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We are recruiting graduates from 10 skill areas We are recruiting suitable candidates to become Graduate Planners with 26 of the 31 City & County Councils in Ireland. The Local Government Ireland Graduate Planner Programme offers graduate planners a rewarding and impactful career in one of 26 of Ireland’s city or county councils. As a graduate planner in a city or county council, you’ll be part of a dynamic, supportive and forward-thinking team that’s dedicated to shaping our towns, cities and rural areas. You’ll get the opportunity to work on innovative projects that positively influence the built environment, support local economies, and enhance the quality of life of local communities Why Local Government? As a Graduate Planner in a Local Authority, you have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future development of our communities. While furthering your career as a professional planner. What does a City or County Council Planning Department do? The planning department within Local Authorities regulate and manage development within their county boundaries. Planning departments are responsible for building sustainable communities, creating detailed plans that act as a framework to guide future development, as well as providing expert planning advice, processing planning applications, and enforcing regulations to ensure sustainable growth in our cities and towns. Which City & County Councils will be hiring Graduate Planners 26 of the 31 City & County Councils will be hiring Graduate Planners as part of this recruitment campaign. For the purposes of the recruitment campaign the country and the 26 Councils are divided up into 5 regions. You can apply for a Graduate Planner position in only two regions. Within each region you will be able to apply for up to a maximum of 5 local authorities within each region). Who can apply?? You can apply if you are: • a recent graduate with an honour in a level 8 Honours degree or higher in Planning, or • due to graduate this year and expect to achieve an honour in a level 8 Honours degree or higher and • entitled to work in the Republic of Ireland. Existing local authority staff members can also apply if you hold the necessary qualifications detailed above. Applicants should also possess the following attributes, • Passion for shaping communities and tackling town planning challenges and a collaborative mindset • Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills It is highly desirable that applicants should at the time of commencing employment hold a current valid unendorsed driving licence in respect of Category B vehicles and have access to your own vehicle. It should be noted by applicants that if you are assigned to a rural County Council your employer will require that you are able to undertake work related trips using your own vehicle as soon as possible after commencing employment. The Local Government Management Agency (LGMA) is co-ordinating the Local Authority Graduate Programme recruitment campaign on behalf of the 26 individual City & County Councils in the Republic participating in this national recruitment competition. If successful, you will be offered an employment contract with an individual City or County Council Eligibility qualifications and competence to compete To be eligible for these vacancies, applicants must be able to show the following. 1. Graduate status On or before the date on which a local authority makes you a formal job offer you must provide formal documentation confirming that you have recently achieved an honour in an honours degree (Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications). 2. Undergraduates and post-graduate students At the time of application, if you are still a final-year undergraduate or postgraduate student, you can still apply and complete all stages of the application and recruitment process. If you are a final year student and yet to be assigned a grade, you will be asked on the application form to detail the award your course of study will lead to and what grade you expect to obtain when you do graduate. However, you must have proof of having achieved the required award level required (i.e.) an honour in a level 8 honours degree or masters. You must show this to the potential employer as part of the normal pre-employment checks process before they can make any job offer to you. If you can’t prove at the job offer stage that you have achieved at least an honour in an honours degree or masters, a job offer will not be made. Applicants will not receive any job offers if they have been: • asked to repeat exams or • asked to resubmit elements of their final year course work so that their final results can be issued by the university or educational institute where they did the course of study Applicants must ensure that they are in a position to commence employment when required by the employing Council. As part of your employment you must ensure that you will be able to physically attend the Council offices, on a full-time basis, to begin with. 3. Competency You must also be able to show at interview that you have the competencies for the role of a Graduate Planner. These competencies are defined in Appendix 1 of this document. Certain citizenship requirements that will determine whether you can apply or not. Applicants must, by the date of any job offer, fit into one of the categories below Citizen of the European Union You are a citizen of one of the 27 member countries of the European Union Citizen of EEA You are a citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of: • the European Union • Iceland • Liechtenstein • Norway Citizen of the UK You are a citizen of the United Kingdom (UK) Switzerland You are a citizen of Switzerland as defined in the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons Spouse or child You are a non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and have a stamp 4 visa International protection You are: • a person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015, or • a family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification, and • someone with a stamp 4 visa Parent or dependent You are 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 • have a stamp 4 visa Valid Department of Justice visa stamp You must hold a valid visa stamp issued by the Department of Justice which clearly allows you to reside in the country and seek employment, for example, stamp 1g. Existing local authority staff If you are a current employee of a City or County Council and possess an honour in a level 8 honours degree in