Cleaner Competition in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade will hold a recruitment campaign for the purpose of recommending persons for appointment to the above position in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

A panel may be formed from this competition from which future permanent positions, should they arise, may be filled by candidates who successfully meet the requirements of the role.

• General cleaning within the Department: offices, meeting rooms, reception, canteen areas etc.
• Wash and polish corridors, polish lifts, landing and stairs.
• Waste management.
• Clean toilets and supply paper towels, toilet rolls etc.
• Vacuum and dust offices, meeting rooms and corridors.
• To wear a uniform and maintain a clean and tidy appearance at all times.
• Undertake any other duties relating to the post of Cleaner as assigned by the

Superintendent of Cleaners or Facilities Manager in Property Management Unit.

• Maintenance of Health and Safety Standards and the correct use of chemicals
• Assisting as required with the implementation of the environmental and recycling policies to ensure that the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade environmental policies and targets are achieved.
• Reporting on physical condition of offices / facilities and report any maintenance issues to Property Management Unit via the Superintendent of Cleaners or the Facilities Manager.
• Participation in Performance Management and Development System meetings.

Citizenship:

Candidates must, on or before 6th August 2025, be:

(a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or

(b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or

(c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or

(d) A non-EEA citizen who has a stamp 4 or a stamp 5 permission.

The closing date for completed applications is 12 noon (Irish time) on 6th August 2025. Late applications cannot be accepted.

Please see competition booklet for further details.