New job alert! An exciting position opens up in Kilkenny with decent salary

Kilkenny County Council is currently seeking applicants for a new job position with a rewarding salary.

The job, which has just become available, is Town Foreman with a minimum starting weekly salary of €1,044.40.

The application deadline is Friday 13th November 2026 at 4.00 pm.

Before applying, for those who are interested, there is a long list of requirements you must meet to fit the role.

You must hold an Advanced Craft Certificate (previously known as National Craft Certificate) (Level 6 on NFQ) in a recognised trade (e.g. Carpenter/Joiner, Plumber etc) or an equivalent qualification.

You must have a minimum of five years’ satisfactory experience, after completion of apprenticeship, as Craftsperson.

You must also:

• Possess at least three years’ experience in supervising and managing employees.
• Possess a current Safe Pass Card and submit it along with your application form.
• Hold a current clean full Class B driving licence.
• Have good technical knowledge and be capable of working on their own initiative.
• Be capable of writing clear and concise reports and keeping works records.
• Be capable of reading drawings and having satisfactory knowledge of surveying and setting out of works.
• Be capable of organising work schedules and motivating staff in completing works efficiently and effectively.
• Have experience in dealing with the public.
• Have a reasonable knowledge of the requirements of Health and Safety Legislation and the ability to properly complete Safe Systems of Work Plans.

The job opportunity comes with many duties and responsibilities; these include being able:

• To supervise and manage workers and to direct workers in his/her area and all works in their charge, completing
• Verifying and initialling time sheets / books at time of inspection and ensuring that staff have adequate supplies of materials, tools and equipment for the works in hand.
• To supervise the conditions on all works, maintenance, constructions, depots, quarries and gravel pits under the control of the County Council and in charge of the Foreman, so as to ensure that they are properly and safely operated in accordance with the relevant legislation.
• To supervise the performance of all machinery and plant in his/her area and to ensure that all plants are properly and safely operated and gainfully employed.

The full list of duties and responsibilities, and other information, can be found via the link here.

For those who wish to apply for the role, you can do so through the link here.