Jobs in Galway
Sort by: relevance | dateStore Employee, Terryland
Dunnes Stores is Ireland’s leading retailer positioned at the cutting edge of food and fashion retailing. We have stores in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Spain and are expanding our service and product offering all the time. At Dunnes Stores, we pride ourselves in delivering outstanding service and quality products whether it is food or fashion. We strive for excellence in all that we do, be it our award winning Simply Better Food range, our Baxter & Greene Market Deli or our collaborations with some of Irelands best Fashion and Homewares designers. Dunnes Stores offers a unique opportunity to in one of the most dynamic retailers in Ireland. We are currently looking to recruit store employees into a variety of different roles in our stores, these include working in Food or Fashion & Homewares, or within our Deli or restaurants. Store Employee roles have varying start times across the day, with some starting very early in the morning. All our store employees have excellent product knowledge, provide outstanding customer service, and above all else are passionate about retail. Suitable candidates should have some experience of working in a customer facing environment, be motivated, have excellent customer care skills, be confident communicators and have a passion for helping people. As a member of our store team you should be willing to learn and develop yourself, have a desire to succeed and to contribute to our positive team environment aswell as promoting our unique brand. Key Skills · Customer Service · Product Knowledge · Cash Handling · Visual Merchandising · Hygiene, Health and Safety · Knowledge of HACCP Dunnes Stores is an equal opportunities employer
Cleaning Assistant, Terryland
Job description At Dunnes Stores, we pride ourselves in delivering outstanding service and quality products whether it is food or fashion. We strive for excellence in all that we do, be it our award winning Simply Better Food range, our Baxter & Green Market Deli or our collaborations with some of Ireland's best Fashion & Homewares designers. Dunnes Stores offers a unique opportunity to work alongside one of the most dynamic retailers in Ireland.We are currently looking to recruit a Cleaning Assistant to carry out cleaning duties in our store. Our cleaning assistants are responsible for keeping our stores clean and tidy for customers and employees alike. Also ensuring our Health & Safety policies are implemented to the highest standard. Experience working in a duty cleaning role is preferable but not necessary. Dunnes Stores is an equal opportunities employer.
Store Employee, Knocknacarra
Dunnes Stores is Ireland’s leading retailer positioned at the cutting edge of food and fashion retailing. We have stores in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Spain and are expanding our service and product offering all the time. At Dunnes Stores, we pride ourselves in delivering outstanding service and quality products whether it is food or fashion. We strive for excellence in all that we do, be it our award winning Simply Better Food range, our Baxter & Greene Market Deli or our collaborations with some of Irelands best Fashion and Homewares designers. Dunnes Stores offers a unique opportunity to in one of the most dynamic retailers in Ireland. We are currently looking to recruit store employees into a variety of different roles in our stores, these include working in Food or Fashion & Homewares, or within our Deli or restaurants. Store Employee roles have varying start times across the day, with some starting very early in the morning. All our store employees have excellent product knowledge, provide outstanding customer service, and above all else are passionate about retail. Suitable candidates should have some experience of working in a customer facing environment, be motivated, have excellent customer care skills, be confident communicators and have a passion for helping people. As a member of our store team you should be willing to learn and develop yourself, have a desire to succeed and to contribute to our positive team environment aswell as promoting our unique brand. Key Skills · Customer Service · Product Knowledge · Cash Handling · Visual Merchandising · Hygiene, Health and Safety · Knowledge of HACCP Dunnes Stores is an equal opportunities employer
Store Employee, Briarhill
Dunnes Stores is Ireland’s leading retailer positioned at the cutting edge of food and fashion retailing. We have stores in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Spain and are expanding our service and product offering all the time. At Dunnes Stores, we pride ourselves in delivering outstanding service and quality products whether it is food or fashion. We strive for excellence in all that we do, be it our award winning Simply Better Food range, our Baxter & Greene Market Deli or our collaborations with some of Irelands best Fashion and Homewares designers. Dunnes Stores offers a unique opportunity to in one of the most dynamic retailers in Ireland. We are currently looking to recruit store employees into a variety of different roles in our stores, these include working in Food or Fashion & Homewares, or within our Deli or restaurants. Store Employee roles have varying start times across the day, with some starting very early in the morning. All our store employees have excellent product knowledge, provide outstanding customer service, and above all else are passionate about retail. Suitable candidates should have some experience of working in a customer facing environment, be motivated, have excellent customer care skills, be confident communicators and have a passion for helping people. As a member of our store team you should be willing to learn and develop yourself, have a desire to succeed and to contribute to our positive team environment aswell as promoting our unique brand. Key Skills · Customer Service · Product Knowledge · Cash Handling · Visual Merchandising · Hygiene, Health and Safety · Knowledge of HACCP Dunnes Stores is an equal opportunities employer
Catering Assistant, Briarhill
Job description Dunnes Stores is Ireland’s leading retailer positioned at the cutting edge of food and fashion retailing. We have stores in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Spain and are expanding our service and product offer all the time.We are currently looking to recruit an experienced Catering Assistant.The successful candidate will be self-motivated, enthusiastic and have the ability to provide an excellent level of service with attention to detail. Previous experience in a busy catering environment is essential. Key Responsibilities: Dunnes Stores is an equal opportunities employer.
