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Plumbers install, maintain and repair systems of water supply, drainage and central heating in houses and other locations. These systems include hot and cold-water systems, sanitary services, heating systems, and pipework and controls for gas supply. The work includes central heating systems and their controls, pipework, sanitary systems, drainage systems, guttering and rainwater systems. Maintenance and repair work includes routine servicing and emergency repairs, which involves finding faults, replacing or repairing damaged parts, carrying out tests and ensuring that the system works properly. Plumbers work on such technologies as gas fired and oil-fired heating systems, under-floor heating, solar, geothermal and biomass heating. Plumbers work in a variety of locations including houses, industrial and commercial buildings. Plumbers require many skills including: • Working with technical specifications and drawings • Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools including wrenches, spanners, saws, cutters, welding equipment and pipe threading machines. • Cutting, bending, joining and fixing materials such as lead, copper, aluminium, plastic and iron. • Installation of central heating systems and their controls and pipework, sanitary systems, • Drainage systems, guttering and rainwater systems. • Testing systems to ensure they are working efficiently and safely. • Maintenance and repair work including routine servicing and emergency repairs Aspects of work: · Learning and developing new practical craft-related skills, knowledge and competence · Working with and learning from experienced Crafts persons · Seeing a job through from start to finish · Comply with Health and Safety requirements · Working with technical drawings and diagrams n Using tools or machinery to shape metal · Being accurate with numbers in counting, measuring and arithmetic · Being well organised and careful with practical tasks · Working at heights · Lifting or carrying heavy items · Taking responsibility for own learning, including the allocation of study time n Flexible working arrangements as emergency work may be involved · Being physically active · Passing all your phase exams (theory, practical skills demonstration) · Bending, kneeling and working in cramped and awkward spaces · Earning as you learn. About this Apprenticeship programme: This is a 4-year programme consisting of seven phases, four on-the-job and three off-the-job in a training facility. Phases 1, 3, 5 and 7 take place with the employer, Phases 2, 4, and 6 take place off-the-job. Apprentices will complete two of their three phases of off-the-job training in a higher education institution in one of several locations throughout the country, depending on apprentice place on waitlist and next available class location. Consequently, the duration of each phase will vary accordingly. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POST 1. Character Candidates shall be of good character. 2. Health : Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Selected candidates may be required to undergo an initial medical examination, and any further medical examinations required during his/her employment as an Apprentice Plumber with a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the Local Authority. Candidates for Plumbing Crafts will be required to pass a colour vision test prior to any appointment 3. Citizenship : Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: i. A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or ii. A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or iii. A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or iv. 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 v. 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 vi. 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 4. Plumber Apprenticeship Entry Requirements: Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms for this Apprenticeship: (a) be at least 16 years of age and (b) have a minimum of Grade D in 5 subjects in the Department of Education & Skills Junior Certificate Examination or an approved equivalent or (c) Satisfactorily completed an approved Pre-Apprenticeship course or (d) Candidates must have at least 3 years relevant work experience gained over sixteen years of age in a relevant designated industrial activity as SOLAS shall deem acceptable. * Prior to appointment, successful applicants may be required to provide evidence demonstrating proficiency in English. It should be noted that above 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, Construction Studies, Engineering, Physica and Technology. *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. 5. Desirable Criteria It is desirable that candidates should have the following: · A current full driving licence (Class B) valid in Ireland, free from disqualification and medical limitations. · A valid Safe Pass Registration card. As a Plumber you will need to be physically active and to be able to work with your hands. An awareness of health and safety and good housekeeping is essential. Candidates must also have the following Personal Qualities and Skills: Galway City Council reserves the right to, at any time, assign an employee to any premises in use by the Council now or in the future. Each candidate must include on the application form details of all qualifications obtained by them and must submit same with the application form. The invitation to attend for Interview is not to be regarded as an admission that you possess the prescribed qualifications and/or requirements for this post or are you qualified by law to hold the post. Documentary proof will be required before appointment where you claim credit for particular qualification/s, experience, etc. Remuneration Starting salary for new entrants to Galway City Council is €477.91 per fortnight (during on-the-job phases with Galway City Council. (Phases 1, 3, 5 & 7 with Galway City Council: Circular EL 07-2025) 1st year – €477.91 per fortnight (30% of the minimum of Craftworker Rate) 2nd year – €716.86 per fortnight (45% of the minimum of Craftworker Rate) 3rd year – €1,035.47 per fortnight (65% of the minimum of Craftworker Rate) 4TH year – €1,274.43 per fortnight (80% of the minimum of Craftworker Rate) While attending the off the job training phase of your apprenticeship, you will be paid a training allowance by SOLAS i.e. Phases 2, 4, & 6. You will not be paid by Galway City Council during these phases. Probation: (a) there shall be a period after such appointments take effect during which such persons shall hold the position on probation, (b) such period shall be 12 months but, the Chief Executive may at his or her discretion extend such period, (c) such persons shall cease to hold the position at end of the period of probation unless during such period, the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such persons is satisfactory. Hours of Attendance: While attending the on-the-job phases with Galway City Council (Phases 1,3,5,& 7) the person appointed will be required to work a 39-hour week. The successful candidate will be required to log their hours of work in accordance with the requirements of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 and will be required to co-operate with the use of technologies to record such hours. Annual Leave: The current annual leave entitlement is 8% of hours worked. Galway City Council’s holiday year runs from 1st January to 31st December. Granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave and arrangements for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1977 (as amended). Residence: Holder of the post shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. Outside Employment: The Apprentice may not engage in private practice or be connected with any outside business which would interfere with the performance of official duties. Driving Licence: While not an essential requirement for the position, it would be desirable that candidates hold a full valid Irish driving licence. Garda Vetting: The successful applicant may be required to undergo Garda Vetting prior to appointment. Superannuation Contribution: Persons who become pensionable officers of a local authority, who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to 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 the State Pension Contributory), while being paid by Galway City Council. Persons who become pensionable officers of a local authority who are liable to pay the 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. Widows & Orphans/ Spouses & Children’s Scheme All persons who become pensionable officers of a local Authority are required, in respect of the Local Government (Spouses and Children’s Contributory Pension) Scheme, 1986, to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of State Pension contributory) in accordance with the terms of the Scheme, while being paid by Galway City Council. New Entrants From 1st January 2013 – Single Public Services Pension Scheme FOR NEW ENTRANTS recruited on or after 1st January 2013 as well as former public servants returning to the public service after a break of more than 26 weeks. The Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 applies to your employment. Members of this Scheme are required in respect of superannuation to contribute at the rate of 3% of pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of State Pension contributory) and you are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution. Retirement Age: Retirement age will be determined on previous Public Sector Service (if any) and will be advised on appointment. Former Public Service Employees Eligibility to compete may be affected where applicants were formerly employed by the Irish Public Service and previously availed of an Irish Public Service Scheme including: · Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) · Department of Health and Children Circular (7/2010) · Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants Applicants should ensure that they are not precluded from re-engagement in the Irish Public Service under the terms of such Schemes. This is a non-exhaustive list, and any queries should be directed to the applicant’s former Irish Public Service Employer in the first instance. Declaration Applicants will be required to declare whether they have previously availed of a public service scheme of incentivised early retirement and/or the collective agreement outlined above. Applicants will also be required to declare any entitlements to a Public Service pension benefit (in payment or preserved) from any other Public Service employment and/or where they have received a payment-in-lieu in respect of service in any Public Service employment. Offer of Apprenticeship Galway City Council shall require persons to whom an apprenticeship is offered to take up such appointment within a period of not more than one month from the date on which the offer is made. If they fail to take up the appointment within such period, or such longer period as the Council in its absolute discretion may determine, the Council shall not appoint them. All appointments are subject to receipt of satisfactory references and candidates may be required to produce documentary evidence of qualifications or experience claimed in their applications FORMAT OF THE COMPETITION Applications must be made on the official application forms, and both sections must be completed in full. When completing the application form accuracy is essential. The information you supply in the application form will play a central part of the short-listing process. Galway City Council’s decision to include you on the shortlist of candidates going forward to stage two of the process may be determined based on this information. Where, by reason of the number of persons seeking admission to the competition and the standard of knowledge, training or experience in general of such persons, Galway City Council consider that it would be reasonable not to admit all the persons to the competition, Galway City Council may admit to the competition only persons who appear likely to them to attain in the competition a standard sufficient for selection and recommendation for appointment. The admission of a person to a competition, or invitation to attend an interview, is not to be taken as implying that Galway City Council are satisfied that such person fulfils the requirements of the Regulations or is not disqualified by law from holding the position and does not carry a guarantee that your application will receive further consideration. It is important therefore, for you to note the onus is on you to ensure that you meet the eligibility requirements for the competition before attending for interview. If you do not meet these essential entry requirements but nevertheless attend for interview you will be putting yourself to unnecessary expense, as Galway City Council will not be responsible for refunding any expenses incurred. The competition may consist of a two-stage process: 1. Short-listing (Desktop and/or Interview) 2. Competitive interview Galway City Council may at their discretion require candidates to attend a preliminary interview in which case admission to the competitive interview would be conditional on candidates reaching such a standard as Galway City Council considered appropriate in the preliminary interview. Interviews shall be conducted by Board(s) set up by Galway City Council. The Board(s) will assess the merits of candidates (except insofar as they are assessed otherwise) in respect of matters referred to in the prescribed Qualifications and any other relevant matters. Before being recommended for appointment candidates shall satisfy Galway City Council that they possess the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and where administrative experience is a requirement, that the candidate possess experience at an appropriate level) for the proper discharge of the duties of the position. Galway City Council may, at their discretion, select and recommend another person(s) for appointment on the results of this competition if the person recommended for appointment does not accept the appointment or, having accepted it, relinquishes it or if an additional vacancy arises. The onus is on all applicants to make themselves available for the obligatory test(s) on the date(s) specified by Galway City Council and to make whatever arrangements are necessary to ensure that they receive communications sent to them at the address specified on their application form. Galway City Council reserves the right to conduct interviews (Shortlisting and/or Final Interviews) through a virtual platform i.e. Microsoft Teams. Galway City Council will not be responsible for any expense, including travelling expenses, candidates may occur in connection with their candidature. Closing Date: The completed application form must be posted/delivered so as to reach the Human Resources Department, Galway City Council, City Hall, College Road, Galway, not later than 2.00pm Thursday 4 December 2025. Claims that any application form or letter relating to it has been lost or delayed in the post will not be considered unless a Post Office Certificate of posting is produced in support of such claims. The responsibility to make contact with An Post regarding any delays rests with the applicant. Deeming of Candidates to be Withdrawn: Candidates who do not attend for interview or other test when and where required by Galway City Council, or who do not, when requested, furnish such evidence as Galway City Council require in regard to any matter relevant to their candidature, will have no further claim to consideration. Appeals: Galway City Council will consider appeals in relation to eligibility and shortlisting decisions. Such appeals must be made by candidates in writing within 5 working days of notification of the relevant decision. On receipt of appeal, the selection decisions will be re-visited, and the candidate will be informed of the outcome of this review. Data Protection Acts 2014 and General Data Protection Regulation: When your application form is received, we create a computer record in your name, which contains much of the personal information you have supplied. Should your name come under consideration for a post, a manual file will then be created. The personal records are used solely in processing your candidature. Such information held on computer is subject to the rights and obligations set out in the General Data Protection Regulations. Sharing Information: Outside of the relevant recruitment team, the information provided in your application form (i.e. Section 1 & Section 2) will only be shared for progressing the competition for which you have applied for, with a designated short‐listing and/or interview board. Confidentiality: Subject to the provisions of the F reedom of I nformation A ct, 2014; applications will be treated in strict confidence.
Accounting Technician Apprentice
About SOLAS SOLAS is the state agency responsible for Further Education and Training (FET) in Ireland. We drive the responsiveness, innovation, transformation, sustainability and success of the FET and apprenticeship systems. We do this by setting strategy, channelling investment, leading implementation, and ensuring accountability across FET providers, with an overriding focus on the needs of their learners and apprentices. About the Apprenticeship Apprentices are mentored through a two year work-based learning and training programme. Graduates will attain a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Accounting as well as becoming members of Accounting Technicians MIATI. This full-time programme structure requires the apprentice to attend college one day per week (off-the-job training), and work with us in SOLAS, (on-the-job training) on the other four days during term time. Outside of term time, the apprentice will work on a full-time basis. The successful applicant will provide clerical support for the Finance Section across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Staff Payments and Management Accounts functions. The start date for apprentices recruited to join the programme will be January 2026. Requests for deferrals cannot be accommodated, and successful candidates must be available from January 2026 to take up their placement on the apprenticeship. Please note, successful applicants cannot be referred to as an Accounting Technician Apprentice until they are approved by SOLAS. NOTE: For the January 2026 intake, tuition is delivered online only by the ATI Academy and Cork College of Further Education Key Tasks/Responsibilities: • Checking invoices and payment requests, requesting approvals via internal email • Inputting invoices and payment requests onto the SAP system • Follow up parked invoices • Monthly vendor reconciliations • Answering queries from Business Partners and Staff • Arranging invoices for payment run • Scanning any postal invoices onto the shared drive for input • Inputting some payments onto our banking platforms • Inputting Debtors invoices and Credit Notes • Assist with gathering information and supporting documentation in response to audit queries • Timely, accurate and compliant production of SOLAS payrolls and expense payments • Completion of payroll and expense control reconciliations on SAP • Assist with the budgeting, estimates and forecast outturn tasks • Assist with the production of the monthly management accounts. • Operating the helpdesk for the SAP system by answering queries or referring issues to other team members for resolution. • Maintaining master data including the central vendor and customer files on the SAP System and other maintenance issues. • Maintenance of vendor’s tax clearance status on SAP system • Scanning and filing all financial documentation • Any other duties as directed that may arise from time to time. Requirements Essential: • Minimum of 1 year office administration/finance experience in an office environment. • Good communication skills – verbal and written. • Ability to work as part of a team to achieve a common goal, as well as an ability to be selfmotivated while working alone. • Evidence of ability to handle queries • Well-developed keyboard skills • Leaving Certificate Minimum*in line with Accounting Technicians Ireland (ATI) requirements • Evidence of self-development • Well motivated to make a positive contribution to the provision of SOLAS services • Evidence of ability to organise, plan, schedule & follow up. • Ability to work under pressure and with minimum supervision • Competency in the use of Word and Excel; have an aptitude for computer systems. Desirable: • Ability to listen and assess situations and prioritise work. • Aspiration to further develop Accounting and/or Computer Applications Skills. • Experience in the use of financial IT systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Sharepoint. This is a temporary two-year position for which the salary scale ranges from €31,105 to €48,429 per annum (inclusive of two long service increments) for a 35-hour week. Starting pay will be at the minimum point of the scale as per Government Circular E100/8/82. Exceptional circumstances may apply for candidates with current service in the Civil/Public service. SOLAS offers an excellent benefit package including a contributory pension scheme and the opportunity for further training and development. A Blended Working policy is in place, and an arrangement is available to request with this role, a minimum requirement of 2 days per week in the office (Castleforbes House, Dublin 1). One of the days being the SOLAS Anchor Day - Wednesday. In line with the AI Usage Guideline above, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in writing the application form could result in being excluded from the competition.
Oem Engineering Technician Apprentice
First Year Apprentice Vacancy Maginn Machinery has been an industry leader in providing Wood Machinery & Accessories to the Irish Market. With a state-of-the-art show room showcasing panel saws to CNC routers and having an in-store tooling and parts store, we are the perfect one stop shop. We pride ourselves on our excellent customer service and have built a strong reputation within the industry for providing customised and tailor-made solutions to exceed our customer’s needs. The Role Due to a high growth trajectory and a strong pipeline of work, our client is seeking a dynamic Field Service Technician Apprentice on a permanent basis. This position will see you on the road several days a week ensuring you deliver quality service and repairs to ensure the customer is always satisfied. Key Apprentice Learning Responsibilities Include Assisting Technician with the following: • Serve existing and new accounts by analysing work orders; planning daily travel schedule; investigating complaints; conducting tests and resolving problems • Provide service by learning system requirements; ordering and gathering components and parts; completing installation; performing acceptance tests • Document service and installation actions by completing forms, reports, logs and records • Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with the manufacturer’s requirements • Ensure maximum H&S protocols are followed at all times What we are looking for: • Aptitude for this position and industry is required • Interest in electrical, mechanical & pneumatics • Excellent client-facing and communication skills • High focus on Quality and attention to detail • Comfortable taking instruction and complying to rules • Highly organised and process driven • Comfortable using own initiative and taking ownership of processes What is in it for you? • Become a specialist on a highly sought after skill with leading industry brands. • Additional Training in Germany and Italy to become a registered brand engineer. • Internationally recognised qualification on completion. • Competitive salary package • Work for a company where strong family values are at the core of their business • Exciting, challenging and rewarding position with a market leading company. • Join an organisation on a journey of exponential growth and have the opportunity to play a big part in the next phase If you'd like to join a tight-knit company where success is recognised and rewarded, we would love to hear from you.
