Irish Defence Forces
Here's everything Irish Defence Forces is advertising at the moment. We pick these roles up from its careers site and check them again each day.
The Irish Defence Forces is responsible for defending the state and is comprised of the Army, Navy, and Air Corps. It also engages in overseas deployments and provides support for personnel and their families.
Open positions
Naval Service Recruit
Irish Defence Forces
Train to become a sailor in the Irish Naval Service, learning essential seamanship, naval skills, discipline, fitness, and teamwork before assignment to a ship. Recruits undergo 22 weeks of training to develop physical fitness, discipline, and motivation.
Air Corps Recruit
Irish Defence Forces
The Air Corps Recruit role involves a 12-week recruit program and 10 weeks of further training to gain military skills, discipline, fitness, and teamwork. This pathway offers opportunities in aviation roles such as maintenance, operations, and logistics.
Army Direct Entry
Irish Defence Forces
The Army Direct Entry program allows experienced professionals to join the Irish Army in specialist roles without standard recruit training. Various direct entry opportunities are available, including Engineer Officer, Medical Doctor, Dental Officer, Instrumentalists, Band Conductor, and Motor Technician.
Communications Operator (CIS)
Irish Defence Forces
Communications and Information Services (CIS) involves setting up and maintaining Defence Forces communication systems, including radios, networks, and IT equipment, ensuring secure and reliable information flow during operations.
Defence Forces Motor Technician Fitter
Irish Defence Forces
Maintain, repair, and service military vehicles and equipment, ensuring operational readiness and safety across the Defence Forces. This is a direct entry position for qualified candidates.
General Service Trainee Chef
Irish Defence Forces
This role is for a Trainee Chef in the Irish Defence Forces, involving military recruit training followed by culinary training and on-the-job experience, leading to a QQI Level 5 Major Award and opportunities for further professional qualifications.
Army Ranger Wing
Irish Defence Forces
The Army Ranger Wing (ARW) is the elite special operations unit of the Irish Defence Forces. The selection process is exclusively available to serving members of the Irish Defence Forces, with no direct entry route.
Army Recruit
Irish Defence Forces
This role involves training to become a soldier through a 12-week recruit program and subsequent 10 weeks of 2-3 Star training. Upon completion, recruits are promoted to Private 2* and join a unit, building essential military skills, discipline, fitness, and teamwork.