Labour Market Information

Employers in Ireland report difficulties in recruiting staff for the following occupations. This information is derived from the EGFSN (Expert Group on Future Skills Needs) along with current media reports. Many of these occupations are also expected to remain in demand for the coming few years.

For information such as growth rate, employment numbers etc, for each occupation, click on the title.



 
48 Occupations found.
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Career Interests: I R A
Level 8 Honours Bachelor Degree

Analytical Chemists study the exact chemical composition of natural and artificial materials.

 
Career Interests: I R C
<p>Level 7 Degree or greater.</p>

Engaged in the design, development and implementation of sensor and robotic systems for applications the technology sector.

 
Career Interests: I C N
Level 8 Honours Bachelor Degree

Studies the chemistry of animals and plants and analyses their cells and tissues.

 
Career Interests: I N A
Science Degree

Studies, analyses and collects information about both plant and animal life.

 
Career Interests: E R A
Junior/Leaving Certificate + Cert or Diploma in Construction or related studies.

Supervise, control and co-ordinate the construction of building, civil engineering, engineering and architectural projects on-site.

 
Career Interests: R S N
No formal education requirements. However. it is essential to be an experienced driver.

Bus drivers convey passengers by bus on specified routes according to specified time schedules.

 
Career Interests: C R I
Level 6 Cert in CAD or greater

Uses a computer and special software to produce detailed drawings and designs.

 
Career Interests: R A I
Junior/Leaving Certificate + FAS Apprenticeship

The craft of carpentry and joinery is varied. It includes setting out, production and assembly of joinery such as stairs, doors, windows, floors and built-in furniture.

 
Career Interests: N E C

Supports senior chefs in restaurant kitchens, taking responsibility for specific aspects of meal preparation and food quality, in larger kitchens they will also supervise more junior staff.

 
Career Interests: I R A
Science Degree in chemistry. applied or analytical chemistry. biochemistry or a related.

Researches and analyses the content and structure of chemical substances.

 
Career Interests: R I A
Level 8 Honours Degree

Works on the design and construction of structures like bridges, roads and railways.

 
Career Interests: I A R
Level 7 or 8 Degree

Designs digital or physical products for people. Understands people, their needs and their problems. Collaborates with others to create solutions that are intuitive, accessible and help people achieve their goals. 

 
Career Interests: I A R

Implements and monitors security protocols at the development stages of software systems, networks and data centres. Someone who helps customers improve the security of their computer and IT system’s infrastructure.

 
Career Interests: I E A

Performs analysis of data and works out how the findings of the analysis can best be applied to profit the business.

 
Career Interests: R I C
Level 8 Honours Bachelor Degree

Works on the technical design of new products, selecting materials, researching manufacturing processes, testing prototypes etc.

 
Career Interests: I A R

A DevOps engineer introduces processes, tools, and methodologies to balance needs throughout the software development life cycle, from coding and deployment, to maintenance and updates.

 
Career Interests: I S R
<p>Level 8 Honours Bachelor Degree</p>

A fully qualified medical doctor who specialises in examing, treating and advising sick people in a local GP surgery, or in a hospital setting.

 
Career Interests: I R A
Level 8 Honours Degree

Works in industrial, commercial and domestic environments designing, installing and testing electrical hardware.

 
Career Interests: R I A
Junior/Leaving Certificate + FÁS Apprenticeship

Installs, services, maintains and repairs electrical wiring and connects to power in all type of buildings from domestic to industrial.

 
Career Interests: C R E

Answers emergency calls, processes vital information, and coordinates ambulance responses to ensure patients get timely medical help.

 
Career Interests: N E C
Leaving Certificate + Further Cooking Training

The Head Chef is a leader, in charge of the standard of everything that goes out of the kitchen and maintains full control of the kitchen staff at all times.

 
Career Interests: N R A

Uses heavy machinery-such as harvesters, forwarders, and loaders-to cut, process, and move trees safely and efficiently in forest operations.

