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Night Shift Operator - Applegreen Carraroe As a Night Shift Operator at Applegreen, you will be a crucial part of our front-line operations. If you’re looking for a fulfilling role where you can make a difference every day and build lasting relationships, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to join the Applegreen family and become part of a company that values community, teamwork, our customers. What will I be doing as a Night Shift Operator at Applegreen? · Operating the shop in line with company policy throughout the night as per shop checklist. · Ensure all perimeter alarms are activated. · Ensure the site building is secure throughout the night. · Keep the shop area clean, tidy, and safe. · Provide excellent customer service. · Ensure accurate price labelling of products. · Stock rotation and shelf stacking. Why Should I join the Applegreen Team? Benefits · All colleagues are eligible for a discount, allowing exclusive discounts on Bakewell Deli foods and hot drinks. · Bike to work scheme (available after 6 months of service). · HSF Health Plans schemes for healthcare expenses including dental, optical and many more. · Wellbeing platform with micro-modules and articles to support your mental health and wellbeing. In addition, our Employee Assistance Programme is a free confidential counselling service which offers support on personal, family, work, and money matters. · Flexible schedules. · Company pension scheme. · Exclusive offers on broadband and mobile plans. · Refer a friend scheme. · Development opportunities through a variety of online and classroom-based learning delivered by inhouse and external industry experts. An Applegreen Night Shift Operator would ideally: · Have previous experience in a similar role, but its not essential. · Have a can-do attitude who has strong communication skills and enjoys interacting with customers. · Ability to work well with colleagues, contributing to a positive team environment. · Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. · Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks.
Graduate Management Trainee
Overview We’re Enterprise Mobility. A family-owned, world-class portfolio of brands that includes household names such as Enterprise Rent-A-Car. With a $35 billion turnover and nearly 90,000 team members across 95 countries, we’ve grown from a pioneering idea over 65-years ago, to the global mobility leader we are today. Join us, and as the TargetJobs Graduate Employer of the Year and a Times Top 100 Graduate Employer, we will offer you the freedom to explore your potential. And to progress forward on your own career path. Ready to make your move? After an initial virtual classroom-based orientation session, you’ll be assigned to a branch office for hands-on business training. Here you will learn valuable business skills from capable mentors who were once in your shoes. That’s because nearly all of our full-time employees started as a graduate in our Management Training Programme, including our current CEO. This allows everyone to learn our business from the ground up and to understand how they play a significant role in seeing it succeed. Our promote-from-within culture ensures that you’ll have a well-rounded training experience and learn skills in management, finance, operations, sales and customer service. As you progress, increasingly more opportunities will become available to you. You can choose, as most people do, to continue your rewarding ascent within our Rental Operations managerial track. Then - in as little as two years from joining as a graduate - you could become a Branch Manager in our retail network, in charge of your own team and your own profits. Or you can explore one of many other exciting options within Enterprise including Human Resources, Accounting, Revenue Management, Sales, Marketing and more. What is certain is that we encourage all of our employees to be the best they can be, and ensure every employee feels valued, supported, and empowered to bring their best selves to work. Enterprise Mobility is also still family-owned – our CEO Chrissy Taylor is the third generation of the Taylor family to run the company. This allows us to look forward even more confidently to the future, providing the stability we need to pursue the long-term good for our business, our employees and our customers, even in these challenging times. Responsibilities As a Graduate Management Trainee, you are empowered to make business decisions that greatly affect your career as well as the bottom line. You’ll gain responsibility for developing new business and maintaining current relationships. You’ll be responsible for understanding cost control, reading your branch’s P&L statement and understanding what it takes to run a profitable business. You will also learn how to deliver exceptional customer service. We will teach you how to effectively communicate, influence, and interact with all types of customers, vendors, and colleagues. You’ll learn proper sales techniques, problem solving strategies and conflict management. Those skills will provide you with the opportunity to market to local business partners and build solid, long lasting relationships with key business decision makers. In your development to become a successful manager at Enterprise, you’ll learn how to mentor, train, develop, manage and promote staff of your own. In turn, we’ll reward your development with pay increases and opportunities for continued promotions. Qualifications CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Supervisor
