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Deli Team Member - Applegreen Gormanstown As a Bakewell Team Member at Applegreen, you will be a crucial part of our front-line operations. If you’re looking for a fulfilling role where you can make a difference every day and build lasting relationships, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to join the Applegreen family and become part of a company that values community, teamwork, our customers. *Please note no experience is required, full training will be provided. What will I be doing as a Bakewell Team Member at Applegreen? · Support day to day operations of the business. · Ensure shop floor is clean and tidy. · Ensure all food safety policies are met. · Food preparation. · Follow and enforce Bakewell manual training contents. · Stock control and management. · Create the best food experience possible for customers. · Work closely with management to achieve weekly and quarterly targets. Why Should I join the Applegreen Team? Benefits · All colleagues are eligible for a discount, allowing exclusive discounts on Bakewell Deli foods and hot drinks. · Bike to work scheme (available after 6 months of service). · HSF Health Plans schemes for healthcare expenses including dental, optical and many more. · Wellbeing platform with micro-modules and articles to support your mental health and wellbeing. In addition, our Employee Assistance Programme is a free confidential counselling service which offers support on personal, family, work, and money matters. · Flexible schedules. · Company pension scheme. · Exclusive offers on broadband and mobile plans. · Refer a friend scheme. · Development opportunities through a variety of online and classroom-based learning delivered by inhouse and external industry experts. An Applegreen Bakewell Team Member would ideally: · Have a can-do attitude who has strong communication skills and enjoys interacting with customers. · Ability to work well with colleagues, contributing to a positive team environment. · Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. · Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks. INDHP
Sales Assistant
Sales Assistant - Applegreen Gormanstown As a Sales Assistant at Applegreen, you will be a crucial part of our front-line operations. If you’re looking for a fulfilling role where you can make a difference every day and build lasting relationships, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to join the Applegreen family and become part of a company that values community, teamwork, our customers. What will I be doing as a Sales Assistant at Applegreen? Achieve daily sales targets. Support day to day business operations. Deliver exceptional customer service. Perform stock rotation tasks. Maintain a clean and tidy shop floor. Assist with stock taking procedures. Why Should I join the Applegreen Team? Benefits All colleagues are eligible for a discount, allowing exclusive discounts on Bakewell Deli foods and hot drinks. Bike to work scheme (available after 6 months of service). HSF Health Plans schemes for healthcare expenses including dental, optical and many more. Wellbeing platform with micro-modules and articles to support your mental health and wellbeing. In addition, our Employee Assistance Programme is a free confidential counselling service which offers support on personal, family, work, and money matters. Flexible schedules. Company pension scheme. Exclusive offers on broadband and mobile plans. Refer a friend scheme. Development opportunities through a variety of online and classroom-based learning delivered by inhouse and external industry experts. An Applegreen Sales Assistant would ideally: Have a can-do attitude who has strong communication skills and enjoys interacting with customers. Ability to work well with colleagues, contributing to a positive team environment. Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks
Burger King Team Member
Burger King Team Member - Applegreen Navan Retail Park As a Burger King Team Member at Applegreen, you will be a crucial part of our front-line operations. If you’re looking for a fulfilling role where you can make a difference every day and build lasting relationships, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to join the Applegreen family and become part of a company that values community, teamwork, our customers. What will I be doing as a Burger King Team Member at Applegreen? · Support day to day operations of the business. · Ensure shop floor is clean and tidy. · Ensure all food safety policies are met. · Food preparation. · Follow and enforce Burger King manual training contents. · Stock control and management. · Create the best food experience possible for customers. · Work closely with management to achieve weekly and quarterly targets. Why Should