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Grade and SalaryGrade G (€30,917 - €46,375) Reference number1895AO26 Job Description We are Uisce Éireann. Every day, we are responsible for the delivery of secure, safe, and sustainable water services for the people of Ireland. As Ireland’s national regulated water utility, our vision is a sustainable Ireland where water is respected and protected, for the planet and all the lives it supports. Our purpose at Uisce Éireann is to rise to the challenge of delivering transformative water services that enable communities to thrive. That means we are proud to take on the responsibility of protecting our water supply and passing on a safe and secure water system to a rapidly growing population and empowering Ireland’s social and economic growth. We are passionate about empowering our people, enabling them to make a positive impact on communities across Ireland. We are guided by a shared vision and purpose, grounded in values that define who we are and shape how we work, where we deliver for customers and communities, we work better together, we do the right thing, we aim high, and we keep each other safe. Our behaviours define how we interact, communicate, and succeed together. These values and behaviours apply to each one of us, across every role, location, and level. Our goal is to attract and develop skilled and talented people from diverse backgrounds, who bring a dynamic range of expertise and insights to our work. With a strong, values-driven workforce, we ensure Uisce Éireann can continue advancing Ireland’s water services and meeting the needs of the communities we serve for generations to come. The Role: The Asset Operations function forms the cornerstone of service delivery to customers, protecting the environment and meeting regulatory standards as well as managing the majority of operational expenditure. The Asset Operations function has responsibility for operational and maintenance strategy, policies, planning and standard operating procedures for Water and Wastewater operations both nationally and regionally, ensuring that value for money and customer service is delivered. The Water O&M Management functional area is responsible for the national delivery of water operational services through the operation, inspection, maintenance & repair of the water treatment and network assets. The Leakage Detection sub-area is responsible for leakage detection supported by the Water Leakage Analysis and Water Conservation & Network Planning teams within the Asset Management function. The fix element of Leakage will be undertaken by internal resources in the Water Network M&R team and supplemented by third party / contractors as required. Reporting to the Leakage Detection Team Lead, the Leakage Detection Operative is responsible for monitoring Uisce Éireann pipe infrastructure using specialised equipment to measure water pressure and flow, detecting leaks in the network, and escalating these to the Team Lead. A panel will be put in place for vacancies that arise in the next 12 months. Night time working may be required in line with operational requirements in addition to working overtime as required. Main Duties and Responsibilities: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Sample Reception Administrator
Vacancy Type Permanent Vacancy Grade and Salary G (€30,917 -€46,375) Job Description We are Uisce Éireann. Every day, we are responsible for the delivery of secure, safe, and sustainable water services for the people of Ireland. As Ireland’s national regulated water utility, our vision is a sustainable Ireland where water is respected and protected, for the planet and all the lives it supports. Our purpose at Uisce Éireann is to rise to the challenge of delivering transformative water services that enable communities to thrive. That means we are proud to take on the responsibility of protecting our water supply and passing on a safe and secure water system to a rapidly growing population and empowering Ireland’s social and economic growth. We are passionate about empowering our people, enabling them to make a positive impact on communities across Ireland. We are guided by a shared vision and purpose, grounded in values that define who we are and shape how we work, where we deliver for customers and communities, we work better together, we do the right thing, we aim high, and we keep each other safe. Our behaviours define how we interact, communicate, and succeed together. These values and behaviours apply to each one of us, across every role, location, and level. Our goal is to attract and develop skilled and talented people from diverse backgrounds, who bring a dynamic range of expertise and insights to our work. With a strong, values-driven workforce, we ensure Uisce Éireann can continue advancing Ireland’s water services and meeting the needs of the communities we serve for generations to come. The Role: The Environmental Regulation function is responsible for the day-to-day management of environmental regulation and compliance. The function monitors the compliance of the water and wastewater network and treatment works, influences external environmental policy and manages environmental stakeholder relationships. Environmental Regulation provides expertise to the Uisce Éireann business on influencing environmental policy and managing stakeholders around environmental regulation affecting Uisce Éireann’s practices. The function provides regulatory expertise to the business, including the Senior Leadership Team, in all aspects of environmental regulation. The team provides support on legislative and regulatory changes that will affect Uisce Éireann policies in the future The Scientific Services functional area is responsible for the national provision of operational support services to include sampling and laboratory analytics, ensuring that activities are performed in accordance with regulatory obligations to protect public health and the environment. The Laboratory sub area is responsible for providing chemical and microbiological analytical services in support of the regulatory sampling programs, operational monitoring. capital investment and customer complaint. The teams are required to work weekly working patterns including covering ‘skeleton staff’ schedule at weekends, as required. Reporting to the Sample Reception Supervisor, the Sample Reception Administrator is responsible for co-ordinating and processing the accurate and organised receipt of water and wastewater samples, working with the Laboratory and Sampling teams to deliver a quality service to Uisce Éireann and its customers, complying with the requirements of the Quality management system and ISO17025 standard. Please note the following working hours and duties apply to the operational phase of the Laboratory and Sampling service. There will be an initial development phase in which working hours of 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday and duties relating to the development of the service will apply until the operational phase commences. The role requires flexibility in terms of working hours as the role holder will be required to participate in standard hours working rosters to cover Sample Reception operational hours of 10am to 10pm Monday to Friday within a 35-hour working week. There is a service commitment to providing laboratory cover on Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays. If you are required to perform weekend work, this would be infrequent and in addition to the 35-hour working week. Rostered work performed outside 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday will be remunerated as a roster participation allowance. Main Duties and Responsibilities: • Assist with delivery of a high-quality service to UÉ and its customers, with processes complying with the requirements of the EPA, INAB, ISO17025 standards, regulatory requirements, and the management system. • Perform the receipt, management, log in and distribution of clean and wastewater samples with their team of sample reception administrators for the Uisce Éireann National Laboratory and services. • Maintaining efficiencies for sample receipt and integrity check process to ensure efficiency, consistency and quality of workflow and identifying opportunities