Locum Consultant Pathologist With A Special Interest In Perinatal Pathology
We are seeking a locum pathologist to work at GUH, delivering perinatal pathology services. This would entail provision of perinatal autopsies, placental reports and mutidisciplinary team discussions. The appointee must have experience of working in Perinatal Pathology services including perinatal post mortems, placental pathology and early specimens from early pregnancy losses. Regular perinatal autopsy practice and placenta examination is expected. Experience in Early Neonatal peadiatric pathology is a merit. Appointee would liaise closely with staff in departments such as Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Fetal Medicine/ Ultrasound, Neonatology, Neuropathology, Paediatric Radiology and Clinical Genetics, in the provision of the perinatal pathology service. Daily team work with the GUH mortuary staff, senior perinatal scientist and bereavement midwives / bereavement officers, both in the hub and in hospitals throughout the Saolta network. Specialist registration is required. Informal Enquiries: Dr. Anne Marie Quinn: AnneMa.Quinn@hse.ie or Dr. Laura Alto: Laura.Aalto2@hse.ie
EU Projects Officer
About the WDC: The Western Development Commission (WDC) is a statutory body whose role is to promote the social and economic development of the western region of Ireland. The WDC works with a range of stakeholders to support sustainable and inclusive growth in the region and has a strong track record of delivering impactful initiatives and programmes. Culture of the WDC: At the WDC, we are committed to creating a positive and supportive work environment where employees can thrive and make a difference. Our culture is defined by teamwork, innovation, and a deep sense of purpose. We value diversity, respect for different perspectives, and a willingness to learn and grow. If you are passionate about making a difference in the western region of Ireland and want to be part of a dynamic and collaborative team, we encourage you to apply for this role. Purpose of Role: The Western Development Commission seeks to provide a wider scope of EU regional development opportunities to the organisation and the Western Region. The EU Projects Officer position will work as part of the dedicated WDC Regional development team reporting to the Head of Regional Development and within the wider WDC to develop and deliver a diverse range of EU projects that align and progress current WDC activity. Key Responsibilities: The following are the main tasks to be undertaken: Core Project Implementation Please note: The starting salary for the person appointed to this post will be the first point on the above scale unless the successful application has previous public sector experience as per circular 08/2019. Remote First: At the WDC, we follow the Government’s / our parent Department’s guidance in extending remote working to all employees. In order to provide flexibility and opportunities for dynamic collaboration and work / life balance. We believe in harnessing technology to drive innovation and maximize efficiency, empowering our team to thrive in a flexible work environment. We promote in-person collaboration and attendance at our offices located in Sligo, Galway, Letterkenny and Ballaghaderreen, when it is required or warranted. New staff or those on probation may initially work on-site more frequently until completing role induction, as decided by their manager or the CEO APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS How to Apply: As part of the application process, applicants are required to submit the following documentation: A comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV), detailing experience relevant to the position (maximum of three pages); A short cover letter or personal statement (maximum of two page) outlining the applicant’s motivation for applying for the post and demonstrating how their skills and experience meet the requirements of the position. Both documents should be combined and submitted as a single Word document or PDF, saved using the format FirstName.Surname. Applications stored on personal online storage sites (e.g., OneDrive, Cloud, DropBox, etc or applications in other file formats (e.g., Google Docs) will not be accepted. Please note that omission of any or part of the two requested documents, in a single document, will render the application incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered for the next stage of the selection process. Please email your application to wdc@collinsmcnicholas.ie Closing Date: The closing date for applications is Monday 30th March 2026 at 5pm. NOTE: A panel may be formed to fill further EU Project Officer positions at Executive Officer grade that may arise within the next 12 months, subject to sanction from the parent Department or equivalent authority.