Planning or higher, then you can apply for the position of a Graduate Planner, as long as your current post has a salary scale that starts below the starting salary for a Graduate Planner (i.e.) €38,956. Ex-public servants who previously availed of incentivised early retirement or a Voluntary Redundancy Scheme You must tell us if you have previously availed of: • a public service scheme of incentivised early retirement, and, or • the collective voluntary redundancy scheme. This collective scheme is detailed in Circular Letter LG(P) 06/2013. You must tell us if you are entitled to a Public Service pension benefit (in payment or preserved) from any other Public Service employment. You must also tell us where you have received a payment-in-lieu for service in any Public Service employment. Why should I apply? Local government is a great place to start and grow your career. The main benefits to working as a Graduate Planner in a City or County Council include: • Starting salary of €38,956 with annual increments • 24 days annual leave per year • Flexible work arrangements • Comprehensive mentoring and structured development programme for career growth as a Planner in Local Government • A structured career pathway that allows you to progress in your chosen career as a professional Planner • Supportive work environment with a focus on well-being Making an application To apply for the Local Authority Graduate Programme, go to www.localgovernmentjobs. ie/graduates and click on and fill out the online application form. The application form asks for details about you, your education and your previous periods of employment. It also asks you to choose the local authorities you are interested in applying for. You can apply for a Graduate Planner position in more than one local authority. Number of Councils that you can apply for Number of regions in which you can apply for a Graduate Planner position 2 regions (max) Maximum number of Councils within a region to which you can apply for a Graduate Planner position 5 local authorities in each region (max) You must select an order of priority (1 to 5 with 1 being your highest priority) for the City or County Council chosen in each of your two regions. You can choose to only apply for one region, but it does reduce your chances of securing employment as a Graduate Planner. However, you should not select a City or County Council as one of your 5 choices if you have no intention of taking up employment with that Council. The LGMA will endeavour to ensure that following your interviews the Council you will be assigned to will match your choice of employers. However, unless you score the highest marks at the interview and are placed high up on the panel, we cannot guarantee that you will be assigned to either your no 1 or 2 choices Graduate Planner Development Programme As a Graduate Planner recruit you will take part in a structured development Programme which will be delivered over the duration of your contract. This programme has been designed to meet the demands of Graduate Planner entrants to local government. The aim of the development programme is to make sure that at the end of the three years you will have developed the necessary skills needed to advance your career on to the next level of Planner with your employer (i.e.) Assistant Planner. Each Council will invest in the training and development of the Graduates Planners they recruit. Your employer will provide supports and experience that the Graduates will need to fulfil your potential. Main features of the Graduate Planner development programme The main features and components of the three-year Graduate development programme include: • Block start for all Graduates • Group induction and orientation (centrally delivered) once all Graduate Planners commence employment • Enrolment in the suite of the Planning training courses developed to meet the specific needs of Local Government Planners by the sectors Planning Services Training Group (PSTG) • Dedicated mentoring supports from senior planners • Competency based interview preparation prior to applying for an Assistant Planner vacancy Competency skills and knowledge needed by Graduate Planners are as follows, Purpose and Change • You can demonstrate an understanding of the role played by a local authority on behalf of its citizens and the type of work related to their chosen skills area that local authorities engage in. • You can provide an example of how your qualification and experience to date can be applied to the role of a Graduate Planner? Delivering Results • You can provide an example of where they had to problem solve and contribute to successful solutions of problems encountered. • You can provide an example of where they have had to apply their academic qualification to delivering results as part of a team or as an individual. • You can provide an example of where they have delivered quality work and/or academic project to prescribed deadlines. Personal Performance • You can demonstrate the ability engage in two-way dialogue with interviewers and communicate effectively. • Display an understanding of how your skills and knowledge can contribute positively to the efficient delivery of services to the citizen. • You can provide an example of where you have worked effectively with a variety of colleagues in a team. Personal Effectiveness • You can provide an example of when you have been given responsibility where others were relying upon them doing what they were asked. • You can provide an example of where you have worked to deadlines and demonstrated resilience when setbacks were encountered. • You can provide an example of when you have had to show high levels of initiative, ownership of an assigned tasks and demonstrated self-motivation and self-sufficiency. Local Authority Graduate Programme 17 In addition, interviewers will be tasked with exploring you the interviewee’s knowledge and understanding of planning and how planning relates to the functions of a local Council. Knowledge & Understanding of Skills Area being interviewed for • Clarify with you the applicant which of your qualifications is most relevant to the skills area they have applied for? Can they explain why they believe it is relevant? • You can display an understanding of what role the Planning section of a Council plays and what types of services does it provide to the public? • You can identify what in your opinion is the most important part/aspect of the role of a Council’s Planning Officer? • You can provide an example of when you applied your academic learning or skills in an actual real life/work/academic situation?
