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**Internal Competition Only Clerical Officer to Executive Team Permanent, Full Time, Grade IV Applications are invited for the above post from suitably qualified persons The Administrative Assistant will provide a supporting administrative service to the Executive Team and the CEO Admin Team, with a particular focus on the administrative aspects of a variety of Committees and projects, in collaboration with the CEO Admin team, to ensure the smooth operation of the CEO's department on a daily basis. The candidate must, on the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office, possess: 1. Qualifications and Knowledge/Experience/Skills Essential Requirements: This is a permanent full-time vacancy with the Executive Team. Salary for this post is aligned with Clerical Officer Grade IV pay-scale. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Applicants for the above post should submit their Curriculum Vitae by replying to this email no later than 12pm on Friday, 13th June 2025 via Rezoomo. The Job Description is attached. Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the information supplied in your CV. The criteria for Shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined above. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward for the next stage of the selection process. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and support a smoke-free workplace policy.
Support Services Coordinator
** Internal Competitions Only Support Services Coordinator Permanent, Full Time, Grade VI Applications are invited for the above post from suitably qualified persons The Support Services Coordinator will ensure the delivery of patient centred services to patients through the effective, efficient and continuous delivery of security, reception and portering services at all times, and for all associated roles and processes. Manage and coordinate the day-today operations of support services with direct responsibility for the efficient management of portering and reception functions and services provided in all internal and external areas of the NRH. Provide support for other related departments. The candidate must, on the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office, possess: 1. Qualifications and Knowledge/Experience/Skills Essential Requirements: This is a permanent full-time vacancy with the Estates & Facilities Team. Salary for this post is aligned with Clerical Officer Grade VI pay-scale. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Applicants for the above post should submit their Curriculum Vitae by replying to this email no later than 12pm on Friday, 13th June 2025 via Rezoomo. The Job Description is attached. Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the information supplied in your CV. The criteria for Shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined above. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward for the next stage of the selection process. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and support a smoke-free workplace policy.
Conference & Banqueting Bartender
We are currently looking to hire Conference & Banqueting Bartenders for our team. The ideal candidate will have a professional and friendly approach and must be focused on providing excellent customer service. The successful candidates will have excellent attention to detail as well as good communication and time keeping skills. This role will be starting from June 2025! Responsibilities:
Night Shift Operator
Night Shift Operator - Applegreen Gormanston As a Night Shift Operator at Applegreen, you will be a crucial part of our front-line operations. If you’re looking for a fulfilling role where you can make a difference every day and build lasting relationships, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to join the Applegreen family and become part of a company that values community, teamwork, our customers. What will I be doing as a Night Shift Operator at Applegreen? · Operating the shop in line with company policy throughout the night as per shop checklist. · Ensure all perimeter alarms are activated. · Ensure the site building is secure throughout the night. · Keep the shop area clean, tidy, and safe. · Provide excellent customer service. · Ensure accurate price labelling of products. · Stock rotation and shelf stacking. Why Should I join the Applegreen Team? Benefits · All colleagues are eligible for a discount, allowing exclusive discounts on Bakewell Deli foods and hot drinks. · Bike to work scheme (available after 6 months of service). · HSF Health Plans schemes for healthcare expenses including dental, optical and many more. · Wellbeing platform with micro-modules and articles to support your mental health and wellbeing. In addition, our Employee Assistance Programme is a free confidential counselling service which offers support on personal, family, work, and money matters. · Flexible schedules. · Company pension scheme. · Exclusive offers on broadband and mobile plans. · Refer a friend scheme. · Development opportunities through a variety of online and classroom-based learning delivered by inhouse and external industry experts. An Applegreen Night Shift Operator would ideally: · Have previous experience in a similar role, but its not essential. · Have a can-do attitude who has strong communication skills and enjoys interacting with customers. · Ability to work well with colleagues, contributing to a positive team environment. · Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. · Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks. INDHP
Deli Team Member
Deli Team Member -Applegreen Tullamore Axis As a Bakewell Team Member at Applegreen, you will be a crucial part of our front-line operations. If you’re looking for a fulfilling role where you can make a difference every day and build lasting relationships, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to join the Applegreen family and become part of a company that values community, teamwork, our customers. What will I be doing as a Bakewell Team Member at Applegreen? INDHP
Sales Assistant
Sales Assistant - Applegreen Midway Food Court As a Sales Assistant at Applegreen, you will be a crucial part of our front-line operations. If you’re looking for a fulfilling role where you can make a difference every day and build lasting relationships, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to join the Applegreen family and become part of a company that values community, teamwork, our customers. What will I be doing as a Sales Assistant at Applegreen?