ENLIGHT Engagement Coordinator
1. Job Advertisement Applications are invited for an appointment as ENLIGHT Engagement Coordinator, Grade 3, 0.6 FTE, in the Office of the Vice President International at University of Galway. This post is being offered as a specific purpose contract and will terminate by reason of the expiry of its specific purpose. It is anticipated that the duration of this assignment will be circa 18 months. Information on the University's Strategic Plan is available at: Strategy | Straitéis 2025–30 - University of Galway For informal enquiries, please contact aishling.hanrahan@universityofgalway.ie Salary: €43,274 - €59,995 per annum pro rata for part time/short term roles (applicable to new entrants effective from January 2011) and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the University’s Remuneration policy. This appointment will be made on the Grade 3 pay scale in line with current Government pay policy. Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00pm (Irish Time) on Tuesday 7th April 2026. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date. Garda vetting may apply. Appointments will be conditional on work authorisation validation. Further details are available at www.dbei.ie For more information and Application Form please see Jobs - University of Galway. Applications should be submitted online. Please see further information on how to apply here: E-Recruit - University of Galway and Guidelines for On-line Applications (universityofgalway.ie) Please note that appointments to posts advertised will be dependent upon University approval, together with the terms of the Employment Control Framework for the higher education sector. University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer. 2. Role Relationships Reporting directly to the ENLIGHT Engagement Manager, the post holder will have specific daily contact with: • ENLIGHT & Global Galway Teams and Office of the VP International. • ENLIGHT contacts across all partner universities. • ENLIGHT Student Network. • Mobility Team, Study Abroad Officers, College Staff. • Incoming and Outgoing ENLIGHT students and staff. • Academic and Administration Staff in Colleges, Research and Innovation Office and Research Institutes. • Examinations Office, Registration Office, Colleges and Schools, ISS (Information Solutions & Services). • External service providers (hospitality and travel). • Immigration Authorities (Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service, Garda National Immigration Bureau), Foreign Embassies, Cultural Bureaus and Visa Offices. The post holder has general contact with: • Local Authorities and Industry Representatives. • National Agencies engaged in international education e.g. HEA/IUA. • External agencies involved in European education programmes. • Government Departments: Education & Science, Justice, Foreign Affairs. 3. Main Purpose of Job The Office of the Vice-President International seeks to recruit an ENLIGHT Engagement Coordinator, 0.6 FTE, for a specific purpose contract position to provide support towards embedding ENLIGHT at University of Galway. ENLIGHT is a European University Alliance comprising of ten Universities (Universities of Galway, Ghent, Bordeaux, Groningen, Göttingen, Uppsala, Tartu, Comenius (Bratislava), The Basque Country and Bern) supported by the European Universities Initiative funding, country-specific government funding and the member universities. The ENLIGHT consortium will jointly transform university education and research to build the knowledge background, skills and innovation potential to shape healthy, sustainable and inclusive cities and communities for the future. The ENLIGHT consortium has recently secured funding until November 2027 through the European Commission’s European Universities Initiative. The consortia will work closely with each other and external stakeholders to build innovative teaching curricula, enable student and staff engagement and mobility and catalyse research and innovation opportunities. A key focus of this second funded phase of the project is embedding ENLIGHT in internal university structures. The ENLIGHT Engagement Coordinator will play a key role in supporting key initiatives to enable institutional embedding over the funded period. The ENLIGHT Erasmus+ project comprises of six work packages, each co-led by three universities within the consortium. University of Galway is co-leading both the Knowledge Creation and Professional Development work packages in partnership with Uppsala University, University of the Basque Country and Tartu University. The postholder will provide operations support to the ENLIGHT team, enabling the delivery of an agreed programme of work. 4. Main Duties and Responsibilities • Provide comprehensive, professional administrative support to the ENLIGHT team, ensuring efficient day-to-day operations and responsive service to internal and external stakeholders. • Contribute to the ongoing development and continuous improvement of ENLIGHT administrative processes and procedures. • Manage general