Finance & Logistics Administrator
Spanish Speaking/Writing - Finance and Logistics Administrator – Kearneysville – USA (Job Ref: 25I/FNPR) Randox are a world leader in diagnostics for clinical healthcare, toxicology, and food security. Our expertise and product portfolio have assisted laboratories across the world in improving health and saving lives. Our global success is a result of our pioneering products, the commitment and skill of our workforce. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. We have a new opportunity within our finance team for a Fluent Spanish Speaker & Writer as a Finance and Logistics Administrator. What does our Finance team do? This team manages all aspects of finance from invoicing customers, receiving payments, processing supplier invoices and allocating payments. The successful applicants will mainly be responsible for our operations in Puerto Rico. Location : Randox Laboratories US, 515 Industrial Blvd, Kearneysville, WV 25430. Contract Offered: Full-time, Permanent Working Hours / Shifts : 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm What does this role involve? In this varied role, you would be responsible for all administration-based tasks across our finance and logistics department focusing primarily across our Puerto Rican customer. This is a varied role that will require you to develop a varied skillset, including: • Acknowledge and process all orders on SAP/SAGE system on day of receipt where possible strictly following, updating and maintaining Customer Special instructions as necessary. • Prepare, send, follow up and convert Proforma Invoices as required. • The calculation and entering of freight costs on proforma and commercial invoices. • Ensure all customer queries are acknowledged same day and answered promptly. • Prepare commercial invoices, customs documentation and Certificates of Origin as required. • The ordering and importing of products from headquarters. • The management of stock and storage facilities. • The processing and despatch of ordered goods from customers and HQ. • The provision of a sales support role for those sales consultants working in the field. • The purchasing of items required for the maintenance and upkeep of the sales office. • The performing of credit control functions to ensure maximum recovery of outstanding payments. Who can apply? Essential criteria: • Spanish speaking and writing at fluent/native level. • English and Maths at Highschool level. • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages, including Excel, Word, and Outlook. Desirable: • Previous administrative experience. • Experience of Sage 500. • Good telephone manner. • Previous experience working to deadlines. How do I apply? Click Apply on the site you are seeing this advert on they will submit your CV to Randox for review. This advert may be open for as long as 30 days although we may close the advert early if we receive sufficient applicants to fill the roles. Randox Laboratories Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Finance Administrator
Finance Administrator (Tax) – (Job Ref: 25I/FNTX) Randox Laboratories are a global leader in the in vitro diagnostics industry, based in the UK. At Randox we continue to develop disruptive innovations in clinical diagnostics, toxicology and food diagnostics, globally. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. We have an exciting new career opportunity for a Finance Administrator within our finance team at our US HQ, in Kearneysville, WV. What does our Finance team do? We manage all aspects of finance from invoicing customers, receiving payments, processing supplier invoices and allocating payments. Location: Randox Laboratories, 515 Industrial Blvd, Kearneysville, WV 25430, United States. Contract Offered: Full-time, Permanent Working Hours / Shifts: 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. What does this role involve? In this role, you would be responsible for the processing of purchase invoices, credit control, and the accurate recording of information into the accounting system. This is a varied role that will require you to develop a varied skillset, including: • Account payable/procurement duties such as: dealing with suppliers, contract negotiations, queries on invoices and payment requests • Dealing with day to day queries on invoicing and payments from customers • The performing of credit control functions to ensure maximum recovery of outstanding payments, distribution of invoices, credit notes and statements. • Liaising with the accountants, finance officers and operations manager • Processing and paying of expenses for US based sales staff • Booking of travel for US based sales staff • Dealing with sales tax and filing of monthly sales tax returns • Other day to day administration tasks Who can apply? Essential criteria: • Previous experience within Accounts payable. • Experience dealing with sales tax and monthly sales tax return. • Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages such as excel, outlook and word. • Good English communication skills, both written and verbal. • Experience of working in an office setting. • Currently hold the right to work in the United States Desirable: • Knowledge of SAP. • Previous experience working to deadlines. This advert may be open for as long as 30 days although we may close the advert early if we receive sufficient applicants to fill the roles. Randox Laboratories Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Graduate Planner Programme 2025
