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Longford and Westmeath Education and Training Board (LWETB) LWETB invites applications for the above permanent role . The initial assignment will focus on Further Education and Training (FET) Projects . However, LWETB reserves the right to assign the successful candidate to another operational area. A panel for the above Grade V FET Learner & Staff Supports role only may be formed and remain in place until 31 August 2026 . Purpose of the Role Work as part of the FET team to develop, coordinate, and deliver local and national initiatives across the Further Education and Training service, with a focus on:
Sales Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. Interact with each customer with great pride, passion and care and inspire shoppers through knowledge and expertise. The ideal candidate will have/be: Excellent communication skills Ability to engage with and prioritise customer needs Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment Customer driven Previous customer service experience is an advantage. Main duties: Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based Show a positive attitude and take responsibility for ensuring customers receive an excellent shopping experience Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy Merchandise shelves, ensuring that all areas of the store are presented to the highest standard Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.
Local Area Employment Service Case Worker
Job Role Do you have the ability to guide, inspire and motivate others? Are you looking for a rewarding career where you will make a positive impact on people’s lives? If so, we may have the perfect position for you. We’re currently recruiting for a Local Area Employment Service Caseworker to join our fantastic team in an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in this influential role. As a Local Area Employment Service - Caseworker you’ll provide motivational support, careers advice and guidance to our clients whilst making them feel welcome and at ease, enabling them to overcome barriers and build confidence. You’ll provide training workshops covering a wide range of subjects from CV writing to online job searching. You’ll engage with people to assess their skills and abilities and talk about their ambitions and career goals whilst exploring learning and work opportunities acting as an intermediary with local employers. Our ideal candidate may have a sales, recruitment or employability background or have worked in an environment that involves advising and guidance. However, we do provide excellent on the job training, so are not looking for someone who ticks every single box, we’re looking for someone who has an engaging personality, can provide a warm and welcoming experience, and can seek out solutions to problems to help our customers progress into sustainable employment. This is a fantastic opportunity that'll allow you to utilise your current skills to influence, support and encourage others to build a future. In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we’re offering a competitive salary of €31,000 with these great benefits: • 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy additional days) • Volunteer Days • Company Pension Scheme • Health Insurance Allowance • Employer Paid Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance • Annual Salary Review • Enhanced Maternity/Adoption and Paternity Pay Arrangements • Refer a friend scheme • Free access to BenefitHub – an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, Life assurance, Cycle to Work scheme, Tax Saver Commuter Tickets. Interested? There’s an easy to apply route below to upload your CV! If you need any further information, talk to our experienced Internal Recruitment Team on 44 1702 595200 or 01- 8608200. Seetec Group is an employee-owned organisation, and we continually pride ourselves on our sense of community, both in the incredible work we do throughout UK and Ireland, and internally within our employee-owners. People are at the front, centre, and heart of every service we provide and each decision we make. Location: Athlone Hours: 37.5 hours a week. Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm Closing Date: 8 April 2026 Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of clients, reviewing their progress towards employment and maintaining engagement to achieve personal and team targets. Assess individual client needs and work with them to create a personal progression plan. Meet with clients regularly to review their progress. Undertake interventions on a one-to-one basis, run sessions for groups of clients covering a wide range of subjects from CV workshops to online job searching to confidence and motivation as well as working with local employers acting as an intermediary for your clients. Deliver an exceptional level of customer service at all times. Skills and Experience Leaving Certificate standard (as a minimum). A level 7 qualification or working towards is desirable but not a pre-requisite. Minimum of two years’ experience in an employment activation, recruitment, training, career coaching or counselling role, preferably with long term unemployed clients farthest from the labour market. Previous knowledge of and experience in addressing long term, social and economic unemployment factors and barriers, that may present themselves, such as Mental health, Addiction, homelessness, literacy, lack of confidence, motivation and routine, as well as factors such as, generational differences and personal circumstances. Excellent influential and persuasion skills to constructively confront client barriers. Operational experience working in a client facing environment delivering a professional ‘people’ service end to end. Be fully IT literate in using a range of Microsoft Office programmes.
