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Longford County COUNCIL; Leinster; On-site; EUR 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Longford County Council is inviting applications for a Craftworker to support housing maintenance and broader service delivery across County Longford. The role covers carpentry, plumbing, plastering and related trades, including repairs, installations and routine maintenance tasks.

The successful candidate will have an apprenticeship and a National Craft Certificate or equivalent, plus Safe Pass and the ability to read drawings.

Qualifications

• Candidates shall have obtained a good general level of education to enable him/her to undergo successfully the appropriate training and to perform his/her duties satisfactorily.
• Have successfully served an apprenticeship and be fully trained in a recognised trade and hold a National Craft Certificate or equivalent qualification in the Construction Trades.
• Have a relevant and satisfactory range and depth of experience.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for performing duties relevant to a recognised trade.
• Take directions from and report to appropriate Line Manager/Supervisor.
• Arrange as agreed with the Supervisor/Line Manager for the supply of materials necessary for installation/construction/maintenance/repair work and keep appropriate records of same.
• Create, maintain and share records and information relating to the work including health & Safety.
• Be responsible for Completion of timesheets, worksheets, record sheets and other forms of documentation as required.
• Inspect and supervise work carried out by contractors/sub-contractors engaged by the Council.

Skills

Craftsmanship

Teamwork

Communication

Education

National Craft Certificate or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Longford County Council
Aras an Chontae, Great Water Street, Longford.

Tel:[phone]
email enquiries: [e-mail]

Candidate Information Booklet
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Craftworker

Competition Reference: CW/1126

Closing Date: 4:00pm, Friday 20th November 2026.

Longford County Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity.

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About Longford County Council

Longford County Council is one of 31 Local Authorities in the Republic of Ireland. The Council has responsibility for the delivery of a wide range of services which are necessary to the physical, economic, social and cultural life of County Longford, with a focus on making Longford an attractive place to live, work and invest.

Service Areas

• Economic & Community Development
• Local Enterprise
• Planning
• Cultural & Recreational Services
• Infrastructure
• Water Services
• Housing
• Finance
• Information Services
• Corporate Services
• Human Resources

Opportunity

This is an opportunity to gain employment in the role of Craftworker with Longford County Council.

Inspection of Qualifications

Candidates should satisfy themselves that they are eligible under the qualifications to apply for the post of Craftworker.

Where a candidate provides false or misleading information or has deliberately omitted relevant information on their application form this may result in their disqualification from the competition.

Roles & Duties

• Be responsible for performing duties relevant to a recognised trade.
• Take directions from and report to appropriate Line Manager/Supervisor.
• Arrange as agreed with the Supervisor/Line Manager for the supply of materials necessary for installation/ construction/ maintenance/ repair work and keep appropriate records of same.
• Create, maintain and share records and information relating to the work including health & Safety.
• Be responsible for Completion of timesheets, worksheets, record sheets, job report sheets and also be responsible for making returns and other forms of documentation as required.
• Be responsible for the safe keeping of all stores and equipment that has been allocated to him/her for the purpose of carrying out his/her duties.
• Inspect and supervise work carried out by contractors/ sub-contractors engaged by the Council.
• Assist other Grades/ Craftworkers/ Skilled tradespersons as required.
• Work without attendance of General Operative in situations where there is no work to be carried out by the General Operative. All such situations to be subject to appropriate health and safety considerations.
• Carry out such: Work of a craft, manual, supervisory, inspectorial or technical/administrative nature as may be assigned; Minor cross-trade work as required; General Operative duties as may be required; Inspections - prepare a specification of repairs and arrange for and participate in the execution of the work.
• Co-operate with: The use of all new technology and revised systems of work, new plant and introduction of online time returns and avail of modern communications as directed; All forms of mobile communication and avail of modern communications as directed; The introduction of low value purchase cards, fuel charge cards and low value requisition dockets; Performance Management Development System; Other trades in order to deliver an effective service; Code of Practice for the Maintenance of Essential Services.
• Ability to read and understand drawings.
• Comply with all organisational policies, procedures and legislation.
• Adhere to Health & Safety legislation/procedures at all times.
• Attend Training courses as directed.
• Protective clothing to be worn when required and when requested.

• Craftworker to clean and tidy up after their work.
• Be available to work out of hours when required.
• Carry out day-to-day repairs of occupied properties.
• Carry out major repairs to empty properties prior to re-letting.
• Carry out adaptations to properties for disabled residents.
• Install utility piping.
• Pouring, compacting and floating/trowelling concrete.
• Use hand & power tools.
• Replace fire backs in fireplaces.
• Replace parts in ranges.
• Repair / replace door & window handles.
• Assist in surface dressing and road restoration works.
• Assist in traffic management operations.
• Set levels for kerbing works and lay kerbs, blockwork, and stonework duties where necessary.
• Set screeds and form work for concreting and finish concrete, eg footpaths, lay macadam, paving etc.
• Build block and stone walls, plaster walls.
• Carry out groundwork pipe laying, ducting, build manholes.
• Organise and implement assigned work in an effective manner to ensure an efficient delivery of service.
• Have a knowledge of and understanding of Health and Safety legislation and procedures as they apply to the role of Craftsperson.
• Have appropriate training and qualifications necessary for the satisfactory performance of the role.
• Carry out full range of carpentry / joinery work on the Local Authority housing stock, including repair and replacement of doors / casings and frames, window frames, timber partitions, flooring, installation of kitchen units etc.
• Carry out full range of plumbing work on the Local Authority housing stock, including general plumbing & related repairs, finding faults, fitting of bathroom suites, new kitchen installations and various specialist sanitary wares etc.
• Carry out full range of plastering & associated trowel trade work on the Local Authority housing stock, including general plastering and minor brickwork repairs, wall & floor tiling, artexing, minor.
• Participate and take part in the duties as required as part of the organizational response to Climate Action to promote and ensure capacity building, empowering change and delivering action.
• Employees must participate and take part in all aspects of the Safety Management System as required.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Competencies

Key competencies for the post include the following and candidates will be expected to demonstrate sufficient evidence within their application form of competence under each of these.

Please take particular note of these when completing the application form as any shortlisting or interview processes will be based on the information provided by candidates.

Delivering Results & Communicating Effectively

• Plans work and other resources effectively.
• Completes high-quality work and customer care standards.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written.

Personal Effectiveness

• Takes initiative and is open to taking on new challenges or responsibilities.
• Manages time and workload effectively.
• Maintains a positive and constructive and enthusiastic attitude to their role.
• Understands and implements change and demonstrates flexibility and openness to change.

Knowledge, Experience & Skills

• Understands the role of Craftworker.
• Has experience of working as part of a team.
• Has experience of preparing reports and
• Understands the of the Local Authority and local issues.

Qualifications

• Character: Candidates shall be of good character.
• 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.
• Citizenship: Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be:
• A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of
• A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or
• A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the
• A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp
• 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 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
• Education, Training and Experience: (a) Candidates shall have obtained a good general level of education to enable him/her to undergo successfully the appropriate training and to perform his/her duties satisfactorily.
• (b) Have successfully served an apprenticeship and be fully trained in a recognised trade and hold a National Craft Certificate or equivalent qualification in the Construction Trades.
• (c) Have a relevant and satisfactory range and depth of experience.
• (d) Have capability to complete and compute time sheets and furnish accurate returns and records of work done, materials used and in stock, inventory of tools and any other records or returns required.
• (e) Have ability to plan, set out and control the execution of tasks appropriate to the trade.
• (f) Have the Safe Pass qualification.
• (g) Have good communications/interpersonal skills.
• (h) Full clean Class B driving licence, or equivalent to old Class “C” vehicles.
• (i) Candidate has basic IT Skills & Knowledge.
• (j) The holder of the post shall reside in the district in which his/her duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof.
• (k) The successful candidate will be required to be at their job location at the designated starting time and also required to be at their job location at the designated finishing time by their own means of transport at their own expense.

Particulars of Employment

• The Post: The post is whole time (i.e. 39 hours per week) and appointment may be permanent or temporary.
• Location: Longford County Council reserves the right to assign the successful candidate to any premises in use by the Council, now or in the future. The person appointed will be required to report to their place of work by their own means of transport and at their own expense.
• Commencement: Longford County Council 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 they fail to take up the appointment within such period or such other longer period as the Council in its absolute discretion may determine, Longford County Council shall not appoint them.
• Working Hours: The current working hours are 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Longford County Council reserves the right to alter the hours of work from time to time. All hours worked are subject to and recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997, and the Organisation of Working Time Regulations, 2001.
• Reporting Arrangements: The Craftworker reports directly to the appropriate supervisor in the Section or to any other employee of Longford County Council as the Director of Services or other appropriate employee may designate for this purpose. A system of regular appraisal will be operated during employment, which will involve discussions between the employee and the line manager regarding performance and conduct.
• Probationary Period of Employment: There shall be a period after appointment during which the appointee will hold the position on probation. The period of probation will be prescribed by the Chief Executive. Employment may be terminated during the probationary period should service be deemed by the Chief Executive to be unsatisfactory. Employment may be terminated at the end of the probationary period unless the Chief Executive has certified that the employee had satisfactory service. Tenure of employment following probation will be subject to satisfactory service.

Remuneration

The current salary scale for the post of Craftworker is €814.16 - €936.23 gross per week (Circular EL04/2026), the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government Circulars.

On appointment successful candidates will be placed on the first point of the point of the salary scale. Appointment to a higher point of the salary scale may apply to candidates employed elsewhere in the public service, subject to verification of service history.

Remuneration is paid fortnightly by Pay-Path directly to the employees nominated bank account. The current wage pay cycle may be revised during the period of employment. Remuneration is subject to all statutory deductions, e.g. P.A.Y.E. and P.R.S.I. Increments are paid annually subject to satisfactory attendance, conduct and performance and national agreements. Increments may be withheld if performance, attendance and/or conduct are not satisfactory.

Superannuation & Retirement

• For appointees who are deemed not to be “new entrants” as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, retirement is compulsory on reaching 65 years of age.

• The minimum retirement age for “new entrants” to the public service as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004 is 65. There is no mandatory retirement age.

• Effective from 1st January, 2013, The Single Public Service Scheme applies to all first-time new entrants to the public service, as well as to former public servants returning to the public service after a break of more than 26 weeks:

• Retirement age is set, initially, at 66 years; this will rise in step with statutory changes in the State Pension Contributory (SPC) age to 67 years in 2021 and 68 years in 2028.
• Compulsory retirement age will be 70.

The current annual leave entitlement for Craftworker is 25 days per annum, in accordance with the Council’s Annual Leave Policy. The Chief Executive of Longford County Council retains autonomy with regard to office closures, e.g. Christmas Office Closure, any days arising from such closure will be reserved from the employee’s annual leave entitlement. Proposed office closure days will be reviewed and advised to all employees each year.

Driver’s Licence & Insurance

Longford County Council employees may on occasion be required to use their car on official business. In such situations the employee must hold a current clean driver’s licence and have available adequate means of transport. It is the responsibility of the employee to arrange the appropriate car insurance cover for business use and to indemnify Longford County Council with the indemnity specified on your insurance certificate under the heading “Persons or classes of person who are covered”. Documentation to confirm the appropriate insurance cover will be required to be supplied to the Council on an annual basis.

Code of Conduct / Organisation Policies

Employees are required to adhere to all current and future Longford County Council codes of practice including Code of Conduct of Employees and all current and future organisational policies including, but not limited to Health and Safety, Communications, Data Protection, Equality, Staff Mobility, Attendance Management and Use of Electronic Equipment.

Training

Employees are required to attend and participate fully in training programmes as may be decided by the Council from time to time and to apply their learning in the course of their daily working activities.

Health and Safety Regulations

Longford County Council as an Employer is obliged to ensure, so far as it is reasonably practicable the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work of all of its employees. Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, the County Council has a legal duty to exercise all due care and take all protective and preventative measures to protect the Safety, Health and Welfare of its employees.

All employees also have a legal obligation under Safety and Health legislation to co-operate with management and not engage in any improper conduct or behaviour or do anything, which would place themselves or others at risk. Employees must not be under the influence of an intoxicant at the place of work. Employees must comply with all Safety and Health rules and regulations and attend all required Safety and Health Training.

The position is whole-time, and the employee may not engage in private practice or be connected with any outside business which would interfere with the performance of official duties. The above represents the principal conditions of service and is not intended to be the comprehensive list of all terms and conditions of employment which will be set out in the employment contract to be agreed with the successful candidate.

Selection Process

The selection process involves a structured approach to ensure that candidates meet the eligibility criteria, undergo application screening, interview assessment, reference and background checks, and final offer procedures. All candidates will be invited to submit required documentation in line with the recruitment guidelines. Successful candidates will be notified of their progress and placed on a panel for permanent or temporary appointments upon meeting all clearance checks.

Contact

• Tel:[phone]
• Email: [e-mail]