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Harney Chartered Accountants is a well-established firm of business accountants based in Carlow, offering expert accounting and financial services to businesses across the South East and nationwide. With a strong reputation for delivering tailored solutions, the firm provides a wide range of services, including Audit & Assurance, Accountancy, Tax advice, Company Secretarial, and strategic business support. We are seeking an experienced and qualified Senior Auditor to join our audit team at Harney Chartered Accountants. This is an excellent opportunity for an audit professional who is ready to take ownership of audit assignments, work closely with the Practice Partners and play an important role in supporting and developing junior members of the team. The Role As Senior Auditor, you will take responsibility for audit engagements from the initial planning stage through to completion. You will manage the day-to-day delivery of assignments, liaise directly with clients and work closely with the Practice Partners to ensure audits are completed efficiently, to a high standard and within agreed timelines. A key part of the role will also be supporting, supervising and mentoring junior team members and helping them develop their audit and professional skills. Your responsibilities will include: Click the APPLY NOW button to upload your CV. Don't have a current CV? Click HERE to view the JobAlert.ie CV templates!
Mystery Shoppers
Mystery Shoppers - Required Nationwide! Looking to earn an extra income? Would you like to earn cash while you shop? Customer Perceptions are recruiting Mystery Shoppers across Ireland. Flexible working hours are available to suit your needs. All you need is: ✅ Good observational skills ✅ The ability to recognise outstanding customer service ✅ A strong grasp of written and spoken English Click Apply Now to submit your application today! Don't have a current CV? No worries - Just click Apply Now and upload your letter of introduction through the cv section OR Click HERE to view the JobAlert.ie CV templates section and build your CV today! 🛑 IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE WITHIN 4 WORKING DAYS OF SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION PLEASE DOUBLE-CHECK YOUR SPAM OR JUNK FOLDER 🛑
Youth Advocates
Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland Vacancies: Advocates – Fixed Purpose Contracts YAP Ireland is continuously recruiting male and female Advocates from all areas to work within their local communities, supporting children, young people and families to achieve their goals. YAP Advocates come from all walks of life and make a huge difference to the lives of Young People and Families. The young people we work with come from diverse ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. We welcome applicants with first hand work / life experience of the issues facing these young people and their families including Roma and Travellers. We provide training and experience that creates opportunities for Advocates to become skilled at working with young people and families within their community in a strengths-based way. Please Note: If you are not in these area’s but you’re still interested in working as an Advocate, please fill out the application form and someone will contact you when we are recruiting in your area. Youth Advocates – Fixed Purpose Contracts – Person Spec and Job Description The Youth Advocate reports to a Team Leader. This post requires working within the YAP strengths-based model, to provide 1:1 support for vulnerable young people and their families and to support them in their home and local communities so that they can achieve their goals. YAP Ireland provides a strengths-based, needs led service for 6-12 months to children, young people and families who are struggling with a range of issues in their lives. You will work intensively with them to achieve positive change and meet their goals. 1. Responsibilities and Tasks: 1. To deliver a 1:1 service to young people and families under the supervision and support of the Team Leader. 2. Together with the Team Leader to build a positive, supportive working relationship with the young person and their family using the YAP strengths-based model to help them achieve their goals. 3. Together with the Team Leader, to develop a plan of work (Individualised Service Plan) to focus on the abilities, strengths and needs of the young person and their families. 4. To carry out day to day work with the young person and family, addressing their needs as outlined in the ISP. This may involve supporting the young person to participate in appropriate education, accessing appropriate services or finding community activities to link the young person into. 5. To promote, enable and empower the young person and families voice to be heard and ensure they have a voice in their service/life/community. This includes activity groups, participation and consultation groups. 