A recruitment drive is aiming to attract graduate planners into Ireland's county and city councils. The local government initiative aims to attract graduates exiting degree or masters courses in Ireland and internationally. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to shape the future development of cities, towns and villages over the coming decades. A total of 43 new posts are now available in 26 of the 31 county and city councils nationwide, offering a starting salary of almost €39,000, 24 days' annual leave, and a structured career allowing graduates to progress to professional planning. The initiative is part of the Government's ministerial action plan on planning resources, which sets out a roadmap to increase the pool of planning expertise in local authorities. The 2025 Graduate Planner recruitment campaign is now open. The Local Government Ireland Graduate Planner Programme offers graduate planners a rewarding and impactful career in one of the 26 city or county councils participating in this recruitment campaign. As a graduate planner in a city or county council, you’ll be part of a dynamic, supportive and forward-thinking team that’s dedicated to shaping our towns, cities and rural areas. You’ll get the opportunity to work on innovative projects that positively influence the built environment, support local economies, and enhance the quality of life of local communities. What they’re looking for: Why Local Government? As a Graduate Planner in a Local Authority, you have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future development of our communities. While furthering your career as a professional planner. What does a City or County Council Planning Department do? The planning department within Local Authorities regulate and manage development within their county boundaries. They are responsible for building sustainable communities, creating detailed plans that act as a framework to guide future development, aswell as providing expert planning advice, processing planning applications, and enforcing regulations to ensure sustainable growth in our cities and towns Which Local Authorities will I be able to apply for? All 31 City or County Councils will be seeking to employer a Graduate Planner in 2025. Details of where each of the vacant Graduate Planner posts will be will be detailed in the online application process. Will I receive training whilst in employment? We want to make sure you realise your full potential. An integral part of the programme is investment in learning and development opportunities through a specific graduate development programme. So, as well as getting a wide range of on-the-job experience that will allow you to build knowledge, competencies and skills, you will be provided with a development programme designed to hone your skills and prepare you for a successful career in planning. You will receive training in planning fundamentals tailored specifically to the requirements of local authority planners and participate in workshops that cover all aspects of urban planning and development. You will also benefit from a comprehensive mentoring programme, where experienced planners will guide and support you throughout your journey, developing your professional skills. Eligibility Criteria: To apply, you will need a minimum Honours Degree in Planning (Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications or higher). If you are a final year student in a level 8 honours degree in Planning course and due to complete your studies this year you will be able to apply but you will be required to provide proof of having achieved a honours degree before employment can commence. Non-EU/EEA Applicants: If you are a non-EU/EEA Citizen interested in applying, you will need a valid employment permit for the length of your contract or a valid visa stamp that allows you to start employment while applying for an employment permit. You will be required to personally apply for and pay the costs of getting an Employment Permit. Your work permit must allow you to work full time for your prospective employer.
