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Environmental Worker - Ballybane Community Development

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    GRETB
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    Ref: #CES-2436006
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    SOLARIS ORGANIC SPECIALITY TEA, Unit 1-3, Sccul Ent , Castlepark Rd, Bally, Co. Galway, H91 RW08
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    No of positions: 3
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    Community Employment Programme
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    19.5 hours per week
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    Community Employment Programme Rates
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    Published On: 27 Feb 2026
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    Closing On: 10 Apr 2026

Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department.

To register your interest you can contact an Employment Personal Advisor (EPA) in your local Intreo Centre.

Applicants should supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form.



Duties

This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career. 

The aim of this programme is to provide you with the skills and competencies required to work as part of a team on a range of environmental projects 
The role will involve preparation of sewing beds for flowers and shrubs, trimming and maintaining shrubbery, applying pesticides at particular times of the year (This element involves training and licencing and only those who are trained and licenced to do so will be allowed partake of this task)
The role also involves some painting, furniture movement and paving.
As this is a developmental role, the candidate will be provided with both in-house and external training opportunities in order that they be allowed develop their skills and acquire qualifications and competencies which will assist them in attaining a full-time position in the future. This role would also lay the groundwork for those who may wish to gain a future qualification in the building or horticultural industries. Full information on training opportunities will be provided. For further information please contact the Community Employment Supervisor, Damian Cunniffe at damian.cunniffe@gretb.ie or on 0876352678 for more details or tap the button to register your interest
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