for improvement. • Ensure proper documentation and receipt of samples for analysis (chain of custody and sample integrity requirements) using the technology systems provided. • Coordinate the storage and distribution of samples to designated areas, ensuring adherence to sample requirements and conditions to maintain sample integrity for analysis. • Manage stock control levels and timely ordering in their area (Sample Reception), to ensure sufficient resources in place to meet testing requirements. • Maintenance and checking of equipment in their area (Sample Reception), ensuring the equipment is fit for purpose in compliance with ISO 17025. • Ensure compliance with Uisce Éireann operating procedures, ISO 17025, QMS and • other relevant health and safety and regulatory requirements in area of responsibility. • Timely communication and escalation of any issues identified in their area. • In the initial project phase of the role, development of best practices and implementation • of standard operating procedures for the provision of sample reception services that maximise quality of output, efficiency and support the adoption of consistent processes. • Maintain and report KPIs for processes over which they have ownership. • Undertake and/or participate in risk assessments (H&S and operational), nonconforming work investigations and internal audits in their area, according to ISO17025, UÉ and QMS requirements, as required. • Work collaboratively with Line Manager, team and with wider STS and UÉ stakeholders to deliver strategic objectives. • Maintain good working relationships with key stakeholders and provide high levels of customer service. • Responsible for carrying out any other duties which the Sample Reception Supervisor may reasonably request. General Duties and Responsibilities • Collaboration with key internal stakeholders across the UÉ business • Responsible for promoting and delivering health and safety commitments across UÉ and its supply chain, reinforcing positive behaviours and delivering health and safety objectives and requirements to the highest industry standards • Support the delivery of the Uisce Éireann Transformation Programme, driving results required within the Directorate and supporting organisation-wide objectives • Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with Uisce Éireann’s Information Security policies, standards, processes and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of UÉ business information and delivery of critical services, in accordance with the NIS Directive and any other relevant cybersecurity regulation • Other duties as required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience: • Relevant third level Scientific qualification and/or accreditation is required. • Minimum 1 year relevant experience in a similar role in the water, utilities or similar industry, preferably in an ISO17025 testing laboratory or similar. • Demonstrate knowledge of current best practices and processes within their area of expertise: Sample Reception. • Knowledge of ISO17025 accreditation process and requirements desirable. • Experience of Laboratory Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) advantageous. • Highly motivated individual, working to the highest professional and ethical standards and with proven ability to deliver results. • Strong analytical skills and ability to identify and analyse problems and potential improvements and propose and implement solutions. • Demonstrate adaptability and the ability to change focus and direction in line with business strategy and requirements. • Strong background in upholding organisational values through decision-making, knowledge sharing and constructive actions. • Ability to seek out ways to innovate and improve processes to improve service standards. • Proven effective time management skills with the ability to prioritise and remain focused. • Experience in taking ownership of safety responsibilities and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. The closing date for receipt of applications for this vacancy is 25/02/2026. Please note that applications submitted after this closing date will not be accepted. *Please be advised that if successful you will be placed on the salary range based on your skills and experience. Please note the Market reference point (midpoint) of the range is generally the upper end of the offer where someone is deemed to be fully competent to take on the duties of the role, and leaves room for the employee to progress through the pay range as their experience develops further. Uisce Éireann is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive place of work and have a robust strategy and framework called ibelong to enable this. We are an equal opportunity employer and through our recruitment process we welcome and encourage applications from interested and suitably qualified individuals regardless of gender, age, racial or ethnic origin, membership of the traveller community, religion or beliefs, family or civil status, sexual orientation/gender identity or disability. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Senior Operator/Operative
Grade and SalaryGrade F (€39,026 - €58,538*) Reference number320AO24 Job Description Uisce Éireann is Ireland’s national regulated water utility and is responsible for providing water and wastewater services throughout Ireland. Our mission is to ensure all our customers receive a clean, safe and reliable supply of drinking water and have their wastewater collected and safely returned to the environment. We will protect the health and well-being of the people of Ireland, protect the environment in all our activities and support Ireland’s social and economic growth through appropriate investment in water services. The Role: The Asset Operations function forms the cornerstone of service delivery to customers, protecting the environment and meeting regulatory standards as well as managing the majority of operational expenditure. The Asset Operations function has responsibility for operational and maintenance strategy, policies, planning and standard operating procedures for Water and Wastewater operations both nationally and regionally, ensuring that value for money and customer service is delivered. The Water and Wastewater Operations team is responsible for the regional delivery of water and wastewater operational services through the operation, inspection, maintenance & repair of the treatment and network assets. The Water/Wastewater Network Maintenance & Repair Senior Operative is responsible for supporting the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance and repair activities across the water and wastewater network infrastructure in a safe manner. The Senior Operative role provides day to day leadership and direction on the ground to ensure consistent delivery of water services. The Water/Wastewater Network Senior Operator is responsible for supporting the operation of the water/wastewater network infrastructure in a safe manner. The Senior Operator role provides day to day leadership and direction on the ground to ensure consistent delivery of water services. Out of hours working will be required and appropriate overtime and standby rates will apply. We are currently recruiting for Senior Operatives/Senior Operators in Cork City and Cork County to fill current vacancies and are also looking to add to a panel for future vacancies. Applications will be considered for vacancies that arise in the next 12 months and all applications will be considered for the two roles above. Full job descriptions are provided below. Please note that there will be a requirement to be located within a reasonable distance from the assigned work area in order to be able to respond to out of hours requirements in a timely manner. This is advertisement will remain open until further notice. *Please be advised that if successful you will be placed on the salary range based on your skills and experience. Please note the Market reference point (midpoint) of the range is generally the upper end of the offer where someone is deemed to be fully competent to take on the duties of the role, and leaves room for the employee to progress through the pay range as their experience develops further . Role: Water/Wastewater Network