office operations including correspondence to ENLIGHT@universityofgalway.ie and document management. • Coordinate all travel arrangements and venue bookings (internal and external) for ENLIGHT-related activities, ensuring compliance with University of Galway procurement policies and procedures. • Plan and execute event management for ENLIGHT visitors, partner institutions, and stakeholders, liaising with relevant University services (Buildings & Estates, Catering, IT, etc.) as required. • Manage and maintain administrative systems including processing purchase orders through Agresso, tracking expenditure, and ensuring accurate financial record-keeping in accordance with University procedures. • Disseminate ENLIGHT opportunities, calls, and updates to University staff and students through established communication channels including Dialann, College newsletters, Student Union platforms, and other relevant media. • Maintain accurate records and databases documenting University of Galway staff and student engagement with ENLIGHT activities to support institutional reporting requirements to the European Commission and partnership management. • Prepare agendas, briefing materials, reports, and presentations for internal meetings, external partnership meetings, and European Commission project meetings, ensuring all materials are accurate, professional, and delivered to deadline. • Record, produce, and distribute accurate minutes of ENLIGHT team meetings and other meetings as assigned, ensuring timely circulation and follow-up on action items. • Contribute to ENLIGHT project work streams and initiatives as required, supporting project delivery, monitoring deadlines, and assisting with work package-specific administrative requirements. • Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and role as assigned by line management to support the effective operation of ENLIGHT. 5. Requirements for the role The successful candidate will demonstrate the eligibility requirements below in terms of qualification, skills and experience: Essential Criteria • At a minimum, pass in 5 subjects at Leaving Certificate level (or equivalent). • A recognised post Leaving Certificate administrative/office technology qualification. • Minimum of two years’ employment experience which demonstrates a high level of administrative support in a demanding office environment. • Experience in service delivery within a higher education setting. • Excellent administrative, planning and organisational skills. • Excellent event coordination skills for both online and in-person events required. • Excellent MS Office skills. • Proficiency using MS Teams and Zoom. • Flexibility and problem-solving ability. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, proven ability to produce professional correspondence and reports, including the maintenance of project indicators. • Excellent interpersonal skills, including those relating to confidentiality and discretion, and an ability to interface effectively both within the Office and across the wider university community, as well as with partner institutions, fostering good working relationships and maintaining a focus on customer service and project deliverables. • Experience of web content management system and the use of online communications. • Demonstrable energy, initiative, motivation and leadership potential. • Demonstrable ability to plan and organise own workload in an effective manner within strict deadlines. • Ability to work both independently as well as part of a team. • Ability to work on his/her own initiative, operate flexibly and to shift focus when required and assist beyond normal work hours when a need arises. • Willingness to undertake international travel from time to time. Desirable Criteria • Degree level qualification. • Knowledge of various university IT systems such as Agresso, CORE, AKARI etc. and familiarity with university procurement processes. • Fluency in a second language relevant to the ENLIGHT consortium. • Knowledge of academic administration policies and procedures. • An interest in internationalisation in education. The above criteria will be utilised to shortlist and select candidates for interview.
Dog Groomers and Groomers Assistants
Petmania Grooming Studios is currently the largest and most successful grooming business in the country and boasts some of the most talented and committed Groomers available. We run busy energetic grooming studios where you will be expected to not only groom our canine customers to a very high standard, but treat our human customers with the same level of customer service you would like to receive yourself. We are currently recruiting for full and part time Groomers and Groomers Assistants for our Galway Store! The successful candidates will join the experienced grooming team in their local store, and take part in all grooming activities including; If you would like to join this team, you must hold a QQI level 5, iPET Network Level 3 Diploma or City and Guilds in Grooming and have at least 1 year’s practical experience in a grooming role.