With nearly 60 stores across Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland & Scotland and 30 years of presence and expertise in the fashion industry, DV8 Fashion is one of the most recognised fashion names on the High Street bringing you top brands, exclusive lines and new trends. We pride ourselves in innovation and creativity and love to showcase this in everything that we do. We have a truly global presence, offering our brands online giving you 24/7 access to top fashion, shipping to most parts of the world! DV8 journey began in 1994, as a local family business we have now expanded massively and have big ambitions for the future. People are at the heart of what we do and play a key part in our continuous expansion, we are always looking for best talent, creativity and innovative mindsets to join DV8. About You We are on the lookout for a part-time 16-20 hours a weekRetailSupervisor to join our DV8 Sligo Store. Step into a role as a Supervisor where you will lead the sales team by example, using an excellent understanding of product with a friendly, welcoming approach to provide excellent customer service, ensuring your team does the same. Ideally you should have experience working as a supervisor in a similar environment although we will consider other relevant experience to this role too! About the Role Being a supervisor in DV8 is a responsible but rewarding role with a clear path for progression, as part of your duties you will – · Provide excellent customer service, greeting our customers with a smile and help them as much as you can · Be responsible for opening and closing of the store following the security procedures · Ensure that our customers have the best shopping experience by ensuring all our products are priced and the shop floor is clean and tidy at all times · Maintain high standards of merchandise in store ensuring our products are positioned to look their best · Be responsible for the operation of the till for both card and cash payments – training will be provided if necessary Some of Our Benefits · Career development opportunities · Training · Competitive remuneration · Very generous staff discount · Early access to exclusive and new lines CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Group Estates Manager
YOUR CORE BENEFITS Excellent Salary 25 Annual Holidays (Pro rata) 10 Public Holidays (Pro rata) Private Medical Insurance Life Assurance (4 x Salary) Income Protection (60% Salary) Kingsbridge Membership Club Wellbeing The Kingsbridge Way Free Financial Planning Advice Free Lunches at Kingsbridge Private Hospital Relevant Training Funded by Company Discount for Family and Friends on Kingsbridge Services/Goods About the Company: The Kingsbridge Healthcare Group was founded in 2004 by Medical Directors, Dr Suresh Tharma and Mr Ashok Songra. Their vision was to create world class healthcare by putting patients at the forefront of everything they did, this was to become the company’s mission. From the original premises at 352 Lisburn Road (where the name 3fivetwo Healthcare was taken), the Company has expanded and has since undergone a rebrand. The 3fivetwo Group is now known as the Kingsbridge Healthcare Group and consists of the following: Our partner companies consist of H3 Health Insurance and Cransford Insurance. At Kingsbridge Healthcare Group, we are on the lookout for talented, innovative and ambitious individuals to join our team. Our people are at the core of everything we do and are all equally committed into achieving the Company’s mission of becoming a world-class provider of healthcare solutions. Our aim is to be the preferred choice for both patients and healthcare professionals
Grade VII – Learner Supports Co-Ordinator
Job Purpose Under the responsibility of the FET Director and reporting directly to the Training Centre Manager (TCM), the Learner Support Coordinator will have responsibility to: Sick Leave Pay during properly certified sick absence, provided there is no evidence of permanent disability for service, will apply on a pro-rata basis, in accordance with the provisions of the relevant legislation and Department of Education sick leave circulars. Annual Leave The annual leave allowance for the position of Grade VII is 29 days. This allowance is subject to the usual conditions regarding the granting of annual leave in MSLETB, is based on a fiveday week and is exclusive of the usual public holidays. Location/Base The successful candidate will be assigned to any of its locations in Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim ETB. Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board reserves the right to assign you to any other location or base that is under the control of Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board, as the need arises. Any change in location or base by Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board will not be deemed as redeployment as provided for under the Public Service Agreements. Start Date MSLETB shall require a person to whom an appointment is offered to take up such appointment within a period of not more than 6 weeks and if they fail to take up the appointment within such period or such long period as the MSLETB in its absolute discretion may determine, MSLETB shall not appoint them. Business Travel When absent from home and headquarters on duty appropriate travelling expenses and subsistence allowances will be paid subject to the normal Civil Service regulations.