Maintenance & Repair Senior Operative Uisce Éireann is Ireland’s national regulated water utility and is responsible for providing water and wastewater services throughout Ireland. Our mission is to ensure all of our customers receive a clean, safe and reliable supply of drinking water and have their wastewater collected and safely returned to the environment. We will protect the health and well-being of the people of Ireland, protect the environment in all our activities and support Ireland’s social and economic growth through appropriate investment in water services. The Asset Operations function forms the cornerstone of service delivery to customers, protecting the environment and meeting regulatory standards as well as managing the majority of operational expenditure. The Asset Operations function has responsibility for operational and maintenance strategy, policies, planning and standard operating procedures for Water and Wastewater operations both nationally and regionally, ensuring that value for money and customer service is delivered. The Water and Wastewater Operations team is responsible for the regional delivery of water and wastewater operational services through the operation, inspection, maintenance & repair of the treatment and network assets. The Water/Wastewater Network Maintenance & Repair Senior Operative is responsible for supporting the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance and repair activities across the water and wastewater network infrastructure in a safe manner. The Senior Operative role provides day to day leadership and direction on the ground to ensure consistent delivery of water services. Out of hours working will be required and appropriate overtime and standby rates will apply. While it is our intention to have roles streamed either water or wastewater consistently across the country in future, initially there may be a requirement to work in water and wastewater depending on the requirements of your location. Main Duties and Responsibilities – list is indicative:
Frontline Technical Operations Lead
Grade and Salary D (€61,531 -€92,296)* Job Description We are Uisce Éireann. Every day, we are responsible for the delivery of secure, safe, and sustainable water services for the people of Ireland. As Ireland’s national regulated water utility, our vision is a sustainable Ireland where water is respected and protected, for the planet and all the lives it supports. Our purpose at Uisce Éireann is to rise to the challenge of delivering transformative water services that enable communities to thrive. That means we are proud to take on the responsibility of protecting our water supply and passing on a safe and secure water system to a rapidly growing population and empowering Ireland’s social and economic growth. We are passionate about empowering our people, enabling them to make a positive impact on communities across Ireland. We are guided by a shared vision and purpose, grounded in values that define who we are and shape how we work, where we deliver for customers and communities, we work better together, we do the right thing, we aim high, and we keep each other safe. Our behaviours define how we interact, communicate, and succeed together. These values and behaviours apply to each one of us, across every role, location, and level. Our goal is to attract and develop skilled and talented people from diverse backgrounds, who bring a dynamic range of expertise and insights to our work. With a strong, values-driven workforce, we ensure Uisce Éireann can continue advancing Ireland’s water services and meeting the needs of the communities we serve for generations to come. The Role: The Asset Operations function forms the cornerstone of service delivery to customers, protecting the environment, meeting regulatory standards, and managing the majority of operational expenditure. The Asset Operations function has responsibility for operational and maintenance strategy, policies, planning and standard operating procedures for Water and Wastewater operations both nationally and regionally, ensuring that value for money and customer service is delivered. Reporting to the Wastewater Network Operations Manager, the Frontline Technical Operations Lead (Wastewater) will be responsible for supporting teams in the resolution of technical/engineering matters, including service risk issues, as they arise within the region. The focus of this role will be to support service risk management, provide technical analysis, offer local knowledge of assets and operational performance capabilities and contribute to the efficient and effective treatment of wastewater assets. This includes the safe operation and maintenance of wastewater assets to ensure compliance and customer service standards. Main Duties and Responsibilities: • Assist in the establishment and development of the Team lead capability and competency, working closely with frontline teams and providing engineering and technical support that will ensure continuity and stability during the set-up of this new management layer. • Act as an escalation point for the Team Lead, providing local on the ground technical, engineering and people support as the need arises to proactively support on the ground day-to-day operations. • In the short to medium term, support the Team Leads’ development/transition into their own roles through coaching and mentoring. This will be coupled with development training both pre and post appointment to the role and will support and encourage the development of any new skills and capabilities needed to fulfil their Team Lead position. • Responsible for supporting the resolution of technical/engineering issues in wsater teams as they arise within the region. • Responsible for reporting progress on assets including risk identification, mitigation, and escalation through new reporting structures to be developed. • Provide sound technical analysis of the escalated operational, maintenance and repair issues across assets. This includes the provision of local knowledge of assets and operational performance capabilities to support the timely resolution of nonroutine, specialised activities (e.g., nuisance issues, troubleshoot equipment failures, network and infrastructure failures). • Responsible for making technically correct operational, maintenance and repair decisions in a timely manner (utilising the available data), with efficient use of resources and budget. • Support the resolution of operational, maintenance and repair issues at a Regional level at first attempt. This includes ensuring that there are minimal escalations of issues to other Uisce Éireann functions and driving to resolve within Operations as quickly as possible to minimise delay and disruption to customer service. • Work collaboratively to act as a technical interface for other specialised teams in Uisce Éireann, including Regional Operations, Process Optimisation, Water Compliance, Asset Intelligence, OPEM, Portfolio Operations, Management and DBO Management teams. • Support the Regional Asset Operations interface with Asset Management, particularly the Asset Planning functional area. • Liaise with the Water Portfolio Operations Lead as required to support the design, Construction, and handover phases of an Asset Delivery project. • Prepare submissions for the annual plan for large, planned maintenance activities. • Responsible for the management of reactive maintenance. • Identify locations where innovation and new technology pilots can be deployed. • Manage regional operations supply chain interactions. • Participate in operations tender processes and change of suppliers. • Act as the technical interface for operations to external bodies e.g., Local Authorities, Road Authorities, and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) , and assist with audits or information requests as necessary. • Provide technical oversight of third parties/contractors; Permits-to-work, Permits-to-Enter, Specialised Works Scoping, Method-Statements Reviews. • Support line managers with complex asset system integrity challenges, acting as an escalation point for determining cause of challenge, forecasting the impact of challenge, defining scope for site surveys and investigations, and identifying options for resolving challenges. • Ensure