Lifeguard
Qualifications 1. Character Each candidate must be of good character. 2. Health Each candidate shall be free from any defect of disease which would render him/her unsuitable to hold the employment and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3. Education/ experience, etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: - (a) Hold a current pool Irish Water Safety lifeguard award or equivalent (b) Be able to display a proficiency in resuscitation, swimming ability and rescue techniques. (c) Have excellent communication and customer care skills. Fluency in the English language is essential. (d) Have ability to adapt to new processes/procedures and to undergo any training that is required. Please supply copies of any relevant Certificates you may have with the application form. 4. 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 a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa. 5. AGE Candidates must be 18 years of age or over on the date of appointment of lifeguard. Desirable Criteria Previous Lifeguard experience Irish Water Safety Assistant Swim Teacher Award or equivalent POOL LIFEGUARD DUTIES The person employed shall be required to carry out duties as may from time to time be assigned to them in relation to their employment and as may be appropriate to any particular function of any local authority for which the Chief Executive is responsible and carry out such instructions as may be given in relation to the performance of duties. The Pool Manager or any such person designated may assign any other duties as he sees fit at his/her absolute discretion. Those who are employed as temporary pool lifeguards from the sporadic cover panel, are required to assist management in ensuring that the facility is utilised to its maximum efficiency by delivering the highest standard of service to members and guests and to support Westmeath County Council across all areas of activity. Successful candidates may be required to undertake other duties from time to time, such duties being reasonably consistent with the position of lifeguard. These activities may be added to at the discretion of Westmeath County Council as deemed necessary from time to time. Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, the duties shall include but will not be limited to the following: - The principal duty of the lifeguard shall be to safeguard the users of the pool by maintaining a constant observation of all swimmers while on duty. - Attend courses relevant to the job. - Teach swimming lessons and co-ordinate camps & parties. - On commencement of daily duties, he/she shall inspect all equipment at his/her disposal and ensure that it is serviceable. He/she shall then inspect the pool and pool area, making sure that it is clean and safe for use. - When defects are noticed, he/she shall rectify them where possible, and if not, he/she shall immediately bring them to the attention of the supervisor. - He/she shall point out the regulations to the swimmers and make sure that hygiene is practised by them, in the use of showers etc. - He/she shall see that the pool users are well behaved and shall discourage any conduct that might lead to the injury or discomfort of other swimmers. - He/she shall immediately report to the supervisor incidents of misconduct. Where minor offences occur, such as disobeying instructions or breaking the rules, the offenders shall be warned before being reported to the supervisor. - He/she shall co-operate with the supervisor in maintaining the efficient running of the pool. - He/she shall give any information in relation to the pool of the county council or its officials as requested from time to time. - He/she shall render first-aid and resuscitation if required and shall make every effort to improve his/her competency in this regard. - He/she will be required to carry out hygiene duties around the pool area - No Phone usage permitted while on duty. The person employed will be required to perform assigned duties exercising a duty of care, in the interest of safety of oneself, fellow employees and the general public, at all times in compliance with Westmeath County Council’s Health & Safety Management System. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYMENT 1. Type of Post The Lifeguard post is part-time and temporary. A panel will be formed from which part-time contract posts may be filled. 2. Superannuation New entrants to the Public Service as defined in the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 shall be required in respect of their membership of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme to contribute at the rate of 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social welfare old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependant or qualified children) plus 3% of pensionable remuneration per pay period. Persons not deemed to be new entrants as defined in the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 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 welfare old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependant or qualified children) and also in respect of the Local Government (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. 3. Salary The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as 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 any services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. The salary scale is from €17.37 - €19.42 per hour incl. LSIs (15-point scale) as per Circular Letter EL 03/2025. Please note starting pay for new entrants 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. Increments are payable, subject to satisfactory performance and in accordance with current Government Pay Policy and the provisions of the public Service Agreements. 4. Location The post will be located in Mullingar Swimming Pool, Town Park, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. Westmeath County Council reserves the right to assign you to any department, premises or district in use by the Council, now or in the future. 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. 