Contact Centre Manager
YOUR CORE BENEFITS About the Company: The Kingsbridge Healthcare Group was founded in 2004 by Medical Directors, Dr Suresh Tharma and Mr Ashok Songra. Their vision was to create world class healthcare by putting patients at the forefront of everything they did, this was to become the company’s mission. From the original premises at 352 Lisburn Road (where the name 3fivetwo Healthcare was taken), the Company has expanded and has since undergone a rebrand. The 3fivetwo Group is now known as the Kingsbridge Healthcare Group and consists of the following: Kingsbridge Private Hospital Group (Belfast, Sligo, North West) Kingsbridge Diagnostic and Treatment Centre - Kings Hall. Kingsbridge Training Academy Kingsbridge Opticians and Hearing Care 3fivetwo Healthcare Our partner companies consist of H3 Health Insurance and Cransford Insurance. At Kingsbridge Healthcare Group, we are on the lookout for talented, innovative and ambitious individuals to join our team. Our people are at the core of everything we do and are all equally committed into achieving the Company’s mission of becoming a world-class provider of healthcare solutions. Our aim is to be the preferred choice for both patients and healthcare professionals
Clerical Officer Grade III
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE Have obtained at least Grade D3 in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate Examination (higher, ordinary, applied or vocational programmes) or equivalent. or Have passed an examination at the appropriate level within the QQI qualifications framework which can be assessed as being of a comparable to Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent or higher or Have appropriate relevant experience which encompasses equivalent skills and expertise. SKILLS Have the requisite knowledge, skills and competencies to carry out the role. Competencies will be informed by best practice Public Appointment Service Competency Frameworks for the Irish Public Service. Be capable and competent of fulfilling the role to a high standard. COMPETENCIES • Team Work • Customer Service and Communication Skills. • Information Management/Processing • Delivery of Results. • Specialist Knowledge, Expertise and Self Development. • Drive and Commitment to Public Service Values Post Summary/Job Purpose: The successful candidate will be appointed at Grade III level with appointee(s) having responsibility, under the general direction of School Management. The job-holder will have delegated responsibility as part of the overall administrative function. The Grade III (Clerical Officer) is a support position within MSL ETB and is assigned responsibility for the day to day operation of a work area. The post holder will promote and maintain best practice to ensure a quality service is delivered at all times. Job Description: The role of the Clerical Officer is multifunctional and varied. Duties will be within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as directed by management. PERSON SPECIFICATION: The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate their ability to: 1, Work as part of a team. 2. Communicate effectively at all levels. 3. Provide the Organisation’s customers with an efficient and effective service through face to face, telephone and written communication. 4. Adopt a flexible approach in their work. 5. Have excellent Planning and Organisational Skills including using Computer technology effectively. 6. Have excellent MS Office Skills to include: Word, Excel and Access. 7. Experience of using Information Management systems highly desirable. 8. To participate in and support development and use of IT Systems. A capacity to appreciate the potential of IT to enhance record-keeping and quality delivery of services is essential. This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him / her from time to time by the CE and to contribute to the development of the post while in the role. Key Competencies: Team Work: • Develops and maintains good working relationships with others, sharing information and knowledge, as appropriate. • Offers own ideas and perspectives. • Understands own role in the team, making every effort to play his/her part. Customer Service and Communication Skills: • Actively listens to others and tries to understand their perspectives/requirements/needs. • Is respectful, courteous and professional, remaining composed, even in challenging circumstances. • Communicates clearly and fluently when speaking and in writing Information Management/Processing • Approaches and delivers all work in a thorough and organized manner. • Follows procedures and protocols, understanding their value and the rationale behind them. • Keeps high quality records that are easy for others to understand. Delivery of Results • Takes responsibility for work and sees it through to the appropriate next level. • Completes work in a timely manner. • Adapts quickly to new ways of doing things. • Demonstrates initiative and flexibility in ensuring work is delivered. Specialist Knowledge, Expertise and Self Development • Develops and maintains the skills and expertise required to perform in the role effectively e.g. relevant technologies, I.T. systems, spreadsheets etc. • Is committed to self-development and continuously seeks to improve personal performance. Drive and Commitment to Public Service Values • Strives to perform at a high level and deliver a quality service. • Is thorough and conscientious, even if work is routine. • Is personally honest and trustworthy. • Upholds high standards of honesty, ethics