users. Job Objectives We are seeking applications for the role of a Social Care Administrator. The role will involve completing administrational duties in Nua’s Residential Homes on a part time/ Full time basis and would typically suit candidates with a keen interest in administration, attention to detail and organisation skills. This is an excellent role for an Administrator to begin a career within the social & healthcare industry as full training will be provided to the successful candidate. This will include the following on a day-to-day basis:
Retail Stock Counters
The Company • We are a leading provider of retail stocktaking, merchandising and supply chain management services. • With over 3500 employees throughout the UK and Ireland, we provide a hardworking and rewarding workplace with many progression opportunities. The Role • We are looking for Retail Stock Counters to add to our already successful team. • This a casual role which means you can control the days you work • Employment will be carried out on different retail customer sites and stores and travel will vary on a shift-by-shift basis. Certain locations will have minibus transport provided free of charge. • You will be responsible for ensuring stock is counted quickly and accurately using a handheld scanner. • Being able to stand for prolonged periods of time is needed for the role and access equipment such as ladders or steps may have to be used on occasion to reach high stock. Key Skills/ Experience Required • Due to the nature of our work, you must be able to work unsociable hours including early mornings and throughout the night when required. As a result, we can only accept applicants 18 years and over. • You must have a 'can do' attitude and be able to work long shifts when required on large counts. • With our innovative business, the technology changes and progresses and therefore being a quick learner is a key skill required. • Any experience of handling stock is an advantage but not a necessity. • A good understanding of the English language is essential. The Package/ Benefits • Salary: £10.55 per hour + £1.27 per hour holiday pay • Access to Wagestream, this is a new system which enables colleagues to track, save and access up to 50% of their wages prior to pay day. Wagestream also offers financial advice, contributing to the financial wellbeing of RAS colleagues. • Free Minibus transport is offered certain locations ONLY • Millage and expenses where minibus is not available • Progression Opportunities Retail & Asset Solutions are hiring NOW with immediate starts available. If you think you are suitable for this position and you want to find out more, please apply today! retailsupport.reg6@retailassetsolutions.com
Retail Stock Counters
The Company We are a leading provider of retail stocktaking, merchandising and supply chain management services. With over 3500 employees throughout the UK and Ireland, we provide a hardworking and rewarding workplace with many progression opportunities. The Role We are looking for Retail Stock Counters to add to our already successful team. This a casual role which means you can control the days you work Employment will be carried out on different retail customer sites and stores and travel will vary on a shift-by-shift basis. Certain locations ( Dublin* , Carlow, Portlaoise ) will have minibus transport provided free of charge otherwise you must be able to drive to and from job sites. You will be responsible for ensuring stock is counted quickly and accurately using a handheld scanner. Being able to stand for prolonged periods of time is needed for the role and access equipment such as ladders or steps may have to be used on occasion to reach high stock. Transport in Dublin must be discussed at interview stages Key Skills/ Experience Required Due to the nature of our work, you must be able to work unsociable hours including early mornings and throughout the night when required. As a result, we can only accept applicants 18 years and over. You must have a 'can do' attitude and be able to work long shifts when required on large counts. With our innovative business, the technology changes and progresses and therefore being a quick learner is a key skill required. Any experience of handling stock is an advantage but not a necessity. A good understanding of the English language is essential. The Package/ Benefits Retail & Asset Solutions are hiring NOW with immediate starts available. If you think you are suitable for this position and you want to find out more, please apply today! retailsupport.reg6@retailassetsolutions.com
Assistant Manager
Main purpose of the role: Ensure the store operates efficiently and effectively and provide our customers with the very best customer service and fresh food offering at all times in a clean, safe environment. To deliver on key store targets (sales and profitability) through effective management of people and operations. The ideal candidate will have/be: - 2 years` experience in a relevant position is desirable • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) • Experience balancing cash/tills • Excellent communication skills • Good delegation skills • Highly driven with a strong work ethic • An understanding of how to achieve KPIs and targets • Commerciality and brand awareness • Passion for grocery retail • Thrive in a fast-paced working environment. Main duties: • Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based • Set, monitor and achieve sales targets with the team on gross profit margin, net margin, waste and other KPIs as agreed with Store Manager • Implement planograms correctly and ensure the correct range is in place in store • Merchandise and present the store to the highest standard • Approachable and a role model who leads by example and encourages teamwork and fosters a positive attitude and atmosphere in the workplace • Ability to develop and promote good communication between employees and management in a safe, respectful and inclusive environment • Support Store Manager in the development and training of the team and in ensuring the smooth running of the store • Manage employee performance, giving regular feedback, recognition and encouragement • Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy • Understand achieving margins in all departments • Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.