6.Together with the Team Leader, to adopt a Wraparound approach that will bring together those key people and services who can offer support to the young person and family during and after the YAP Service. 7. To identify and evaluate the changing needs and interests of the child/young person as the relationship progresses and to adapt the service accordingly. 8. To understand the Health and Safety policies required for all activities with young people including any specific medical history, medications and specific special needs and/or diagnosis. 9. To complete in a timely and accurate manner the required weekly paperwork and to submit to the line manager by the agreed deadlines. 10. To be familiar with all Yap’s current policies and procedures, especially in the areas of Child Protection, Confidentiality and On-Call and to work within those in a professional manner. 11. To attend staff development, training and supervisory sessions as scheduled. This will include regular supervision. Some training courses are mandatory and advocates will be required to attend this training. 12. To undertake other duties as appropriate. Advocate Person Specification Experience Essential Life Experience relevant to young people and families e.g. raising children, child minding, sports coaching, community work, volunteering, youth club or lived experience of overcoming the challenges facing young people and families. Non-essential 3 months experience of working / volunteering within a youth work, family support or community setting Skills Essential A positive attitude towards children and young people and an ability to work from a strengths based perspective, be non-judgemental and creative. A knowledge/understanding of issues affecting young people. Good communication skills Good time management and organisational skills Basic computer skills Ability to write reports on work undertaken Full Driving Licence and own transport. What we offer: PLEASE CLICK THE APPLY NOW BUTTON TO GO DIRECTLY TO THE OFFICIAL CAREERS WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY FOR YOUR AREA
Mobile Shop Assistant
Join our Würth Community as a Mobile Shop Assistant! The Würth Group is a leading provider of industrial consumable products, with over 400 companies and a global workforce of 83,000 people. Our commitment to high-quality products, innovation and excellent customer service has earned us an enviable reputation and continued growth. Würth Ireland has been active for over 40 years from our head office on the Ballysimon Road, Limerick city. Our growth throughout the nineties and into the new millennium, coupled with record-breaking sales, has made Würth Ireland a top 1000 company in the country and market leader in its field. Offering a range of over 8,000 industrial products direct from the logistics centre in Limerick coupled and a further 120,000 articles through direct shipment from Germany, we are not only ready to supply and service our customers today, but for the future. In line with our Omni-Channel Strategy our company expansion has led to the opening of 22 Trade Outlets throughout Ireland with further expansion planned over the next 3 years. Our E-Business continues to expand, incorporating vending technology, scanners, on-line sales and selling, coupled with social and video marketing. We have the largest Salesforce in Ireland with over 100 directly employed Sales Representatives on the road selling, servicing, and supporting our growing customer base. Our main industry sectors are: Automotive Aftermarket, Engineering & MRO, Construction, Renewables as well as Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms. Within our company’s headquarters in Limerick, you will find over 70 support staff working across a variety of functions including Sales, Marketing, Finance, Customer Services, Purchasing, Human Resources and Logistics. We are now looking to recruit a Mobile Shop Assistant who will spend their time between our Carlow, Kilkenny and Portlaoise Shops for general work plus holiday/sickness cover as required. Please note that candidates must be living within the radius of the 3 shops mentioned, to be viable to provide cover as and when required. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic work environment. Your Mission! As a shop assistant, you will provide our customers with a knowledgeable, friendly, and dependable service. You'll have a passion for driving shop sales, promoting our products and services, and delivering professional customer service. You’ll join a team who take pride in their store, work together and have lots of fun along the way! Duties & Responsibilities · Building effective relationships with customers through value added selling. · Identifying sales opportunities and offering advice and solutions on our extensive range of products. · Striving to achieve monthly key performance indicators including sales & margin targets. · Maintaining a clean shop and effectively merchandised counter area. · Ensuring stock levels are maintained. · Making telesales