Mayo County Council is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates with relevant experience for the position of Foreman. It is proposed to form panels of qualified candidates from which any vacancies (permanent or temporary) which arise will be filled during the lifetime of the panel. The Foreman role is that of a working foreman, and the post holder shall undertake general operative duties as part of the crew and shall lead the crew in their work.
The Foreman grade is a supervisory outdoor grade in Mayo County Council and is a critical post in terms of ensuring quality service delivery to the public. This will involve working closely with a wide range of local authority stakeholders including businesses, schools, towns committees, residents’ associations and other community groups. The duties will be of a general, manual or related nature including motivating and managing staff.
The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, proactive self-starter, adaptable, flexible, have experience of the management and supervision of teams, capable of acting on their own initiative and someone with a strong sense of commitment to delivering quality public services.
The successful candidate shall report to the General Services Supervisor or other appropriate person as determined by the Council from time to time.
- Education, Training, Experience
- Have a minimum of two years experience of civil works.
- Have a minimum of two years experience in the supervision and management of staff.
- Have a standard of education that would enable him/her to efficiently perform their duties and must be capable of making satisfactory reports (including written reports) on matters pertaining to the duties of the post.
- Be capable of carrying out the organisational duties attached to the role including keeping of records and a level of IT skills fitting for the role
- Hold a full, valid Category B Driving Licence (free from endorsement)
Further information is available in the Candidate Information Booklet available from our website www.mayo.ie/careers/current-vacancies