Retained Firefighter
The Competition Galway County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which permanent and fixed-term contract vacancies for the position of Retained Fire Fighter for Galway County Council shall be drawn. The employment is part-time and pensionable. Fire Service - Role Galway County Council is responsible for the provision of Fire and Rescue and a Fire Prevention service to Galway City and County on a shared service basis. The employment is part-time and pensionable. Galway Fire and Rescue 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. Emergency calls are not solely to fires, but to a wide variety of incidents such as road traffic accidents, machinery accidents, chemical spillages, toxic emissions and river rescues amongst others. To deliver this service to the public the Fire and Rescue Service has to develop operational plans, including the provision of adequate water supplies for firefighting; ensure that effective arrangements exist to receive emergency “999” calls and mobilise resources; implement effective operational communication systems throughout the Fire and Rescue Service; enforce, promote and encourage fire safety within the County by programs of inspection and publicity; conduct effective training to develop the skills and abilities of personnel; and provide, maintain and repair its premises, vehicles, plant and equipment. Fully qualified fire-fighters are capable of using the most modern equipment, methods and techniques to undertake the full range of duties such as firefighting, rescue, attendance at road traffic accidents and other emergencies. The fire-fighter’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. Every time fire-fighters are called to the scene of an emergency, they must be prepared to deploy each and every skill in which they have been trained. When they arrive at an incident as part of a team under the command of an Officer, they may individually have to absorb a great deal of information rapidly and apply the skills they have learned in conditions which will often be extremely dangerous and confusing. Despite all the training given in preparation for such incidents, however, fire-fighters will from time to time be faced with new situations where they may individually be required to provide the answers using previous experiences as a guide. Fire-fighters in an emergency situation may be wearing breathing apparatus, feeling their way through a smoke-filled building with toxic hazards, in order to affect a rescue. In order to function effectively in emergencies fire-fighters must demonstrate the following characteristics: • Courage and physical strength; • A capacity for rapid, intense and sustained effort; • An unquestioning acceptance of orders in emergency situations; • 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. A Good Job: Working in the Fire Service is very appealing – it is action oriented, serving the community, with job satisfaction and high-level training. If you can meet the demands of a public service with a first-class reputation for dealing with all types of serious incidents, the Retained Fire Service can offer you a fulfilling and satisfying job. A Satisfying and Progressive Career: A career as a retained fire-fighter will be demanding both physically and mentally. You will be operationally “on-call” once you have completed your recruit training and for the first year you will be on probation. You will be expected to absorb a wide range of information and to demonstrate your technical and practical skills through a series of assessments and examinations. Always Improving: Technological developments in every dimension of our lives and new hazards must be matched by improvements in fire-fighting techniques and equipment. A reasonable standard of education is desirable so that you can assimilate the technical work involved in today’s service. The role of a modern fire-fighter is very challenging and rewarding and individuals are required to display determination, physical stamina and discipline in stressful situations. Fire Service - Duties Some of the Key Duties of a Retained Firefighter are: • 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 Council’s disciplinary procedure. • When attending for Fire Brigade service, be prepared to accept the work entailed and to fulfil to the best of your ability your duty as a Firefighter in the saving of life, saving of property and the fighting of fires or other such emergencies. • Comply with Galway County Council’s Crew Management Arrangements for Retained Firefighters. If you are on standby during fires or other incidents, you shall remain at the Station and perform such duties as may be assigned by the Station Officer from time to time during the callout. • Ensure that the Fire Station is kept clean and tidy at all times. Firefighting equipment shall be kept clean, maintained properly and stowed away in a safe manner. • Adhere to and co-operate with all National and Local Agreements pertaining to the Fire Services. • Attend Training Courses as directed. • Undertake driving duties as required. • Comply with all organisational policies, procedures and legislation. • Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time. Qualifications for the Post Eligibility Each Candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: Shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Have attained a satisfactory level of education to enable them to perform satisfactorily as a Firefighter and to successfully undergo the appropriate training. Shall possess a valid full current Category B Driving Licence at the time of applying for the post. All newly appointed Retained Firefighters will be offered the opportunity obtain a Category C Driving Licence. Live and work within the required response travel time as outlined in the Residence criteria of this booklet. Be available and attend alerts 24 weeks in the year on a rostered-on/flexible basis. Character A Firefighter must be of good character and shall not at any time bring the County Council into disrepute. Galway County Council may make whatever enquiries it considers necessary to satisfy this condition. Employment will be subject to the provision of satisfactory references and Garda Vetting. Age Candidates shall be over the age of 18 years at the date of application. Any candidate who reaches the age of 55 years prior to appointment will cease to be eligible for appointment on the result of the competition. Retirement The normal retirement age is 55. The retirement age for a fire-fighter may be extended up to 62 years at the discretion of Galway County Council as their employer and subject to the firefighter successfully completing a medical examination by the Council's Medical Adviser for each year of service after Age 55. Health Successful candidates who are offered employment will be required to pass a medical examination and other tests prior to being given a contract. These tests are conducted at his/her