Head Of Customer Insights & Performance
Head of Customer Insights & Performance, Dublin Apply now » Date: 3 Jun 2025 Location: Dublin, IE, IE Company: Allied Irish Bank Office location: Molesworth Street, Dublin 2. The Head of Customer Insights & Performance contributes, along with key stakeholders, to the development and implementation of the Enterprise Customer First Strategy. Specifically, the role is responsible for leading and developing the customer insights and performance strategy to understand customer engagement, and drive value. The Head of Customer Insights & Performance provides strategic leadership of all customer and market analytics, translating hypotheses into research plans and methods that create business and customer insights. The role holder will be responsible for developing the strategy that will provide improved customer insights and understanding, informing decision making and the ability to predict/react to customer needs and improve customer experiences. Lead the centralising of core customer data and insights activities and capabilities including data collection, data analytics, customer segmentation, predictive analysis, reporting and performance management while also creating a centre of excellence. The Head of Customer Insights & Performance will be a member of the Chief Customer Officer Senior Management Team. What is the Role: If you are not sure about your suitability based on any aspects of the role advertised, we encourage you to please contact Orlaith Ryan for a conversation. AIB is an equal opportunities employer, and we pride ourselves on being the first bank in Ireland to receive the Investors in Diversity Gold Standard accreditation from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. Should you have a reasonable accommodation request please email the Talent Acquisition team at careers@aib.ie Job Segment: Statistics, CRM, Data Architect, Data Warehouse, Recruiting, Data, Technology, Human Resources Apply now »
Senior IT Expert, Mortgage Platforms
Senior IT Expert - Mortgage Platforms, Dublin Apply now » Date: 3 Jun 2025 Location: Dublin, IE, IE Company: Allied Irish Bank Location/Office Policy : Central Park, Dublin / Hybrid If you are not sure about your suitability based on any aspects of the role advertised, we encourage you to please contact the Recruiter for this role, Tim, at careers@aib.ie for a conversation. AIB is an equal opportunities employer, and we pride ourselves on being the first bank in Ireland to receive the Investors in Diversity Gold Standard accreditation from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. Should you have a reasonable accommodation request please email the Talent Acquisition team at careers@aib.ie Closing Date : Friday the 13th of June 2025 Job Segment: Software Engineer, Mortgage, Recruiting, Bank, Banking, Engineering, Finance, Human Resources Apply now »
Emergency Communications Centre Manager
1. CHARACTER: Candidates shall be of good character. 2. HEALTH: Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3. EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, ETC: Each Candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: (i) (a) Have obtained at least Grade D (or a Pass), in Higher and Ordinary Level, in five subjects from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme or Applied Leaving Cert. and have obtained at least Grade C (or Honours) in Higher Level (or Honours) papers in three subjects in that examination (or two subjects if Irish and/or one of the following is included: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics) or (b) Have passed an examination of at least equivalent standard as listed above or (c) Hold a degree equivalent to a level 8 degree under the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ), Ireland. (ii) Have satisfactory experience in administrative procedures, including adequate practical experience in work of an executive nature, office organization and control of staff. In the event that an offer of employment is made, the candidate will be required to submit all relevant Educational Qualifications to meet the requirements above. Non-Irish Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications, overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document. 4. DESIRABLES: It is desirable that the ideal candidate should possess: a) A degree equivalent to a level 8 degree under the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ), Ireland. b) At least 3 years leadership skills and experience. c) Ability to lead, manage and motivate staff, and work collaboratively in a team environment within/without the organisation. d) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. e) A high level of competency in the areas of Information Technology and Telecommunications. f) Excellent knowledge and understanding of all aspects of mobilisation and communication within the emergency service. g) Excellent understanding of Major Emergency Management. h) Excellent time management skills and the ability to multi-task. 5. CITIZENSHIP: Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway; or b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or d) A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or e) A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015, or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa; or f) A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa. 1. POSITION: This employment is whole-time and on the basis of a 35 hour 5-day week. The employment may also include requirement to perform on-call duties as part of WRCC Rostered Senior Officer (RSO) duty. The Council may change the duty system, and it may vary RSO duties from time to time as operations require. A panel will be formed from which permanent and temporary appointments will be made. 2. SALARY: The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. The holder of the position shall pay to the Local Authority any fees or other monies (other than inclusive salary) payable to or received by such holder by virtue of the position or in respect of services which are required by or under any enactment to perform. SALARY SCALE: €59,417 - €60,871 - €62,568 - €64,271 - €65,974 - €67,495 - €69,054 €70,563 - €72,069 (maximum) - €74,649 (after 3 years satisfactory service at maximum) - €77,243 (after 6 years satisfactory service at maximum). The starting pay for new entrants will be at the minimum of the scale and the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. 3. DUTIES: The duties of the post are to give to the local authority, and (a) such other local authorities or bodies for which the Chief Executive, for the purposes of the Local Government Acts 2001 and 2014, is Chief Executive, and (b) to any other local authority or body with which an agreement has been made by the local authority, or by any of the authorities or bodies mentioned in subparagraph (a) of this paragraph under the general direction and supervision of the Chief Executive or such other employee as the Chief Executive may from time to time determine, such appropriate services of an executive, administrative or management nature as may be required by any local authority or body hereinbefore mentioned in the exercise and performance of any of its powers, functions and duties to exercise such powers, functions and duties as may be delegated to him / her by the Chief Executive from time to time, including the duty of servicing all committees that may be established by any such local authority or body. The post holder will, if required, act for an employee of a higher level if qualified to do so. The person employed shall report to and receive performance evaluations from both primary and secondary managers as defined below: Primary Manager - Chief Fire Officer, Mayo County Council; and Secondary Manager - Head of the National Mobilisation and Communications System (NMACS). Responsibilities The Regional Communications Centre Manager’s primary responsibilities, performance objectives, and day-to-day work direction shall be determined by the Chief Fire Officer Mayo County Council, in consultation with the Head of the National Mobilisation and Communications System in Limerick City Council, reflecting the delivery of the NMAC service as a local authority shared service. The following are among the principal duties envisaged: a) To be responsible for the day-to-day technical maintenance of all Information and Communications Technology associated with the mobilising system. b) To be responsible for the management and administration of the West Regional Communications Centre including the management of staff (Staff management, IR/HR issues etc.), and the planning and prioritising of work programmes c) To develop and maintain productive working relationships with all external agencies, bodies and other stakeholders including providing information and assistance when required. d) To research, analyse and communicate information on specific issues and policies as appropriate, including compiling, preparing and presenting reports, presentations, correspondence, etc. to both internal and external agencies when required. e) To represent the West Regional Communications Centre on committees and at meetings, both internal and external, and to report on progress in his or her respective section or department as required. f) To provide support and administrative assistance in the delivery of projects as required. g) To be responsible for the day-to-day financial management of expenditure in the West Regional Communications Centre, including preparation of budgets and maximising funding opportunities where appropriate. h) To identify opportunities for improvements in the service delivery, value for money and other efficiencies within the relevant areas of responsibility and to use performance indicators effectively as appropriate. i) To communicate, implement and manage change management initiatives within the relevant area of responsibility. j) To manage and supervise employees in supporting roles, including assigning duties and workload, providing on-going support, handling day to day issues and identifying training and development requirements as appropriate k) To ensure that department or section operations are in compliance with all Council policies, procedures, practices and standards and in compliance with the principles of good governance, legislative requirements and Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government circulars and guidance. l) To provide assistance in the understanding and interpretation of the Council’s policies and procedures to employees in their area of responsibility and to customers and other stakeholders as appropriate. m) To participate in corporate management activities and responsibilities appropriate to the grade. n) To be in compliance with Health and Safety legislative requirements, policies and procedures and safe systems of work. o) To operate as part of the operational roster for the West Regional Communications Centre. p) To undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility, as may be required or assigned from time to time. The above specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. 4. COMPETENCIES: Candidates for the post must demonstrate that they have competency and skills in the following areas. Application forms should include two practical examples which demonstrates these competencies. Interviews will be competency based, and marks will be awarded under these skills sets. Delivering Results • Takes responsibility for the delivery of results and for bringing projects and tasks to completion in their area of operation. • Establish high quality service and customer care standards. • Identify problems or issues at an early point and takes action/ contribute to solutions. • Make timely, informed and effective decisions and show good judgement and balance in making decisions or recommendations. Performance Through People • Engage with staff and work as part of a team to achieve quality results. • Resolve conflict situations. • Lead by example and show initiative. • Have excellent interpersonal skills. • Have excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Effectively