 
Career Interests: A R E

Ensures that cargo is moved quickly and efficiently between countries by organising the most efficient and cost effective transportation of goods.

 
Career Interests: S I R
<p>Level 8 Honours Bachelor Degree</p>

General nursing involves monitoring health, administering treatments, providing patient care, and offering emotional support to promote recovery.

 
Career Interests: N E C

The Head Chef is a leader, in charge of the standard of everything that goes out of the kitchen and maintains full control of the kitchen staff at all times.

 
Career Interests: S R A

Provides assistance, support and direct personal care to patients and residents in healthcare and community settings under the guidance of a qualified nursing or healthcare professional.

 
Career Interests: R A 
No formal education requirements.

Responsible for the delivery and collection of goods throughout Ireland, the UK, and Europe. 

 
Career Interests: S R 

Homecare Workers work with people who, perhaps through illness, a physical or learning disability or a mental health problem, need support to cope within their own home.

 
Career Interests: I A R
Level 8 Honours Bachelor Degree

Analyses the needs of the end users of computers and writes specifications for programmers and technicians.

 
Career Interests: I R A
Level 6 Certificate or higher

Works in a laboratory assisting scientific and technical staff with day to day duties.

 
Career Interests: R A 
No formal education requirements.

Helps to design, develop and improve the systems that convert raw materials into finished products.

 
Career Interests: I R A
Level 8 Honours Bachelor Degree

Performs engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment.

 
Career Interests: I R 

Works in clinical pathology (hospital) and research laboratories performing and interpreting tests for the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of disease.

 
Career Interests: I R C

An expert chemist with particular expertise in molecular design, the synthesis of drugs and understanding of biological functions.

 
Career Interests: R  
Junior/Leaving Certificate + FAS Apprenticeship

Makes steel girders and metal structures for use in the construction of buildings and other heavy duty equipment.

 
Career Interests: I N A
Science Degree with Microbiology as major subject.

Studies and researches micro-organisms like bacteria and algae.

 
Career Interests: A I 

Plans, designs, implements and troubleshoots computer networks.

 
Career Interests: R I C
Junior/Leaving Certificate + FAS Apprenticeship

Installs, repairs and services water, waste and service pipes in all kinds of buildings.

 
Career Interests: I R 
Third Level degree in Chemistry or Engineering

Develop economical industrial processes that make the huge range of products on which modern society depends, e.g: food and drink; fuel; artificial fibres; pharmaceuticals; chemicals; electronics, plastics; and clean water.

 
Career Interests: I S C
Degree in Medicine plus postgraduate qualification in psychiatry

A fully qualified medical doctor who works with and treats people who are suffering from psychological illnesses or disorders.

 
Career Interests: I A R
Third Level degree in Science

Checks and tests materials and finished goods towards ensuring that they meet production standards.

 
Career Interests: A E 
Degree in quantity surveying.

Calculates the cost of building projects, taking into account labour, materials, taxes and maintenance costs. Advise on the costs of developing all types of buildings and infrastructure. Provide professional project management and construction cost expertise to clients on a range of public and private construction projects.

 
Career Interests: R N A
Junior/Leaving Certificate + FAS Apprenticeship

Builds scaffolding structure on building sites and at outdoor events using metal pipes and poles.

 
Career Interests: I R A

Create and maintains software applications; designs and builds computer programmes that help organisations and equipment to work effectively. A person who writes code, which is a language computers can understand. As part of a team, they: Design software, create software, test software, maintain software.

 
Career Interests: I R A
Level 7 or 8 Degree

Develops, creates, and modifies general computer applications software or specialised utility programs.

 
Career Interests: S C E
Level 8 Honours Bachelor Degree

Prepares lessons and teaches teenagers in a secondary school or college classroom.

 
Career Interests: R I A
Junior/Leaving Certificate + FAS Apprenticeship

Make special tools for use in factories and workshops using precision machinery.

 
Career Interests: R  

Welders join pieces of metal together by using intense heat.

 

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