Transport Operations and Commercial Driving Apprentice
Transport Operations and Commercial Driving L6 Do you enjoy driving and are you reliable? If this sounds like you the Transport Operations and Commercial Driving apprenticeship could what you’re looking for. The Transport Operations & Commercial Driving Apprenticeship allows for entry into the Freight Distribution and haulage Sector, with a broad exposure to day to day operations. Apprentices are employed by a Business for the duration of the Programme (2 years) and will earn as they learn! As part of this full-time employment, Apprentices are released one day per week during College (26 weeks per annum) to attend Lectures in ATU Sligo. Typical tasks/responsibilities • Understand the rules of the road and the principles of driving safely • Be competent in the day-to-day driver/driving activities such as management of working time and tachographs, safe and secure loading, on road activities • Understand the mechanics of a vehicle and proposed future technologies • Ability to work and drive a rigid and/or articulated vehicles • Be competent in the processing and management of paperwork and administrative duties • Create a safe working environment for yourself and other employees by adhering to safety measures to prevent accident and complications that may arise during work • Understanding driving for work risk On successful completion of the proposed apprenticeship, a person in the occupation of Commercial Driver will have the following knowledge, skills and competencies: Core tasks/responsibilities of a professional driver: • Safe and secure loading • Weight management • Tachograph and working time • Competent and safe driving • Well versed in the regulatory requirements for national and international transport • Understand the importance of good customer care • Have analytical and systems knowledge to enable effective discharge of duties • Understand the principle of safe driving for work • Have a good understanding of the supply chain and the importance role of the distribution sector Knowledge • Understanding of the supply chain with particular focus on distribution of goods by road • Understanding the mechanics of vehicles and the regulations and requirements to have a commercial vehicle roadworthy at all times • Being aware of the technological advancements and the development of telematics systems Knowledge continued • Being a competent professional driver attaining the full commercial licence and driver CPC qualification • Understanding the importance of customer service for distribution & logistics and implementing its effective management • Management (communications, accounting, planning) • Information systems in a logistics context, the essentials in the use of ICT and as applied in the logistics industry and focused on data collection, exchanging and manipulation; e-business and e-commerce in the world-wide-web • Understanding the competencies required in national & international trade & customs environment. Review the role and function of customs in an era of international trade, globalisation, EU single market and Brexit • Understanding the legislation governing the operation of a commercial transport business including the roles of the key enforcement authorities such as An Garda Siochana, Health and Safety Authority and the Road Safety Authority Skills • Ability to drive safely and competently • Ability to understand the weight distribution requirements of a load • Ability to safely secure the cargo to the trailer of varying types: flatbeds, curtainsiders, box bodies etc. • Understand the basics of ECO driver training and improving fuel efficiencies • Ability to work as part of a team • Ability to carry out a ‘driver walk around’ check of the vehicle in a competent manner • Communication skills and ability to work constructively with colleagues and clients • Understanding what actions to take in event of emergency situations such as tyre blow out, breakdown on a motorway or being involved in an accident • Recognise the advantages & disadvantages that alternative distribution/ warehousing configurations can provide • Ability to develop a range of technical approaches
Heavy Vehicle Mechanics Apprentice
We currently have apprentices and we are looking for more to expand our team, a vacancy has become available for a 1st Year Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Mechanic to join the service and diagnostic team The successful candidate will complete their Heavy vehicle Mechanics apprenticeship in conjunction with SOLAS which involves both on and off the job training. On successful completion of this heavy vehicle Mechanics apprenticeship, the apprentice is awarded a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in the Craft of heavy vehicle Mechanics. Requirements: · Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative. · Excellent Time Keeping Skills · Excellent communication and customer service skills. · A very positive attitude and a genuine desire to fulfil a career as a heavy vehicle mechanic. · Self-motivation and hard driven . A full, valid driving licence or be working towards one . Applicants must be currently living in Ireland If you meet the above criteria and are interested in being considered for this position, please submit a cover letter outlining your availability and employment history together with a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae. Core Skills • Servicing: Carry out manufacturer’s service schedule. Complete a vehicle report form • Engine: Carry out compression tests. Remove/overhaul cylinder heads. Diagnose turbo charger faults and remove/repair and replace components • Diesel Fuel System: Remove/test and refit/replace injectors. Remove/ replace diesel injection components. Check exhaust emissions with smoke meter and diagnose faults. Remove/replace/time, fuel injection pumps. Remove/repair/ replace fuel lift pumps • Transmission: Remove/refit gearboxes. Diagnose faults in clutch, remove/ replace components. Remove/replace driveshaft joints and bearings • Suspension: Remove/replace suspension components • Wheels: Balance wheels and repair punctures • Bodywork: Remove/replace bodywork components e.g. door locks, windows and regulators. Repair/adjustment of mechanical and hydraulic types of cab tilting and locking devices. Fit safety crash barriers and reflector markings • Lights Remove/replace components and focus headlights Specialist