I join the Applegreen Team? Benefits · All colleagues are eligible for a discount, allowing exclusive discounts on Bakewell Deli foods and hot drinks. · Bike to work scheme (available after 6 months of service). · HSF Health Plans schemes for healthcare expenses including dental, optical and many more. · Wellbeing platform with micro-modules and articles to support your mental health and wellbeing. In addition, our Employee Assistance Programme is a free confidential counselling service which offers support on personal, family, work, and money matters. · Flexible schedules. · Company pension scheme. · Exclusive offers on broadband and mobile plans. · Refer a friend scheme. · Development opportunities through a variety of online and classroom-based learning delivered by inhouse and external industry experts. An Applegreen Burger King Team Member would ideally: · Have a can-do attitude who has strong communication skills and enjoys interacting with customers. · Ability to work well with colleagues, contributing to a positive team environment. · Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. · Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks. INDHP
EU Administrators grade AD5 - Brussels or Luxembourg
EU Administrators grade AD5 - Brussels or Luxembourg There are three things you need to be an : The AD5 is the main way into a permanent career in the EU institutions. AD5 is the entry-level administrator or policy officer grade, though those with 5-15 years’ work experience are also often recruited. EPSO (the EU's recruitment office) runs the competition. Graduates from all disciplines are welcome to apply. 1,490 people will be placed on the reserve list/panel this time, which is a one of the largest intakes in recent years. Getting on that list, means you can apply for jobs in the EU institutions or they can contact you directly about job opportunities, typically based in Brussels or Luxembourg. If you an Irish citizen with a degree, a high level of proficiency in two EU languages, and want to make a real difference to 450 million people, you should seriously consider it. Irish people are highly valued by the EU institutions thanks to our global outlook and English language skills. Ireland is one of only two countries to have had two Secretary Generals of the European Commission. The EU offers a generous starting salary, good work-life balance, comprehensive health insurance, and provides significant supports to help you and your family relocate to Brussels or Luxembourg. These include reimbursement of moving expenses and dedicated staff to assist settling in. Your family will also receive free childcare and free tuition to top-class schools. Brussels and Luxembourg have thriving Irish communities, with GAA and rugby clubs, and even their own Gaeltacht, making it a home from home for thousands of Irish people. Finally, they are only a short train ride from Amsterdam and Paris - the ideal base to travel and explore the continent! AD5 administrators work across the EU institutions in areas like policy development for Artificial Intelligence or Climate Change, legal analysis, programme management, stakeholder relations, and communications. You might end up drafting legislation in the Commission, coordinating Council positions, or managing an EU funding programme. The work is varied, intellectually demanding, and genuinely shapes the daily lives of 450 million people across the EU. As you progress in your career there are opportunities to work in different areas or even abroad. Graduates from all disciplines are welcome to apply.
Relief Van Driver
Description: SVP is a large, national, voluntary organisation with extensive experience of working with a diverse range of people who experience poverty and exclusion. Through its network of volunteers and staff, it is strongly committed to working for social justice and advocates the creation of a more just and caring society. SVP employs people to support volunteers in a variety of settings including housing, community care, shops, administration, and other specialist areas. The Role: We are currently looking to recruit a Relief Van Driver (Permanent Casual Relief contract) to join our Retail team in Vincent's Mullingar furniture Store. The post holder will have responsibility for ensuring safe and efficient handling, lifting, and movement of furniture, along with bric-a-brac, donation bags, and similar items, ensuring that all goods are transported, loaded, and unloaded with due care. Additional duties support the wider logistical needs of the service as required. All duties must be carried out promptly and in full compliance with the Society’s retail standards, relevant legislation, and the SVP’s policies and ethos. This is a great opportunity to join one of Ireland’s largest voluntary organisations and make a difference in your community. Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills Required Qualifications • Full Clean B License is required Experience • At least 1 year Driving experience essential with a clean driver’s license. • Experience of lone working and ability to use initiative. • Experience in a similar role desirable. • Multi drops experience an advantage. Knowledge • Knowledge of the local roads of Navan and Dublin essential and knowledge of Meath, Westmeath, Louth, Monaghan, Cavan, and Longford roads desired (Northeast &Midlands Region) • Knowledge of our Vincent Shops is desirable. • Knowledge of the Society is desirable. • Complete familiarisation with current Health & Safety procedures. • Knowledge of best practice in the area of Manual Handling. Skills • Have good communication skills. • Ability to work under pressure • Excellent organisational skills. • Be customer focused with strong interpersonal skills • Possess good problem solving skills • Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team • Be able to establish and maintain working relationships on an ongoing basis
Service Administrator
POSITION SUMMARY: The Jigsaw Service Administrator is an important youth-friendly role which will be a first point of contact for young people who call into the Jigsaw Hub and will be able to give information or direct them to support staff in the Hub. The Service Administrator will also have responsibility for the day to day administration support for Jigsaw to ensure efficient project delivery. The Service Administrator will work closely with the Service Manager to provide the necessary administration support to ensure the successful day to day running of Jigsaw and will work as a member of the Jigsaw team. Please note: This is a full-time, 12-month Specific Purpose position, based in our Jigsaw Meath service. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: General Duties
Trainee Optical Assistant
The role Are you a caring individual looking to start your career as an Optical Assistant? You’ve come to the right place. We aren’t looking for people with years of experience and heaps of qualifications, just passionate, hard-workers ready to confidently welcome and help customers as they walk through our doors. And once you’ve found your feet as a Trainee Optical Assistant, you don’t just have to stop there. We have plenty of professional training and development in other business areas, as well as the support of experienced Opticians and Technicians supporting you on your journey. So whatever you want your career to look like, you can bring it to life at Specsavers. Our store Based in Athlone, our store has great career progression opportunities! What’s on offer? As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include: Find out more If you are comfortable with the responsibilities we’re looking for and are excited by this opportunity, we’re excited to hear from you. Got what we’re looking for? This job will close when it's filled, so don't delay, apply today!
School Transport Escort
In accordance with Department of Education and Skills guidelines regarding the revision of pay for all staff paid directly by a recognised school or ETB, the following are the revised hourly rates for School Bus Escorts. Hourly Rate The hourly rate effective from 1st October 2020 is €13.40. Holiday Pay Holiday pay will continue to be paid at 8%. The revised hourly rate, inclusive of holiday pay, will be €14.47 (€13.40 + 8%) with effect from 1st October 2020. RESPONSIBILITIES OF AN ESCORT • Must ensure that they are on the bus at time of first pick up and last set down. • Are responsible for the safety of children when opening and closing doors prior to stop and move off. • Assisting children to board and alight safely from the school bus. • Making sure all children are seated with appropriate straps and harnesses where provided. • Ensure that each pupil is received by some responsible person at the set down point. DUTIES OF AN ESCORT • Supervision of children travelling on the bus. • Maintain a good working relationship with the driver of the bus. • Act as liaison between Principal and or Class Teacher and parents when required, i.e. conveyance of messages and letters to parents. • Observe confidentiality in all aspects of work. • Be aware of particular disabilities of children on the bus and be briefed by the Principal on how to deal with same, e.g. epilepsy etc. • Perform any other duties relevant to the position of escort which may be assigned by the Principal from time to time. • Unless under exceptional circumstances, the escort should never leave the bus. • The escort’s position on the bus should be where maximum control of children is achieved, i.e. at back of bus. • Report all concerns to the Principal and or Class Teacher.