calls to new or existing customers. · Keeping your working environment tidy and safe. · Being security conscious at all times. Skills, Experience & Requirements · The ideal candidate will be experienced in selling with a strong ambition to succeed. · Must have full use of a reliable car and a full driving license. · People person with exceptional demonstrated customer service qualities and a positive can-do attitude. · Prepared to work hard and embrace learning opportunities. · A great communicator who loves to help people. · Friendly, reliable, honest and enthusiastic. · The flexibility and mobility to move and work to the same high standards within different shops at short notice, in a radius to your home, is essential. · Background in construction, tools or automotive industry ideal but not essential Or D.I.Y. store or trade/retail store experience. What we Offer Joining Wurth Ireland means joining a growing German Multinational– full of support and opportunity including excellent training and ongoing development to help you be the best you can be!!!! · We offer a competitive salary with ample opportunity to increase your earnings through monthly and quarterly incentives. · Life Cover · 24 days annual leave · Onboarding Programme · Paid Sick Leave Scheme · Employee Referral Scheme · Staff Discount · Long Service Rewards · Career Progression Opportunities · Wellness initiatives including 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme - OTE Earnings €36,744 pa CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Maintenance Staff
Applications are invited for the post of GeneralMaintenance . This role of maintenance is to maintain, upkeep and support in the development of the whole garden and grounds. Also, they will perform general maintenance and works to ensure the building is maintained to a high standard, coordinating with external contractors, following all H&S standards, small power works jobs, have good understanding of the mechanism of buildings including electrical, plumbing, plant, safety systems and equipment. About this role Duties/Responsibilities: · Ensure that all the basic functions of the home are, as far as is practicable, in constant working order. This will demand daily reference to the maintenance repairs book and a round of the premises to check all aspects such as lights nurse call bells, door closers etc. · Performs general repairs that do not require a specialized technician. Examples may include painting and repairing doors and other general building fixtures. · Performs routine maintenance on building systems. · Orders supplies and materials needed for repairs and maintenance · Liaise with the maintenance contract providers and ensure that they fulfil their contract terms. · Ensure that the grounds are a safe and pleasant environment for our residents. · Daily check of all the building checking in with each dept to ensure all is in working order · Assist with H&S requirements in line with H&S legislation · Manage the Risk Assessment requirements of the nursing home. · Act as the fire officer for the home ensuring that it fully complies with the relevant legislation. · Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements · Experience as a General Maintenance · Knowledge of state health and safety regulations for landscaping and maintenance · The ability to lift heavy objects · Ability to use hand tools and power tools. · Excellent organizational and time management skills. · Must have own transport and be willing to travel to other Nursing Homes if andwhen required
Store Manager
Main purpose of the role: Ensure the store operates efficiently and effectively and that all our employees provide our customers with the best customer service and fresh food offering at all times. Deliver key store targets (sales and profitability) through effective management of people and operations. The ideal candidate will have/be: Minimum 2 years€,, experience in a relevant retail management position An understanding of how to achieve KPIs and targets Strong knowledge and experience of reading and actioning reports Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) Excellent communication skills Good delegation skills Highly driven with a strong work ethic 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 Oversee and ensure the smooth running of the store Set, monitor and achieve sales targets with the team on gross profit margin, net margin, waste and other KPIs as agreed with Store Owner Implement planograms correctly and ensure the correct range is in place in store Manage employee rostering and annual leave and maintain accurate and secure records Engage with the Store Owner on a regular basis Ensure merchandising and presentation of entire store is of the highest standard at all times and in accordance with relevant store planograms and guidelines Develop and promote good communication between employees and management in a safe, respectful and inclusive environment; Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.