own expense (this may subsequently be recouped on appointment). An Operational Firefighter shall: Agree to participate in the Occupational Health Scheme for Retained Firefighters in operation by Galway 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; An operational Firefighter is required to maintain an appropriate level of physical fitness. Medical Examination Before recruitment, a candidate must undergo such medical examination (which may include X-ray and/or other special tests) as the Council consider necessary and in line with national guidance and requirements for retained fire-fighters / Occupational Health System for Retained Fire-fighters. The medical examiners will be nominated by the Council. A candidate must comply, at their own expense, with such remedial requirements as the Council may consider necessary. Fire-fighters employed by the Council will be required to undergo regular compulsory medical examinations as set out in the Occupational Health System for Retained Fire-fighters, up to age 55 and then annually up to age 62. A Fire-fighter who is unable to satisfy the Council as to their ability to perform their duties to the necessary standard will be required to retire. Residence/Place of Work All applicants for the position of Retained Fire Fighter must have the ability to respond to their local fire station within sufficient time of a call being sent to their alerter/pager (which the fire-fighter carries). A Retained Firefighter must live and work within a maximum of 8 minutes travel time from their assigned Retained Fire Station, to allow them to respond for the duration of their employment as a Firefighter. Whether a candidate meets the criterion for distance from the fire station in terms of required response will be ascertained based on the information provided by the candidate and verified using Google Maps, local station knowledge or other reasonable means as determined by the Chief Fire Officer. If successful in the competition, documentary evidence of both home and work addresses will be required prior to appointment as a Retained Firefighter. A Retained Firefighter must notify the County Council in writing of any subsequent changes of residence or place of employment. A change of residence or place of employment that would place a Retained Firefighter outside the prescribed distance for required response will mean automatic termination of employment. The Council will check this both prior to appointment and at periodic intervals after appointment. Other Employment Written evidence must be provided from the firefighter’s employer as to availability prior to appointment, and the County Council in its sole discretion shall decide as to whether the availability as so provided is acceptable. If the Firefighter's primary employer subsequently changes their conditions of employment and does not allow the Firefighter to attend fire calls / drills during working hours, employment will be terminated. Self-employed must also provide written evidence as to availability prior to appointment. Such written evidence must cover a candidate's availability for initial training and for fire and other calls, drills, training and such other duties which the Firefighter may be required by the County Council to perform. Education and Experience A candidate must have attained a suitable level of education to enable them to undergo successfully the appropriate training, and to perform satisfactorily as a Fire-fighter. Each candidate must be able to demonstrate a proficient level of literacy and numeracy skills to allow them to fulfil the duties of the role. Candidates will be required to undertake a Literacy and Numeracy Competency Test as part of the recruitment process. Driving Licence A candidate, at the date of application, must be the holder of a full unendorsed Class “B” Driving Licence. All newly appointed Retained Firefighters will be offered the opportunity to obtain a Category C Driving Licence. 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. Citizenship Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway; or A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or 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 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. 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. Employment Equality The post of fire-fighter is open to everyone who can meet the qualifying criteria. Galway County Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity. Miscellaneous Provisions Salary This employment is part-time. Entry to the scale shall be determined having regard to Departmental Circulars. 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. €16,852 - €20,251 per year A Fire-fighter shall be paid at the appropriate approved national rates of Fire and Retainer Fees. 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. Annual Leave A Firefighter is entitled to a maximum of 4 working weeks i.e. 28 days annual paid leave. Payment for annual leave will be 8% of earnings inclusive of community fire safety, station duties, drill hours, training hours and average of calls in previous 52 weeks. A Firefighter will be required to comply with the terms of the Crew Management Arrangements for Retained Firefighters as operated by Galway County Council. Availability and Attendance There is an obligation on Firefighters to attend at alert/fire calls and at drills. This is the basis on which a retainer is paid. A Firefighter will be required to be rostered on for a minimum of 24 weeks in each year. For these weeks it will be mandatory to attend all calls when alerted. The arrangements are alternate, with one week rostered on followed by one week flexible. Drill Nights Retained firefighters are required to maintain an attendance percentage of 85% of all drill nights (i.e. both for the rostered-on and flexible periods). Incidents In the case of an alert/fire call the Firefighter shall attend all calls within their Rostered-On duty Period (24 Weeks per annum). Firefighters will be required to attend 85% of normal training practices. Firefighters will also be required to attend special courses and training from time to time within and outside the County. Where the Chief Fire Officer considers that a Firefighter is not fulfilling the above attendance standards which he/she considers reasonable in all the circumstances, the Chief Fire Officer will consider the matter of attendance under the Council’s disciplinary policy. Subsequent continuing failure to meet the above attendance standards, without good reason, shall be dealt with through the disciplinary procedure, and may result in termination of service at the absolute discretion of the County Council. Training Training will be arranged and programmed with as much notice as possible, normally a minimum of 4 weeks in advance. Retained firefighters will attend all training as required and such training may take place on weeks where individuals are designated as Rostered-On or Flexible.
