The Craftworker Foreman shall arrange under the direction of the relevant supervisor, or his/her appointed representative, the efficient execution of all works in his/her area of charge and discharge all other duties related to his/her work.

The duties of the post shall include:
 

1. Supervise and manage staff as required including signing off timesheets for operatives under his/her direct control.
2. To ensure that the operatives under his/her direct control are following safe work practices and that personal protective equipment is being worn.
3. To record and report on employee’s overtime, and take appropriate action as directed.
4. To supervise and/or liaise with Community Employment Schemes, or any equivalent scheme, operated by Louth County Council.
5. Plan, prioritise, organise and schedule workloads.
6. To supervise the street cleaning and maintenance of public areas including litter control and waste bin management.
7. To inspect the public areas, including signs and street furniture, in his/her area, and to take all necessary steps for keeping them in good repair, subject to the general direction of the relevant supervisor.
8. To record and report on all incidents/accidents involving employees and/or third parties in his/her area of charge. To co-operate with all investigations, and to give evidence in court when required.
9. Keep such records and submit such reports in relation to the work under his/her control as required.
10. To advise the relevant supervisor, or his/her appointed representative of anticipated shortages of materials and tools and use correct ordering procedures.
11. To report any plant deficiencies to the relevant supervisor, or his/her appointed representative as soon as they occur.
12. To bring any observable deterioration in material quality to the immediate attention of the relevant supervisor, or his/her appointed representative.
13. To sign delivery dockets and daily plant sheets.
14. To participate, as required, in the evaluation and appraisal by the relevant supervisor, or his/her appointed representative, of operatives under his/her direct control.
15. To prepare, as required, data necessary to enable the relevant supervisor, or his/her appointed representative, to work out daily or weekly costings, or other necessary analysis of expenditure in relation to work done.
16. To be available during emergencies to respond to requests for assistance outside of normal working hours.
17. To act, if directed, as an Authorised Officer of the Council under the Litter Pollution, Water Pollution, Waste Management Acts, and other relevant Acts.
18. To assist and liaise with other Departments on works and emergencies.
19. To keep the relevant supervisor, or his/her appointed representative, advised on all matters that may be of importance and/or of interest to Louth County Council, including unsound structures, interference with road drainage, damage to road surface, overgrown hedges and illegal signs.
20. To report immediately the circumstances of any inefficiency or unsatisfactory work or service in his/her charge and to carry out the direction consequent on such reports.
21. To participate fully in any initiatives aimed at increasing quality of service and customer satisfaction.
22. To co-operate with, and contribute to, operational review.
23. To co-operate with, and contribute to, value for money initiatives.
24. To co-operate with, and contribute to, any initiatives aimed at increasing safety in the workplace.
25. To deal with members of the public in a courteous, prompt and efficient manner and to keep the relevant supervisor, or his/her appointed representative, informed of such dealings.
26. The holder to the post will be required to avail of modern communications such as two-way car radio and/or mobile phone, as directed.
27. To use as directed, and upon receipt of appropriate training, Information Technology equipment including digital cameras, personal computers, GPS equipment and hand held technologies.
28. To accept the introduction of all new plant, equipment and machinery, and to be flexible in the use of same.
29. To co-operate with, and participate in, new work systems that involve the keeping and updating of work/materials/plant records in either book or electronic format.
30. To co-operate, liaise with and supervise, when directed, work carried out by private contractors and sub-contractors employed by Louth County Council.
31. To manage local responses to emergency events under the direction of the relevant supervisor such as flooding, adverse weather events, oil spills or any other such emergency event that may occur and to be available during emergencies outside of normal working hours.
32. To participate in training provided by Louth County Council, and to facilitate the training of employees under his/her direct control.
33. Holders of the post may be assigned to work in all appropriate areas in the course of their employment.
34. To carry out any other instructions which may be given by the relevant supervisor, or his/her appointed representative, from time to time.

NOTES

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS is Friday, 18^th July 2025 at 4.30 p.m.  Late applications will not be accepted.

Have you:

• Completed your application form in full?
• Supplied correct and factual information? 

• Forward any references or CV’s with the application form. 
• Post hard copies of your application.
• Canvass any persons connected with Louth county Council or the Interview Board in relation to this post.
• Submit False or misleading information.  This may lead to later termination of employment.

• Submit a copy of your current safe pass.
• Ensure you apply before the deadline of 4.30 p.m. on Friday, 18^th July 2025.
• Check for automated response to emailed application and keep as proof of date and time of application.
• In the event of no response to your email application please contact the HR Section the next day.

Louth County Council