Executive Accountant
Character Each candidate shall be of good character. 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. Education, Training, Experience Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms – ➢ Possess a professional accountancy qualification and be a member of a recognised body of accountants; AND ➢ Have not less than two years satisfactory and relevant post-qualification experience; AND ➢ Possess a high standard of accountancy experience and adequate experience in an office organisation and in the control of staff; AND ➢ Have an excellent working knowledge of integrated Financial Management Systems and Microsoft Office; knowledge of the Agresso FMS would be desirable but not essential. NOTE: A copy of relevant examination results should be included with your application in order to determine your eligibility for this post. 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 Driving Licence: The holder of the post MUST hold a full driving licence for Class B vehicles free from endorsement/disqualification. When required to do so, holders of office shall drive a motor car in the course of their duties and for this purpose provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the local authority. If during your employment, your licence is revoked, even temporarily, or if you receive endorsements on your licence, which may affect your duties, you are obliged to notify the Council immediately. The Role of the Executive Accountant This post is a senior position within the finance team reporting to the Financial Management Accountant, Director of Finance, or other officer, designated by the Chief Executive. The role requires an assertive, creative individual who is able to influence decisions and to manage and positively motivate staff. The successful candidate will work in a dynamic and progressive Local Authority which provides a multiplicity of services to citizens. The ideal candidate shall: ➢ Have an excellent working knowledge of integrated Financial Management Systems; ➢ A knowledge of Agresso Financial Management System would be beneficial but not essential; ➢ A high degree of analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills; ➢ An ability to determine priorities and organise workloads in order to achieve tight deadlines with attention to detail; ➢ Experience of managing, motivating and developing staff, including performance management; ➢ Experience in the identification of critical/significant financial issues and briefing management on same; ➢ Strong communication, team and organisational skills; ➢ Ability to effectively manage risk, procurement and resources; ➢ Commitment to self-development and enthusiastic about acquiring new skills; ➢ Possess a knowledge of public sector finance would be beneficial; ➢ Knowledge of taxation and implementation of controls to ensure compliance The successful candidate(s) will be expected to carry out the duties set out below: ➢ Assisting in the management and control of the day-to-day operations of the finance department; ➢ Assisting in the preparation of the Annual Financial Statements and liaise with internal and external auditors; ➢ Assisting in the planning and preparation of Local Authority Budgets; ➢ Develop the accounting skills of staff involved in finance activities throughout the Council and provide financial assistance to all departments; ➢ Promote and assist the implementation of good practice in: Risk Management; Procurement; Value for Money; Shared Services; Efficiency and Effectiveness; ➢ Dissemination of taxation knowledge and monitor and implement internal controls to ensure the local authority is tax compliant; ➢ Monitor and implement / improve internal controls and checks to ensure good financial control, safeguarding of assets of the local authority; ➢ Ensuring the rapid, timely and accurate preparation of financial and management reports through the use of automated systems; ➢ Manage and develop the team of staff in the Finance function to ensure the highest standards of proficiency and work with a variety of non-finance teams ➢ Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time Particulars of Post The Post The post is permanent whole-time and pensionable. The post holder shall not engage in any gainful occupation, other than as an employee of a local authority, to such an extent as to impair the performance of his or her duties as an employee of a local authority or in any occupation which might conflict with the interests of the local authority or which might be inconsistent with the discharge of his/her duties as a local authority employee. Working Hours The working hours at present provide for a five day, thirty-five hour working week, hours may vary from time to time. Carlow County Council operate a Flexi Time Scheme with an earliest start time of 8.00am and a latest start time of 10.00am; an earliest finishing time of 4.00pm and a latest finishing time of 18.00pm with a lunch break consisting of a minimum of 30 minutes to a maximum of 2 hours which must be taken between 12.30pm and 14.30pm. A copy of the Flexi Leave Scheme is available, on request. There may be a requirement to work outside of normal hours, including at weekends, as necessary from time to time for which Time in Lieu on a time for time basis will apply. No additional remuneration/overtime will be paid in respect of such activities. All hours of work will be subject to and recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 and the Organisation of Working Time Act (Regulations) 2001. Probation Where persons who are not already permanent employees of a local authority are appointed, the following provisions shall apply: (a) there shall be a period after such appointment takes effect during which such persons shall hold such position on probation, (b) such period shall be twelve months, but the Chief Executive may at his or her discretion extend such period, (c) such persons shall cease to hold such position at the end of the period of probation unless during such period the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such persons is satisfactory, (d) the period at (a) above may be terminated on giving one week’s notice as per the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Acts, (e) there will be assessments during the probationary period. Remuneration 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 post of Executive Accountant (analogous to Administrative Officer) (Circular Letter EL 04/2026) is: €61,217, €62,716, 64,464, €66,219, €67,973, €69,541, €71,146, €72,702, €74,253, €76,910 (LSI1) and €79,583 (LSI2) gross per annum. 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.02/2020, 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. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government Policy. Health For the purposes of satisfying the requirement as to health it will be necessary for each successful candidate, before he/she is appointed, to undergo a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the local authority. 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. Location of post Carlow 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. 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, Carlow 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. Vetting Garda vetting is required for certain roles within Carlow County Council. Failure to complete a Garda vetting form on request may prevent your employment with Carlow County Council. In the event of an unsatisfactory Garda declaration being received Carlow 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, Carlow 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. Annual Leave: The current annual leave entitlement is 30 days. Granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave and arrangement for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 (as amended). Sick Leave: The terms of the Public Service Sick Pay Scheme will prevail. 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 and to attend all mandatory training. Health & Safety: The holder of the post shall co-operate with the terms of Carlow County Council’s Safety Statement and Major Emergency Plan. It is a condition of employment that the successful candidate will be required to participate in training programmes relevant to the skills necessary for the performance of the duties attaching to the post. He/She shall familiarise him/herself with the safety rules and procedures and make proper use of all safety, clothing and equipment. Failure to comply with the terms of the Safety Statement may result in a disciplinary action. Use of Modern Technology The successful candidate will be required to use all equipment provided, including computers, hand held terminals, mobile telephone, electronic equipment, video or other monitoring equipment and any other new technology which may be introduced in the future. Travel When required to do so, holders of the post must hold a full driving licence for class B vehicles and shall drive a motor car in the course of their duties and for this purpose, provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the local authority. If you are required to travel as part of your official duties, Carlow County Council as your employer must be indemnified on your insurance policy. Travelling expenses and subsistence expenses necessarily incurred in the course of official duties will be refunded in accordance with appropriate rates in line with the relevant Department Circulars and Carlow County Council’s Travel and Subsistence Policy. If during your employment, your licence is revoked, even temporarily, or if you receive endorsements on your licence, which may affect your duties, you are obliged to notify the Council immediately. Superannuation & Retirement If you are pensionable under the Local Government (Superannuation) (Consolidation) Scheme 1998 and are liable to pay Class A PRSI contributions, you would be required in respect of superannuation to make contributions at the rate of 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) plus 1.5% of full pensionable remuneration. You are required in respect of spouses’ and children’s pension benefit to contribute at the rate of 1.5% of full pensionable remuneration in accordance with the terms of schemes made under the Local Government (Superannuation) (Consolidation) Scheme 1998. Maximum retirement age is 70. If the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004 applies to your employment, 65 is the minimum age at which your pension may be paid. As a new entrant to the public service, under the terms of this legislation you will not be required to retire on grounds of age. Persons who become pensionable officers of a local authority who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. You may also be required to pay Spouses and Children/ Widows and Orphans contributions at the rate of 1.5% of gross pay. Maximum retirement age is 70. Persons who become pensionable staff of a local authority for the first time on or after 01 January 2013 are assigned to the Single Public Service Pension Scheme with effect from the date of appointment. The scheme is contributory and provides pension, retirement gratuity, death gratuity and survivors benefits. If you are pensionable under the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other provisions) Act 2012, you are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution. You are required to pay contributions as follows: 3% of gross remuneration and 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). The minimum age at which you may retire is allied with the State Contributory Pension age (currently 66 )The maximum retirement age is 70. To qualify for a pension the successful candidate must have served a minimum of two years employment in a local authority. You are reminded that under this agreement the Council may refer you to a medical advisor at any time to determine fitness for carrying out the duties to which you have been assigned. Further information is available from the Human Resources Department. Pension Accrual A 40-year limit on total service that can be counted towards pension where a person has been a member of more than one existing public service pension scheme would apply. This 40-year limit, which is provided for in the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 came into effect on 28 July 2012. This may have implications for any appointee who has acquired pension rights in a previous public service employment.
Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner
The overall purpose of the RANP post is to provide safe, timely, evidenced based nurse led care to patients at an advanced nursing level .This involves undertaking and documenting a complete episode of patient care (assess, diagnose, plan, treat and discharge patients) according to collaboratively agreed protocols and scope of practice in the clinical setting; demonstrating advanced clinical and theoretical knowledge, critical thinking and decision making skills. To support a safe environment for patients by increasing the use of evidence based clinical guidelines, address patient expectations and promote wellness and evaluate care given. To provide professional and clinical leadership in order to develop nursing/midwifery practice and health policy at local, regional and national level. To lead, conduct, disseminate and publish nursing/midwifery research to shape and advance nursing/midwifery practice, education and health care policy at local, national and international levels.
Plumbing Apprentice
Profile of Craft Plumbing Construction/Engineering Plumbing work involves the installation and maintenance of plumbing, heating and mechanical services on domestic, commercial and industrial projects, including houses, schools, hospitals, office blocks, apartment blocks, factories as well as pharmaceutical, chemical, food/drink processing facilities. These installations comprise of a wide range of services including pipefitting, welding, soldering on central heating systems, air handling systems, solar heating, hot and cold water supplies, sanitary appliances and sanitation systems, gas pipelines and appliances, compressed air, fire control, steam, chilled water systems and process pipework. At the end of the apprenticeship the Craftsperson will be able to demonstrate competence in the following: Core Skills • Use of plumbing tools and materials • Pipe fitting • Pipe bending • Inspection and testing of pipework • Fault diagnosis • Design/installation of central heating systems including: • solid fuel • gas • oil fired boilers • flues and ventilation • fuel storage and distribution • Design/installation of plumbing systems including: • mains water supply • water treatment • domestic and multi-storey hot and cold water supply • storage tanks, cylinders, calorifiers • sanitary appliances and discharge pipework and systems • Installation of: • gas appliances • fire fighting systems Specialist Skills • Installation of: • underfloor heating • solar heating • steam heating • compressed air systems • vacuum systems • biomass heating • ground source heat pump heating • greywater systems • Commissioning and servicing: • boosted cold water systems • unvented hot water systems • boilers • burners • gas appliances • pumps • Knowledge of: • heating controls • air handling units and air conditioning systems • industrial and process gases and liquids
Assistant Staff Officer
Salary: Assistant Staff Officer salary scale: €39,490 to €56,015 (based on rates effective 1 June 2026) Hours of Work: The appointee will be required to work 35 hours per week together with such additional hours as may be required for the proper discharge of their duties. Annual Leave: 23 days annual leave. Annual Leave will be in accordance with arrangements authorised by the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science from time to time. Overview of Role & Context The successful candidate will carry out tasks appropriate to a Grade IV role with a particular emphasis on EU mobility and recruitment activities; related SETU strategy, policies, processes; implementation of the Trust Ed guidelines; and related projects and initiatives assigned by the International Affairs Manager. During this exciting time of strategic development, growth and change for SETU, we are seeking candidates with strong interpersonal, organisational, and ICT skills. The post holder must have the ability to work in a tightly controlled and deadline driven environment. Key Responsibilities / Duties: The post holder shall conduct tasks appropriate to Grade IV, including: • Daily customer service for the EU mobility and recruitment activities of the Global Office. • Managing databases, filing and records systems. • Maintenance and provision of relevant data in respect of all EU mobility and recruitment activities and related initiatives. • Liaising with the SETU community, stakeholders and external bodies on issues/queries and for completion of assigned tasks. • Recording of applicant details on access databases and maintenance of learner agreements and interinstitutional agreements. • Reviewing applications for completeness before submissions to Heads of Department. • Processing of applications. • Creating student details on Banner. • Communicating with applicant / partner HEI / as appropriate. • Liaising with the finance department on funds to be paid on mobility programmes. • Undertake other relevant duties from time to time as directed by the International Affairs Manager or other designated officer. The above provides a broad outline of the duties and responsibilities attached to the position as currently envisaged. These may change over time in the context of evolving University objectives and organisational restructuring. Academic Qualifications Have obtained at least Grade D3 in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate Examination (higher, ordinary, applied, or vocational programmes) or equivalent or have passed an examination at the appropriate level within the QQI qualifications framework which can be assessed as being of a comparable to Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent or higher or have appropriate relevant experience which encompasses equivalent skills and expertise. Specific Knowledge & Skills Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and organisational skills. Analytical and numerical ability, with strong attention to detail. I.T. Skills Excellent computer skills with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages. (word, excel outlook etc.) and use of other IT systems. Specific Personal Qualities Flexibility and a positive attitude towards change. Evidence of working as a team player. An ability to deal with confidential matters. A commitment to advancing equality, diversity, and an inclusive community.
