| 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.
Analytical Chemists study the exact chemical composition of natural and artificial materials. |
Engaged in the design, development and implementation of sensor and robotic systems for applications the technology sector. |
Studies the chemistry of animals and plants and analyses their cells and tissues. |
Studies, analyses and collects information about both plant and animal life. |
Supervise, control and co-ordinate the construction of building, civil engineering, engineering and architectural projects on-site. |
Bus drivers convey passengers by bus on specified routes according to specified time schedules. |
Uses a computer and special software to produce detailed drawings and designs. |
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. |
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. |
Researches and analyses the content and structure of chemical substances. |
Works on the design and construction of structures like bridges, roads and railways. |
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. |
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. |
Performs analysis of data and works out how the findings of the analysis can best be applied to profit the business. |
Works on the technical design of new products, selecting materials, researching manufacturing processes, testing prototypes etc. |
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. |
A fully qualified medical doctor who specialises in examing, treating and advising sick people in a local GP surgery, or in a hospital setting. |
Works in industrial, commercial and domestic environments designing, installing and testing electrical hardware. |
Installs, services, maintains and repairs electrical wiring and connects to power in all type of buildings from domestic to industrial. |
Answers emergency calls, processes vital information, and coordinates ambulance responses to ensure patients get timely medical help. |
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. |
Uses heavy machinery-such as harvesters, forwarders, and loaders-to cut, process, and move trees safely and efficiently in forest operations. |
Ensures that cargo is moved quickly and efficiently between countries by organising the most efficient and cost effective transportation of goods. |
General nursing involves monitoring health, administering treatments, providing patient care, and offering emotional support to promote recovery. |
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. |
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. |
Responsible for the delivery and collection of goods throughout Ireland, the UK, and Europe. |
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. |
Analyses the needs of the end users of computers and writes specifications for programmers and technicians. |
Works in a laboratory assisting scientific and technical staff with day to day duties. |
Helps to design, develop and improve the systems that convert raw materials into finished products. |
Performs engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. |
Works in clinical pathology (hospital) and research laboratories performing and interpreting tests for the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of disease. |
An expert chemist with particular expertise in molecular design, the synthesis of drugs and understanding of biological functions. |
Makes steel girders and metal structures for use in the construction of buildings and other heavy duty equipment. |
Studies and researches micro-organisms like bacteria and algae. |
Plans, designs, implements and troubleshoots computer networks. |
Installs, repairs and services water, waste and service pipes in all kinds of buildings. |
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. |
A fully qualified medical doctor who works with and treats people who are suffering from psychological illnesses or disorders. |
Checks and tests materials and finished goods towards ensuring that they meet production standards. |
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. |
Builds scaffolding structure on building sites and at outdoor events using metal pipes and poles. |
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. |
Develops, creates, and modifies general computer applications software or specialised utility programs. |
Prepares lessons and teaches teenagers in a secondary school or college classroom. |
Make special tools for use in factories and workshops using precision machinery. |
Welders join pieces of metal together by using intense heat. |