Community Warden
Louth County Council is currently inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for the above competition. Louth County Council will, following the interview process, form a panel for the post, from which future relevant vacancies may be filled subject to sanction approval from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. This panel will exist for 12 months and may only be extended at the discretion of the Chief Executive. Duties The duties may include some or all of the following: 1. Monitoring Public Open Space and Recreation and amenity areas throughout the County with regard to the following activities: Identify breaches of Planning legislation, Buildings Control legislation and Pollution Control Legislation for follow up by appropriate personnel. 3. Identify and notify appropriate personnel of hazards or their problems identified which require rectification by Louth County Council, for example, hazards on footpaths, damage to signage, inadequate road marking, ineffective public lighting. 4. Provision of information and advice to tourists/visitors as appropriate. 5. To be enthusiastic, vigilant and alert at all times in dealing with Environment related matters. a. To patrol the area designated and its surrounds assigned by the person in charge and to issue “on the spot” notices where there are apparent infringements of the Litter Pollution Act, 1997, the Roads Act, 1993 and Waste Pollution Act, 1996 and any other such appropriate Acts and Regulations. b. To keep accurate records of alleged offences as required for the purpose of Court Proceedings. To liaise closely with Administrative Staff in the preparation of evidence. To attend Court and give evidence when required to do so. c. To write clear and concise reports when required to do so. d. To be fully conversant with the Litter Pollution Act, 1997, the Roads Act, 1993, Waste Management Acts and with any other EU Directives, Acts, Bye-Laws and Regulations appropriate to his/her duties. e. To be helpful and courteous to the public at all times. f. To notify your immediate Supervisor of any environment related matters encountered while on duty which may affect Council’s policies and procedures. g. To co-operate in the use of technology and equipment in operation either at or in the near future. h. Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Louth County Council including the duties of Traffic Warden, to issue on the spot fine tickets for offences under the Road Traffic Acts, and the relevant bye-laws, together with all functions outlined in the Local Authorities (Traffic Wardens) Acts, including the enforcement of regulations relating to car parks under the Council’s control and the collection and accounting for revenue generated by “Pay & Display” machines and other ticket/metering mechanisms. Duties will require Community Warden to: Be familiar with relevant policies, bye-laws and legislation Implement procedures in accordance with training provided Keep accurate records Attend and give evidence in court Be helpful and courteous to members of the public at all times Liaise closely with staff of various sections of Louth County Council Work outside regular hours Particulars of Post Salary The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. The holder of the office shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than his/her inclusive salary) payable to and received by him/her by virtue of his/her office or in respect of services which he/she is required by or under any enactment to perform. The salary scale for the position of Community Warden is: €768.43 - €834.02 per week in line with Department Circular (EL02/23). Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government Policy. Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government. 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. Probation Where a person, who is not already a permanent officer of Louth County Council, is appointed, the following provisions shall apply: · There will be a probationary period of 9 months from date of employment, · The Chief Executive may at his or her discretion extend this period, · You shall cease to hold office at the end of the period of probation unless during this period the Chief Executive has certified that your service is satisfactory. Location of post Louth County Council reserves the right to assign the post holder to any council premises, now or in the future subject to reasonable notice. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or other compensation. The person appointed will be required to provide him/herself at his/her own expense with the necessary mode of travel to and from work. Superannuation A. Officers joining the Public Service after the 1st January 2013 will be required to join the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. A Class rate of PRSI contribution will apply. A rate of 3% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the rate of State Pension Contributory (SPC). This includes a contribution to a Spouse’s and Children’s Scheme. OR B. Officers who became pensionable officers of the Public Service prior to 1st January 2013 and who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required to contribute at a rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of the net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the rate of State Pension Contributory (SPC). You will be required to contribute at a rate of 1.5% of your pensionable remuneration to the Spouses & Children’s Pension Scheme. OR C. Officers who become pensionable officers of a Public Service prior to 5th April 1995 and who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required to contribute at a rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. If an option to join a dependent scheme was made you will be required to contribute at a rate of 1.5% to a Dependents Pension Scheme. Retirement Retirement is dependent on the superannuation scheme you become a member of, and