Skills Brakes: Diagnose/rectify faults in ABS brakes. Diagnose faults in air assisted hydraulic and full air brake systems. Remove/replace and adjust system components • Engine: Carry out complete engine overhaul • Hydraulics: Overhauling and fitting tipping gear, tail lift and loading/ unloading crane equipment • Suspension: Diagnose and rectify faults in pneumatically and electronically controlled air suspension systems • Transmission: Diagnose faults in and overhaul gearboxes. Diagnose faults in and overhaul differential and hub-reduction units. Diagnose and rectify faults in pneumatically and electronically operated gear change, differential and inter axle locking mechanisms • Electrical Diagnose/rectify faults in electrical circuits using wiring diagrams and multimeter. Remove/refit vehicle entertainment systems. Install basic electrical equipment • Bodywork: Adjustment and overhaul/replacement of fifth wheel coupling and semi trailer king pin Common Skills • Metalwork: Basic bench fitting. Gas welding, brazing, cutting and arc welding • Brakes: Diagnose faults in hydraulic brakes system and remove/replace components • Steering: Check and adjust steering geometry. Remove/replace steering components (manual and power assisted type steering) • Engine: Remove/dismantle/reassemble and refit an engine. Diagnose faults in cooling system and remove/replace components • Electrical: Diagnose/rectify faults in starting and charging systems and remove/ replace components. Diagnose/rectify faults in heating systems and remove/replace components • Bodywork: Repair/adjustment of mechanical bodywork components e.g. door locks, windows and regulators Personal Skills • Communications • Customer relations • Adaptability • Ability to work as a team member • Ability to work independently • Initiative • Problem solving • Planning and organisation • Information gathering
Fully Funded Pilot Programme - Jet2
Ever thought about becoming a pilot? Jet2 are proud to introduce their pilot training programme, Jet2FlightPath, is a fully funded route to the flight deck. No barriers. No limits. Just opportunity! Jet2FlightPath is designed for talented individuals who have dreamt of taking to the skies but never had the opportunity. Over the course of 18 months, you will be placed with one of their trusted training partners to gain the skills and experience needed to guide you from aspiring pilot to Second Officer. Upon successful completion and following an offer of employment, they will train you to operate either a Boeing or Airbus aircraft from one of their 13 UK bases. Throughout the programme, and beyond, you will receive dedicated support from their friendly team, helping you to feel part of the Jet2.com & Jet2holidays family. Essential Criteria: If you are interested in applying to the programme you read more information and the frequently asked questions document on our careers website, which will ensure you have all the information you need before you apply. Ready for take-off? Apply Now! - Click the APPLY NOW button to go to the Careers Website
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Apprentice
At CK Refrigeration, our mission is to deliver excellence in air conditioning and refrigeration through dedicated craftsmanship, innovation, and outstanding customer care. We're committed to nurturing and developing the next generation of skilled professionals by offering rewarding apprenticeships, continuous mentorship, and a supportive, inclusive environment where talent and ambition thrive. Core Values: Work Ethics: We pride ourselves on outstanding workmanship, meticulous attention to detail, and consistently delivering reliable, high-quality solutions. Growth & Development: We invest in the continual advancement of our team, offering apprenticeships, training programmes, and clearly defined career paths to help individuals realise their full potential. Integrity & Trust: We foster a workplace built on honesty, transparency, and respect, earning trust through consistency and accountability. Teamwork & Collaboration: We believe in the power of working together, encouraging open communication and collaboration to achieve outstanding results for our customers and our team. Safety & Wellbeing: We prioritise the health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees, ensuring a supportive, inclusive, and secure work environment. 6. Environmental Sustainability: We are committed to environmental responsibility, actively implementing sustainable practices and championing eco-friendly solutions Join CK refrigeration, and be part of a team dedicated to building your career and shaping the future of air conditioning and refrigeration excellence. Profile of Craft The job of Refrigeration/Air Conditioning Craftsperson concerns installation, service and maintenance of high, medium and low temperature refrigeration and air conditioning equipment in industrial, commercial and domestic environments. Key aspects of the occupation include close control of temperature/humidity environmental conditions; supply/extraction/filtration of air conditioned heat pumps and energy management systems, storage of blood and medical items, cryogenics and electronic motor applications, At the end of the apprenticeship the Craftsperson will be able to demonstrate competence in the following: Core Skills Installation, service and maintenance of a broad range of high, medium and low temperature refrigeration equipment. Installation, service, maintenance of air conditioning systems and associated plant, ranging from split or remote type heatpumps to large capacity/tonnage chilled water machines. Safe handling and identification of refrigerants. Specialist Skills • Dedicated PLC controllers of large refrigeration plant. • BEMS networking of outstations and slave controllers within buildings to control HVAC plant • Industrial ammonia systems • Large centrifugal/screw machines • VRV systems (inverters). Clean room environments • Close control • Air balancing/distribution • Energy management heat recovery • Pack systems • Cascade systems Common Skills • Electrical trade • Power supplies • Motor control • PLC control systems • Safety/hardware interlocks • Wiring / terminating • Control protective devices Personal Skills • Initiative, adaptability • Work independently • Versatility • Communication skills • Customer relations awareness • Problem solving • Work under pressure/responsibility • Perseverance.
