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First Year Apprentice Vacancy Eirteck energy partners LTD specialise in the electrical installation, operations and maintenance of wind Turbines. Our teams have managed and work along side some of the leading manufactures and Installation contractors throughout Ireland, UK, Europe and East Asia Due to our continued growth and expansion of our company, We are seekingmotivated individuals to join our team with a number of roles available: -First Year electrical apprentices (Solas Irish electrical apprenticeship) -General Operatives technicians’ mechanical installation and electrical installation -Service and maintenance technicians Previous experience is not a necessity as specific training will be provided. Interested candidates must be willing to travel both in Ireland and overseas with fixed rotations. Candidates must hold a full drivers licence. Join our team and be a part of a dynamic and fast-growing environment in the renewable wind energy sector.
Laboratory Customer Service Administrator
At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe. Position Summary The Laboratory Administrator serves to support the smooth running of the Laboratory operation through providing a variety of administrative and Customer service-based assistance. The Laboratory Administrator responsibilities include dealing with Customer queries regarding order status and timelines, sample retrieval and receipt, consumable purchasing, archiving and other general administrative tasks. Duties Specific Job Duties
Wood Manufacturing and Finishing Apprentice
Wood Manufacturing & Finishing First Year Apprentice position available. We are seeking an Apprentice who is eager to learn with us in our Bespoke Kitchen and Furniture Company and grow their skills in the world of Joinery. This apprenticeship is a minimum of 4 years and on successful completion will be awarded a Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft -Wood Manufacturing & Finishing. If you think this position is for you and you have a keen interest in Joinery, please send your C.V. and a covering letter by email to trevor@deaneryfurniture.com.
Retained Firefighter
Qualifications 1. Character: Each applicant must be of good character. 2. Age: Each applicant must be at least 18 years of age and not more than 55 years on the closing date for receipt of application forms. Any candidate who reaches the age of 55 years prior to appointment will cease to be eligible for appointment on the result of this competition. 3. Education: On the closing date for receipt of completed applications, each candidate must: (a) have obtained a good standard of general education. (b) hold a full Class B driver's license. 4. Health: Each candidate shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. For the purpose of satisfying the requirement as to health it will be necessary for a successful candidate, before he/she is appointed, to undergo a medical examination (which may include x-ray, physical fitness test and/or other special tests), and any further medical examinations required during his/her employment with the Fire Service, by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the local authority. Candidates shall be required to submit details of their medical history to the Council's medical advisor. This information will be treated in the strictest confidence. Failure to successfully complete the medical may necessitate release from the Fire Service. 5. Garda Vetting: Each candidate will be required to co-operate with a Garda vetting procedure. The successful candidate must have Garda clearance. 6. 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. Please Note Selection shall be by means of a competition based on an interview, a basic numeracy/literacy test and a practical assessment, conducted by or on behalf of the local authority. Conditions of Employment 1. The employment is part-time and will be probationary for 6 months following appointment. 2. Age: A Fire-fighter must submit a birth certificate to the County Council as proof of age before they are engaged as a recruit. 3. On reaching 55 years of age, or sooner if found to be medically unfit, a Firefighter shall cease to be a Firefighter. The maximum age limit of 55 years may be lowered by the County Council should the normal age for retirement in employment generally be lowered and in such case, the age lower than 55 years shall apply. Fire-fighters who would be physically capable of working beyond age 55 have the option to continue working for a defined limited period (subject to compulsory medical assessment, on an annual basis). The extended optional period would be to age 58. No Retained Fire-fighter shall be employed beyond age 58, in accordance with the Report of the Expert Group on retirement age for Retained Firefighters (April 2003). 4. Rostering: Firefighters shall participate in any rostering arrangements as agreed. 5. A Firefighter must attend and satisfactorily complete each of the following courses during his/her probationary period or such longer time as the Council decides: (a) Retained Recruit Firefighters Course AND (b) Breathing Apparatus Wearers Course AND (c) Any other course that the County Council may consider necessary. One repeat course will be provided should any Firefighter fail on the first attempt. Failure to successfully complete the repeat course(s) will result in the termination of the Firefighter’s employment. Some or all of the above courses will be held at a recognised training centre which may or may not be situated locally. Drill fees will be paid at the current hourly rate for Firefighters during training. 