5. Probation There shall be a period after appointment takes effect during which the person appointed shall hold office on probation. (a) such period shall be six months, but the Chief Executive may at his/her discretion extend such period; (b) the person appointed shall cease to hold office at the end of the period of probation unless during such period the chief executive has certified that the service of the person in such office is satisfactory. 6. Working Hours Candidates must be available to work from Monday to Sunday and hours shall vary from early morning to late evening within the hours during which the Swimming Pool is open. The working hours will be on a rota basis arranged by the Swimming Pool Manager. The Council reserves the right to alter hours of work from time to time. Candidates may be required to work overtime (to be approved in advance) on various occasions. Remuneration for such overtime will be paid in accordance with agreed rates and procedures. 7. Retirement Minimum retirement age is 60 while 70 is maximum retirement age for staff that commenced employment in the public sector prior to 1st April 2004. Staff who commenced employment in the public sector between 1st April 2004 and 31st December 2012, minimum retirement age is 65, with no maximum retirement age (subject to being in a state of health, to render regular and efficient service). Staff who commenced employment in the public sector from the 1st January 2013, minimum retirement age is in line with the age for the contributory state pension and maximum retirement age is 70. 8. Leave The leave entitlement and entitlement to Public Holidays shall be granted in accordance with the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997. Westmeath County Council’s holiday 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, 1997 as amended. 9. Sick Pay Scheme Westmeath County Council’s Sick Pay Scheme shall apply to the post of Lifeguard. 10. Transport The person appointed will be expected to report to their place of work by their own means of transport. 11. The appropriate provisions of the following Acts, where applicable, will apply to the employment Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Act, 1973 – 1991. Unfair Dismissals Act, 1977 – 1993 12. Safety, Health & Welfare The Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act, 1989 shall apply to the post. The Lifeguard shall co-operate with the terms of Westmeath County Council’s Safety Statement. He/she shall familiarise himself/herself with the safety rules and procedures and make proper use of all safety clothing and equipment. He/she must report to his/her supervisor any defect notices in the place of work or system of work, which might be dangerous to Safety, Health and Welfare. Failure to comply with the terms of the Safety Statement may result in disciplinary action. 13. Appraisal A system of continuous appraisal will be operated during employment, which will involve discussions between employee and Line Manager in relation to performance and conduct. 14. Training It is a condition of employment that successful candidates will be required to participate in training programmes relevant to the skills necessary for the performance of the duties attaching to the post. 15. Recruitment Pursuant to article 8 of the Local Government (Appointment of Officers) Regulations 1974, the Minister has given directions as follows: - (i) The appointment shall be advertised in such a manner as to clearly indicate that the local authority is an equal opportunities employer. (ii) Selection shall be by means of a practical test and an interview board set up for this purpose. Applicants shall be required to attend for interview at their own expense, on the basis of information supplied by them in the formal application for the post. (iii) A County Council may decide, by reason of the number of persons seeking admission to the competition, to carry out a short-listing procedure and admit to the competition only persons who appear to be likely to attain in the competition a standard sufficient for appointment. It is therefore in your own interest to provide a detailed and accurate account of your qualifications/experience on the application form . (iv) A panel may be formed on the basis of such interview. Candidates whose names are on a panel and who satisfy the local authority that they possess the qualifications declared for the office and that they are otherwise suitable for appointment may within the life of the panel be appointed as appropriate vacancies arise. 16. Taking Up Appointment Westmeath County Council shall require a person to whom an appointment is offered to take up such appointment within a period of four weeks and if he/she fails 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 him/her. 17. Medical Where a permanent post is being filled, it will be necessary for each successful candidate, before he/she is appointed, to undergo, a medical examination by the local authority’s Occupational Health Medical Advisor. On taking up appointment, the expense of the Medical Examination will be refunded to the candidate. In the course of their employment and whenever requested by the Council, the lifeguard may be required to undergo medical examinations and comply with such remedial requirements as the Council considers necessary. Employment will not be continued in any case where as a result of such examinations the Council considers the Lifeguard is medically unfit to continue. 18. Garda Vetting Westmeath County Council carries out vetting of applications for posts which entail contact with children. A failure to declare any relevant information will result in disqualification. Westmeath County Council reserves the right to disqualify any applicant upon receipt of relevant Garda vetting information. 19. Acceptance of Offer of Employment 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 20. Closing Date The completed application form, along with any certificates, can be EMAILED as one PDF document to recruitment@westmeathcoco.ie or by post to HR Department, Westmeath County Council, Aras an Chontae, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath .
ESB 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
Civil Technician
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The duties may include but are not limited to the following, and the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Below are examples of the role and responsibilities of a Civil Technician Grade II within various departments. However, the lists below are not exhaustive, and the duties may overlap or vary within each area. The actual duties will depend on the actual placement of the post, but in general they will include, but are not limited to, the following: • Have a satisfactory knowledge of the technical and administrative aspects of local authority work. • Use of technical software packages such as AutoCAD or Civil3D/ArcGIS. • Have a knowledge of surveying, including the use of GNSS GPS systems, Total Station and automatic levels. • Understand and be knowledgeable of the regulations and guidelines used when designing roads. • Assisting in the production of preliminary plans, detail design drawings, and contract documents and drawings. • Working on the production of documents for Part VIII Planning or other statutory applications. • Assisting in the preparation of CPO maps, land registry maps and other legal maps. • Carrying out land registry and folio searches. • Comply with the Westmeath County Council Health and Safety Management System. • Demonstrate ability to work as part of a project team and be flexible. • Prepare reports, survey and record data, and process information as required. • Prepare and implement traffic management plans. • Perform day-to-day administrative tasks i.e. maintaining files, preparation of reports and related documentation. • Read and review maps, technical drawings and structural specifications. • Supervise contractors on site and ensure that all works are carried out as per specification and in compliance with the design requirements. • Interact with members of the public, providing information and informing them of upcoming works. • Be responsible for the efficient use of resources, including labour, plant and materials, when supervising the above. • Undertake inspections, take records or samples and compile reports, assist in developing best practice procedures. • Undertake any training as required. • Act for a Technician of a higher rank during his/her absence or as required to do so. • Carry out any other duties that may be assigned by the Senior Engineer/Chief Technician or his/her nominee from time to time. The ideal candidate will demonstrate through their application form and at interview that he/she has: • Good communication and interpersonal skills • Good graphic presentational skills • Ability to prepare and present technical reports • An ability to interpret and critically analyse scientific data • Good organisation skills and discipline • Strong ICT skills QUALIFICATIONS 1. Character Candidates will 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. 3. Education, Training, Experience etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: Each candidate must: (a) Have passed the N.C.E.A. / H.E.T.A.C National Certificate Final Examination/Higher Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) in: Civil Engineering or Geosurveying or Mechanical Engineering or Construction Studies or Architectural Technology/Graphics OR Hold an equivalent qualification, OR (b) Have satisfactory service, immediately preceding the latest date for receipt of completed application forms, in a technician post at Grade II level, or in an analogous post under a local authority or health board in the State. • 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. 4. Driving Licence Hold a current clean full driving licence (minimum Class B) and have access to a car at all times for use in their work. 5. 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 a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa. The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate that they have: • Satisfactory knowledge of the technical and administrative aspects of local authority work • Knowledge in AutoCAD or Civil3D, including the preparation of preliminary plans and detail design drawings • Knowledge in surveying, including the principles in using GPS, total stations, and automatic levels • Strong verbal communication skills • Self-motivation with a record of demonstrating initiative and judgment in a workplace environment • Experience in sampling and familiarity with different sampling techniques • Knowledge and skills to undertake duties and the ability to follow and take direction • The capacity to contribute to and work well as part of a dynamic team • The ability to prepare and present technical reports • The ability to interpret and critically analyse scientific data • Knowledge of Health and Safety and relevant guidelines • Ability to provide support to a more senior officer as and when required • The ability to work well with colleagues, the public and wider stakeholders • Strong IT experience PARTICULARS OF OFFICE 1. Salary The current salary scale for the post of Civil Technician Grade II is €34,716 to €51,626 (including Long Service Increments) gross per annum as per Circular EL 07/2025. Payment of increments is dependent on satisfactory performance. 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 1st 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 e.g. PAYE and PRSI. Increments are paid annually subject to satisfactory attendance, conduct and performance and national agreements. Increments may be withheld if performance, attendance and/or conduct are not satisfactory. 2. 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. A person who becomes a pensionable employee of a local authority who is liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration. A person who becomes a pensionable officer of a local authority who is liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of his/her superannuation to contribute at the rate of 5% of pensionable remuneration. 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. For new entrants under the Single Public Service Pension Scheme, effective from 1 January 2013, contributions are 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration and 3% of pensionable remuneration. The compulsory retirement age for new entrants is 70 years. Minimum pension age is 66 years, rising in line with State Pension age changes. 3. Probation (a) There shall be a period after such appointments take effect during which such persons shall hold the position on probation. (b) Such period shall be one year, but the Chief Executive may at his/her discretion extend such period. (c) The person appointed shall cease to hold office at the end of the probation period unless the Chief Executive certifies that the service is satisfactory. 4. Annual Leave The annual leave entitlement shall be 30 days per annum. 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 1997 and local agreements. 5. Working Hours Normal working hours are 35 hours per week. Duties may require the successful applicant to work outside of normal hours, including evenings and weekends. All hours worked will be subject to the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 as amended. You may be required to complete a timesheet in accordance with the Organisation of Working Time Regulations 2001. 6. Sick Leave The terms of the Public Service Sick Pay Scheme will prevail. 7. 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. 8. Code of Conduct / Organisation 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. 9. Training It is a condition of employment that successful candidates will be required to participate in training programmes relevant to the skills for the performance of the duties attached to the post. 10. 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. Employees must comply with all safety and health rules and regulations, use protective equipment, and attend required training. 11. Driver’s Licence & Insurance It is desirable that the post holder holds a full driving licence for Class B vehicles and may be required to use their motor car for duties. Travelling and subsistence expenses incurred in the course of official duties will be refunded in accordance with relevant policies. 12. Garda Vetting Successful candidates may be subject to Garda Vetting in advance of appointment. 13. Employee Benefits Examples of current employee benefits include: • Allocation of 30 days annual leave per annum (pro-rata) • Access to Flexi Time Scheme • A range of family-friendly policies • Availability of an Optical Benefit Scheme • Availability of a Cycle to Work Scheme • A range of learning and development opportunities • Paid maternity and paternity leave • Option to become a member of Westmeath County Council Social Club • State-of-the-art office accommodation in Civic Headquarters • Automatic enrolment in a pension scheme • Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
Graduate Engineer
The Position The Council now invites applications from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which fixed term contract posts for the position of Graduate Engineer be drawn. The Role of the Local Authority Engineer: Since the foundation of the State, Local Authority Engineers have played a key role in the delivery and maintenance of public infrastructure necessary for the day-to-day life of all citizens, residents, visitors, and business. Examples of such infrastructure are: Roads Cycleways Bridges Drainage, Flood Alleviation & Green Infrastructure Water & Wastewater Public Lighting Traffic Control Systems (e.g. traffic signals, signage, setting of speed limits etc.) Environmental Protection Waste Management The Graduate Engineer will work under the direction and management of the Senior Executive Engineer, Senior Engineer, or other employee designated by the Director of Services as appropriate. The Graduate Engineer will be required at times to work on their own initiative as circumstances demand on a broad range of projects. They will be required to work as part of a multidisciplinary project team. The role requires good technical competence, administrative, interpersonal, communication, and other particular skills depending on the assignment. The successful candidate will be expected to carry out his/her duties in a manner that enhances public trust and confidence and ensures impartial decision making. Duties & Responsibilities The key duties and responsibilities of the post include: (a) To provide technical assistance to the wider engineering team. (b) To research Technical Standards and Guidelines. (c) To research Government Policy Documents in relation to the provision of engineering services. (d) To research and gain familiarity with the legislation within which Council engineering services are provided. (e) Drafting reports for the approval and sign-off by higher engineering grades. (f) Drafting replies to correspondence received from elected public representatives or from members of the public for the approval and sign-off by higher engineering grades. (g) Checking engineering drawings. (h) Carrying out on-site works inspections. (i) Checking tender documents, specifications, and pricing schedules. (j) Gaining familiarity with the Conditions of Contract for engineering works outsourced by the Council. (k) When required, to accompany higher engineering grades to meetings with engineering consultants, contractors, elected members, etc. The post holder may 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 duties as designated from time to time. Qualifications for the Post 1. Character Candidates shall be of good character. 2. Health 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 (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 A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa. 4. Education, Training, Experience Candidates on the latest date of receipt of completed application forms: (a) Hold at least an ordinary bachelors degree (level 7 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)) in a relevant field of Engineering*; OR (b) Hold an ordinary bachelors degree (level 7 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)) and a post graduate masters degree (level 9 in the NFQ) in a relevant field of Engineering; OR (c) Hold a masters degree (level 9 in the National Framework of Qualifications) in a relevant field of Engineering attained after completing an integrated masters level programme of at least 4 years duration which is accredited at CEng level by Engineers Ireland or an equivalent accreditation body internationally. A level 7 degree will be assessed on the basis that the period of study undertaken should be equivalent to at least 180 ECTS (European Credit Transfer Accumulation System) credits. 