Retained Firefighters
THE ROLE We are currently now inviting applications from candidates who are passionate in supporting and serving their local communities, for the position of Retained Firefighter. Panels will be created for positions in our Fire Brigade units in Ballyjamesduff, Killeshandra and Kingscourt. In most circumstances a Retained Firefighter has another job / career and provides on call cover for a minimum of 24 weeks in the year for the Fire Service either from home, or in some circumstances, from their place of work. In the event of a fire call, the Retained Firefighter will be notified, typically by pager, and he / she must respond to the Fire Station immediately. The Fire Service responds to all emergency calls from the public for assistance, primarily to protect life and save injury to individuals, but also to prevent and restrict damage to property. Many emergency calls, however, are not to fires, but to incidents where members of the community are trapped in vehicles, machinery or in other less life-threatening circumstances. The firefighter’s working life and training is geared to responding safely and effectively to emergency calls, regardless of weather conditions or the time of day or night. Fully qualified firefighters are skilled technicians capable of using the most modern equipment, methods and techniques to undertake the full range of duties which can be deployed at any emergency incident. It is essential before applying for this position that you are aware of the on-going training demands and the personal commitment that must be given to fulfil the role of a Retained Firefighter. This includes being able to drop personal responsibilities at immediate notice to respond to a fire call, which may last anytime from 30 minutes, 10 hours, or longer. In order to function effectively in emergencies, Firefighters must demonstrate the following characteristics: • Courage and physical strength • A capacity for rapid, intense and sustained effort • A capacity to use their own initiative when alone • Complete and automatic familiarity with the equipment and tools of the profession (which may range up to major items of plant such as Fire Fighting appliance vehicles) • A practical understanding of the basis of a wide range of subjects necessary to anticipate and overcome hazards • Empathy with victims of emergency situations • An ability to carry out their function in what may occasionally be emotionally difficult and harrowing circumstances The role of a Firefighter is very challenging and rewarding and individuals are required to display determination, physical stamina and discipline in challenging situations. Please take a moment to complete the questionnaire contained in Appendix B to determine if this is the career for you. QUALIFICATIONS 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. Candidates who are successful will be required to undertake and successfully pass a medical examination before recruitment and in accordance with The Medical Standards for Recruitment to the Retained Fire Service; Local Government Management Services Board (2005). 3. RESIDENCE: Candidates, on appointment and during their employment thereafter, must live and work within either 3 km or a maximum of 6 minutes travel time (based on GPS navigation planner e.g. Google maps or similar as determined by Cavan County Council) of the Fire Station. The distances are measured from the place of employment and from their primary residence (home) to the Fire Station. On receipt of a fire or other emergency call personnel should be in attendance at the station within seven minutes. 4. EDUCATION, TRAINING, SKILLS ETC: Candidates must have attained a suitable level of education to enable him/her to undergo successfully the appropriate training and to perform his/her duties satisfactorily as a Firefighter. Candidates must hold a valid Category B Licence on the latest date for receipt of the application form. It is desirable but not essential to hold a valid Category C Licence 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. PARTICULARS 1. EMPLOYMENT: The employment is part-time and pensionable. A panel will be formed from qualified candidates from which appointments may be made. 2. REMUNERATION: A Firefighter shall be paid at the appropriate approved national rates of Fire, Drill Fees and Retainer Fees and in accordance with any national agreements for Retained Firefighters. Payment of fees is made fortnightly via electronic transfer into the Retained Firefighters account. The current rates, as per Circular EL 03-2025, are outlined below. A Firefighter shall be paid for hours attended at a fire or other emergency incident at the hourly rates shown below: HOURLY RATE OF ATTENDANCE Fire – Day* Fire – Night/Weekend Bank Holidays €50.54 (1st Hour) €25.27 (Subsequent Hour) €101.08 (1st Hour) €50.54 (Subsequent Hour) A Firefighter shall be paid an annual retainer allowance depending on years’ service as shown below: RETAINER ALLOWANCE Service Duration Allowance 0-1 year 1 Year €14,523 2-4 Years 3 Years €15,515 5-7 Years 3 Years €16,739 8+ Years €17,854 3. DUTIES: A Retained Firefighter; • Shall be required to attend at fires and other emergencies, drills, displays and other duties at such times and for such periods as required by the County Council. Failure to respond promptly to fire or other emergency calls will be addressed