manage performance. Personal Effectiveness • Take initiative and seek opportunities to exceed goals. • Remain calm under pressure and maintain positive, constructive, and enthusiastic attitude to their role. • Manage time and workload effectively and operate in an environment of significant complexity and pace. • Keep up to date with current developments, trends and best practice in their area of responsibility. Candidates will also be assessed at interview on the basis of how they demonstrate their Relevant Knowledge and Experience. Relevant Knowledge & Experience • Knowledge & understanding of the Emergency Communications Centre Manager role. • Range & Depth of experience relevant to the post. • Specialist Knowledge, Expertise in previous & current working environment. • Understanding of Local Government legislation, Local Government policy. • A clear understanding of Health and Safety Policy and Procedures. 5. UNIFORM The persons employed will be required to wear a uniform and maintain it in good condition at all times while on duty. The uniform shall be supplied by Mayo County Council. 6. RESIDENCE: Holders of the position shall reside in the district in which his/her duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. 7. ANNUAL LEAVE: Annual leave entitlement is 30 days per year. 8. TRAVEL: Mayo County Council reserves the right to provide a vehicle to enable you to carry out your duties. The provision of a vehicle will be at the discretion of the Chief Executive. 9. TRAINING: The person employed shall be required to undertake all ongoing training courses specified by Mayo County Council relevant to the operational or administrative needs of the Regional Communications Centre (including training courses outside the State), if necessary. The person employed shall also assist in the training and evaluation of new and existing staff where required. 10. COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT: The person employed may be required to carry items of communication equipment for contact outside of normal working hours. The equipment shall be supplied by the Council. 11. SHORTLISTING: Normally the number of applications received for a position exceeds that required to fill existing and future vacancies to the position. While candidates may meet the eligibility requirements of the competition, if the numbers applying for the position are such that it would not be practical to interview everyone, Mayo County Council may decide that a number only will be called to interview. A shortlisting process will apply whereby a group of applicants will be selected for interview who, based on an examination of the documents provided by each applicant, appear to be the most suitable for the position. This is not to suggest that other candidates are necessarily unsuitable or incapable of undertaking the job, rather that there are some candidates who are, prima facie, better qualified and/or have more relevant experience. In the event of a shortlisting exercise being employed, The shortlisting process can take the form of:- • Shortlisting of candidates on the basis of information contained in their application form (It is therefore in the interests of each candidate to provide a detailed and accurate account of his/her qualifications/ experience on the application form). • Other written, oral or practical tests appropriate to the position. • Preliminary interviews to reduce the number of candidates to a more manageable number for the final Interview Board or • Preliminary interviews to determine qualified candidates, after which a selected number of the qualified candidates are called back for final interview. 12. RIGHT TO INFORMATION AND REVIEW: Mayo County Council is committed to offering meaningful feedback to candidates who request it, and to dealing with such requests in a timely and efficient manner, in accordance with Mayo County Council Interview and Selection Review Procedure. Please see our website for full details of procedure www.mayo.ie/careers/current-vacancies. 13. APPOINTMENT: Candidates whose names are on a panel and who satisfy the Local Authority that they possess the qualifications declared for the position and that they are otherwise suitable for employment may within the life of the panel be employed as relevant vacancies arise. The life of the panel will be one year from the date of its establishment. The local authority shall require a person to whom an appointment is offered to take up such appointment within a period of not more than one month and if he/she fails to take up the appointment within such period or such longer period as the local authority in its absolute discretion may determine, the local authority shall not appoint him/he 14. REFERENCES/DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE: Each candidate will be required to submit as references the names and addresses of two responsible persons to whom they are well known but not related. Candidates will be required to submit documentary evidence to the Local Authority in support of their application. 15. SUPERANNUATION: As an employee of Mayo County Council, you will be assessed in terms of which Pension Scheme is applicable to you. You will become a member and contribute to the relevant scheme as outlined below: 1) Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority under the Single Public Service Pension Scheme will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration and 3% of pensionable remuneration. 2) Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority under the Local Government (superannuation) (consolidation) scheme, 1998 and who are liable to pay class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of State Pension Contributory payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependant or qualified children). 3) Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority under the Local Government (superannuation) (consolidation) scheme, 1998 and who are liable to pay class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority under the Local Government (superannuation) (consolidation) scheme, 1998 may be required to contribute to the Dependants Pension Scheme. In order, to qualify for a pension, they must have served a minimum of two years (24 months) employment in an approved public body. 16. RETIREMENT AGE: CLASS A PRSI Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012: The compulsory retirement age for new entrants as defined by the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 is 70 years. Minimum pension age of 66 years, rising to 67 years and 68 years in line with State Pension age changes, is applicable. Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2004: There is no mandatory retirement age for ‘New Entrants’ (from 1st April, 2004 and before January 2013) to the Public service as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2004. The minimum age at which a person may retire is 65. As a ‘New Entrant’ to the public service, under the terms of this legislation, new entrants will not be required to retire on grounds of age. Anyone who is not a New Entrant to the public service, as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (miscellaneous provisions) Act 2004, who has joined before 1st April 2004, is subject to a compulsory retirement age of 70 as per CLS2/2019 but can retire from 60 years of age. CLASS D PRSI Minimum retirement age will be 60 years with compulsory retirement age of 70 years. 17. BASE: Assignment of base shall be at the absolute discretion of Mayo County Council. 18. REQUIREMENT TO DRIVE: Candidates shall be required to possess a full current category B Driving Licence, without any endorsements. 19. PROBATION: Where a person who is not already a permanent employee of a Local Authority is employed, the following provisions shall apply: (a) there shall be a period after such employment takes effect during which such person shall hold such position on probation. (b) such period shall be for six months, but the Chief Executive may at his or her discretion extend such period. (c) such person will cease to hold such position at the end of the period of probation unless during such period the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such person is satisfactory. (d) the period at (a) above may be terminated on giving one week’s notice as per the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Acts. (e) there may be assessment(s) during the probationary period CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Plant Operator / Driver
1. CHARACTER: Candidates shall be of good character. 2. HEALTH: Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3. EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, ETC: Each Candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: (a) have a good standard of education, (b) possess a good knowledge of Health and Safety requirements, (c) possess a full Category C Driving Licence without any endorsements, (d) be fully compliant with CPC regulations and hold current driver Certificate of Professional Competence card. In the event that an offer of employment is made, the candidate will be required to submit all relevant Educational Qualifications in order to meet the requirements above. Non-Irish Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications, overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document. 4. DESIRABLES: It is desirable that the ideal candidate should: • Have previous driver/plant operation experience. • Have previous experience in construction or road maintenance works. • Have a basic knowledge of computer systems. • Possess a full Category CE Driving Licence without any endorsements. 5. CITIZENSHIP: Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway; or b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or d) A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or e) A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015, or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa; or f) A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa. 1. POSITION: A panel will be formed from qualified candidates from which permanent and temporary appointments may be made. This is a pensionable whole-time position on the basis of a 39-hour 5-day week. 2. SALARY: The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. The holder of the position shall pay to the Local Authority any fees or other monies (other than inclusive salary) payable to or received by such holder by virtue of the position or in respect of services, which are required by or under any enactment to perform. SALARY SCALE: €778.15 – €781.82 - €785.47 - €787.48 - €787.48 - €787.48 - €787.48 - €788.67 - €790.77 - €792.95 - €795.12 - €797.29 - €799.49. The starting pay for new entrants will be at the minimum of the scale and the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. 3. DUTIES: The duties of the post are to give to the local authority, and (a) such other local authorities or bodies for which the Chief Executive, for the purposes of the Local Government Acts 2001 and 2014, is Chief Executive, and (b) to any other local authority or body with which an agreement has been made by the local authority, or by any of the authorities or bodies mentioned in subparagraph (a) of this paragraph under the general direction and supervision of the Chief Executive or such other employee as the Chief Executive may from time to time determine, such appropriate services of an executive, administrative or management nature as may be required by any local authority or body hereinbefore mentioned in the exercise and performance of any of its powers, functions and duties to exercise such powers, functions and duties as may be delegated to him / her by the Chief Executive from time to time, including the duty of servicing all committees that may be established by any such local authority or body. The post holder will, if required, act for an employee of a higher level if qualified to do so. The following are among the principal duties envisaged: • To implement and abide by Mayo County Council’s Health & Safety policies and procedures. • To attend training as considered necessary by the Council on an ongoing basis. • Driving