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Salary: Scale 6, NJC Spinal Column Points 20-24 (plus employer pension contribution) x 1 Permanent Deliver better lives for all, whilst enhancing your career. These are the things we hold dear at Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council; respect, honesty, excellence, accountability, leadership & equality. We have an ambitious vision for our area. We want to create opportunities for strong, healthy communities, and business growth. Our success will create new opportunities for individuals, families & communities. Every role at LCCC contributes to this aim, and if appointed to this role you will be part of creating better lives for all. As a member of the Operational Services Team the postholder will be required to: Be responsible for the effective and efficient maintenance of the Council’s entire vehicle fleet including refuse vehicles, commercial trucks, light vans, tractors, heavy plant and grounds maintenance equipment. Diagnosing, repairing and maintaining heavy commercial plant/vehicles including servicing and preparation for PSV’s and MOT’s, periodic vehicle safety checks, preventative maintenance and daily response maintenance/repairs. The post holder will assume other delegated duties appropriate to the post reasonably assigned by management. Curious to learn more? Full details of the role are in the job description. Apply now and take the first step in your new career. The application form will only be available online. Applications for this post will be channelled exclusively through the Council ITRENT Web Recruitment system therefore application forms in hard copy will not be available to candidates. However, the Council will consider any requests for an application to be made in hard copy and will provide alternative arrangements where possible, for example access to a computer. The Council is committed to providing people with disabilities the opportunity to compete fairly for jobs. If you have any special needs or requirements with regard to any stage of the recruitment process please contact the HR&OD team at via email recruitment@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk or telephone 02892447444.
Apprentice Manufacturing Technician
Description At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com . As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Job Function: Non-Standard Job Sub Function: Workday Associate A Job Category: Non-Standard All Job Posting Locations: Limerick, Ireland Job Description: About Vision Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of vision treatments? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how vision is improved? Our Vision team solves the toughest health challenges. Help combine cutting-edge insights, science, technology, and people to encourage eye care professionals and patients to proactively protect, correct and enhance healthy sight for life. Our products and services address these needs – from the pediatric to aging eye – in a patient’s lifetime. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech We are searching for the best talents for the 2 years Apprentice Manufacturing Technicianroles to be in Limerick, Ireland. As an Apprentice Manufacturing Technician, you will:
Engineering Apprentice
Location: Bulmers Ireland, Clonmel Contract: Full-time Apprenticeship Hours: 39 hours per week Eligibility: Must be 18 years of age or over The Role We are seeking a motivated Electrician Apprentice to join our Engineering & Maintenance team. This role offers hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment while completing a recognised electrical apprenticeship in line with SOLAS/ETB requirements. Key Responsibilities • Assist in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems, machinery and equipment • Support planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities • Assist with fault-finding and troubleshooting • Follow all electrical safety standards and company procedures • Attend off-the-job training and complete all apprenticeship requirements What We’re Looking For • Must be 18 years of age or over • Leaving Certificate (or equivalent), ideally including Maths • Strong interest in electrical systems and engineering • Good problem-solving skills and safety awareness • Ability to work well as part of a team What We Offer • Fully supported, recognised electrical apprenticeship • Full-time role working 39 hours per week • Competitive apprentice pay and benefits • Mentoring from experienced tradespeople • Strong career progression opportunities within Bulmers Ireland and C&C Group • Shadow experience technicians to gain various experience & knowledge on machines across the site. • Future opportunities to work on shift rota job cycle.