all information (including service risks) are accurately recorded and promptly reported for audit purposes and service risk escalations using the technology systems provided. • Participate in out of hours and standby working as required. • Responsible for monitoring and reporting KPIs for processes over which they have ownership. • Perform line and performance management duties as required. • Carry out any other duties deemed necessary and / or required by management. General Duties and Responsibilities • Collaboration with key internal stakeholders across the UÉ business • Responsible for promoting and delivering relevant health and safety commitments across UÉ and its supply chain, reinforcing positive behaviours and delivering health and safety objectives and requirements to the highest industry standards. • Support the delivery of the Uisce Éireann Transformation Programme, driving results required within the Directorate and supporting organisation-wide objectives. • Other duties as required. Knowledge, Skills and Experience: • Third level qualification in engineering/related discipline or equivalent work experience • Minimum of 5 years relevant experience • We keep each other safe - experience / understanding of working within a strong health & safety culture • Knowledge of water or wastewater treatment and/or the maintaining and repairing of water or wastewater treatment and network assets is an advantage • Knowledge of risk management principles and guidelines (ISO 31000) and risk identification at water and wastewater assets • We do the right thing - knowledge of the application of the current legislation, standards, processes and procedures relevant to water abstraction and treatment • Local knowledge of assets and operational performance capabilities to support the timely resolution of non-routine, specialised activities • We work better together - capable to work collaboratively across various function and achieve set objectives • Experience in a customer focused business • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Effective communication skills, to engage with a broad range of internal stakeholders and front line employees • Experience of mentoring teams • Ability to make decisions based on analysis of information within a very fast paced, customer focused environment • Knowledge of managing process compliance • Financial analysis skills CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Frontline Technical Operations Lead
Grade and Salary D (€61,531 -€92,296)* Job Description We are Uisce Éireann. Every day, we are responsible for the delivery of secure, safe, and sustainable water services for the people of Ireland. As Ireland’s national regulated water utility, our vision is a sustainable Ireland where water is respected and protected, for the planet and all the lives it supports. Our purpose at Uisce Éireann is to rise to the challenge of delivering transformative water services that enable communities to thrive. That means we are proud to take on the responsibility of protecting our water supply and passing on a safe and secure water system to a rapidly growing population and empowering Ireland’s social and economic growth. We are passionate about empowering our people, enabling them to make a positive impact on communities across Ireland. We are guided by a shared vision and purpose, grounded in values that define who we are and shape how we work, where we deliver for customers and communities, we work better together, we do the right thing, we aim high, and we keep each other safe. Our behaviours define how we interact, communicate, and succeed together. These values and behaviours apply to each one of us, across every role, location, and level. Our goal is to attract and develop skilled and talented people from diverse backgrounds, who bring a dynamic range of expertise and insights to our work. With a strong, values-driven workforce, we ensure Uisce Éireann can continue advancing Ireland’s water services and meeting the needs of the communities we serve for generations to come. The Role: The Asset Operations function forms the cornerstone of service delivery to customers, protecting the environment, meeting regulatory standards, and managing the majority of operational expenditure. The Asset Operations function has responsibility for operational and maintenance strategy, policies, planning and standard operating procedures for Water and Wastewater operations both nationally and regionally, ensuring that value for money and customer service is delivered. Reporting to the Wastewater Network Operations Manager, the Frontline Technical Operations Lead (Wastewater) will be responsible for supporting teams in the resolution of technical/engineering matters, including service risk issues, as they arise within the region. The focus of this role will be to support service risk management, provide technical analysis, offer local knowledge of assets and operational performance capabilities and contribute to the efficient and effective treatment of wastewater assets. This includes the safe operation and maintenance of wastewater assets to ensure compliance and customer service standards. Main Duties and Responsibilities: • Assist in the establishment and development of the Team lead capability and competency, working closely with frontline teams and providing engineering and technical support that will ensure continuity and stability during the set-up of this new management layer. • Act as an escalation point for the Team Lead, providing local on the ground technical, engineering and people support as the need arises to proactively support on the ground day-to-day operations. • In the short to medium term, support the Team Leads’ development/transition into their own roles through coaching and mentoring. This will be coupled with development training both pre and post appointment to the role and will support and encourage the development of any new skills and capabilities needed to fulfil their Team Lead position. • Responsible for supporting the resolution of technical/engineering issues in wsater teams as they arise within the region. • Responsible for reporting progress on assets including risk identification, mitigation, and escalation through new reporting structures to be developed. • Provide sound technical analysis of the escalated operational, maintenance and repair issues across assets. This includes the provision of local knowledge of assets and operational performance capabilities to support the timely resolution of nonroutine, specialised activities (e.g., nuisance issues, troubleshoot equipment failures, network and infrastructure failures). • Responsible for making technically correct operational, maintenance and repair decisions in a timely manner (utilising the available data), with efficient use of resources and budget. • Support the resolution of operational, maintenance and repair issues at a Regional level at first attempt. This includes ensuring that there are minimal escalations of issues to other Uisce Éireann functions and driving to resolve within Operations as quickly as possible to minimise delay and disruption to customer service. • Work collaboratively to act as a technical interface for other specialised teams in Uisce Éireann, including Regional Operations, Process Optimisation, Water Compliance, Asset Intelligence, OPEM, Portfolio Operations, Management and DBO Management teams. • Support the Regional Asset Operations interface with Asset Management, particularly the Asset Planning functional area. • Liaise with the Water Portfolio Operations Lead as required to support the design, Construction, and handover phases of an Asset Delivery project. • Prepare submissions for the annual plan for large, planned maintenance activities. • Responsible for the management of reactive maintenance. • Identify locations where innovation and new technology pilots can be deployed. • Manage regional operations supply chain interactions. • Participate in operations tender processes and change of suppliers. • Act as the technical interface for operations to external bodies e.g., Local Authorities, Road Authorities, and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) , and assist with audits or information requests as necessary. • Provide technical