Grade VIII Records Manager
Purpose of Role The post holder will report to the ICT Data & Analytics Manager Reporting Relationship This Records Management Lead is responsible for leading the development and implementation of records management policy as well as establishing a new national office (the Office of the File Registry) to provide records related expertise and operational services across the Agency. Duties and Responsibilities Main Duties and Responsibilities • Provide strategic leadership in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of records management policies, standards, and best practices across all services. • Develop and maintain comprehensive records management guidelines, ensuring staff have access to appropriate training, resources, and supports. • Lead the implementation of the new national records management service partner, including the national scanning service and the single offsite storage solution for all Tusla records. • Oversee the migration of all Tusla records from the existing network of ten vendors to the new national offsite storage partner, ensuring a secure, efficient, and compliant transition. • Oversee the development, maintenance, and application of records classification and retention policies for all record types processed by the Agency. • Lead the delivery of a programme of scanning and digitising legacy paper records to support modernisation and improved service delivery. Managing & Delivering Results (Operational Excellence) • Ensure that policies and procedures are aligned with best practice, are well documented, and communicated to others. • Ensure that assigned projects are managed in line with stated objectives and within specified budgets and timelines. • Implement agreed changes in a co operative and supportive manner, finding innovative ways to deliver service improvements within resource limitations. • Develop appropriate project methodologies and establish working practices that promote cross functional team working. • Work with other Directorate and Tusla Senior Managers in the implementation and rollout of new developments, with a particular emphasis on consistency and alignment across the system and reference to best practice, outcome measures, and value for money. Teamwork, Leadership & Building and Maintaining Relations • Share information with the wider team as appropriate. • Be accountable for own work and that of others as appropriate. • Work on own initiative as well as part of a wider team. • Co operate and work in harmony with other teams and disciplines. • Lead by example, motivate and encourage others, and build team commitment. • Deal with under performance in a timely and constructive manner. Finance & Human Resources • Monitor budgets and expenditure. • Develop and support business cases for new resources etc. • Support HR processes within the Directorate. Commitment to Providing a Quality Service • Be flexible and adaptable in his or her approach to work, embrace change, and adapt work practices accordingly. • Promote and maintain a quality customer focused environment. • Monitor efficiency within own area of responsibility and take remedial action or notify supervisor as appropriate. • Continuously seek to improve systems and processes. Education & Training • Maintain standards of practice and levels of professional knowledge by participating in continuous professional development initiatives and attendance at courses as appropriate. • Engage in career and professional development planning. • Oversee the provision of a framework for the promotion of staff development and training by making recommendations with regard to the ongoing education, mentoring, training, and in service needs of the inspection and monitoring team. • Pursue continuous professional development in order to develop professional knowledge and keep updated with current and relevant HR legislation. • Provide training within the team and region to share knowledge of relevant HR procedures and processes. Health & Safety • Comply with and contribute to the development of policies, procedures, guidelines, and safe professional practice and adhere to relevant legislation, regulations, and standards. • Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the service, for example National Standards for Child Protection and Care, and comply with associated Tusla – Child and Family Agency protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. • Support, promote, and actively participate in sustainable energy, water, and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon, and efficient health service. The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him or her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and or Experience Applicants must by the closing date of application have the following: • Have a third level qualification in an ICT, Data, or Social Work related discipline. • Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a data or records management related role. • Experience in developing records management related policy and related documentation. • Have project management experience. Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Skills, Competencies and or Knowledge Tusla Leadership Competency Framework The Tusla Leadership Competency Framework describes the behaviours that are key to Tusla colleagues being effective in the execution of their role at all levels within the Agency. The competencies and associated behavioural descriptors capture the transversal knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics that will enable colleagues, regardless of role or rank, to be effective in their work. The Tusla Leadership Framework relevant for this role is Leading the Service. Please access this link Leading the Service to fully familiarise yourself with the impact of this Leading the Service proficiency for Tusla. The Competency of Professional Knowledge is specifically linked to the duties, responsibilities, and criteria for this role. Other Requirements of the Role • The post holder will require access to appropriate transport as the post may involve travel. • Have awareness of children and young people’s participatory practice. Application Process Campaign Specific Selection Process Shortlisting and Interview The online application system has a time out facility. This is in order to protect the privacy of the user. This time out facility activates if the application has been dormant for over 60 minutes. Any work not saved will be lost if the system times out due to lack of activity. As such, please ensure to save your application as you work on it. Any lost data cannot be recovered. It might be an idea for candidates to work on their applications outside of the system and copy and paste their answers into the online application forms once they are fully complete and submit then. Once your application is fully submitted you will receive a confirmation email to your profile. If you do not receive this email, your application has not been submitted and received and you should log back on to submit fully. AI generated content must not be used in your application. Tusla reserves the right to assess if content in applications is likely created by AI in part or in whole. Use of AI may result in disqualification and exclusion from the recruitment process. Short listing may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application. The criteria for short listing are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and or knowledge section of this job specification. Therefore, it is very important that you think about your experience in light of those requirements. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process. Those successful at the shortlisting stage of this process (where applied) will be called forward to interview. Code of Practice The Recruitment Service Child and Family Agency will run this campaign in compliance with the Code of Practice prepared by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA). The Code of Practice sets out how the core principles of probity, merit, equity, and fairness might be applied on a principle basis. The Code also specifies the responsibilities placed on candidates, facilities for feedback to applicants on matters relating to their application when requested, and outlines procedures in relation to requests for a review of the recruitment and selection process and review in relation to allegations of a breach of the Code of Practice. Codes of practice are published by the CPSA and are available on www.cpsa.ie Tusla Child and Family Agency is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Tenure The current vacancy available is temporary and whole time. The post is pensionable. A panel may be created from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration will be filled. The tenure of these posts will be indicated at expression of interest stage for each individual post. The purpose of this campaign is to fill immediate urgent vacancies and it is expected that panel placements will cease if expressions are not received within the appropriate processes. Appointment as an employee of the Child and Family Agency is governed by the Child and Family Agency Act 2013 and the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004. Remuneration The Salary scale for the whole time equivalent of this post is: 01/08/2025: €82,258, €82,997, €86,243, €89,502, €92,736, €95,983, €99,213 LSIs (Long Service Increments) are represented by emboldened figures. 1st LSI is paid after 3 years on the maximum, the 2nd LSI after 3 years on LSI 1, and the 3rd LSI after 3 years on the 2nd LSI where applicable. The appointee shall commence on the first point of the salary scale. Incremental credit may be given on appointment for certain types of relevant experience. More information is available in Appendix 5. Candidates should note that entry will be at the minimum point of the scale and will not be subject to negotiation, and the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Different terms and conditions may apply if the appointee is currently a serving civil or public servant. Working Week The standard working week applying to the whole time equivalent of this post is 35 hours. Annual Leave The annual leave associated with the whole time equivalent of this post is 30 days per annum. Superannuation This is a pensionable position with Tusla. The successful candidate will upon appointment become a member of the appropriate pension scheme. Pension scheme membership will be notified within the contract of employment. Probation A probation period of 39 weeks, or proportion of same for fixed term or specified purpose contracts where applicable, shall apply from the commencement of employment, during which the contract may be terminated by either party in accordance with this contract. The probationary period may be extended at the discretion of management by a further 9 weeks or proportion of same for fixed term or specified purpose contracts where applicable. Confirmation of appointment as a permanent member of staff is subject to the successful completion of the probationary period for permanent contracts. Where you have already completed a probationary period with the Child and Family Agency, Health Service Executive, or Local Authority, and there is no break in service, no period of probation applies.
Traffic Warden
The Position The Council now invites applications from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which permanent and fixed term contract posts for the position of Traffic Warden may be drawn. Duties and Responsibilities The main duties and responsibilities of a Traffic Warden are as follows: • Patrol assigned areas including public roads, on-street parking, and off-street Council car parks. • Monitor compliance with Westmeath County Council Parking Bye-Laws, Disc Parking Regulations, Road Traffic Acts, Roads Acts, Finance Acts, and any other relevant statutory instruments or regulations. • Issue Fixed Charge Offence Notices (“On-the-spot fines”) for violations, including parking restrictions, non-display of parking permits, or non-display of a valid Road Fund Licence (vehicle tax disc). • Enforce Westmeath County Council Casual Trading Bye-Laws where required. • Be fully conversant with relevant Bye-Laws, Traffic Acts, and other statutory instruments as appropriate to