Apprentice Sales Advisor
Do you want to be part of an exciting, expanding company where you are supported to attain your NVQ in Providing Financial Services and have access to a bespoke training programme to allow you to develop your career? We have an excellent opportunity to join our AbbeyAutoline Academy as an Apprentice Sales Advisor. No experience required! What you'll be doing: Working as part of the Personal Lines branch sales team, you will be provided with a comprehensive Apprentice Training Programme, in conjunction with Belfast Met, to support you in achieving your NVQ Level 2/3 in Providing Financial Services. With practical on the job training, you will obtain all the skills and knowledge you require to sell personal lines insurance products, such as car, home, van and travel, to our customers throughout Northen Ireland. Why choose us? •Generous starting salary, increasing after 12 months and again on completion of your NVQ. •Bonus Scheme. •31 days annual leave, increasing with length of service. •Insurance discounts for you and your family. •Private medical insurance. •Life assurance two times your annual salary. •Eyecare scheme. •Pension Scheme. •Employee Assistance Programme •Access to a range of internal initiatives through our Better Together Programme. This role has a planned start date of 14th September 2026 We are an equal opportunities employer
Apprentice Parts Advisor
Could you provide each customer with the highest level of individual care and respect? Do you work well as part of a diverse team in a fast paced environment? To be considered for this role, applicants must be able to demonstrate how they meet the following criteria: If you think you can demonstrate these skills we want to hear from you. If successful we can offer you outstanding career opportunities. If you prefer, please send your CV to applications@agnews.co.uk. In addition to filling this vacancy Agnews, reserve the right to create a reserve list of successful applicants in merit order. The list may remain live for up to 6 months or until exhausted, whichever is sooner. If the same post or similar post becomes available during the “live” period, you may be offered the post, if eligible and based on the information you have previously provided.
Vehicle Technician
At Agnew our Technicians are at the heart of our dealerships, making it our mission to ensure every car and every customer receive unwavering care, attention and respect. We can offer you the chance to work in our state of the art workshops with the opportunity to develop your skills with industry leading career development for every level. The ideal person will have/be: If you think you can demonstrate these skills we want to hear from you. If successful we can offer outstanding career opportunities. If you prefer, please send your CV to applications@agnews.co.uk. In addition to filling this vacancy Agnews, reserve the right to create a reserve list of successful applicants in merit order. The list may remain live for up to 6 months or until exhausted, whichever is sooner. If the same post or similar post becomes available during the “live” period, you may be offered the post, if eligible and based on the information you have previously provided.
Apprentice Customer Service Advisor
Do you work well under pressure with a passion for customer service? Do you possess excellent engagement skills to ensure consistently high levels of customer satisfaction? Your skill set: To be considered for this role, applicants must be able to demonstrate how they meet the following criteria: A team player who works well under pressure and has a real passion for customer service. The ability to work within given timescales and the ability to pursue all aspects of administration. Have achieved or be expected to achieve at least grade C in GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent). Demonstrate a passionate interest in or relevant practical experience of motor vehicles. Strong ability in IT. Excellent written and spoken communication skills. The ability to learn and apply new concepts and ideas. Flexible approach to working hours as shift patterns may be in operation. A confirmed or pending place at a FE collage or training facility such as Transport Training Services. If you think you can demonstrate these skills we want to hear from you. If successful we can offer outstanding career opportunities. Key Responsibilities This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to pursue a career in customer service or customer sales. The programme gives a hands on overview of all aspects of the Service Department within a Dealership. You will have the opportunity to work along side the teams in our premium brands including Audi, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Volkswagen and Skoda. Customer Service and Satisfaction. Profitability/Cost Control. Administration.
Apprentice Vehicle Technician
Do you have an interest in furthering a career as a motor vehicle Technician? To be considered for this role, applicants must be able to demonstrate how they meet the following criteria: If you think you can demonstrate these skills we want to hear from you. If successful we can offer you outstanding career opportunities. If you prefer, please send your CV to applications@agnews.co.uk. In addition to filling this vacancy Agnews, reserve the right to create a reserve list of successful applicants in merit order. The list may remain live for up to 6 months or until exhausted, whichever is sooner. If the same post or similar post becomes available during the “live” period, you may be offered the post, if eligible and based on the information you have previously provided.
Apprentice Bodyshop Technician
We are keen to recruit Bodyshop Apprentices for our busy Repair Centre and Preparation Centre in Belfast. To be considered for this role, applicants must be able to demonstrate how they meet the following criteria: If you think you can demonstrate these skills we want to hear from you. If successful we can offer outstanding career opportunities. If you prefer, please send your CV to applications@agnews.co.uk. In addition to filling this vacancy Agnews, reserve the right to create a reserve list of successful applicants in merit order. The list may remain live for up to 6 months or until exhausted, whichever is sooner. If the same post or similar post becomes available during the “live” period, you may be offered the post, if eligible and based on the information you have previously provided.