details will be made available to you upon appointment. Health For the purpose of satisfying the requirements as to health, it may be necessary for the successful candidate, before he/she is appointed, to undergo at his/her expense a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the local authority. On taking up appointment, the expense of the medical examination will be refunded to the candidate. Residence The holder of the office shall reside in the district in which his/her duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance, thereof. References Applicants are required to advise the names of two responsible persons to whom they are well known but not related (at least one of the referees should be an existing or former employer). In advance of any offer of employment, Louth County Council reserves the right to seek both written and verbal references from current and previous employers, educational institutions or any other organisations with which the candidate has been associated. The Council reserves the right to determine the merit, appropriateness and relevance of such references and referees. Hours of work The normal working week will be 5 days of a 6-day week i.e., Monday to Saturday. Starting and finishing times are as notified to you by your Supervisor. Sick Leave The terms of the Public Service Sick Pay Scheme will prevail. Annual Leave Annual leave for this position is 25 days per annum. Louth County Council’s leave year runs from 1st January to 31st December. Granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave and arrangements for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1977 (as amended). Start date The successful candidate will commence on direction from Directors of Service and/or Chief Executive. Should they fail to take up the appointment on direction, the council at its discretion may not appoint them. Recruitment Process All applications must be typed and the form filled out in full. Handwritten submissions will not be accepted. When completing the application form, accuracy is essential as the information supplied in the form will play a central part in the selection process. Short-listing Where the volume of applications received exceeds that required to fill existing and future vacancies, and / or where it would not be practical to interview all applicants, Louth County Council reserves the right to arrange short listing of applications. It is 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 where competencies are listed. Short-listing does not suggest that other 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 or a Preliminary Interview. External persons may be requested to carry out short-listing on behalf of Louth County Council, e.g. an Interview Board or recruitment agency. Submission of an application for employment is regarded as consent to share your information for the purposes of short-listing and recruitment. Vetting Garda vetting is required for certain roles within Louth County Council. Failure to complete a Garda vetting form on request may prevent your employment with Louth County Council. In the event of an unsatisfactory Garda declaration being received Louth County Council reserves the right not to commence employment. In the event of an existing employee changing role as a result of promotion or otherwise to a role that requires Garda Vetting and an unsatisfactory disclosure being returned, Louth County Council reserves the right to withhold promotion, and also to investigate if further sanction/disciplinary action is warranted on foot of disclosure on a case by case basis. The Interview Candidates will be invited to interview by email, it is important that the email address and mobile phone number supplied in the application form is correct and in use. Dates, times and location of interview are subject to change at short notice. Where possible, candidates will be informed of names of Interview Board Members in advance, however board members are subject to change up to and including the date of interview. Canvassing of Board Members will automatically disqualify candidates from the recruitment process. NB - Due to current restrictions with COVID 19 and social distancing requirements, the traditional interview room format is subject to change. It may be necessary to carry out online video interviews or any other recruitment method that is deemed suitable to determine candidate selection. The interview format is subject to change up to and including the date of interview. Where candidates do not present or make themselves available at the time and location/format requested this will result in elimination from the competition. Candidates will be required to pay any expenses incurred by them in attending the interview. Panel A panel may be formed on the basis of an interview. Candidates whose names are on a panel and who satisfy the local authority that they possess the qualifications declared for the post and that they are otherwise suitable for appointment may, within the life of the panels, be appointed as appropriate vacancies arise. After the Interview Louth County Council will automatically advise you of the result of the interview. This may be done by email, phone, or on our website via a private candidate reference marking system. The marks awarded to you at interview by the Interview Board will be forwarded directly to you thereafter. All documents relating to this competition will be retained on file for a period of 12 months following the expiry of the panel formed. Period for acceptance of offer Successful applicants will be allowed a maximum of one week following the written offer of employment to indicate whether they will/will not take up the position. If interested they will be required to take up duty at the latest within four weeks of the date of offer or a mutually agreed later date. If they fail to take up the appointment within such period or any longer period agreed, the local authority shall not appoint them.