duties. • Implement any new or amended Bye-Laws or statutory instruments introduced by Westmeath County Council. • Keep accurate and detailed records of offences for the purpose of Court proceedings. • Prepare necessary documentation, clear and concise reports, and evidence for Court when required. • Attend Court and give evidence as necessary. • Carry out administrative duties relating to the enforcement of parking regulations as requested. • Maintain accurate electronic and paper records using Information Communications Technology as required. • Report to assigned Supervisors regarding work schedules, completion of duties, and preparation of evidence. • Behave in a courteous, professional, and helpful manner toward the public, including motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians. • Report any defects in regulatory traffic signs, pavement condition or furniture, road markings, traffic information signs, or abandoned vehicles encountered while on duty. • Use assigned mode of transport as requested. • Assist in the training of newly employed Traffic Wardens as required. • From time to time, act in the roles of Litter or Community Warden and School Traffic Warden. • Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Officer in Charge or Westmeath County Council. Qualifications for the Post 1. Character Candidates shall be of good character. 2. Health The role is substantially street based and involves periods of walking and standing. Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3. Citizenship Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: a) A citizen of the European Economic Area. The European Economic Area consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway; or b) A citizen of the United Kingdom; or c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the European Union and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or d) A non-European Economic Area citizen who is a spouse or child of a European Economic Area, United Kingdom, 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 A non-European Economic Area citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, a European Economic Area Member State, the United Kingdom, or Switzerland and has a Stamp 4 visa. 4. Education, Training, Experience Candidates must have, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: (i) A standard of education sufficient to enable them to efficiently carry out the assigned duties and, as a minimum, a Junior Certificate or equivalent standard in English. (ii) Sufficient knowledge and experience to exercise initiative and sound judgment. (iii) The ability to drive a motor vehicle and hold a current, full, unendorsed Category B driving licence. (iv) The ability to operate a personal computer and, where relevant, demonstrate a willingness to learn and the aptitude to use new technology and information systems in a work context. Non-Irish qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications. Overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document. 5. The Ideal Candidate Candidates will be expected to demonstrate, through their application form and at interview, the following: • A personable and enthusiastic manner, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. • The ability to write clear and concise reports. • A flexible approach to working hours, as the successful candidate may be required to work evenings, nights, and weekends. • A satisfactory knowledge of, or the ability to understand, Westmeath County Council Parking Places Bye-Laws, including Disc Parking Regulations, Road Traffic Acts, and any other relevant Acts, Regulations, or Parking Control Bye-Laws. Particulars of Office (Including Retirement) 1. The Post A panel will be formed for an initial period of one year and this may be extended for a further year at the discretion of the Chief Executive. The panel may be used to fill permanent and fixed term positions that may arise for its duration. Vacancies will be offered in order of merit as per the panel. Vacancies may arise on a county-wide basis. Westmeath County Council reserves the right to assign employees to any work location having regard to funding and or operational circumstances. 2. Salary The current salary for the post of Traffic Warden is €844.48 to €911.39 per week, including Long Service Increments, which is analogous to the Water and Sewerage Caretaker Grade V scale as per Circular EL 02 2026. Payment of increments is dependent on satisfactory performance. The entry point of this scale will be determined in accordance with the Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government. New entrants to the Local Authority Service commence on the first point of the scale in accordance with current Government Policy as set out in Department of the Environment Circular Letter EL 02 2011 of 28 January 2011 and Circular EL 05 2016 dated 5 February 2016. Remuneration is paid fortnightly by PayPath directly to the employee’s nominated bank account. The current pay cycle may be revised during the period of employment. Remuneration is subject to all statutory deductions, for example Pay As You Earn and Pay Related Social Insurance. Increments are paid annually subject to satisfactory attendance, conduct, performance, and national agreements. Increments may be withheld if performance, attendance, or conduct are not satisfactory. You agree that in the event of an overpayment of salary or other monies to you, the Council reserves the right to deduct monies from your wages, for the purposes of the Payment of Wages Act 1991, for reimbursement of the amount of the overpayment, in keeping with Section 5 subsection 5 of the Payment of Wages Act 1991. 