and integrity The Office The working week of the Grade III Clerical Officer in Carrigallen V.S. is 16.5 hours per week, excluding breaks. The holder of the office shall not engage in any gainful occupation, other than as an officer of MSLETB, to such an extent as to impair the performance of his or her duties as an officer of MSLETB or in any occupation which might conflict with the interests of MSLETB or which might be inconsistent with discharge of his or her duties as an MSLETB Officer. Probation The successful candidate shall serve a probationary period in accordance with the terms set out in MSL ETB’s Probationary Policy. Salary The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. Holders of the office shall pay to MSLETB any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to or received by them by virtue of their office or in respect of any services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. Salary Scale as per Circular Letter 0017/2025. The current salary scale for Grade III Clerical Officers is as follows. Rate from 01/03/2025 New Entrants Rate from 01/03/2025 €32,969 - €47,946* IMPORTANT NOTICE RE: SALARY: As per DE guidelines, new appointees who are entering this grade for the first time will start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit may only apply, if, immediately prior to appointment, the appointee is already a serving Civil or Public Servant. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Starting Salary is not subject to negotiation Annual Leave The annual leave allowance for the position of Clerical Officer is 22 days pro rata. This allowance is subject to the usual conditions regarding the granting of annual leave in MSLETB, is based on a five-day week and is exclusive of the usual public holidays. Sick Leave Pay during properly certified sick absence, provided there is no evidence of permanent disability for service, will apply on a pro-rata basis, in accordance with the provisions of relevant legislation and Department circulars. Location/Base The initial location of this position is Carrigallen Vocational School, Co. Leitrim. Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board reserves the right to assign you to any location or base that is under the control of Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board, as the need arises. Any change in location or base by Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board will not be deemed as redeployment as provided for under the Public Service Agreements. Start Date MSLETB shall require a person to whom an appointment is offered to take up such appointment within a period of not more than 6 weeks and if they fail to take up the appointment within such period or such long period as the MSLETB in its absolute discretion may determine, MSLETB shall not appoint them. Business Travel When absent from home and headquarters on duty appropriate travelling expenses and subsistence allowances will be paid subject to the normal ETB/Public Service regulations. Other Countries For other countries not listed above you may find it helpful to contact the relevant embassies who could provide you with information on seeking Police Clearance. Candidates please do not send us your overseas clearance or any other documentation unless we request it from you. Candidates who accept a job offer will have specified timeline within which to produce the required documentation; otherwise the job offer will be withdrawn. These timelines are communicated to you at pre-employment clearances stage – typically this is 5 working days. When requested, a copy of your overseas Clearance will be retained on file and the original returned to you by post. Note: Any costs incurred in this process will be borne by the candidate. Other Important Information Only applications submitted before the closing date and time will be accepted into the competition. Candidates must inform MSLETB of any changes to their details once they have submitted their application form. All further correspondence with applicants will be by email, therefore the onus is on the candidate to keep MSL ETB up to date on their current details. The admission of a person to a competition, or invitation to attend an interview, is not to be taken as implying that the MSLETB is satisfied that such person fulfils the requirements of the competition or is not disqualified by law from holding the position and does not carry a guarantee that your application will receive further consideration. It is important, therefore, for you to note that the onus is on you to ensure that you meet the eligibility requirements for the competition before attending for interview. If you do not meet these essential entry requirements but nevertheless attend for interview you will be putting yourself to unnecessary expense as the MSLETB will not be responsible for refunding any expenses incurred. Prior to any candidate being considered for appointment to this position the MSLETB may make all such enquiries including health checks that are deemed necessary to determine the suitability of that candidate. Until all stages of the recruitment process have been fully completed a final determination cannot be made nor can it be deemed or inferred that such a determination has been made. Should the person recommended for appointment decline, or having accepted it relinquish it, the MSLETB may at its discretion, select and recommend another person for appointment on the results of this selection process. MSLETB will not be responsible for refunding any expenses incurred by candidates.
