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**Please read the recruitment pack before completing your application** Job Summary Responsible for the day to day delivery of all building maintenance work, providing high quality service to Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. Carry out a full range of multi-skilled building maintenance duties with the emphasis on building maintenance works at various Council properties cooperating with other trades and contractors to ensure completion of tasks. Hours of work 36 hours per week. Post holders must be prepared to work outside normal office hours, including evenings, weekends, and Public and extra Statutory Holidays for which the appropriate payment will be made or time in lieu granted if relevant. Hours of work are kept under review and may change in order to meet operational requirements, providing requisite notice. Duration of Appointment Permanent Work pattern Monday to Friday All posts are not eligible to participate in the Flexi Scheme. Location Strangford Road, Downpatrick Postholders may be required to transfer to other locations in accordance with any requirements stated in the Job Description, any reviews of service delivery or other requirements as may arise from time to time. Any amendments made to work location will be implemented following appropriate consultation and provision of reasonable notice. Salary Scale 5, SCP 14 - 19, £29,540- £32,061 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro rata to hours worked).
Electrician
**Please read the recruitment pack before completing your application** Job Summary Working unsupervised or as part of a team, the post holder will carry out a full range of electrical work, internal and external, efficiently and effectively. Hours of work 36 hours per week. Post holders must be prepared to work outside normal office hours, including evenings, weekends, and Public and extra Statutory Holidays for which the appropriate payment will be made or time in lieu granted if relevant. Hours of work are kept under review and may change in order to meet operational requirements, providing requisite notice. Duration of Appointment Permanent Work Pattern Monday to Friday All posts are not eligible to participate in the Flexi Scheme. Location Strangford Road, Downpatrick Postholders may be required to transfer to other locations in accordance with any requirements stated in the Job Description, any reviews of service delivery or other requirements as may arise from time to time. Any amendments made to work location will be implemented following appropriate consultation and provision of reasonable notice. Salary Scale SO1, SCP 25 - 27, £36,363- £38,220 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro rata to hours worked).
Plumber
**Please read the recruitment pack before completing your application** Job Summary Working unsupervised or as part of a team, carry out a full range of plumbing duties efficiently and effectively, in a range of weather and working conditions. Hours of work 36 hours per week Post holders must be prepared to work outside normal office hours, including evenings, weekends, and Public and extra Statutory Holidays for which the appropriate payment will be made or time in lieu granted if relevant. Hours of work are kept under review and may change in order to meet operational requirements, providing requisite notice. Duration of Appointment Permanent Work Pattern Monday to Friday All posts are not eligible to participate in the Flexi Scheme. Location Strangford Road, Downpatrick Postholders may be required to transfer to other locations in accordance with any requirements stated in the Job Description, any reviews of service delivery or other requirements as may arise from time to time. Any amendments made to work location will be implemented following appropriate consultation and provision of reasonable notice. Salary Scale SO1, SCP 25 - 27, £36,363- £38,220 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro rata to hours worked).
Driver / General Labourer
**Please read the recruitment pack before completing your application** Job Summary Working unsupervised or as part of a team, and in all weathers, the postholder will be mainly engaged in work in the Council’s Building Maintenance division but in general terms will be required to carry out the following duties at play areas/amenity areas/cemeteries and other sites as directed. Hours of work 36 hours per week. The post holder must be prepared to work outside normal office hours, including evenings, weekends, and Public and extra Statutory Holidays for which the appropriate payment will be made or time in lieu granted if relevant. Hours of work are kept under review and may change in order to meet operational requirements, providing requisite notice. Duration of Appointment Permanent Work Pattern Monday to Friday All posts are not eligible to participate in the Flexi Scheme. Location Greenbank Depot, Newry Postholders may be required to transfer to other locations in accordance with any requirements stated in the Job Description, any reviews of service delivery or other requirements as may arise from time to time. Any amendments made to work location will be implemented following appropriate consultation and provision of reasonable notice. Salary Scale 3, SCP 7 - 8, £26,403- £26,824 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro rata to hours worked).