3. Superannuation and Retirement Membership of the Local Government Superannuation Scheme or the Single Public Service Pension Scheme is compulsory for all employees. Details of the relevant scheme will be provided to the appointee prior to appointment. Employees are admitted to the Superannuation Scheme in accordance with the terms of the Local Government Superannuation Consolidation Act 1998 and the Superannuation Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2004, with effect from the date of appointment. This scheme is contributory and provides pension, retirement, and death gratuities. In order for a new entrant to the scheme to qualify for a pension, the employee must have served a minimum of two years employment in a local authority. The compulsory retirement age for new entrants as defined by the Public Service Pensions Single Scheme and Other Provisions Act 2012 is 70 years. Anyone who is not a new entrant to the public service, as defined in the Public Service Superannuation Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2004, is subject to a compulsory retirement age of 70 years. 4. Probation There shall be a period after such appointment takes effect during which the person shall hold the position on probation. The probation period shall be one year, but the Chief Executive may at his or her discretion extend such period. The person appointed shall cease to hold office at the end of the period of probation unless the Chief Executive has certified that the service of the person in such office is satisfactory. 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 appointment within such period or such longer period as the Local Authority in its absolute discretion may determine, the Local Authority shall not appoint them. 5. Annual Leave The annual leave entitlement shall be 25 days. Public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 and local agreements which may apply from time to time. 6. Working Hours Traffic Wardens will be required to work a 39 hour, 5 day week, over the period Monday to Saturday inclusive, within the following range: 8.30 am to 6.30 pm, Monday to Saturday. Saturday working will form part of a rotating roster as required by operational needs. The hours and days of work may be subject to change from week to week. Rostered days and hours, including start and finish times, will be determined by the Officer in Charge and notified in advance. Traffic Wardens may be required to work overtime, depending on operational requirements and at the discretion of the Officer in Charge. Where possible, notice of overtime will be given in advance. Traffic Wardens may not leave their work location during normal working hours without formal authorisation from the Officer in Charge, including lunchtime, for which an eating on site allowance is paid. Traffic Wardens will be required to report to base each morning when on duty and, when required, to return to base at any time during working hours as requested by their Supervisor. Worked hours will be recorded in accordance with the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 Regulations. Traffic Wardens will be required to operate the Council’s Attendance Management System. 7. Sick Leave The terms of the Public Service Sick Pay Scheme will apply. 8. Location Westmeath County Council reserves the right to assign the successful candidate to any premises in use by the Council, now or in the future. The person appointed will be required to report to their place of work by their own means of transport and at their own expense. 9. Code of Conduct and Organisational Policies Employees are required to adhere to all current and future Westmeath County Council Codes of Practice, including the Code of Conduct of Employees and all organisational policies. 10. Uniform Traffic Wardens shall be supplied with a full uniform, which must be worn while on duty and maintained at all times to the satisfaction of Westmeath County Council. 11. Training It is a condition of employment that successful candidates will be required to participate in training programmes relevant to the skills required for the performance of the duties attached to the post. 12. Safety and Welfare Westmeath County Council, as an employer, is obliged to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work of all its employees. Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, the Council has a legal duty to exercise due care and take all protective and preventative measures to protect employees. The holder of the post shall cooperate with the terms of the Westmeath County Council Safety Statement and Major Emergency Plan. The post holder shall familiarise himself or herself with safety rules and procedures and make proper use of all safety clothing and equipment. Employees must cooperate with management and must not engage in improper conduct or behaviour that would place themselves or others at risk. Employees must not be under the influence of an intoxicant in the workplace. Employees must comply with all Safety and Health rules and regulations and attend all required Safety and Health training. 13. Driver’s Licence and Insurance It is desirable that the post holder shall hold a full driving licence for Class B vehicles, as he or she may be required to use a motor car in the course of duties and provide and maintain a vehicle to the satisfaction of the Council. It is the responsibility of the post holder to arrange insurance cover for business use and to indemnify Westmeath County Council with the indemnity specified on the insurance certificate under the heading Persons or Classes of Persons Who Are Covered. Travelling and subsistence expenses incurred in the course of official duties will be refunded in accordance with the relevant Department Circulars and Local Authority Travel and Subsistence Policy. If, during employment, the licence is revoked, even temporarily, or endorsements are received which may affect duties, the Council must be notified immediately. 14. Garda Vetting Successful candidates may be subject to Garda Vetting in advance of appointment to the position. 15. Employee Benefits Examples of current employee benefits include: • Allocation of 25 days annual leave per annum • A range of family friendly policies • Availability of an Optical Benefit Scheme • Availability of a Cycle to Work Scheme • A range of learning and developmental opportunities • Paid maternity and paternity leave • Option to become a member of Westmeath County Council Social Club • State of the art office accommodation in the Civic Headquarters • Automatic entry into a pension scheme • Access to services provided under Westmeath County Council Employee Assistance Programme.