6. A Firefighter must reside and work within 2.5 kms of the Fire Station. In addition, on receipt of an alert a Firefighter must be able to attend at the Fire Station within five minutes. A Firefighter, rostered on duty, must remain within convenient proximity of the Fire Station. Failure to respond promptly to fire or other calls shall, at the discretion of the County Council, result in termination of service. A Firefighter shall notify the Fire Authority in writing of any subsequent changes of residence or place of employment. A change of residence or place of employment that would place the Firefighter outside these limits will mean automatic termination of employment. A Firefighter shall be required to report for duty to the Fire Station in its present location, or in the event of change of location to such new location as may be decided by the Fire Authority. Changes in the location of the Fire Station will not result in payment of disturbance money or other compensation. 7. It shall be necessary for Firefighters to be released from their normal employment, on any occasion that attendance at fires or other emergencies shall be required. Written evidence from the employer as to availability must be provided and the County Council in its sole discretion shall decide as to whether the availability as so evidenced is acceptable. Self-employed persons must provide written evidence as to availability. Such written evidence must cover a candidate’s availability for initial training and on recruitment for fire and other calls, drills, training, and such other duties which he/she may be required by the County Council to perform. If the County Council deems his/her attendance to be unsatisfactory, it may terminate his/her service. 8. Absence from training or fire calls without good reason will lead to disciplinary proceedings which may include suspension without pay and dismissal from the Fire Service. 9. All Firefighters joining the Fire Service after the 15th June 1996 will, as a condition of their employment, operate and be remunerated in accordance with the revised working practices introduced on the basis of the report of the Wexford Fire Services Working Group (November 1995) and the findings of the Arbitrator, Mr. John O'Connell, dated 14th June 1996 and will be subject to Composite Agreement of August 1999. This condition will apply whether or not the changes proposed have been introduced on the date of appointment. 10. Firefighters are required to attend Fire Service Training Programmes which will include: • Regular or weekly training sessions • The training itemised at 5 above • Full day training session or major emergency exercises • Other training arranged by the Chief Fire Officer including training courses outside County Wexford • It shall be necessary for each Firefighter to undertake driving instructions for fire brigade appliances, as and when decided by the employer in order to qualify as a Category C driver 11. A Firefighter shall be available at all times when required for attendance at fires or other incidents. 12. Firefighters will be called to attend fires in a manner to be decided by the Chief Fire Officer which may include the following: (a) Pocket Alerter Firefighters will co-operate in reasonable measures designed to facilitate call out. In particular, each Firefighter shall carry a Fire Service pocket alerter at all times and it shall be his/her responsibility to ensure that it is kept in proper working order. 13. When required, a Firefighter will substitute for any other Firefighter absent through sickness, annual leave or any other reason. 14. A Firefighter shall be responsible for items of personal equipment issued to him/her in connection with his/her employment. 15. Firefighters are issued with personal protective clothing as listed below: a) one firefighters helmet b) two pairs of firefighters boots c) two firefighters tunics d) two pairs of firefighters pants e) two pairs of firefighters gloves f) two flash hoods Firefighters shall ensure that all personal protective clothing issued is maintained to a satisfactory standard.
Civil Engineer Apprentice
Position Summary The Civil Engineering Apprenticeship Programme is a strategic investment in nurturing and developing engineers within Glanua. Due to the success of the programme, we are looking to recruit more apprentices for the September 2026 programme. Civil Engineering Apprenticeship Programme with ATU Sligo: • 3-year programme to achieve a QQI Level 7 Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering. • Online classes every Monday from 9 am to 6 pm. • Monthly in-person labs/workshops in Sligo. • The remaining duration (Tues to Friday) is dedicated to on the job learning in Glanua. • Course includes regular college assignments and exams after Christmas. Requirements: Good attitude & willingness to learn. • Flexibility to travel to various site. • Eligibility criteria pass grade in Leaving Cert maths or have QQI level 5 (or equivalent). • Must be over 18 years of age. Civil Engineering Apprenticeship Rates offered.
Metal Fabrication Apprentice
Larry Byrne Engineering Ltd are current;y looking for one candidate to enrol in our apprenticeship program. This is a full time position and is based in New Ross Co. Wexfrod. ABOUT THE COMPANY Larry Byrne Engineering Ltd is a leading engineering company who specialise in the design and manufacturing and repairs of livestock bodies, drag trailers and all commercial bodies. We are a small company with ten staff, working together. APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM Larry Byrne Engineering Ltd we offer a wide range of training programmes, working on different machinery, vehicles and plants. The apprenticeship consists of four on the job phases with Larry Byrne Engineering Ltd and three off-the job training phases in accordance with Solas scheduling system. WHAT IS METAL FABRICATION The skills are wide and varied, skills such as measuring, marking out, cutting and welding materials. Learning how to use, care and safety operate machinery and equipment ie: Press Brake, Guillotine, Drills, Cutting etc... Welding mild steel, Aluminium , Stainless Steel, Making a livestock body from start to finish, repairing a trailer, repairing agriculture machinery and the odd unusual item. All metal fabrication will be trained in the following, working with a variety of specialised tools: Lather, Milling Machine, Grinders etc.. Assembling new machinery, dismantling repairs/make & fitting of new parts, report writing of completed work. PAY We pay all our apprentices the recommended wage set by the ETB. Review it after 3 months (A well adjusted candidate will be offered above the recommended wage.) A training allowance paid by the local ETB while the apprentices attending the off-the job training. REQUIREMENT Junior Certificate must be completed Must be 16 years old or older Good communciation skills Ability to work as part of a team to enrol in our apprenticeship program. This is a full time position and is based in New Ross Co. Wexford
Temporary Administrator
Let's continue enabling people to live a better life on a better planet - discover your next opportunity at MM. MM is a global leader in consumer packaging. The Group provides packaging solutions for cartonboard and folding cartons with an attractive offer in kraft papers, uncoated fine papers, leaflets and labels. MM promotes sustainable development through innovative, recyclable packaging and paper products. Our heart beats for talents - be one of them! We are looking for experienced Temporary Administrative Support for our site in Cork Your Role: Our Offer This temporary position will help you gain additional hands‑on experience that can support your long‑term development goals. It provides a chance to build on your existing strengths while gaining experience in new administrative areas Join our dedicated team of passionate colleagues who like to get things done! We offer you a workplace in a stable, international company with long-term growth path. You can also look forward to interesting tasks with a team that is collaborative, passionate, result-focused and responsible.
Customer Service Advisor
Schedule: Full-time, rotational shifts Mon - Fri & one Saturday shift every 5 weeks Salary: €28,750 with 10% PRP We’re looking for friendly, caring and pragmatic people to join our Customer Service team at laya healthcare . If you love helping others and want a role where no two calls are the same, this could be a great fit for you. As a Customer Service Advisor , you’ll be the first point of contact for our members, supporting them with empathy, clarity and professionalism during inbound calls. You’ll play a key part in making sure every member feels heard, reassured and valued. What You’ll Be Doing With structured training, ongoing coaching and clear pathways for development, this is an excellent opportunity to build your career in healthcare or insurance. Minimum Competency Code This role is classified as a regulated position under the Minimum Competency Code. Successful candidates must complete and maintain the required pre‑employment and ongoing competency assessments in line with regulatory standards.
Administrator
SALARY SCALE: €28,347 - €43,821 p.a. pro rata JOB DESCRIPTION JOB SYNOPSIS: To provide high quality administrative support for all activities carried out in the School of Medicine in the Clinical Academic Liaison Office, Clinical Education and Research Centre, University Hospital Limerick and in the first instance, to provide frontline support for students and staff of the BMBS programme. Working as part of the administrative team within the school, this post will contribute to the overall efficient administrative operation of the school. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Lifeguard
Qualifications 1. Character Each candidate must be of good character. 2. Health Each candidate shall be free from any defect of disease which would render him/her unsuitable to hold the employment and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3. Education/ experience, etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: - (a) Hold a current pool Irish Water Safety lifeguard award or equivalent (b) Be able to display a proficiency in resuscitation, swimming ability and rescue techniques. (c) Have excellent communication and customer care skills. Fluency in the English language is essential. (d) Have ability to adapt to new processes/procedures and to undergo any training that is required. Please supply copies of any relevant Certificates you may have with the application form. 4. CITIZENSHIP Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or d) A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or e) A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa or f) A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa. 5. AGE Candidates must be 18 years of age or over on the date of appointment of lifeguard. Desirable Criteria Previous Lifeguard experience Irish Water Safety Assistant Swim Teacher Award or equivalent POOL LIFEGUARD DUTIES The person employed shall be required to carry out duties as may from time to time be assigned to them in relation to their employment and as may be appropriate to any particular function of any local authority for which the Chief Executive is responsible and carry out such instructions as may be given in relation to the performance of duties. The Pool Manager or any such person designated may assign any other duties as he sees fit at his/her absolute discretion. Those who are employed as temporary pool lifeguards from the sporadic cover panel, are required to assist management in ensuring that the facility is utilised to its maximum efficiency by delivering the highest standard of service to members and guests and to support Westmeath County Council across all areas of activity. Successful candidates may be required to undertake other duties from time to time, such duties being reasonably consistent with the position of lifeguard. These activities may be added to at the discretion of Westmeath County Council as deemed necessary from time to time. Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, the duties shall include but will not be limited to the following: - The principal duty of the lifeguard shall be to safeguard the users of the pool by maintaining a constant observation of all swimmers while on duty. - Attend courses relevant to the job. - Teach swimming lessons and co-ordinate camps & parties. - On commencement of daily duties, he/she shall inspect all equipment at his/her disposal and ensure that it is serviceable. He/she shall then inspect the pool and pool area, making sure that it is clean and safe for use. - When defects are noticed, he/she shall rectify them where possible, and if not, he/she shall immediately bring them to the attention of the supervisor. - He/she shall point out the regulations to the swimmers and make sure that hygiene is practised by them, in the use of showers etc. - He/she shall see that the pool users are well behaved and shall discourage any conduct that might lead to the injury or discomfort of other swimmers. - He/she shall immediately report to the supervisor incidents of misconduct. Where minor offences occur, such as disobeying instructions or breaking the rules, the offenders shall be warned before being reported to the supervisor. - He/she shall co-operate with the supervisor in maintaining the efficient running of the pool. - He/she shall give any information in relation to the pool of the county council or its officials as requested from time to time. - He/she shall render first-aid and resuscitation if required and shall make every effort to improve his/her competency in this regard. - He/she will be required to carry out hygiene duties around the pool area - No Phone usage permitted while on duty. The person employed will be required to perform assigned duties exercising a duty of care, in the interest of safety of oneself, fellow employees and the general public, at all times in compliance with Westmeath County Council’s Health & Safety Management System. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYMENT 1. Type of Post The Lifeguard post is part-time and temporary. A panel will be formed from which part-time contract posts may be filled. 2. Superannuation New entrants to the Public Service as defined in the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 shall be required in respect of their membership of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme to contribute at the rate of 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social welfare old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependant or qualified children) plus 3% of pensionable remuneration per pay period. Persons not deemed to be new entrants as defined in the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social welfare old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependant or qualified children) and also in respect of the Local Government (Spouses and Children’s Contributory Pension) Scheme to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration in accordance with the terms of the scheme. 3. Salary The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. Holders of the office shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to or received by them by virtue of their office or in respect of any services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. The salary scale is from €17.37 - €19.42 per hour incl. LSIs (15-point scale) as per Circular Letter EL 03/2025. Please note starting pay for new entrants will be at the minimum of the scale. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with government pay policy. Increments are payable, subject to satisfactory performance and in accordance with current Government Pay Policy and the provisions of the public Service Agreements. 4. Location The post will be located in Mullingar Swimming Pool, Town Park, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. Westmeath County Council reserves the right to assign you to any department, premises or district in use by the Council, now or in the future. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or other compensation. The person appointed will be required to provide him/herself at his/her own expense with the necessary mode of travel to and from work. 5. Probation There shall be a period after appointment takes effect during which the person appointed shall hold office on probation. (a) such period shall be six months, but the Chief Executive may at his/her discretion extend such period; (b) the person appointed shall cease to hold office at the end of the period of probation unless during such period the chief executive has certified that the service of the person in such office is satisfactory. 6. Working Hours Candidates must be available to work from Monday to Sunday and hours shall vary from early morning to late evening within the hours during which the Swimming Pool is open. The working hours will be on a rota basis arranged by the Swimming Pool Manager. The Council reserves the right to alter hours of work from time to time. Candidates may be required to work overtime (to be approved in advance) on various occasions. Remuneration for such overtime will be paid in accordance with agreed rates and procedures. 7. Retirement Minimum retirement age is 60 while 70 is maximum retirement age for staff that commenced employment in the public sector prior to 1st April 2004. Staff who commenced employment in the public sector between 1st April 2004 and 31st December 2012, minimum retirement age is 65, with no maximum retirement age (subject to being in a state of health, to render regular and efficient service). Staff who commenced employment in the public sector from the 1st January 2013, minimum retirement age is in line with the age for the contributory state pension and maximum retirement age is 70. 8. Leave The leave entitlement and entitlement to Public Holidays shall be granted in accordance with the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997. Westmeath County Council’s holiday year runs from 1st January to 31st December. Granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave and arrangements for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 as amended. 9. Sick Pay Scheme Westmeath County Council’s Sick Pay Scheme shall apply to the post of Lifeguard. 10. Transport The person appointed will be expected to report to their place of work by their own means of transport. 11. The appropriate provisions of the following Acts, where applicable, will apply to the employment Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Act, 1973 – 1991. Unfair Dismissals Act, 1977 – 1993 12. Safety, Health & Welfare The Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act, 1989 shall apply to the post. The Lifeguard shall co-operate with the terms of Westmeath County Council’s Safety Statement. He/she shall familiarise himself/herself with the safety rules and procedures and make proper use of all safety clothing and equipment. He/she must report to his/her supervisor any defect notices in the place of work or system of work, which might be dangerous to Safety, Health and Welfare. Failure to comply with the terms of the Safety Statement may result in disciplinary action. 13. Appraisal A system of continuous appraisal will be operated during employment, which will involve discussions between employee and Line Manager in relation to performance and conduct. 14. Training It is a condition of employment that successful candidates will be required to participate in training programmes relevant to the skills necessary for the performance of the duties attaching to the post. 15. Recruitment Pursuant to article 8 of the Local Government (Appointment of Officers) Regulations 1974, the Minister has given directions as follows: - (i) The appointment shall be advertised in such a manner as to clearly indicate that the local authority is an equal opportunities employer. (ii) Selection shall be by means of a practical test and an interview board set up for this purpose. Applicants shall be required to attend for interview at their own expense, on the basis of information supplied by them in the formal application for the post. (iii) A County Council may decide, by reason of the number of persons seeking admission to the competition, to carry out a short-listing procedure and admit to the competition only persons who appear to be likely to attain in the competition a standard sufficient for appointment. It is therefore in your own interest to provide a detailed and accurate account of your qualifications/experience on the application form . (iv) A panel may be formed on the basis of such interview. Candidates whose names are on a panel and who satisfy the local authority that they possess the qualifications declared for the office and that they are otherwise suitable for appointment may within the life of the panel be appointed as appropriate vacancies arise. 16. Taking Up Appointment Westmeath County Council shall require a person to whom an appointment is offered to take up such appointment within a period of four weeks and if he/she fails to take up the appointment within such period or such longer period as the local authority in its absolute discretion may determine, the local authority shall not appoint him/her. 17. Medical Where a permanent post is being filled, it will be necessary for each successful candidate, before he/she is appointed, to undergo, a medical examination by the local authority’s Occupational Health Medical Advisor. On taking up appointment, the expense of the Medical Examination will be refunded to the candidate. In the course of their employment and whenever requested by the Council, the lifeguard may be required to undergo medical examinations and comply with such remedial requirements as the Council considers necessary. Employment will not be continued in any case where as a result of such examinations the Council considers the Lifeguard is medically unfit to continue. 18. Garda Vetting Westmeath County Council carries out vetting of applications for posts which entail contact with children. A failure to declare any relevant information will result in disqualification. Westmeath County Council reserves the right to disqualify any applicant upon receipt of relevant Garda vetting information. 19. Acceptance of Offer of Employment The local authority shall require persons to whom appointments are offered to take up such appointments within a period of not more than one month and if they fail to take up the appointments within such period or such longer period as the local authority in its absolute discretion may determine, the local authority shall not appoint them 20. Closing Date The completed application form, along with any certificates, can be EMAILED as one PDF document to recruitment@westmeathcoco.ie or by post to HR Department, Westmeath County Council, Aras an Chontae, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath .
