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Longford County Council
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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.
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