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 onus is on the candidate to ensure that the correct documentation is provided to support their application form. The Ideal Candidate Shall Have: • Knowledge of health & safety legislation and safety regulations. • The ability to demonstrate good analytical and IT skills. • Evidence of planning and organising skills, including awareness of resource management. • Report writing and presentation skills and the ability to communicate clearly with others. • Evidence of self-sufficiency, being capable of evaluating proposals and identifying improvements on a proactive basis and adapting readily to change. • An ability to manage deadlines and effectively handle multiple tasks. As this role requires travel within the County, it is desirable for the successful candidate to have access to a vehicle and to hold a full driving license for class B vehicles free from disqualifications and medical limitations. 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 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 Graduate Engineer is €39,846 - €50,447 per annum (including Long Service Increments) as per Circular EL 02/2026. Payment of increments is dependent on satisfactory performance. 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 1st point of the scale in accordance with current Government Policy as set out in Department of the Environment Circular Letter EL 02/2011 of 28th January 2011 and Circular EL 05/2016 dated 5th 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, e.g. PAYE and PRSI. Increments are paid annually subject to satisfactory attendance, conduct, and performance and national agreements. Increments may be withheld if performance, attendance, and/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 the purpose of reimbursement of the Council of the amount of the overpayment(s), in keeping with the Payment of Wages Act 1991, Section 5(5). 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. A person who becomes a pensionable employee of a local authority who is liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required, in respect of superannuation, to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of 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). A person paying Class A rate of PRSI who becomes a pensionable employee of a local authority will be required, in respect of the Local Government (Spouses and Children's Contributory Pension) Scheme, to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% 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). A person who becomes a pensionable officer of a local authority who is liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required, in respect of his/her superannuation, to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 5% of pensionable remuneration. A person paying Class D rate of PRSI who becomes a pensionable Officer of a local authority, depending on their existing scheme, may be a member of a dependent scheme, i.e. either the Local Government (Widows & Orphans Contributory Pension) Scheme or Local Government (Spouses and Children’s Contributory Pension) Scheme, and if a member of either scheme will be required, in respect of this, to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of pensionable remuneration in accordance with the terms of the scheme. 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 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. For new entrants under the Single Public Service Pension Scheme, effective from 1st January 2013, superannuation contributions are as follows: 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration and 3% of pensionable remuneration. Pension and retirement lump sum will be based on career-average pay; pensions will be coordinated with the State Pension Contributory Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. The compulsory retirement age for new entrants, as defined by the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012, is 70 years. Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2004: There is no mandatory retirement age for ‘New Entrants’ from 1st April 2004 to the public service as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004. 65 years is the minimum age at which a person may be paid. As a new entrant to the public service, under the terms of this legislation, new entrants will not be required to retire on grounds of age. Anyone who is not a ‘New Entrant’ to the public service, defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004, is subject to a compulsory retirement age of 70 years. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Home Healthcare Assistant
Dovida Caregivers provide a variety of home care services which support, empower and uplift people, and help them to remain living at home. As a Dovida caregiver, you’ll provide essential support to ageing adults and people living with disability in their own homes. These services are person-centred, tailored to clients’ requirements, and delivered on flexible schedules. These services generally fall under four categories: The Caregiver will work under the guidance and supervision of a registered nurse and shall receive full training to implement the clients care plan.
Deli Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Responsible for the preparation of high quality hot and cold deli products and for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. The ideal candidate will have/be:
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Main purpose of the role: Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. Interact with each customer with great pride, passion and care and inspire shoppers through knowledge and expertise. The ideal candidate will have/be: Excellent communication skills Ability to engage with and prioritise customer needs Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment Customer driven Previous customer service experience is an advantage. Main duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative Show a positive attitude and take responsibility for ensuring customers receive an excellent shopping experience; Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy Merchandise shelves, ensuring that all areas of the store are presented to the highest standard Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.