Apprentice Fitter HGV & Apprentice Fitter Plant Machinery
1. The Position The Council is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates, for a fixed term of four years, for an Apprentice Fitter Construction Plant & Apprentice Fitter HGV based in the Machinery Yard, Dungarvan. 2. Background Our apprentices are trained to the highest possible technical standards and acquire, amongst many other skills, the ability to maintain the various systems associated with modern Public Service vehicles and Construction Plant. This includes training on various day to day repairs and preventative maintenance tasks, in addition to vehicle diagnostics/fault finding with some of the most advanced systems of its kind in place. The apprenticeship normally comprises of seven phases, three off the job and four on the job. During all of these phases you are assessed on a structured ongoing basis. On the job training takes place with Waterford City & County Council during phases 1, 3, 5, 7, and off the job training phase 2, 4, 6 is designated by SOLAS. The successful candidate will be required to register with SOLAS within two weeks of commencement and pass all phases of the apprenticeship programme. The apprentice may be required at the discretion of Waterford City & County Council to undertake addtional training as determined from time to time. 3. Duties Core aspect and duties of the apprenticeship o Learning and developing new craft-related skills, knowledge and competencies. o Repairing plant and equipment both in workshop and onsite. o Working with and learning from experienced Craftspersons and developing o team skills. o Comply with all Health and Safety requirements. o Working with machines and mechanical equipment and a wide range of hand and power tools and measuring devices. o Accepting responsibility for the quality of own work. o Being physically active and work in all weather conditions. o Using the special service tools, materials and equipment. o Reading and interpreting technical instructions and diagrams. o Ability to review and study plant maintenance manuals. o Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and electronic systems. o Dismantling, examining and re-assembling mechanical systems and components. o Testing electrical and electronic systems and components. o Record and communicate accurate work records or reports. o Development of good communication skills to ensure accurate information gathering. o Taking responsibility for own learning, including the allocation of study time. o Passing all phase exams ( theory, practicals, skills demonstrations) Other Duties o Carry out the duties & tasks as assigned and supervised by the Fitter Foreman in the Machinery Yard or his nominee. o Carry out house keeping duties such as cleaning and tidying in the workshop area and around the yard depot. o Be responsible for the safe keeping of all store parts and equipment. o Assist in the inspecton of vehicles and plant, and related equipment, determine and carry out necessary maintenance work on vehicles and plant, including, welding, body repair and use of diagnostics equipment. o Assist in the repair work, at off-site locations, including responding to road side breakdowns. o Comply with the Machinery Yards vehicle management system including record keeping and attending training. o Assist in the maintainance of records, on all repairs and work performed. Track service dates, and warranties for all council vehicles, and fully adhere to any management system that is in place. o Comply with the relevant Waterford City & County Council’s Health and Safety management system. The apprentice will be required to complete repairs and maintenance on a wide variety of Construction Plant and equipment including but not limited to the list set out below: HGV Fitter Plant Machinery Fitter Rigid Tipper Lorries Artic Lorries Agricultural Tractors Rollers / Pavers Mobile & Static Tar Tankers Graders Low loader trailers Vans /Jeeps Loading Shovels /Teleporters Other Mechanical Plant Velocity Patchers Manual Patchers Bitumen Sprayers Chip Spreaders Salt Spreaders Snow Ploughs Brine Saturation Stations Winter Maintenance Plant & Equipment Other Mechanical Equipment 4. Qualifications & Requirements of the Post (a) Character Candidates shall be of good character. (b) Age The minimum age at which the employment of an apprentice may commence is 16 years of age. (c) Health Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Successful candidates will be required to undergo a medical examination carried out by the Council’s Occupational Health Doctor prior to appointment. (d) Education, Experience On the latest date for receipt of completed application forms, candidates shall have obtained the following minimum standards: 1. Grade D in five subjects in the Department of Education & Skills Junior Certificate Examination or an approved equivalent, OR 2. The successful completion of an approved Pre-Apprenticeship course OR 3. Three years’ work experience gained over sixteen years of age in a relevant designated industrial activity as SOLAS shall deem acceptable It should be noted that these are the current approved minimum educational requirements for apprenticeship programmes, however, previous experience of the following subjects would be an advantage but not essential: Mathematics, Technical Drawing/Graphics, Metalwork, Technology and Physics (e) Desirable Skills As an Apprentice you will need to be physically active and be able to work with your hands. An awareness of health and safety and good housekeeping is essential as well as attention to detail. As an Apprentice, the candidate will need: · To be physically fit; · To be able to cope with lifting, bending and stretching; · To have good eye to hand coordination; · To be logical and patient in tracing faults and methodical in organising tasks, especially when taking apart and reassembling machines; · To be able to work at heights (required for certain tasks). 5. Particulars of the Post (a) General Waterford City & County Council proposes to create 2 panels of qualified candidates for the position of Apprentice Construction Plant Fitter & Apprentice HGV Fitter (b) Probation The successful candidate shall be required to be on probation for an initial period, as determined by the Council. (c) Remuneration Remuneration for Apprentice Fitter HGV will be in accordance with Solas apprenticeship programme for the Motor Industry, the weekly rates as set out below are in accordance with the Motor Rates advised by S.I.M.I for – effective from 01 st July 2025. Remuneration for Apprentice Fitter Plant will be in accordance with Solas apprenticeship programme for the Construction Industry, the weekly rates based on 39 hr week as set out below are in accordance with the Construction Rates advised by SEO (Construction Sector) & – effective from 01st August 2025. Phase/Year Gross Wage Norm HGV Gross Wage Norm Plant Phase 2 €251.45 per week €298.97 per week Phase 4 €377.57 per week €488.50 per week Phase 6 €566.34 per week €672.75 per week 4th Year €678.62 per week €807.30 per week For apprenticeships developed before 2016, the employer pays the apprentice while s/he is being trained on-the-job. A training allowance is paid by the local ETB while the apprentice is attending the off-the-job training. This apprenticeship consists of four on-the-job phases (Phases 1, 3, 5 & 7) paid by the employer and three off-the-job phases (Phases 2, 4 & 6) paid by SOLAS. Apprentices will be invited to attend their off-the-job training phases in accordance with the SOLAS scheduling system. On successful completion of the apprenticeship programme, apprentices are qualified to work within the recognised trade or profession. (d) Base The base for the post shall be the Machinery Yard, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford (e) Residence Holders of the post shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. (f) Working Hours / Annual Leave The normal hours of work will be 39 hours per week. The Council reserves the right to alter the hours of work from time to time. The successful candidate may be required to enter into arrangements to work on an on-call rota basis and work out of hours including public holidays. 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. Waterford City & County Council’s holiday year runs from 1st January to 31st December. Your holiday entitlement will be 25 working days per annum pro rota (inclusive of Good Friday) Permission and prior authorization is essential before annual leave is taken. The granting of annual leave at any particular time is always subject to the requirements of the council and all annual leave is liable to suspension during periods of exceptional pressure. The final decision in allocating leave rests with Management. (g) Conflicts of Interest The post holder shall not engage in any gainful occupation, other than as an employee of a local authority, to such an extent as to impair the performance of his or her duties as an employee of a local authority or in any occupation which might conflict with the interests of the local authority or which might be inconsistent with the discharge of his duties as a local authority employee. 6. Recruitment Process A. Application Form · Applications must be made on the official application form and all sections of the form must be fully completed. · Please do not submit a CV with your application. Only information contained in the application form will be considered when assessing a candidate’s suitability for the post. · Applications must be submitted as an e mail attachment in either Word or PDF format only by email to recruitment @waterfordcouncil.ie · Applications must be received by the deadline 21st May 2026 at 4.00pm B. Short Listing Candidates may be short-listed for interview on the basis of information supplied. In the event of a short-listing exercise being required, an Expert Panel will convene to examine and assess the application forms against a set of pre-determined criteria, based on the requirements of the job. It is therefore in your own interest to provide a detailed and accurate account of your qualifications and experience on the application form. Where it is considered, by reason of the number and standard of applications received, that it would be reasonable not to admit all candidates to the interview, only persons likely to attain at the interview a standard sufficient for selection and recommendation for appointment shall be called for interview. C. Right to Information and Review - The Council is committed to offering feedback and information to candidates. Any candidate who wishes to do so may request to have a decision or the process reviewed. Any such request must be submitted in writing, stating the grounds of the request and this must be submitted to the Human Resources Department, within five working days of the date of notification of a relevant decision quoting the above reference number.