through the Local Authority’s disciplinary procedure. • Who attends for Fire Brigade service must be prepared to accept the work entailed and to fulfil to the best of their ability their duty as a Firefighter in the saving of life, saving of property and the fighting of fires or other such emergencies. • Must comply with the County Council’s Crew Management Arrangements for Retained Firefighters. Firefighters who are on standby during fires or other incidents shall remain at the Station and perform such duties as may be assigned by the Station Officer from time to time during the callout. • Shall ensure that the Fire Station is kept clean & tidy at all times. Firefighting equipment shall be kept clean, maintained properly and stowed away in a safe manner. • Is required to adhere to and co-operate with all National and Local Agreements pertaining to the Fire Services. • Must attend Training Courses as directed. • Must undertake driving duties as required. • Must comply with all organisational policies, procedures and legislation. • Must undertake any other duties as may be assigned from time to time. 4. COMPETENCIES: Candidates for the post must demonstrate that they have competency and skills in the following areas. Application forms should include two practical examples which demonstrates these competencies. Interviews will be competency based and marks will be awarded under these skills sets. • Communication/ Interpersonal Skills • Teamwork/Working with Others • Adaptability/ Flexibility • Relevant Knowledge /Organisational Awareness Communication & Interpersonal Skills: • Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills including skills in multi-disciplinary working and the ability to collaborate with colleagues. Teamwork/Working with Others • Demonstrates a clear understanding of Teamwork and group dynamics; • Contributes fully to the team effort; • Plays an integral part in the smooth running of teams without necessarily taking the lead. Adaptability/Flexibility • Adjusts to changing environments whilst maintaining effectiveness. • Modifies his or her approach to achieve a goal. • Open to change and new information; • Rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. Relevant Knowledge/Organisational Awareness • Demonstrates an understanding and knowledge of the Local Government services and structure including the Retained Fire Service. • Demonstrates an awareness of the operational abilities of Cavan County Fire & Rescue Service and the demands placed on members of the Retained Fire Service. • Demonstrates an understanding and knowledge of company policies and procedures (including Health and Safety) and the ability to conform with same. 5. AGE: A Firefighter must be not less than 18 years of age on the first day of the month in which the latest date for receipt of applications occurs. A Birth Certificate must be submitted to the County Council as proof of age on or prior to employment. 6. RETIREMENT: The normal retirement age is 55. On reaching 55 years of age or sooner, if found to be medically unfit, a Firefighter shall cease to be employed. Firefighters who are physically capable of working beyond age 55 will have the option to continue working for a defined limited period of 1 year, subject to annual compulsory medical assessment on the basis of set medical standards under the Occupational Health Scheme. Such extended periods will be to the maximum age of 62 and, for the avoidance of any doubt, no firefighter can remain in service beyond their 62nd birthday, i.e., upon reaching age 62 years. 7. HEALTH: A firefighter shall be free from any defect, disease, physical or psychological condition that may adversely impact on their duties and must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Before recruitment or promotion, in order to ascertain the health of a candidate, successful applicants shall undergo such medical examinations (which may include x-ray and/or other special tests) as the County Council considers necessary. The County Council will nominate the medical examiners. The candidate must comply, at their own expense, with such remedial requirements as the County Council consider necessary. An Operational Firefighter shall: - • Agree to participate in the Occupational Health Scheme for Retained Firefighters in operation by Cavan County Council; and • At any time, if requested by the County Council, undergo such medical examination(s) by medical examiner (s) as nominated by the County Council; and • Attend medical examinations in accordance with the frequency set down in the Occupational Health Scheme for Retained Firefighters as issued by the (LGMA) to Local Authorities Any defects discovered pertaining to a medical examination will not be remedied at the County Council's expense. Retention as an operational Firefighter will depend upon receipt of satisfactory reports by medical examiner(s) and to the general condition above as to health. An operational Firefighter is required to maintain an appropriate level of physical fitness. At the discretion of the County Council firefighters may be required to undertake occupational health assessments. Retained Fire-fighters will be required to undergo regular medical examinations at any time in a manner and form determined by Cavan County Council. Failure to pass any occupational health assessments may result in termination of contract.