oversight of third parties/contractors; Permits-to-work, Permits-to-Enter, Specialised Works Scoping, Method-Statements Reviews. • Support line managers with complex asset system integrity challenges, acting as an escalation point for determining cause of challenge, forecasting the impact of challenge, defining scope for site surveys and investigations, and identifying options for resolving challenges. • Ensure all information (including service risks) are accurately recorded and promptly reported for audit purposes and service risk escalations using the technology systems provided. • Participate in out of hours and standby working as required. • Responsible for monitoring and reporting KPIs for processes over which they have ownership. • Perform line and performance management duties as required. • Carry out any other duties deemed necessary and / or required by management. General Duties and Responsibilities • Collaboration with key internal stakeholders across the UÉ business • Responsible for promoting and delivering relevant health and safety commitments across UÉ and its supply chain, reinforcing positive behaviours and delivering health and safety objectives and requirements to the highest industry standards. • Support the delivery of the Uisce Éireann Transformation Programme, driving results required within the Directorate and supporting organisation-wide objectives. • Other duties as required. Knowledge, Skills and Experience: • Third level qualification in engineering/related discipline or equivalent work experience • Minimum of 5 years relevant experience • We keep each other safe - experience / understanding of working within a strong health & safety culture • Knowledge of water or wastewater treatment and/or the maintaining and repairing of water or wastewater treatment and network assets is an advantage • Knowledge of risk management principles and guidelines (ISO 31000) and risk identification at water and wastewater assets • We do the right thing - knowledge of the application of the current legislation, standards, processes and procedures relevant to water abstraction and treatment • Local knowledge of assets and operational performance capabilities to support the timely resolution of non-routine, specialised activities • We work better together - capable to work collaboratively across various function and achieve set objectives • Experience in a customer focused business • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Effective communication skills, to engage with a broad range of internal stakeholders and front line employees • Experience of mentoring teams • Ability to make decisions based on analysis of information within a very fast paced, customer focused environment • Knowledge of managing process compliance • Financial analysis skills CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Management Systems Technical Lead
Grade and SalaryD €61,531 - €92,296 Job Description We are Uisce Éireann. Every day, we are responsible for the delivery of secure, safe, and sustainable water services for the people of Ireland. As Ireland’s national regulated water utility, our vision is a sustainable Ireland where water is respected and protected, for the planet and all the lives it supports. Our purpose at Uisce Éireann is to rise to the challenge of delivering transformative water services that enable communities to thrive. That means we are proud to take on the responsibility of protecting our water supply and passing on a safe and secure water system to a rapidly growing population and empowering Ireland’s social and economic growth. We are passionate about empowering our people, enabling them to make a positive impact on communities across Ireland. We are guided by a shared vision and purpose, grounded in values that define who we are and shape how we work, where we deliver for customers and communities, we work better together, we do the right thing, we aim high, and we keep each other safe. Our behaviours define how we interact, communicate, and succeed together. These values and behaviours apply to each one of us, across every role, location, and level. Our goal is to attract and develop skilled and talented people from diverse backgrounds, who bring a dynamic range of expertise and insights to our work. With a strong, values-driven workforce, we ensure Uisce Éireann can continue advancing Ireland’s water services and meeting the needs of the communities we serve for generations to come. The Role: The Organisational Risk and Resilience Team is responsible for developing and implementing Uisce Éireann’s Organisational Risk Management, Policy and Framework and assisting the business in ensuring that appropriate risk management processes are in place to identify, measure, monitor and report their risk profile. The function ensures that an appropriate resilience (Crisis Management and Business Continuity) policy and framework designed, implemented and is operated across the organisation to minimise the impact of a business continuity or crisis management events. The function will also support the development of the UÉ management systems model in line with ISO standards and including the provision of its core support processes (CAPA/Doc Control) Reporting directly to Management Systems Technical Manager, the Management Systems Technical Lead will be responsible for delivering key components of the Uisce Éireann Integrated Management System ensuring all Uisce Éireann based ISO systems and approaches are integrated and work in a seamless manner. The Management Systems Lead will also be responsible for managing and delivery of support processes (including : Audit, CAPA & Legal Evaluation) and also providing expertise to the wider business on management system design and implementation Main Duties and Responsibilities: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Document Control Lead
Grade and SalaryD €61,531 - €92,296 Job Description We are Uisce Éireann. Every day, we are responsible for the delivery of secure, safe, and sustainable water services for the people of Ireland. As Ireland’s national regulated water utility, our vision is a sustainable Ireland where water is respected and protected, for the planet and all the lives it supports. Our purpose at Uisce Éireann is to rise to the challenge of delivering transformative water services that enable communities to thrive. That means we are proud to take on the responsibility of protecting our water supply and passing on a safe and secure water system to a rapidly growing population and empowering Ireland’s social and economic growth. We are passionate about empowering our people, enabling them to make a positive impact on communities across Ireland. We are guided by a shared vision and purpose, grounded in values that define who we are and shape how we work, where we deliver for customers and communities, we work better together, we do the right thing, we aim high, and we keep each other safe. Our behaviours define how we interact, communicate, and succeed together. These values and behaviours apply to each one of us, across every role, location, and level. Our goal is to attract and develop skilled and talented people from diverse backgrounds, who bring a dynamic range of expertise and insights to our work. With a strong, values-driven workforce, we ensure Uisce Éireann can continue advancing Ireland’s water services and meeting the needs of the communities we serve for generations to come. The Role: The Organisational Risk and Resilience Team is responsible for developing and implementing Uisce Éireann’s Organisational Risk Management, Policy and Framework and assisting the business in ensuring that appropriate risk management processes are in place to identify, measure, monitor and report their risk profile. The function ensures that an appropriate resilience (Crisis Management and Business Continuity) policy and framework designed, implemented and is operated across the organisation to minimise the impact of a business continuity or crisis management events. The function will also support the development of the UÉ management systems model in line with ISO standards and including the provision of its core support processes (CAPA/Doc Control) Reporting directly to Management Systems Technical Manager in the Resilience and Management Systems team, the Document Control Lead will be responsible for managing the Uisce Éireann Document Control Process. Main Duties and Responsibilities: The closing date for receipt of applications for this vacancy is 04/03/2026 . Please note that applications submitted after this closing date will not be accepted. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Wastewater Operator (Network & Treatment)
