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Burger King Team Member - Applegreen Birdhill What will I be doing as a Burger King Team Member at Applegreen? You will play a vital role in supporting the front-line operations of our business. · To assist the site manager in operating the business strictly in accordance with the Applegreen Systems Manual · To provide excellent customer service standards · To assist in driving sales forward and achieving sales targets · To take overall responsibility for delivering brand standards always by ensuring that the store is operated in line with all company standards, policies and procedures · To take responsibility for the site in the absence of the site Director/ Site manager If you have at least 1 -2 years experience in a similar role and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, you would be a great addition to our dynamic team. Why should I join The Applegreen Team? Benefits 1. All staff will be entitled to a colleague discount card that offers 100% off our Bakewell Deli foods and all hot drinks. (Up to €10 saving a day 2. Bike to Work Scheme (Available after 6 months of service) 3. HSF health plan for everyone from under €2.50 a week 4. Employee Assistance Programme run by the Zest Life which offers free counselling on personal, family, work and money matters. Training and Development We as a company are constantly growing our business, but it`s our people driving its success1. The Educational 1. Training Board offers retail training courses through the Applegreen Academy 2. We offer fantastic career opportunities and a great deal of our promotions are internal Charity At Applegreen we truly believe in the power of community and so, The Applegreen Charitable Fund that was set up to raise vital funds to support Irelands Children. By working at Applegreen you will assist in raising money for our charity partners, Barretstown. The charitable fund pledges to raise €1 million in the next 3 years. INDHP
Subway Team Member
Subway Team Member - Applegreen Birdhill What will I be doing as a Subway Team Member at Applegreen? You will play a vital role in supporting the front-line operations of our business. · Support day to day operations of the business · Ensure shop floor is clean and tidy · Ensure all food safety policies are met · Prepare food · Follow and enforce Subway manual training contents · Stock control and management · Create the best food experience possible for customers · Work closely with management to achieve weekly and quarterly targets Why should I join The Applegreen Team? Benefits 1. All staff will be entitled to a colleague discount card that offers 100% off our Bakewell Deli foods and all hot drinks. (Up to €10 saving a day) 2. Bike to Work Scheme (Available after 6 months of service) 3. HSF health plan for everyone from under €2.50 a week 4. Employee Assistance Programme run by the Zest Life which offers free counselling on personal, family, work and money matters. Training and Development We as a company are constantly growing our business, but it`s our people driving its success 1. The Educational Training Board offers retail training courses through the Applegreen Academy 2. We offer fantastic career opportunities and a great deal of our promotions are internal Charity At Applegreen we truly believe in the power of community and so, The Applegreen Charitable Fund that was set up to raise vital funds to support Irelands Children. By working at Applegreen you will assist in raising money for our charity partners, Barretstown. The charitable fund pledges to raise €1 million in the next 3 years INDHP
Deli Team Member
Deli Team Member - Applegreen Birdhill What will I be doing as a Bakewell Team Member at Applegreen? You will play a vital role in supporting the front-line operations of our business. · Support day to day operations of the business · Ensure the shop floor is clean and tidy · Ensure all food safety policies are met · Prepare food · Follow and enforce Bakewell manual training contents · Stock control and management · Create the best food experience possible for customers · Work closely with management to achieve weekly and quarterly targets Why should I join The Applegreen Team? Benefits 1. All staff will be entitled to a colleague discount card that offers 100% off our Bakewell Deli foods and all hot drinks. (Up to €10 saving a day) 2. Bike to Work Scheme (Available after 6 months of service) 3. HSF health plan for everyone from under €2.50 a week 4. Employee Assistance Programme run by the Zest Life which offers free counselling on personal, family, work and money matters. Training and Development We as a company are constantly growing our business, but it`s our people driving its success. 1. The Educational Training Board offers retail training courses through the Applegreen Academy 2. We offer fantastic career opportunities, and a lot of our promotions are internal Charity At Applegreen we truly believe in the power of community and so, The Applegreen Charitable Fund that was set up to raise vital funds to support Irelands Children. By working at Applegreen you will assist in raising money for our charity partners, Barretstown. The charitable fund pledges to raise €1 million in the next 3 years. INDHP
Retained Firefighters
CHARACTER A Firefighter must be of good character. The County Council may make whatever enquiries it considers necessary to satisfy this condition including Gardai Siochana vetting. Firefighters must be prepared at all times to act with a keen and responsible approach to both training and such other duties as may be assigned to them. AGE Persons seeking employment as Retained Firefighters must be not less than 18 years on the latest date of receipt of completed application forms. A birth certificate must be submitted to the County Council as proof of age, and compliance with the above is required before a person is to be engaged as a recruit. RETIREMENT The normal retiring age is 55 or sooner if found medically unfit to continue in employment as a retained firefighter. However, firefighters who would be physically capable of working beyond the preferred age of 55 have an extended optional period in which to exit the service subject to certain conditions. Such firefighters have the option to continue working for a defined limited period subject to compulsory annual medical assessment measured against agreed standards. The maximum age limit is 58 and no extension will be provided beyond the date of the firefighters 58th birthday. SUPERANNUATION Membership of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme is Compulsory for all retained fire service personnel who commenced employment on or after 1 January 2013. He/she will be required to make superannuation contributions based on his/her pensionable earnings as a retained firefighter. The option to avail of the Retained Firefighters Non Pensionable Gratuities Scheme no longer applies to new entrants appointed on or after 1st January, 2013. GENERAL The position is on a retained basis and the employment is part-time. Members are free to resign from the Service should they wish to do so on submission of one months notice. HEALTH A firefighter shall be free from any defect, disease, physical or psychological condition, and must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. MEDICAL Before recruitment, in order that conditions as to health may be ascertained, EXAMINATION a candidate shall undergo such medical examination (which may include x-ray and/or other special tests) as the County Council consider necessary. The medical examiners will be nominated by the County Council. The candidate must comply, at his/her own expense, with such remedial requirements as the County Council consider necessary. A firefighter shall - (1) at any time, if requested by the County Council, undergo such medical examination(s) by medical examiner(s) as nominated by the County Council, and (2) attend medical examinations as requested as per the requirements of the ‘Occupational Health Scheme for Members of the Retained Fire Service’ issued by the Local Government Management Board (now LGMA) to all Fire Authorities. Payment of medical examiner(s) fees may be made by the County Council in its absolute discretion for the above examinations. The firefighter must comply, at his/her own expense, with such remedial requirements as the County Council considers necessary. Retention as a firefighter will depend upon receipt of satisfactory reports by medical examiner(s) and to the general condition above as to health. An operational firefighter must maintain a good level of physical fitness and shall partake in the Occupational Health Scheme as detailed in the "Retained Firefighter's Agreement with Local Government's Management Services Board on revised pay and conditions of Employment - 1999". EDUCATION A candidate must have attained a suitable level of education to enable him/her to undergo successfully the appropriate training, and to perform satisfactorily as a firefighter. PROBATION From the date of commencement as a recruit firefighter, there shall be a period of one year during which the recruit firefighter shall be on probation. Such period of one year may be extended at the absolute discretion of the County Council. The recruit shall not become an operational firefighter at the end of the period of probation unless the County Council is satisfied that the firefighter has been satisfactory in all respects. TRAINING During the probationary period a recruit shall attend and pass (1) Retained Firefighter Recruits course, (2) Breathing Apparatus Initial Wearers’ course, and (3) Any other course that the County Council may deem necessary. Failure to successfully complete such courses will terminate the recruit firefighter's employment. In the event of a person being unsuccessful in the initial recruit course for any reason other than a medical condition (confirmed by the Fire Service Occupational Health practitioner) that prevented the person from successfully completing the course, Tipperary Fire & Rescue Service will not afford an opportunity to repeat the course to that individual. Personnel who do not successfully complete a Breathing Apparatus Initial Wearers Course within the 12-month Probationary Period may be given a second chance and afforded an opportunity to repeat the course. This is dependent on the report from the Course Director as to the mitigating circumstances that prevented the individual from successfully completing the first course. Repeat opportunities for Breathing Apparatus Initial Wearers Course will be considered on a case by case basis and should not be considered an automatic right upon failing to successfully complete the first course. Where a repeat opportunity is made available, an extension of the Probationary Period may be necessary. No further opportunities will be given to persons failing to successfully complete the second course where such an opportunity has been provided. DRIVERS LICENCE On appointment a recruit firefighter shall possess a current full category B licence or if a holder of a provisional category B licence he/she shall obtain a full category B licence within a maximum of 6 months from date of appointment. Ideally he/she shall possess a category class C licence. All firefighters, on appointment, will be expected to procure and maintain a Class C licence in accordance with Tipperary Fire & Rescue Service’s Driving Policy. He/she will co-operate fully with all Advanced Driver Training and associated assessments/re-assessments conducted by County Council or any agents acting on their behalf. He/she will cooperate fully with all additional driver training required to obtain licencing categories other than B and C as may be required for fire service duties. DRILLS/ A firefighter shall attend and participate in regular drills (not less than 85 %) TRAINING in their respective stations and shall undergo from time to time, courses and further training as required ordeemed appropriate by the County Council. The location(s) of the training shall be decided by the County Council and adequate advance notice shall be given to firefighters. Drill Training shall be held at such frequency as decided by the County Council and in accordance with the Tipperary Fire & Rescue Services Training Programme and in accordance with appropriate National Syllabus and Guidance. A firefighter shall be provided with a minimum of 100 hours training per annum comprising of at least 80 hours of regular scheduled training night/drill activities and 20 hours of block release as per "Retained Firefighter's Agreement with Local Government's Management Services Board on revised pay and conditions of Employment - 1999". He/she will co-operate with any new training regimes for fire-fighters/fire officers including out of station, mid week or week-end training as decided by Chief Fire Officer. The level of training to be successfully undertaken by a firefighter shall be such as to enable him to carry out competently and effectively, the various operations required in the Fire Service, including the operation of communications systems, driving appliances and vehicles, and the operation of pumps, lifts, ladders, rescue and emergency equipment, hydrant testing, etc., and such other matters and requirements as may arise from time to time. A firefighter shall be expected to acquire a level of training and knowledge as to enable him to interchange with and act as substitute for all personnel at an equivalent rank in the Fire Service of the County Council. The County Council has discretion to act-up a firefighter to an officer position if it is required. RESIDENCE A firefighter must reside and work within a reasonable proximity to the fire station (this is set as being within 2 miles of the relevant fire station unit or within an average of 4 minutes travel time taken when measured at 8.45am, 6.00pm and 9.00pm). On receipt of a fire or other emergency call they should be in attendance at the station within an average of four minutes. In the event of a firefighter changing his/her address or his/her place of employment, written notification of this shall be forwarded by the firefighter to the Chief Fire Officer. The firefighters position will then be reassessed in the light of his/her availability for service as a retained firefighter and if it is the opinion of the County Council that his degree of availability is not compatible with services as a firefighter, his/her employment may be terminated. AVAILABILITY Written evidence from the employer as to availability must be provided and the County Council in its sole discretion, shall decide as to whether the availability as so evidenced is acceptable; self-employed must also provide written evidence as to availability. Such written evidence must cover a candidates availability for initial training and for fire and other calls, drills, training and such other duties which the firefighter may be required by the County Council to perform. Personnel on changing employment or if unemployed on entry shall be required to provide a letter of consent from their new employer. Should a member be unable to obtain confirmation of release from their employer, the County Council reserves the right to terminate the employment of the member. If the County Council deems a firefighter’s attendance to be unsatisfactory, it may terminate the firefighter’s service. DUTIES A firefighter, as and when required, shall perform such duties as are assigned to him/her from time to time and without prejudice to the generality of this requirement, a firefighter, as and when required by the County Council, shall perform watchroom duties, driving duties and the operation of pumps, lifts, hoists, ladders and means of escape, rescue equipment, hydrant testing etc. and other duties as directed by an authorised officer of the County Council either verbally or in writing. ATTENDANCE at DRILLS and FIRE/EMERGENCY CALL OUTS In the case of fire/emergency call outs, the firefighter shall attend within the “maximum attendance time” which shall be set for each station by the Chief Fire Officer. The “turnout time” and “maximum attendance time” shall be set in accordance with “Retained Firefighter’s Agreement with Local Government’s Management Services Board on revised pay and conditions of employment - 1999”. There is a liability on firefighters to attend calls. This is the basis on which a retainer is paid. The onus of arranging to receive a call out alarm shall rest with members. A pager/alerter whose care & battery condition is the responsibility of the firefighter is issued to each firefighter to enable him/her receive notification of emergency calls. Where the Chief Fire Officer considers that a firefighter is not fulfilling the above attendance standards which he/she considers reasonable in all of the circumstances, the Chief Fire Officer will have the right to withhold the retainer payment as follows; 50% in the 1st quarter, 100% in the 2nd quarter within any 12 months. Any further failure to meet the above attendance standards may be dealt with through disciplinary procedures. PERSONAL Appropriate PPE is issued to each firefighter upon successful completion of all PROTECTIVE relevant training in accordance with Tipperary Fire & Rescue Service’s PPE EQUIPMENT Policy. (PPE) In addition each member receives an annual clothing allowance which is subject to periodic review. REMUNERATION (a) Rates of payment will be in accordance with scales approved from time to time, and will consist of retaining fees and fees for attendance at fires and training, (b) Members shall be required, except during sick leave of normal employment, to attend not less than 85% of all drill training, and 100% of all incidents for which they are on ‘first call’ in each quarter year, in order to qualify for receipt of retaining fee and clothing allowance. Possible Average Annual Earnings €20,000 to €25,000 ANNUAL LEAVE Annual leave shall be provided in accordance with the organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 and shall be taken in accordance with the requirements of this Act. Holiday Pay will be paid accordingly as per agreed national guidelines as issued by LGMA and /or DOELG. Annual Leave for firefighters up to sub station officer rank shall be managed by the station officer. In the case of the station officers, annual Leave will be managed by senior officers. Overall compliance with Tipperary County Council annual leave policies and procedures will be reviewed by the Chief Fire Officer in consultation with the HR Department as specific issues or circumstances arise. Personnel will be required to participate in the rostering of holidays at the commencement of each quarter to ensure that the appropriate number of personnel approved by the station officer will be available for duty in accordance with the 1999 Retained Firefighters Agreement. Approvals for annual leave will have due regard to work demands and operational requirements and will be subject ultimately to a minimum crew being available at all times. It is at the discretion of the station officer or a senior officer to approve or refuse an annual leave application made by a firefighter or station officer respectively. A firefighter has a right of appeal of a decision to refuse an annual leave application and must do so to a senior officer. A station officer has a right of appeal to the Chief Fire Officer. Firefighters are expected to avail of their annual leave during the current leave year. It will be possible to carry forward a maximum of five days annual leave to the following leave year and all applications for carrying forward annual leave shall be submitted to a senior officer for approval and shall be monitored by the HR Department. SICK PAY Where a member becomes incapacitated as a result of serious illness or injury, retainer fee shall be paid for twelve weeks on receipt of a medical doctor’s report. The retainer fee may be extended to six months at the discretion of the Chief Fire Officer depending on the merits of the case and the applicant’s attendance records. Extended sick leave would generally only be extended to a member on one occasion only. Any absence on sick leave must be reported to the station officer/officer in charge or on his/her absence the rostered senior officer on the first morning of illness stating the type and expected duration of the illness. Where a firefighter is absent due to sickness, a certificate from a qualified medical practitioner must be submitted on the third day of a continuous absence and on a weekly basis thereafter. A medical certificate must be submitted immediately following any day’s sick leave in excess of seven uncertified days in any 24 month rolling period. A medical certificate of fitness to return to work must be submitted prior to resuming operational duties after all periods of certified sick leave exceeding 7 days duration. Persistent incidents of frequent intermittent sick leave absences may be investigated and such investigation may include referral to an independent medical advisor. If it is found that abuse/mis-use of the scheme has taken place, entitlements to paid retainer fees during sick leave may be revoked or any other sanction in accordance with the Council’s Grievance and Disciplinary Procedure may be applied. INSURANCE All personnel are covered by an insurance policy in relation to injury at work in the fire service. GENERAL Each employee must adhere to all conditions of Service for Retained Part-time Firefighters as set out in 1973 Agreement & Retained Firefighters 1999 Composite Agreement respectively. He/she must comply with the terms of the attached document entitled “Regulations for Fire Brigade Personnel” and any subsequent updates/revisions to these regulations. GRIEVANCE For the majority of employees the question of Grievance & Disciplinary DISCIPLINARY Procedures will never arise. The County Council’s Grievance & Disciplinary PROCEDURES Procedures shall be followed to ensure that on exceptional occasions when grievances need to be resolved or disciplinary action has to be taken, it is exercised in a fair and reasonable manner and with due regard to the rights and responsibilities of all parties concerned. HEALTH & SAFETY Tipperary County Council is committed in its role in protecting the Safety, Health and Welfare of firefighters in accordance with the obligations contained in the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005. The Council is committed to implementing, controlling and maintaining a programme that ensures where possible, that all risks and hazards are eliminated or otherwise controlled to an unacceptable or reasonably practicable level. Firefighters have legal obligations in relation to Safety, Health and Welfare at Work and are required to follow instructions/guidelines contained in the County Council’s Parent Safety Manual and in the Tipperary Fire & Rescue Services’ Safety Manual/Brigade Orders/Standard Operational Guidance and associated documentation and be familiar with the contents contained therein. CONFIDENTIALITY A firefighter shall not discuss or disclose any information of a confidential or sensitive nature relating to Tipperary County Council or its business or in respect of which the Council owes an obligation of confidence, to any person during or after employment, except in the proper course of your employment or as required by law. STAFF Tipperary County Council recognises the trade unions SIPTU and UNITE as REPRESENTATION having negotiating rights for firefighters. Firefighters are bound by agreements made on their behalf with the trade unions through the industrial relations process. COUNTY COUNCIL A firefighter shall not remove any records belonging to the Council from the RECORDS Council’s premises or equipment at any time without proper advance authorisation. A firefighter shall return to the Council upon request and in any event, upon termination of employment, all records belonging to the Council in his/her possession or under his/her control. USE of Tipperary County Council provides many telecommunications, computing and ELECTRONIC network resources for use by staff in the pursuance of their duties. EQUIPMENT A firefighter is obliged to comply with County Councils Communications Systems Policies governing the use of all telecommunications and electronic equipment. EQUALITY Tipperary County Council is committed to a policy of equality of opportunity in its employment practices. The County Council is committed to the maintenance of a working environment free of all forms of harassment including sexual harassment. The County Council will not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the grounds of gender, marital status, family status, age, religion, sexual orientation, race or nationality, disability or membership of the travelling community.
Branch Manager
Part of Grafton Group Plc, Chadwicks Group is the market leader in the builder’s merchanting industry in the Republic of Ireland. The core business is through the traditional Builders Merchants division. Main brands include Chadwicks, Cork Builders Providers, Davies & Telfords. In addition, and through organic growth and acquisitions the Group have established a range of brands which are close to the core but offer a uniquely different range of products. These include Heitons Steel, Panelling Centre, Morgans Timber, Proline, Sitetech & Rooney's Hardware. Principle Objective Reporting to the Regional Director, the Branch Manager is responsible for all of the daily functions within the branch. The successful appointee will be instrumental in developing a branch business plan and overseeing the daily implementation of the business plan in order to achieve branch revenue, sales and service goals. Knowledge & Experience
Defence Forces Cadetships 2024
The Defence Forces Cadetship will prepare individuals morally, mentally and physically for their role as leaders in the Defence Forces whilst instilling the organisations values of respect, loyalty, selflessness, physical courage, moral courage and integrity into students. Applications are now open Naval Service Cadetships 2024. Candidates must be 18 years of age or above and under 39 years of age on the 19th May 2024. Closing date for Naval Service Cadetship applications is Sunday 19th May 2024 at 2359hrs GDPR Notice All applications for Defence Forces positions are processed in accordance with the Defence Forces Applicants Privacy Notice, as set out on the applicants page with Candidate Manager Careers Information Applications forms for entry into the Defence Forces are only available through the online application form on this site. The online application form for enlistment is only available when recruitment competitions are open. There is NO access to the online application form when recruitment is closed. Reserve Defence Forces The Defence Forces are NOT accepting applications the Reserve Forces at this time. Please Note: Application forms for entry into the Defence Forces are only available through the online application form on this site. The online application form for enlistment is only available when recruitment competitions are open. There is NO access to the online application form when recruitment is closed. Applications Through Irish To make an application through Irish send an email to recruitment@defenceforces.ie to request an application form. Cadetships may be available in the following: NAVAL SERVICE (Operations Branch) NAVAL SERVICE (Marine Engineering) NAVAL SERVICE (Electrical Engineering) Subject to the specific criteria being fulfilled as outlined below, applications may be made by the following: GRADUATES SCHOOL LEAVERS/NON-GRADUATES SERVING PERSONNEL 1. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS To qualify for the award of a Cadetship, a candidate shall: a. at the time of application be- (i) a citizen of the State, or be any other person who has a lawful entitlement to reside and work within the State for the period of enlistment required for the course of training as a cadet and, if subsequently commissioned as an officer, for the additional period of time that is required for the purpose of any such appointment. (ii) Be of good character and satisfy any security clearance requirement. b. Be 18 years of age or above and under 39 years of age on the closing date for applications i.e. 5th May 2024. 2. MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (a) Naval Service – Operations Branch School Leaver or Non-Graduate Candidates Must possess a minimum of Grade H5 in 3 Higher Level papers, and, Grade 04 in 3 Ordinary Level Papers or Grade H7 in 3 Higher level papers. Candidates must have obtained these grades in a single sitting of the Leaving Certificate examination for CAO computation purposes. AND A candidate’s educational qualifications must include a minimum of Grade 06 at Ordinary level or H6 at Higher Level in the following subjects: (i) Mathematics. (ii) Irish. NUI matriculation exemptions apply. (iii) English. Candidates whose first language is not English must satisfy the English language requirements in accordance with NUI Matriculations Regulations. Subject to meeting the criteria to have obtained a minimum of Grade H4 in 4 Higher Level papers, and, Grade O2 in 2 Ordinary level papers or Grade H7 in 2 Higher level papers, a candidate may use the results of another sitting of the Leaving Certificate for the minimum educational requirements in (i) to (iii) above. Where a School Leaver applicant is undertaking a field of study in Nautical Science at Level 7 (or below) of the NFQ, they may be facilitated in continuing their training to complete their field of study in Nautical Science at Level 7 of the NFQ in a college nominated by the Flag Officer Commanding Naval Service. Where a School Leaver applicant has undertaken / is undertaking a Level 8 (or below) NFQ qualification not specified above, they may seek a determination that the course of study meets the requirements subject to submitting suitable evidence of equivalence to Defence Forces Recruitment Section, Defence Forces Headquarters, Department of Defence, Station Road, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, W12 AD93, for the Flag Officer Commanding Naval Service’s determination. Graduate Candidates Must have successfully completed a Bachelor Degree programme at Level 8 of the National Framework of Qualifications. OR Have successfully completed a Bachelor Degree programme at Level 7 of the National Framework of Qualifications, from a recognised institution, in Nautical Science. (b) Naval Service – Marine Engineering School Leaver or Non-Graduate Candidates Must possess a minimum of H5 in 3 Higher Level papers, and a minimum of Grade O4 in 3 Ordinary Level papers or Grade H6 in 3 Higher Level papers. Candidates must have obtained these grades in a single sitting of the Leaving Certificate examination for CAO computation purposes. AND A candidate’s educational qualifications must include: (i) Mathematics. Minimum of Grade 02 in an Ordinary Level Paper or Grade H6 in a Higher Level paper. (ii) Irish. Minimum Grade O6 in an Ordinary Level paper or Grade H6 in a Higher Level paper. NUI matriculation exemptions apply. (iii) English. Minimum Grade O6 in an Ordinary Level paper or Grade H6 in a Higher Level paper. Candidates whose first language is not English must satisfy the English language requirements in accordance with NUI Matriculations Regulations. Subject to meeting the criteria to have obtained a minimum of Grade H5 in 3 Higher Level papers, and, a minimum of Grade O4 in 3 Ordinary Level or Grade H6 in 3 Higher Level papers, a candidate may use the results of another sitting of the Leaving Certificate for the minimum educational requirements in (i) to (iii) above. Where a School Leaver applicant is undertaking an engineering programme in Marine Engineering at Level 7 (or below) of the NFQ, they may be facilitated in continuing their training to complete an engineering programme in Marine Engineering at Level 7 of the NFQ in a college nominated by the Flag Officer Commanding Naval Service. Where a School Leaver applicant has undertaken / is undertaking a Level 8 (or below) NFQ qualification not specified above, they may seek a determination that the course of study meets the requirements subject to submitting suitable evidence of equivalence to Defence Forces Recruitment Section, Defence Forces Headquarters, Department of Defence, Station Road, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, W12 AD93, for the Flag Officer Commanding Naval Service’s determination. Graduate Candidates Must have successfully completed a Bachelor Degree programme at Level 8 of the National Framework of Qualifications. OR Have successfully completed a Bachelor Degree programme at Level 7 of the National Framework of Qualifications, from a recognised institution, in Marine Engineering. (c) Naval Service - Electrical Engineering School Leaver or Non – Graduate Candidates Must possess a minimum of Grade H4 in 4 Higher Level papers, and a minimum of Grade 02 in 2 Ordinary Level papers or Grade H7 in 2 Higher Level papers. Candidates must have obtained these grades in a single sitting of the Leaving Certificate examination for CAO computation purposes, AND A candidate’s educational qualifications must include the following: (i) Mathematics. Minimum of Grade H5 in a Higher Level paper. (ii) Irish. Minimum Grade O6 in an Ordinary Level paper or Grade H6 in a Higher Level paper. NUI matriculation exemptions apply. (iii) English. Minimum Grade O6 in an Ordinary Level paper or Grade H6 in a Higher Level paper. Candidates whose first language is not English must satisfy the English language requirements in accordance with NUI Matriculations Regulations. Subject to meeting the criteria to have obtained a minimum of Grade H4 in 4 Higher Level papers, and, a minimum of Grade 02 in 2 Ordinary Level papers or Grade H7 in 2 Higher Level papers, a candidate may use the results of another sitting of the Leaving Certificate for the minimum educational requirements in (i) to (iii) above. Where a School Leaver applicant is undertaking an engineering programme in Electrical / Electronic Engineering at Level 8 (or below) of the NFQ, they may be facilitated in continuing their training to complete an engineering programme in Electrical / Electronic Engineering at Level 8 of the NFQ in a college nominated by the Flag Officer Commanding Naval Service. Where a School Leaver applicant has undertaken / is undertaking a Level 8 (or below) NFQ qualification not specified above, they may seek a determination that the course of study meets the requirements subject to submitting, suitable evidence of equivalence, to Defence Forces Recruitment Section, Defence Forces Headquarters, Department of Defence, Station Road, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, W12 AD93, for the Flag Officer Commanding Naval Service’s determination. Graduate Candidates Graduate Candidates must have successfully completed a Bachelor Degree programme at Level 8 or higher of the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) in either Electrical or Electronic Engineering. Where an applicant has a Level 8 or higher NFQ qualification not specified above, they may seek a determination that the qualification meets the requirements subject to submitting, suitable evidence of equivalence, to Defence Forces Recruitment Section, Defence Forces Headquarters, Department of Defence, Station Road, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, W12 AD93, for the Flag Officer Commanding Naval Service’s determination. PLEASE NOTE: • Leaving Certificate Applied does not qualify for the Cadetship competitions. • Where applicable, applications for Cadetships are invited from persons who are sitting examinations in the competition year, which would enable them to satisfy the Minimum Educational Qualifications criteria for each cadetship category. Original documentary evidence that a candidate meets the minimum educational qualifications, as outlined above, must be presented to the relevant Interview Board Secretary. Applicants will be notified of a date via email when this evidence must be provided. • Candidates must provide documentary proof from the National University of Ireland, at Stage 1 of the selection procedure, for any educational exemptions. Further information is available on www.nui.ie • In order to be eligible to apply for a Cadetship, holders of European and International qualifications must satisfy the Matriculation Registration requirements as outlined in the current “NUI Matriculation Regulations available on www.nui.ie. The equivalent grades required for those candidates who sat the Leaving Certificate Examination prior to 2017 can be found at Annex E.3. 3. MEDICAL AND PHYSICAL STANDARDS Candidates must be in good mental and bodily health and free from any physical defect, abnormality, physiological condition or history of serious illness likely to interfere with the efficient performance of their duties. The following are the minimum physical requirements: a. Height A candidates’ height will be determined at the Medical Examination – see Para. 8. Weight and chest measurements must be in keeping with height and age. Min. height: 157.48cm Note: BMI will be determined at Stage 2, the Assessment Phase of the competition. b. Vision Colour vision must be normal. Both eyes must be free from disfiguring or incapacitating abnormality and free from acute or chronic disease. There must be no evidence of squint or latent squint. The eligibility of applicants who have had previous incisional or laser treatment to correct visual acuity will be determined at the Medical Examination. Please see Annex C for further information. • Operations Branch: Vision not less than 6/9 in one eye and not less than 6/12 in the other eye with normal night vision, without the use of corrective lenses. • Engineering Branch: Not less than 6/18 in each eye, corrected to not less than 6/6 in one eye and 6/9 in the other. c. Dental Candidates must be free from any serious periodontal disease and possess teeth to a specific standard, which is not less than the equivalent of eleven over eleven natural teeth functionally opposed. In certain circumstances, artificial teeth may be acceptable. d. Hearing A good standard of unaided hearing is essential. Candidates will be required to undergo an audiometric test at which: (1) The sum of the hearing threshold at 1,2,3, 4 and 6 kHz should not exceed the age and gender related warning levels contained in the "Guidelines on Hearing Checks and Audiometry Regulations 2007", issued by the Health and Safety Authority (2) Candidates under 25 years of age must be able to hear all measured pure tones up to and including 8 kHz at 20dB in each ear. Candidates aged 25 and older must be able to hear all measured pure tones up to and including 8 kHz at 25dB in each ear. Candidates must also be free from acute or chronic ear disorders. Pay and Allowances etc. 1. In line with Department of Finance instructions of 23 December 2010, starting pay will be at the minimum of the scale. The rate of remuneration may, be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. 2. The following are the current rates of pay that apply to Cadets with effect from 1 October 2023 Officers Pay: Rate 1 - Cadets Current Rates of Pay with effect from 1 October 2023 Point Personal Pension Contribution (PPC) scale Full PRSI (Class H) 1st €22,630 2nd €25,149 3rd €28,361 4th €31,253 5th €35,157
Trainee Military Aircraft Systems Technician
CONDITIONS GOVERNING THE AWARDING OF A PLACE TO BECOME AN AIR CORPS TRAINEE MILITARY AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN IN THE AIR CORPS 1. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS To qualify, a candidate shall at the time of application be: (i) a citizen of the State, or be any other person who has a lawful entitlement to reside and work within the State for the period of time that is required for the purpose of any such appointment and (ii) be of good character and satisfy any security clearance required and (iii) meet the required minimum standards of medical and physical fitness. 2. AGE REQUIREMENT Candidates must be 18 years of age or above and under 39 years of age on 12th June 2024. Please note that the upper age limit may be the subject of review in advance of future Competitions. 3. MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Candidates must have attained the required minimum educational qualifications at the time of entry into the Air Corps. On enlistment, a candidate must have obtained specific minimum grades in the Leaving Certificate/National Equivalent. The standard minimum entry requirements are a minimum of Grade O6 in five subjects, at ordinary level, to include Mathematics, English or Irish or National Equivalent qualification and one of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Construction Studies or other STEM subject (scientific, technical, engineering, mathematical). Foundation Level and Leaving Cert Applied subjects are not reckonable. PLEASE NOTE: GUIDE TO THE AIR CORPS TRAINEE MILITARY AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN TRAINING PROGRAMME 2024 1. THE AIR CORPS The Air Corps currently operates twenty six aircraft in multi-role national aviation tasks. The types of aircraft include Learjet 45, CASA CN235 maritime patrol aircraft, Airbus CN295 maritime patrol aircraft, BN Defender, Pilatus PC-9M and PC-12. The Air Corps also operates Eurocopter EC135 and Leonardo AW139 helicopters. The primary role of the Air Corps is to provide support to the Army, Naval Service and An Garda Síochána in countering threats to State security on land, sea and air. In addition, the day to day peace time role of the Air Corps includes activities such as Maritime Surveillance, Fishery Protection, Garda Air Support Unit, Ministerial Air Transport, Emergency Aeromedical Service and Air Ambulance The Air Corps trains its own Military Pilot Officers, Military Aircraft Technicians, Military Air Traffic Controllers, Air Photographers and General Service personnel. Air Corps personnel may serve overseas as mandated by Government. 2. THE AIR CORPS TRAINEE MILITARY AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN PROGRAMME The purpose of the Air Corps Trainee Military Aircraft Systems Technician programme is to provide military aircraft technicians for the Irish Air Corps. The programme offers successful candidates the opportunity of becoming an efficient and disciplined member of the Air Corps The trainee technician undergoes full basic military training and passes out as a 3-Star soldier prior to commencing their technical training. This is a unique opportunity for an individual who has an interest in military training to also pursue a career in aviation maintenance. The initial military training affords the trainee technician an opportunity to develop skills which are applicable to the aircraft maintenance environment such as discipline, self-reliance, teamwork and working to exacting standards. The system of training is of the highest standard, and the training programme in the Air Corps Technical Training School has been developed to provide ab initio technical training. The programme offers successful candidates the opportunity to become an efficient and disciplined member of the Air Corps. The programme is aimed at meeting the current and future employment needs of the Air Corps by providing graduates with a Level 7 Degree. The programme offers an interdisciplinary approach whichin the students obtain a mix of technological and operational skills specifically related to Irish Military aviation requirements.
Sales Assistant
Position Summary We now have an exciting, permanent vacancy for a Sales Assistant within our Architectural Coatings division, based in our Clonmel Store We’re looking for a customer focused individual to become a key member of our friendly and supportive team. Previous experience in a customer facing environment and a good understanding of IT systems is desirable, but not essential, as we will support you all along the way with in-store training. Our Story At PPG, our purpose is to protect and beautify the world. A global organisation with operations in almost 70 countries and a member of the Fortune 500, we’ve been trusted by customers for almost 140 years. We’re proud to be the home of household brands including Johnstone’s and Leyland paints alongside many other trade and retail brands. We are committed to delivering lasting value for stakeholders and customers by operating with integrity, working safely, respecting the contributions of our people, preserving the environment and supporting the communities where we operate. A day in the life of… As a Sales Assistant, your responsibilities will include:
Team Member
Costa Coffee requires a Team Member for our store in Clonmel, who is fully flexible throughout the week. At Costa Coffee we are as passionate about our people as we are our great coffee! Being a part of our team gives you the chance to learn new skills in coffee excellence whilst letting your personality shine through. As a Costa Barista you receive full training in delivering every customer with an unbeatable coffee experience, through great customer service and great coffee. Are you: -
Seasonal Guide / Information Officer
(A) ABOUT THE POSITION Visitor Services of the Office of Public Works currently seek enthusiastic people to join their dedicated Guide Teams at National Monument/National Historic Property Sites under their remit. This competition will be used to fill a range of temporary/seasonal posts over the next year. The duration of seasonal employment may vary, depending on the local operational requirements. The hours, commencement dates and completion dates of the season may also vary for the same reasons. The role of the Seasonal Guide / Information Officer will include:
