Irish Lights is recruiting for a Local Contact in Castletownbere. This part-time role is a critical and responsible position that provides an essential service to our coastal communities.
The role is also responsible for carrying out ground support for Search and Rescue (SAR) helicopter operations for the Irish Coast Guard. The role is based at the Irish Lights helipad in Castletownbere and may, from time to time, be required to travel and work at other locations.
Main Responsibilities will include:
Aids to Navigation: Being the local, on the ground, contact for Irish Lights, in the area. Being familiar with the running of the Aids to Navigation and stations assigned.
Helicopter Operations: Being responsible for carrying out ground support for Irish Lights helicopter operations.
Search and Rescue (SAR): Be available to provide ground support and refuelling services for Search
and Rescue (SAR) helicopter operations when required by the Irish Coast Guard.
Key Requirements:
- Reliable, diligent, conscientiousness and self-motivated person
- Technical background - possess a good standard of technical and administrative skills
- Hold a full current clean Driving Licence
- Reside within 1 hours driving time of Castletownbere Helipad
- Please view the Candidate Briefing Pack on our website for further information on the role and requirements - https://www.irishlights.ie/who-we-are/vacancies.aspx
Closing date is Tuesday, 21 June 2022. Please send CV and cover letter to Gemma Gregan at [email protected].