Grade and Salary G, €30,917 - €46,375 The Role: The Asset Operations function forms the cornerstone of service delivery to customers, protecting the environment and meeting regulatory standards as well as managing the majority of operational expenditure. The Asset Operations function has responsibility for operational and maintenance strategy, policies, planning and standard operating procedures for Water and Wastewater operations both nationally and regionally, ensuring that value for money and customer service is delivered. The Wastewater Operations team is responsible for the regional delivery of wastewater operational services through the operation, inspection, maintenance & repair of the treatment and network assets. The Wastewater Network Operator has a remit over a geographical area and is responsible for supporting the operation of the water and wastewater network in order to deliver consistent customer service and carry out routine maintenance activities on the network asset base. The Wastewater Network Operator will be a key interface with the customer and will resolve issues first time where possible. The Wastewater Treatment Operator will have a remit over a geographical area and is responsible for the operation of treatment processes on the assigned treatment plants and carrying out routine maintenance activities on assets for an area, across a variety of sites as and when requested, in accordance with the task schedule. Out of hours working will be required and appropriate overtime and standby rates will apply. We are currently recruiting for Operators in Kildare in the East Region to fill current vacancies and are also looking to add to a panel for future vacancies. Applications will be considered for vacancies that arise in the next 12 months and all applications will be considered for both roles above. Full job descriptions are provided below. Please note that there will be a requirement to be located within a reasonable distance from the assigned work area/asset in order to be able to respond to out of hours requirements in a timely manner. This is advertisement will remain open until further notice. *Please be advised that if successful you will be placed on the salary range based on your skills and experience. Please note the Market reference point (midpoint) of the range is generally the upper end of the offer where someone is deemed to be fully competent to take on the duties of the role, and leaves room for the employee to progress through the pay range as their experience develops further. The Role: The Asset Operations function forms the cornerstone of service delivery to customers, protecting the environment and meeting regulatory standards as well as managing the majority of operational expenditure. The Asset Operations function has responsibility for operational and maintenance strategy, policies, planning and standard operating procedures for Water and Wastewater operations both nationally and regionally, ensuring that value for money and customer service is delivered. The Wastewater O&M Management area is responsible for the national delivery of wastewater operational services through the operation, inspection, maintenance and repair of the wastewater network and treatment assets. Reporting to the Wastewater Network Operations Team Lead, the Wastewater Network Operator has a remit over a geographical area and is responsible for supporting the operation of the wastewater network in order to deliver consistent customer service and carry out routine maintenance activities on the network asset base. The Wastewater Network Operator will be a key interface with the customer and will resolve issues first time where possible. Main Duties and Responsibilities: • Support the operation of the wastewater network in order to deliver consistent customer service and carry out routine maintenance activities on the network assets. Network activities will include assisting with sewer surveys as required; identifying location of heavy infiltration or storm water from road gullies, performing investigations and identifying interventions required on the network, clearing blockages and responding to alarms as required. • Regularly check the chemical dosing measures at pumping stations and other odour control activities and support Wastewater Compliance and Sampling teams in operational sampling activity including new mains, burst repairs and failures and report on results of the analysis as required. • Inform the customer about issues and resolutions, investigate and follow up on escalated customer complaints/local representative in order to support the delivery of a consistent customer service and manage the risk associated with public health and compliance. • Support Customer teams including Key Account Managers and Customer Service with any customer issues/queries or where works impact customer service delivery in the area. • Promptly record and accurately report relevant information in relation to the operation of water network using the technology systems provided including logging investigations and raising requests for follow on work orders and updating H&S records and inventory management where required. • Adhere to all health and safety procedures and perform risk assessments (Safe System of Work Plan), use of PPE, and required duties under the Construction Regulations • Operate Uisce Éireann vehicles and machinery in a responsible manner in line with all relevant Uisce Éireann vehicle, health, safety and security policies, ensuring stock levels in vehicles are sufficient to perform work where required • May be required to responsibly operate a 3.5 tonne / 4.2 tonne vehicle General Duties and Responsibilities: • Collaboration with key internal stakeholders across the UÉ business. • Responsible for promoting and delivering health and safety commitments across UÉ and its supply chain, reinforcing positive behaviours and delivering health and safety objectives and requirements to the highest industry standards. • Support the delivery of the Uisce Éireann Transformation Programme, driving results required within the Directorate and supporting organisation-wide objectives. • Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with Uisce Éireann’s Information Security policies, standards, processes and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of UÉ business information, and delivery of critical services, in accordance with the NIS Directive and any other relevant cybersecurity regulation. • Other duties as required. Knowledge, Skills and Experience: • Junior Certification or equivalent work experience • Full, clean, class B driving licence. A clean driving licence is defined as meaning that the applicant has not been convicted of an offence under the Road Traffic Acts (other than an offence for which the penalty is the imposition of penalty points). • Experience/understanding of working within a strong health & safety culture • Previous labouring or construction experience is an advantage • Knowledge of the wastewater network, infrastructure and operations is an advantage • Sound knowledge and experience of all skills required for wastewater network infrastructure and operations preferred • A basic awareness or understanding of wastewater networks and knowledge of wastewater network processes is an advantage • Experience of using IT systems • We aim high - strong problem solving skills • We deliver for customers and communities - strong customer service skills • We keep each other safe - with full training and risk assessment, the role holder must have the ability to work in an environment that is sometimes uncomfortable or potentially hazardous such as: working with hazardous chemicals; sewage; confined spaces; lone working; remote working; deep water; animals; vermin; noise; hand and arm vibration, etc. This involves successful completion of occupational