Kitchen Porter
Carr Golf, headquartered in Park West Business Park, Dublin 12 is certified as A Great Place to Work and roles with us are exciting, challenging and customer-focused. We are currently recruiting for a Full & Part-Time Kitchen Porter for Seapoint Golf Links, Seapoint, Golf Links, Newtown, Termonfeckin, Co. Louth. Overview Reporting to the Head Chef, the Kitchen Porter will be responsible for the execution and upkeep of kitchen hygiene and cleaning practices and for minimizing the wastage of chemicals in the kitchen. The Kitchen Porter should ensure hygiene, health and safety standards, and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) records are adhered to and documented daily. Full pre-opening training, including skills training, and all other statutory training, will be provided. Must be available to work evening shifts and weekends. Key Responsibilities
Calibration Technician
Calibration Technician Location: Craigavon Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week Salary: Competitive Business Unit : Central Services Open To : Internal and External Applicants Ref No.: HRJOB9335/1 The Role Due to the continued success and growth of the Almac Group, we are recruiting for Calibration Technicians to join our Engineering Team. The successful candidate will assist in the maintenance, testing, calibration, and repair of a variety of Instrumentation and specialist equipment, to meet the relevant industry practice and regulations. This role will extend to cover performing calibration duties for our Dundalk facility. Key Requirements / What we are looking for / About you · Have eligibility to work in the UK/IE OR possess a valid work permit that will allow you to take up full time, permanent employment in the UK/IE · City and Guilds Qualification in Electronics or Control & Instrumentation (or equivalent) · Previous experience of calibration activities within the pharmaceutical industry or similar heavily regulated manufacturing environment. · Proven track record of problem-solving issues associated with instrumentation Further Information For further information on essential and desirable criteria, please review the job description attached to the online job posting. CVs will be assessed on an ongoing basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if necessary. Apply Now Apply online and tailor your CV to outline how you meet the role criteria. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible. Closing Date We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on Monday 20 May 2024. RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CV’s received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.”
Defence Forces Cadetships 2024
The Defence Forces Cadetship will prepare individuals morally, mentally and physically for their role as leaders in the Defence Forces whilst instilling the organisations values of respect, loyalty, selflessness, physical courage, moral courage and integrity into students. Applications are now open Naval Service Cadetships 2024. Candidates must be 18 years of age or above and under 39 years of age on the 19th May 2024. Closing date for Naval Service Cadetship applications is Sunday 19th May 2024 at 2359hrs GDPR Notice All applications for Defence Forces positions are processed in accordance with the Defence Forces Applicants Privacy Notice, as set out on the applicants page with Candidate Manager Careers Information Applications forms for entry into the Defence Forces are only available through the online application form on this site. The online application form for enlistment is only available when recruitment competitions are open. There is NO access to the online application form when recruitment is closed. Reserve Defence Forces The Defence Forces are NOT accepting applications the Reserve Forces at this time. Please Note: Application forms for entry into the Defence Forces are only available through the online application form on this site. The online application form for enlistment is only available when recruitment competitions are open. There is NO access to the online application form when recruitment is closed. Applications Through Irish To make an application through Irish send an email to recruitment@defenceforces.ie to request an application form. Cadetships may be available in the following: NAVAL SERVICE (Operations Branch) NAVAL SERVICE (Marine Engineering) NAVAL SERVICE (Electrical Engineering) Subject to the specific criteria being fulfilled as outlined below, applications may be made by the following: GRADUATES SCHOOL LEAVERS/NON-GRADUATES SERVING PERSONNEL 1. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS To qualify for the award of a Cadetship, a candidate shall: a. at the time of application be- (i) a citizen of the State, or be any other person who has a lawful entitlement to reside and work within the State for the period of enlistment required for the course of training as a cadet and, if subsequently commissioned as an officer, for the additional period of time that is required for the purpose of any such appointment. (ii) Be of good character and satisfy any security clearance requirement. b. Be 18 years of age or above and under 39 years of age on the closing date for applications i.e. 5th May 2024. 2. MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (a) Naval Service – Operations Branch School Leaver or Non-Graduate Candidates Must possess a minimum of Grade H5 in 3 Higher Level papers, and, Grade 04 in 3 Ordinary Level Papers or Grade H7 in 3 Higher level papers. Candidates must have obtained these grades in a single sitting of the Leaving Certificate examination for CAO computation purposes. AND A candidate’s educational qualifications must include a minimum of Grade 06 at Ordinary level or H6 at Higher Level in the following subjects: (i) Mathematics. (ii) Irish. NUI matriculation exemptions apply. (iii) English. Candidates whose first language is not English must satisfy the English language requirements in accordance with NUI Matriculations Regulations. Subject to meeting the criteria to have obtained a minimum of Grade H4 in 4 Higher Level papers, and, Grade O2 in 2 Ordinary level papers or Grade H7 in 2 Higher level papers, a candidate may use the results of another sitting of the Leaving Certificate for the minimum educational requirements in (i) to (iii) above. Where a School Leaver applicant is undertaking a field of study in Nautical Science at Level 7 (or below) of the NFQ, they may be facilitated in continuing their training to complete their field of study in Nautical Science at Level 7 of the NFQ in a college nominated by the Flag Officer Commanding Naval Service. Where a School Leaver applicant has undertaken / is undertaking a Level 8 (or below) NFQ qualification not specified above, they may seek a determination that the course of study meets the requirements subject to submitting suitable evidence of equivalence to Defence Forces Recruitment Section, Defence Forces Headquarters, Department of Defence, Station Road, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, W12 AD93, for the Flag Officer Commanding Naval Service’s determination. Graduate Candidates Must have successfully completed a Bachelor Degree programme at Level 8 of the National Framework of Qualifications. OR Have successfully completed a Bachelor Degree programme at Level 7 of the National Framework of Qualifications, from a recognised institution, in Nautical Science. (b) Naval Service – Marine Engineering School Leaver or Non-Graduate Candidates Must possess a minimum of H5 in 3 Higher Level papers, and a minimum of Grade O4 in 3 Ordinary Level papers or Grade H6 in 3 Higher Level papers. Candidates must have obtained these grades in a single sitting of the Leaving Certificate examination for CAO computation purposes. AND A candidate’s educational qualifications must include: (i) Mathematics. Minimum of Grade 02 in an Ordinary Level Paper or Grade H6 in a Higher Level paper. (ii) Irish. Minimum Grade O6 in an Ordinary Level paper or Grade H6 in a Higher Level paper. NUI matriculation exemptions apply. (iii) English. Minimum Grade O6 in an Ordinary Level paper or Grade H6 in a Higher Level paper. Candidates whose first language is not English must satisfy the English language requirements in accordance with NUI Matriculations Regulations. Subject to meeting the criteria to have obtained a minimum of Grade H5 in 3 Higher Level papers, and, a minimum of Grade O4 in 3 Ordinary Level or Grade H6 in 3 Higher Level papers, a candidate may use the results of another sitting of the Leaving Certificate for the minimum educational requirements in (i) to (iii) above. Where a School Leaver applicant is undertaking an engineering programme in Marine Engineering at Level 7 (or below) of the NFQ, they may be facilitated in continuing their training to complete an engineering programme in Marine Engineering at Level 7 of the NFQ in a college nominated by the Flag Officer Commanding Naval Service. Where a School Leaver applicant has undertaken / is undertaking a Level 8 (or below) NFQ qualification not specified above, they may seek a determination that the course of study meets the requirements subject to submitting suitable evidence of equivalence to Defence Forces Recruitment Section, Defence Forces Headquarters, Department of Defence, Station Road, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, W12 AD93, for the Flag Officer Commanding Naval Service’s determination. Graduate Candidates Must have successfully completed a Bachelor Degree programme at Level 8 of the National Framework of Qualifications. OR Have successfully completed a Bachelor Degree programme at Level 7 of the National Framework of Qualifications, from a recognised institution, in Marine Engineering. (c) Naval Service - Electrical Engineering School Leaver or Non – Graduate Candidates Must possess a minimum of Grade H4 in 4 Higher Level papers, and a minimum of Grade 02 in 2 Ordinary Level papers or Grade H7 in 2 Higher Level papers. Candidates must have obtained these grades in a single sitting of the Leaving Certificate examination for CAO computation purposes, AND A candidate’s educational qualifications must include the following: (i) Mathematics. Minimum of Grade H5 in a Higher Level paper. (ii) Irish. Minimum Grade O6 in an Ordinary Level paper or Grade H6 in a Higher Level paper. NUI matriculation exemptions apply. (iii) English. Minimum Grade O6 in an Ordinary Level paper or Grade H6 in a Higher Level paper. Candidates whose first language is not English must satisfy the English language requirements in accordance with NUI Matriculations Regulations. Subject to meeting the criteria to have obtained a minimum of Grade H4 in 4 Higher Level papers, and, a minimum of Grade 02 in 2 Ordinary Level papers or Grade H7 in 2 Higher Level papers, a candidate may use the results of another sitting of the Leaving Certificate for the minimum educational requirements in (i) to (iii) above. Where a School Leaver applicant is undertaking an engineering programme in Electrical / Electronic Engineering at Level 8 (or below) of the NFQ, they may be facilitated in continuing their training to complete an engineering programme in Electrical / Electronic Engineering at Level 8 of the NFQ in a college nominated by the Flag Officer Commanding Naval Service. Where a School Leaver applicant has undertaken / is undertaking a Level 8 (or below) NFQ qualification not specified above, they may seek a determination that the course of study meets the requirements subject to submitting, suitable evidence of equivalence, to Defence Forces Recruitment Section, Defence Forces Headquarters, Department of Defence, Station Road, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, W12 AD93, for the Flag Officer Commanding Naval Service’s determination. Graduate Candidates Graduate Candidates must have successfully completed a Bachelor Degree programme at Level 8 or higher of the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) in either Electrical or Electronic Engineering. Where an applicant has a Level 8 or higher NFQ qualification not specified above, they may seek a determination that the qualification meets the requirements subject to submitting, suitable evidence of equivalence, to Defence Forces Recruitment Section, Defence Forces Headquarters, Department of Defence, Station Road, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, W12 AD93, for the Flag Officer Commanding Naval Service’s determination. PLEASE NOTE: • Leaving Certificate Applied does not qualify for the Cadetship competitions. • Where applicable, applications for Cadetships are invited from persons who are sitting examinations in the competition year, which would enable them to satisfy the Minimum Educational Qualifications criteria for each cadetship category. Original documentary evidence that a candidate meets the minimum educational qualifications, as outlined above, must be presented to the relevant Interview Board Secretary. Applicants will be notified of a date via email when this evidence must be provided. • Candidates must provide documentary proof from the National University of Ireland, at Stage 1 of the selection procedure, for any educational exemptions. Further information is available on www.nui.ie • In order to be eligible to apply for a Cadetship, holders of European and International qualifications must satisfy the Matriculation Registration requirements as outlined in the current “NUI Matriculation Regulations available on www.nui.ie. The equivalent grades required for those candidates who sat the Leaving Certificate Examination prior to 2017 can be found at Annex E.3. 3. MEDICAL AND PHYSICAL STANDARDS Candidates must be in good mental and bodily health and free from any physical defect, abnormality, physiological condition or history of serious illness likely to interfere with the efficient performance of their duties. The following are the minimum physical requirements: a. Height A candidates’ height will be determined at the Medical Examination – see Para. 8. Weight and chest measurements must be in keeping with height and age. Min. height: 157.48cm Note: BMI will be determined at Stage 2, the Assessment Phase of the competition. b. Vision Colour vision must be normal. Both eyes must be free from disfiguring or incapacitating abnormality and free from acute or chronic disease. There must be no evidence of squint or latent squint. The eligibility of applicants who have had previous incisional or laser treatment to correct visual acuity will be determined at the Medical Examination. Please see Annex C for further information. • Operations Branch: Vision not less than 6/9 in one eye and not less than 6/12 in the other eye with normal night vision, without the use of corrective lenses. • Engineering Branch: Not less than 6/18 in each eye, corrected to not less than 6/6 in one eye and 6/9 in the other. c. Dental Candidates must be free from any serious periodontal disease and possess teeth to a specific standard, which is not less than the equivalent of eleven over eleven natural teeth functionally opposed. In certain circumstances, artificial teeth may be acceptable. d. Hearing A good standard of unaided hearing is essential. Candidates will be required to undergo an audiometric test at which: (1) The sum of the hearing threshold at 1,2,3, 4 and 6 kHz should not exceed the age and gender related warning levels contained in the "Guidelines on Hearing Checks and Audiometry Regulations 2007", issued by the Health and Safety Authority (2) Candidates under 25 years of age must be able to hear all measured pure tones up to and including 8 kHz at 20dB in each ear. Candidates aged 25 and older must be able to hear all measured pure tones up to and including 8 kHz at 25dB in each ear. Candidates must also be free from acute or chronic ear disorders. Pay and Allowances etc. 1. In line with Department of Finance instructions of 23 December 2010, starting pay will be at the minimum of the scale. The rate of remuneration may, be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. 2. The following are the current rates of pay that apply to Cadets with effect from 1 October 2023 Officers Pay: Rate 1 - Cadets Current Rates of Pay with effect from 1 October 2023 Point Personal Pension Contribution (PPC) scale Full PRSI (Class H) 1st €22,630 2nd €25,149 3rd €28,361 4th €31,253 5th €35,157