Technical Officer
1. Background Water Safety Ireland (WSI) is the statutory, voluntary body and registered charity established to promote water safety and reduce drownings in Ireland. We are celebrating 80 years of service in 2025. Our most recent statutory instrument, which establishes the current organizational structure, can be found here: https://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2019/si/56/made/en/print . Water Safety Ireland is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Technical Officer to join our team in the Head Office in Galway. As the Technical Officer, you will play a pivotal role in achieving WSI’s mission of education and lifesaving activities by identifying opportunities to increase participation in Water Safety Ireland activities, improve current syllabi, and develop new curricula in all aspects of water safety. This role will report to the Business Development Officer. 2. Equal Opportunities WSI is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to championing an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects modern Ireland and the people we serve. We strive to create a culture where everyone has equal access to opportunity and feels comfortable and confident to be themselves at work. Reasonable Accommodations will be provided, if required, during this process. To discuss and request reasonable accommodations in confidence, please contact: 📧 accessofficer@watersafety.ie 3. Water Safety Ireland3.1 Mission, Vision, Values Our focus is on Public Awareness and Education. Tragically, an average of 116 people still drown in Ireland every year. We strive to reduce these fatalities by changing attitudes and behaviours so that our aquatic environments can be enjoyed by all with confidence and safety. We are striving to change attitudes using three key areas of focus: Starting Salary: The annual salary scale for this position is as follows: EXECUTIVE OFFICER STANDARD SCALE - PPC €37,919 €39,860 €40,956 €43,094 €45,010 €46,864 €48,711 €50,519 €52,366 €54,207 €56,160 €57,469 €59,335¹ €61,216² ¹After 3 years satisfactory service at the maximum ²After 6 years satisfactory service at the maximum
Housing Officer
Salary / Wages Entry point to a salary/wages scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. In accordance with Departmental Circular letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1st January 2011 will enter the scale for the position at the minimum point. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government Policy. The salary/wage shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. The holder of the post 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 the post or in respect of any services, which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. Duties The duties of the office are to give to the local authority and: Persons who become pensionable officers who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. The provisions of the Spouses and Children’s / Widows & Orphans Contributory Pension Scheme will continue to apply. New entrants will be admitted to the Single Public Service Pension Scheme with effect from the date of appointment. The scheme is contributory and provides pension, retirement gratuity, death gratuity, and survivors benefits. To qualify for a pension, the successful candidate must have served a minimum of two years’ employment in a Local Authority. Why Work for South Dublin County Council Aside from the exciting range of opportunities to make a real difference to your community and county, South Dublin County Council is a great place to work and for many people already provides an attractive career and working environment. Working for South Dublin County Council will give you the opportunity to gain experience at the heart of local government and to develop your career in a diverse work environment. We recognise the value of our employees, can offer a diverse range of job and career options, can provide plenty of scope for career progression and can provide structured training and personal development. We also offer flexible working arrangements including blended working, a positive work environment, training and development opportunities, a defined career path and the opportunity to make a difference. The Role The role of the Housing Officer will be to promote and participate in resident involvement activities by ensuring active and proactive work on tenant engagement and participation, and on community initiatives. The office is wholetime, permanent and pensionable. A panel will be formed to fill permanent and temporary vacancies. Persons employed will be required to work in any location within the South Dublin administrative area. Salary €51,210 - €52,739 - €54,301 - €55,895 - €57,501 - €59,373 (1st LSI) - €61,252 (2nd LSI) Hours of Work The successful candidate’s normal hours of work will be 35 hours per week. The Council reserves the right to alter your hours of work from time to time. Annual Leave Annual leave entitlement for this position is 30 days . Applications Only applications received electronically through the Council’s e-Recruitment system will be accepted and must be received no later than midnight on Thursday, 14th August 2025 .
Shift Operator
Who are ENCYCLIS? ENCYCLIS, (formally known as Covanta Europe), is a leader in the energy from waste industry and we are looking for our next talented individual to join us on our continuous mission of achieving brilliant things! We generate sustainable electricity for homes and businesses from non-recyclable waste. The ash from the process is also recycled to become building materials, and metals are recovered for re-use. Our facilities are some of the most advanced in the world! They boast new, state of the art equipment and tools, ensuring safety is at the heart and its people are set up for success. You will be joining a team of highly skilled, diverse individuals and a business that applauds their successes, loves idea sharing and values its people. We offer fantastic benefits here! Overtime, yearly bonus, free on-site parking. Health care scheme is available through Irish life Pension is available with the company Educational assistance schemes Cost of living allowanceWorkwear and Laundry service provided.Use of the site Gym.Free EV charging points available. There will be training provided. Where you will be working Encyclis Dublin Waste to Energy Facility is located in Dublin 4, on the Poolbeg peninsula. This fantastic facility has been fully operational since 2017, diverting over 600,000 tonnes of residual waste from landfill every year and providing enough baseload electricity to power over 100,000 homes. We are proud to generate electricity for Dublin from non-recyclable waste generated in the city and surrounding areas, and we have a track record of high safety and environmental standards. We are seeking Shift Operators with a desire to work in the power industry. Our operators are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of boiler auxiliaries, the turbine generator, fans, pumps, ash handling conveyors, scrubbers, bag houses, lime slakers, water treatment systems, waste and ash cranes, and other equipment. We are based in an industrial site in Poolbeg's docks area, and the work entails wearing protective equipment and working outside. Responsibilities SUMMARY Working under the direction of the Shift Supervisor on a rotating shift basis the Shift Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of various systems and equipment as assigned by performing the following duties personally. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Working as part of a team in a busy production environment duties will include, but are not limited to: · Maintaining high professional, personnel and equipment safety and environmental consciousness of compliance standards and practices. · Maintain environmental compliance conditions · Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of equipment. · Responsible for recording data, inspecting equipment, performing minor maintenance such as greasing or adjusting packing leaks and reporting equipment malfunctions or trends which indicate possible trouble. · Understand the key process variables which impact the process and understand how to control and troubleshoot them · Perform actions as directed to correct abnormal operating conditions or emergency situations. · Clear waste and ash handling equipment and keep assigned areas clean. · Perform chemistry testing on boiler water, cooling water and scrubber systems. · Handle chemicals and oversee off- loading of plant consumable reagents. · Participate in boiler washout/cleaning evolutions. · Perform painting, cleanup work and various other housekeeping duties. · Support the maintenance group as required. · Train to become qualified as a Control Room Operator. · Perform other duties as directed by the Shift Supervisor. · Trains other employees on various steps when necessary and with agreement. · Assist in developing and refining operational policies and procedures. · Ability to work well in a team setting · Ability to take ownership for process, and drive troubleshooting and improvement activities · Organised and resourceful with excellent attention to detail and ability to get the job done · Ability to multi-task and to work in a high paced environment with an awareness of continued impact on production and the plant performance · Clean conveyor spillages · Maintain work areas in a clean, orderly, and safe manner WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, high places and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to working within confined spaces, fumes or airborne particles, chemicals, heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment varies. The description, duties, and responsibilities stated herein are representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the person, and not necessarily all-inclusive. Qualifications EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:Leaving Certificate. An engineering qualification would be advantageous.Previous experience in the operation of steam plants, heavy industrial machinery, or demonstrated mechanical aptitude. Formal technical or apprentice training is desirable, or equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as rules, technical procedures, operating and maintenance instructions, and other procedure manuals. Ability to speak and communicate effectively with supervisors and other employees of the organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: CSCS card for Forklift/MEWP would be advantageous. OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to take appropriate safe action on his/her own initiative to prevent equipment damage or injury to personnel during emergencies or unusual situations. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Mechanical Fitter
Where you will be working Encyclis Dublin Waste to Energy Facility is located in Dublin 4, on the Poolbeg peninsula. This fantastic facility has been fully operational since 2017, diverting over 600,000 tonnes of residual waste from landfill every year and providing enough baseload electricity to power over 100,000 homes. We encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early if we receive a high number of applications. Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None Qualifications QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Leaving Certificate, three (3) years power or industrial plant experience in the repair, troubleshooting and maintenance of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical equipment. Formal technical or apprentice training in two or more fields of electricity, welding, mechanical, millwright, plumbing or machining is required or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge in the safe and proper use of hand tools, meters, lathes, drill presses, cutting torches, rigging, etc. Formal training in the safe use of fork trucks, MEWP’s, hoists, etc. is preferred. Working knowledge of boilers, steam turbines and material handling equipment would be advantageous. *Trade qualification in a discipline relevant to the field of work. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Excellent English, both written and verbal communication. Ability to read and interpret documents such as rules, technical procedures, operating and maintenance instructions, and other procedure manuals. Ability to speak and communicate effectively with supervisors and other employees of the organization. Ability to write and fill out forms. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Welding, electrical, or machinist certifications desirable. OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to take appropriate safe action on his/her own initiative to prevent equipment damage or injury to personnel during emergencies or unusual situations. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and the risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, high places, chemicals, outside weather conditions, heat and vibration. The noise level in the work environment varies. The description, duties, and responsibilities stated herein are representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the person, and not necessarily all-inclusive. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Dog Groomers and Groomers Assistants
Petmania Grooming Studios is currently the largest and most successful grooming business in the country and boasts some of the most talented and committed Groomers available. We run busy energetic grooming studios where you will be expected to not only groom our canine customers to a very high standard, but treat our human customers with the same level of customer service you would like to receive yourself. We are currently recruiting for full and part time Groomers and Groomers Assistants for our SligoStore The successful candidates will join the experienced grooming team in our Sligo store, and take part in all grooming activities including; If you would like to join this team, you must hold a QQI level 5 or City and Guilds in Grooming and have at least 1 year’s practical experience in a grooming role.
Dog Groomers
Petmania Grooming Studios is currently the largest and most successful grooming business in the country and boasts some of the most talented and committed Groomers available. We run busy energetic grooming studios where you will be expected to not only groom our canine customers to a very high standard, but treat our human customers with the same level of customer service you would like to receive yourself. We are currently recruiting for full and part time Groomers for our Portlaoise Store The successful candidate will join the experienced grooming team in our Portlaoise store, and take part in all grooming activities including; If you would like to join this team, you must hold a QQI level 5 or City and Guilds in Grooming and have at least 1 year’s practical experience in a grooming role.