Mayo County Council vehicles as required. • Driving plant and machinery as required. • Carry out General Operative duties at times when not required to drive • Conduct daily vehicle checks and maintain records. • Manage and maintain Council resources effectively and efficiently • Comply with on call and out of hours arrangements as necessary • Attend to emergency work outside of normal working hours as requested. • To carry out such other duties as may be required by the Foremen, Supervisors, Engineers or as delegated. • Undertaking all training programmes as required from time to time by the Council. • Ensure compliance with all organisational policies, procedures and legislation. • Support and participate in the establishment and maintenance of improved standards and quality initiatives. • Demonstrate flexibility and mobility consistent with the needs of the service including the use of new technologies. • Operate such systems (including information technology) as are necessary to achieve maximum efficiency in the position. The above specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. 4. COMPETENCIES: Candidates for the post must demonstrate that they have competency and skills in the following areas. Application forms should include two practical examples which demonstrates these competencies. Interviews will be competency based and marks will be awarded under these skills sets. Communication / Interpersonal Skills • Effective interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills including the ability to collaborate successfully with colleagues and other departments. Teamwork / Working with Others • Show a clear understanding of Teamwork and group dynamics • Contribute fully and effectively to the team effort Adaptability/ Flexibility • Modify his or her approach to achieve a goal. • Be open to change and new information; • Rapidly adapt to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. Candidates will also be assessed at interview on the basis of how they demonstrate their Relevant Knowledge and Experience. Specialist Knowledge / Organisational Awareness • Knowledge and understanding of the role of Plant Operator / Driver • Understanding and knowledge of the Local Government services and structure • Clear understanding of the role. • A clear understanding of Health and Safety Policy and Procedures 5. RESIDENCE: Holders of the position shall reside in the district in which his/her duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. 6. ANNUAL LEAVE: Annual leave entitlement is 25 days per year. 7. TRAVEL: Mayo County Council reserves the right to provide a vehicle to enable you to carry out your duties. The provision of a vehicle will be at the discretion of the Chief Executive 8. SHORTLISTING: Normally the number of applications received for a position exceeds that required to fill existing and future vacancies. While candidates may meet the eligibility requirements of the competition, if the numbers applying for the position are such that it would not be practical to interview everyone, Mayo County Council may decide that a number only will be called to interview. A shortlisting process will apply whereby a group of applicants will be selected for interview who, based on an examination of the documents provided by each applicant, appear to be the most suitable for the position. This is not to suggest that other candidates are necessarily unsuitable or incapable of undertaking the job, rather that there are some candidates who are, prima facie, better qualified and/or have more relevant experience. In the event of a shortlisting exercise being employed, the shortlisting process can take the form of:- • Shortlisting of candidates on the basis of information contained in their application form (It is therefore in the interests of each candidate to provide a detailed and accurate account of his/her qualifications/ experience on the application form). • Other written, oral or practical tests appropriate to the position. • Preliminary interviews to reduce the number of candidates to a more manageable number for the final Interview Board or • Preliminary interviews to determine qualified candidates, after which a selected number of the qualified candidates are called back for final interview. 9. RIGHT TO INFORMATION AND REVIEW: Mayo County Council is committed to offering meaningful feedback to candidates who request it, and to dealing with such requests in a timely and efficient manner, in accordance with Mayo County Council Interview and Selection Review Procedure. Please see our website for full details of procedure www.mayo.ie/careers/current-vacancies. 10. APPOINTMENT: Candidates whose names are on a panel and who satisfy the Local Authority that they possess the qualifications declared for the position and that they are otherwise suitable for employment may within the life of the panel be employed as relevant vacancies arise. The life of the panel will be one year from the date of its establishment. The local authority shall require a person to whom an appointment is offered to take up such appointment within a period of not more than one month and if he/she fails to take up the appointment within such period or such longer period as the local authority in its absolute discretion may determine, the local authority shall not appoint him/her. 11. REFERENCES/DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE: Each candidate will be required to submit as referees the names and addresses of two responsible persons to whom they are well known but not related. Candidates will be required to submit documentary evidence to the Local Authority in support of their application. 12. SUPERANNUATION: As an employee of Mayo County Council, you will be assessed in terms of which Pension Scheme is applicable to you. You will become a member and contribute to the relevant scheme as outlined below: 1) Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority under the Single Public Service Pension Scheme will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration and 3% of pensionable remuneration. 2) Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority under the Local Government (superannuation) (consolidation) scheme, 1998 and who are liable to pay class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of State Pension Contributory payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependant or qualified children). 3) Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority under the Local Government (superannuation) (consolidation) scheme, 1998 and who are liable to pay class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority under the Local Government (superannuation) (consolidation) scheme, 1998 may be required to contribute to the Dependants Pension Scheme. In order, to qualify for a pension, they must have served a minimum of two years (24 months) employment in an approved public body. 13. RETIREMENT AGE: CLASS A PRSI Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012: The compulsory retirement age for new entrants as defined by the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 is 70 years. Minimum pension age of 66 years, rising to 67 years and 68 years in line with State Pension age changes, is applicable. Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2004: There is no mandatory retirement age for ‘New Entrants’ (from 1st April, 2004 and before January 2013) to the Public service as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2004. The minimum age at which a person may retire is 65. As a ‘New Entrant’ to the public service, under the terms of this legislation, new entrants will not be required to retire on grounds of age. Anyone who is not a New Entrant to the public service, as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (miscellaneous provisions) Act 2004, who has joined before 1st April 2004, is subject to a compulsory retirement age of 70 as per CLS2/2019 but can retire from 60 years of age. CLASS D PRSI Minimum retirement age will be 60 years with compulsory retirement age of 70 years. 14. BASE: Assignment of base shall be at the absolute discretion of Mayo County Council. 15. REQUIREMENT TO DRIVE: Candidates shall be required to possess a full current category C Driving Licence, without any endorsements. 16. PROBATION: Where a person who is not already a permanent employee of a Local Authority is employed, the following provisions shall apply: (a) there shall be a period after such employment takes effect during which such person shall hold such position on probation. (b) such period shall be for six months, but the Chief Executive may at his or her discretion extend such period. (c) such person will cease to hold such position at the end of the period of probation unless during such period the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such person is satisfactory. (d) the period at (a) above may be terminated on giving one weeks’ notice as per the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Acts. (e) there may be assessment(s) during the probationary period. 17. MEDICALS: For the purpose, of satisfying the requirements as to health it will be necessary for successful candidates, before they are appointed, to undergo at their expense a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the Local Authority. On taking up appointment the expense of the medical examination will be refunded to candidates. 18. GARDA VETTING: Offer of employment may be subject to a Garda vetting process. Failure to pass Garda vetting will result in employment being terminated with immediate effect. 19. CANVASSING WILL DISQUALIFY: Any attempt by a candidate (or by any persons acting on their behalf) to canvass or other otherwise influence any officer of the Council (or persons nominated by it to interview or examine applicants) in the candidates’ favour either directly or indirectly, by means of written communication or otherwise, will automatically disqualify the applicant for consideration for the position. 20. GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATION: Mayo County Council is committed to protecting your personal data and we comply with our obligations under the Data Protection Acts, 1988 – 2018, and the General Data Protection Regulation. Basis for Processing your Personal Information The basis for processing your personal data is to process your application for the position you have applied for with Mayo County Council under the Terms of the Employment (Information) Act 1994 and Human Resources Department policies and procedures. When your application form is received, we create a computer record in your name, which contains much of the personal information you have supplied on our application form. This personal record is used solely in processing your candidature. You are entitled to obtain at any time, a copy of information about you, which is kept on record. Sharing of Information Outside of the HR recruitment team, the information provided in your application form will only be shared for progressing the competition for which you have applied for, with a designated shortlisting and/or interview board. If, following the competition, you are deemed a qualified candidate and offered a position, the information provided in your application form will form part of your Personnel File. Furthermore, should you be offered a position and subsequently confirm your interest in the position, the information provided on your application form will be used to request service record and employment references. Storage Period Your application will be retained for two years from the date of the competition. Applications that are not progressed to interview stage will be destroyed. NOTES: Applicants are reminded that any attempt by themselves or by any persons acting on their behalf directly or indirectly by means of written communication or otherwise to canvass or otherwise influence in the applicants favour any employee of the County Council or persons nominated by the Chief Executive to interview or examine applicants, will automatically disqualify the applicant for the position they are seeking. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