health assessment confirming suitability to work in such environments • Literacy skills • Experience working within Water Services and/or other Utilities an advantage The Role: The Asset Operations function forms the cornerstone of service delivery to customers, protecting the environment and meeting regulatory standards as well as managing the majority of operational expenditure. The Asset Operations function has responsibility for operational and maintenance strategy, policies, planning and standard operating procedures for Water and Wastewater operations both nationally and regionally, ensuring that value for money and customer service is delivered. The Wastewater O&M Management area is responsible for the national delivery of wastewater operational services through the operation, inspection, maintenance and repair of the wastewater network and treatment assets. Reporting to the Wastewater Treatment Operations Team Lead, the Wastewater Treatment Operator will have a remit over a geographical area and is responsible for the operation of treatment processes on the assigned treatment plants and carrying out routine maintenance activities on assets for an area, across a variety of sites as and when requested, in accordance with the task schedule. Main Duties and Responsibilities: • Support the operation of the water and wastewater treatment processes, and carry out routine maintenance activities across a varied plant asset base • Operate and maintain assigned assets as required including controlling and adjusting assets, inspecting and monitoring assets, testing and calibrating equipment, maintaining assets, replenishing consumables etc. • Operate the water and wastewater network including operating secondary treatment points on the network to deliver a consistent customer service and carrying out routine maintenance activities • Conduct asset checks and inspections to ensure early identification and resolution of asset problems, raising work orders on Maximo where required. Use electronic equipment as assigned, such as handheld units, PCs, Lone Working App as required • Check, record and monitor all necessary quality parameters • Conduct daily indicative operational checks and analysis as required and reporting results through appropriate systems. • Respond to SCADA/telemetry alerts in accordance with standards and procedures. • Support the implementation of process optimisation recommendations to improve treatment performance or to deliver efficiencies. • Promptly record and accurately report relevant information in relation to water treatment using the technology systems provided. • Meter reading as required • Maintaining stocks of materials and chemicals ensuring reorder when necessary. • Support Customer Contact Centre with any customer issues/queries • Maintain onsite critical spare stocks, tools and equipment. • Ensure that all Mechanical, Electrical and Control Plant and Equipment is in good condition at all times and shall be responsible for its effective and efficient operation in accordance with all and any Technical Instruction and/ or Operating and Maintenance Manuals provided, and such further instructions as may be given by the Line Manager. • Take samples of the water/ wastewater, both before and after treatment, carry out all necessary laboratory analyses as set out in the relevant Technical Manuals and shall record all results obtained. • Supervise all maintenance and repair work carried and shall ensure that it is executed properly, efficiently and left in a completed and satisfactory condition. • General maintenance of all sewers, including rising mains, storm overflows, pump chambers, treatment plants and sites including all fencing, gates and buildings and ancillary facilities. • Be in attendance when new connections are being made if required. • Maintain interiors and exteriors of all treatment works, pumping stations, and other building in good repair and in a clean and tidy condition. In particular, all buildings shall be kept in a spotlessly clean condition on account of the nature and purpose of the Works. • Support in the operation of newly commissioned/upgraded assets as required including undertaking of relevant training. • Participate in out of hours and standby working as required. • Ensure compliance with work safety procedures and fully participate in any safety programme that may be implemented. Undertake duties in a safe manner and use such personal protective safety equipment or clothing on a daily basis as is suitable for the tasks • Perform duties under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, including; • Adhere to Construction Regulations including undertaking of duties assigned under the Regulations, as per Uisce Éireann policy • Identify hazards and conduct site risk assessments in advance of work activities • Apply safe work procedures and standard operating procedures • Undertake all assigned health and safety training, including Safe Pass and, where relevant, Certified Construction Skills • Use appropriate safety equipment and tools, including Personal Protective Equipment • Where necessary, seek guidance from Team Lead on the carrying out of site risk assessments • Maintain site welfare facilities • Control and record access to sites by other Uisce Éireann personnel and by external visitors and service providers • Co-operate at site level with other Uisce Éireann personnel and with other service providers • Record all site matters, including accidents, incidents and near misses • Complete any corrective actions for Operational area of responsibility • Provide support in updating the Construction Stage Safety & Health Plan • Provide relevant information for the Safety File • Update and Maintain the Safety File locally and send updates to Uisce Éireann’s ECM system. General Duties and Responsibilities • Collaboration with key internal stakeholders across the UÉ business • Responsible for promoting and delivering health and safety commitments across UÉ and its supply chain, reinforcing positive behaviours and delivering health and safety objectives and requirements to the highest industry standards. • Support the delivery of the Uisce Éireann Transformation Programme, driving results required within the Directorate and supporting organisation-wide objectives. • Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with Uisce Éireann’s Information Security policies, standards, processes and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of UÉ business information, and delivery of critical services, in accordance with the NIS Directive and any other relevant cybersecurity regulation. • Other duties as required. Knowledge, Skills and Experience: • Secondary level education or equivalent work experience • Experience of using IT systems and a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office e.g. Word & Excel • We keep each other safe - experience and understanding of working within a strong health & safety culture • We deliver for customers and communities - Striving for quality and ensuring consistent high standards of work • Good basic knowledge of water and wastewater systems and practices is desirable • Strong problem-solving skills and drive to resolve issues promptly using initiative • Strong literacy skills • Full, clean and valid Irish category B driving licence is minimum requirement. Additional Driving License categories an advantage. A clean driving licence is defined as meaning that the applicant has not been convicted of an offence under the Road Traffic Acts (other than an offence for which the penalty is the imposition of penalty points). • We work better together - proven ability to create and develop good working relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals, coupled with the ability to gain commitment from others • Certification in Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations preferred • Water Services Training Group qualification preferred • Plumbing or Electrical skills or training desirable • Experience working within Water Industry and /or other Utilities preferred • Experience of working with automated control systems such as SCADA is desirable • Experience of working with control systems and the servicing and maintenance of instrumentation installed on plants to automatically monitor and control processes is desirable • With full training and risk assessment, the role holder must have the ability to work in environments that may attract vermin, be noisy and require use of ear defence, require you to manage and handle hazardous chemicals with all of the necessary protective equipment, enter confined spaces where trained to do so. Please note that there will be a requirement to be located within a reasonable distance from the assigned work area/base location in order to be able to respond to out of hours requirements in a timely manner. The closing date for receipt of applications for this vacancy is xxx. Please note that applications submitted after this closing date will not be accepted. *Please be advised that if successful you will be placed on the salary range based on your skills and experience. Please note the Market reference point (midpoint) of the range is generally the upper end of the offer where someone is deemed to be fully competent to take on the duties of the role, and leaves room for the employee to progress through the pay range as their experience develops further. Uisce Éireann is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive place of work and have a robust strategy and framework called ibelong to enable this. We are an equal opportunity employer and through our recruitment process we welcome and encourage applications from interested and suitably qualified individuals regardless of gender, age, racial or ethnic origin, membership of the traveller community, religion or beliefs, family or civil status, sexual orientation/gender identity or disability. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Connections Coordinator
We are Uisce Éireann. Every day, we are responsible for the delivery of secure, safe, and sustainable water services for the people of Ireland. As Ireland’s national regulated water utility, our vision is a sustainable Ireland where water is respected and protected, for the planet and all the lives it supports. Our purpose at Uisce Éireann is to rise to the challenge of delivering transformative water services that enable communities to thrive. That means we are proud to take on the responsibility of protecting our water supply and passing on a safe and secure water system to a rapidly growing population and empowering Ireland’s social and economic growth. We are passionate about empowering our people, enabling them to make a positive impact on communities across Ireland. We are guided by a shared vision and purpose, grounded in values that define who we are and shape how we work, where we deliver for customers and communities, we work better together, we do the right thing, we aim high, and we keep each other safe. Our behaviours define how we interact, communicate, and succeed together. These values and behaviours apply to each one of us, across every role, location, and level. Our goal is to attract and develop skilled and talented people from diverse backgrounds, who bring a dynamic range of expertise and insights to our work. With a strong, values-driven workforce, we ensure Uisce Éireann can continue advancing Ireland’s water services and meeting the needs of the communities we serve for generations to come. The Role: Customer Operations develop, deliver, and support excellent customer service to both domestic and non-domestic customers within a regulated industry. Customer Operations is responsible for managing the customers relationship with the Customer Contact Centre, ensuring timely and accurate customer billing services and effectively implementing the Uisce Éireann customer strategy. Connections and Developer Services (CDS) are responsible for the customer engagement and stakeholder relationship management of all connections to the Uisce Éireann network. The CDS team manage the customer journey from development concept design, statutory planning process, pre-connection, technical design, site quality assurance, vesting of new asset and final connection and metering, including developing commercial/technical customer agreements, and managing customer funding in adherence to all technical standards, connection charging policy and governance requirements. CDS are responsible for delivering a highly effective customer service, including reviewing, and implementing solutions to meet changing customer needs. Collaboration with several key business partners is essential for the successful delivery of connections on behalf of the customer. Reporting to the Senior Design Engineer the Connections Coordinator will work closely with multiple stakeholders in the CDS team and acoss the Customer Operations function. Main Duties and Responsibilities: • Receive and carry out desktop assessments of Pre Connection Enquiries and Connection Applications along with attached supporting documentation. • Review planning application files referred to Uisce Éireann by Planning Authorities, to inform and develop UÉ planning observation reports. • Perform initial capacity checks and assess proposed developments for potential impacts on UÉ assets. • Escalate non-standard or significant cases to colleagues, including Regional Design Team/Diversions Team/Regional Planning Team, in accordance with work instructions. • Assess documentation, designs, etc, provided by applicants to ensure compliance with UÉ requirements, including Codes of Practice and Standard Details. • Complete cost estimates for non-standard connection works. • Investigate any potential future plans for the site that may influence the technical assessment. • Respond to related escalations and queries and liase with the relevant stakeholders to resolve. • Utilise and update Uisce Éireann IT systems and Work and Asset Management systems to manage works. General Duties and Responsibilities • Collaborate with key internal stakeholders across the UÉ business • Responsible for promoting and delivering health and safety commitments across UÉ and its supply chain, reinforcing positive behaviours and delivering health and safety objectives and requirements to the highest industry standards. • Support the delivery of the Uisce Éireann Transformation Programme, driving results required within the Directorate and supporting organisation-wide objectives. • Deliver business objectives, promoting collaboration and highlighting the behaviours that are expected from everyone in the team. • Other duties as required. Knowledge, Skills and Experience: • Relevant third level qualification and or accreditation is desirable and or relevant experience • A minimum of 2 years’ experience in the water, utilities or similar industries is desirable • Highly motivated individual, working to the highest professional standards and with proven ability to deliver results • Strong analytical skills and ability to identify and analyse problems and potential improvements, and propose and implement solutions • Track record of striving for quality and ensuring consistently high standards of work • Proven ability to work on own initiative and with others to promote the success in the performance of a team • Demonstrated flexibility with regard to working in a changing environment and the ability to adjust to new work structures, processes and requirements as necessary • Proactively identifying new areas of improvement and successfully challenging poor customer service delivery and partaking in initatives to resolve it • Proven track record in raising safety concerns and helping to find solutions CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Business Development Manager
Due to our growth and expansion within our motor factor network, we are looking for a Business Development Manager to join our team at NAPA Auto Parts in. Having recently entered the Irish market this an excellent opportunity for enthusiastic, highly motivated automotive professionals to help establish and expand our brand in Ireland. An opportunity to be a part of our journey and share in our success as we continue to establish ourselves as a market leader in Ireland, Europe and worldwide. As the BDM, you are specifically accountable for delivering sales and margin growth for your customer base. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining strong customer relationships within their targeted territory. Responsibilities:
