Carpentry & Joinery Technician (Contract to 31st August 2026) This position will be filled on a temporary basis in accordance with the requirements of the Technological Universities Act 2018. 1. Minimum Academic Qualifications and Other Requirements The minimum academic requirement is an Ordinary Degree in Wood Technology or approved equivalent relevant qualification and ideally at least one-year postgraduate experience. Desirable Experience in Carpentry and Joinery practice will be essential. Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience in Health & Safety practices will be advantageous. Joinery and workshop experience, Asset and Maintenance Management and IT skills will be a distinct advantage. CNC/CADCAM skills will be a distinct advantage. 2. Duties will include: Support for the following activities relating to courses, laboratories and University activities: To ensure that equipment and instruments in the department are in good, safe working order, properly recorded and serviced by appropriately qualified technicians according to agreed schedules. to be present at classes to provide support and set up equipment and materials and to distribute them as necessary during the class; to see to repairs and adjustments that may arise during the class and to assist in providing any other technical service that may be required as a result of the manner in which the particular class develops; to be available prior to each Laboratory, Workshop class or Practical class to prepare and set out. to be available after the end of each Laboratory, workshop class and Skills Practical to remove, clean and store materials and equipment; to assist in the development of demonstrations, as may be required; to interface with maintenance engineers, staff and students. To assist in the control of stock of equipment and materials, accepting delivery of goods, materials and equipment for laboratories and workshops; to maintain the general good order of laboratories, workshops and practical areas; to assist in the supervision of Attendants and general organisation and maintenance of the Workshop as may be required by the lecturer or Head of Department; to assist in ordering, installing and commissioning equipment; ordering materials and servicing equipment; scheduling bookings in the laboratory. calibration of equipment; Assistance in organisation of department conferences & promotional events. The duties are those appropriate to a Technician as directed by a nominated Officer of the University at such locations where the activities of the University are carried out. 3. Hours of Work: The hours of duty will be approximately 36.5 hours per week. Hours of work may be allocated between 8.00 a.m. and 10.30 p.m. Monday to Friday inclusive, with Saturday and Sunday working as directed. A member of staff may be required/rostered for additional work for which overtime at the appropriate rates will be paid. Overtime will be payable in respect of Saturday work at time and a half up to 1.00 p.m. and at double time thereafter, and at double time on Sunday. 4. The Interview Process If invited to interview, applicants will be assessed at the interview under the following criteria: Qualifications and Experience Technical Knowledge Interpersonal Skills Development Potential Team Working and Organisational Skills 5. Salary Scale per annum: (Scale as at 01/8/2025) €38,803 - €54,884 6. Citizenship Requirement Candidates should note that eligibility to compete for posts is open to citizens of the European Economic Area (EEA) or to non-EEA nationals with a valid work permit. The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, United Kingdom along with Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. Swiss citizens under EU agreements may also apply. It is an offence under the Employment Permits Acts 2003 and 2006 for both an employer and an employee if a non-EEA National is in employment without an appropriate employment permit. Employment permit holders can only work for the employer named on the permit. 7. IMPORTANT NOTES Application Form: Please ensure that full information is given on qualifications etc and that the information is accurate and corresponds to the original transcript of qualifications. Please note that any misstatement will result in disqualification. Note the declaration to be ticked at the end of the application form. Screening and short-listing takes place only on the basis of information submitted on the official application form. Please ensure that those you nominate as referees are contacted by you and will be able to supply a reference without delay if requested. Further information on theUniversity is available on the website Latest date for receipt of completed application forms to the Human Resources Office is 1.00pm on Friday 24th October 2025 Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted. The University operates an online recruitment system. All applications must be made via the MTU eRecruitment system. Interview: Interviews will be held in Tralee. The University regrets that it cannot pay expenses for candidates attending interviews for this post(s) or for taking up the position, if appointed. General: The information given in this document is of a general information nature only and should not be taken as contractual. The Human Resources Office, Munster Technological University, Tralee, Co Kerry Telephone: MTU is an Equal Opportunities Employer Skills: Experience in Carpentry and Joinery practice, Knowledge of Health and Safety practices, Joinery & workshop experience, asset & Maintenance management, CNC/CADCAM skills