Assistant Staff Officer (Grade IV)
JOB DESCRIPTION The position of Assistant Staff Officer is a support or supervisory position within the Council and is assigned responsibility for the day to day operation of a work area, section or team, depending on the assignment. The Assistant Staff Officer works as part of a team, supporting managers and colleagues to meet work goals and objectives and to deliver quality services to internal and external customers. The post holder will be responsible for the implementation of work programmes to achieve goals and targets set out in Departmental and Team Plans. The Assistant Staff Officer is expected to carry out their duties in a manner that enhances trust and confidence. QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POST 1. CHARACTER Each candidate shall be of good character. 2. HEALTH Each candidate shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3. CITIZENSHIP Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, 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 is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or (e) A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa or (f) A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa 4. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, ETC. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: (i) (a) have obtained at least Grade D (or a Pass), in Higher or Ordinary Level, in five subjects (or four subjects if Irish is included) from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme including Irish and/or English and one of the following: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics, and (b) have obtained at least Grade C (or Honours) in Higher level (or Honours) papers in three subjects in that examination (or two subjects if Irish and/or one of the following is included: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics) or (ii) have obtained a comparable standard in an equivalent examination, or (iii) hold a third level qualification of at least degree standard (Level 7 in National Framework of Qualifications). Confined Competition (iv) be a serving employee in a local authority or regional assembly and have at least two years satisfactory experience in a post of Clerical Officer or analogous post. 5. DESIRABLE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following knowledge, experience and skills: • Knowledge and understanding of the structure and functions of local government. • Knowledge of current local government issues. • Understanding of the role of an Assistant Staff Officer. • Relevant administrative experience. • Experience of working as part of a team. • Experience of preparing reports and correspondence. • Knowledge and experience of operating ICT systems. • Ability to implement change and demonstrate flexibility and openness to change. • Ability to develop and maintain positive, productive and beneficial working relationships. PARTICULARS OF OFFICE 1. THE POST The post is Assistant Staff Officer (Grade IV). This is a pensionable whole-time position on the basis of a 35 hour 5 day week. The panels formed from this competition will be used to fill positions at this grade (the filling of permanent positions is subject to the agreed sequencing set out in the ‘Guidance for the Procedures for the Recruitment to Clerical Administrative Grades IV to Grade VII in the Local Authority Sector’). 2. DUTIES The duties of the employment are to give to: (a) Sligo County Council under the control of the Chief Executive or his nominee and (b) To any other local authority or body with which an agreement has been made by the local authority, Under the general direction and control of the Chief Executive or of such other employee as the Chief Executive may from time to time determine, such appropriate services of a management, administrative, executive, supervisory, advisory and ancillary nature as may be required by any local authority or body hereinbefore mentioned in the exercise and performance of any of its powers, functions and duties, and to exercise such powers, functions and duties as may be delegated to him or her by the Chief Executive from time to time, including the duty of servicing all committees that may be established by any such local authority or body. The holder of the employment will, if required, act for an employee of a higher level, if qualified to do so. The key duties and responsibilities of the post of Assistant Staff Officer include, but are not limited to: 1. To support the line manager to ensure the section or department work programmes are implemented to deliver on the Council’s Corporate Plan and operational plans. 2. To communicate and liaise effectively with employees, supervisors and line managers in other sections and customers in relation to operational matters for their section or area of work. 3. To prepare reports, correspondence and other documents as necessary. 4. To organise and facilitate internal and external meetings and participate and engage in discussions as appropriate. 5. To provide assistance and support in the delivery of projects as required. 6. To ensure high levels of customer service, respond to queries and requests for information in a professional and courteous and timely manner. 7. To support the line manager to communicate, implement and manage all change management initiatives within the relevant area of responsibility. 8. To supervise employees within their team or programmes of work within their area of responsibility, providing support to team members or colleagues as required. 9. To participate in corporate activities and responsibilities appropriate to the grade. 10. To be in compliance with Health and Safety legislative requirements, policies and procedures and safe systems of work. 11. To deputise for the line manage or equivalent as required. 12. To undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility, as may be required, or assigned, from time to time. 3. SALARY The salary shall be fully inclusive and will be as determined from time to time. Holders of the office shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to or received by them by virtue of their office or in respect of services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. Current Salary Scale €35,260 – €37,366 – €40,355 – €42,318 – €44,035 – €45,696 – €47,938 – €49,560 – €51,210 – LSI 1 €52,768 – LSI 2 – €54,367 Salary for the post shall be in accordance with existing practice as set out in relevant circulars. New entrants shall be paid at the minimum of the scale. 4. SUPERANNUATION a) Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required, in respect of their superannuation, to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration, plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependant or qualified children). b) Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. c) All persons under (a) and (b) above who become pensionable employees of a local authority will be required, in respect of the Local Government (Spouses and Children's Contributory Pension) Scheme, to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration in accordance with the terms of the Scheme. d) Persons who are pensionable under the Single Public Sector Pension Scheme, contributions in respect of Superannuation shall be deducted at a rate of 3% of pensionable remuneration plus 3½% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependent or qualified children). 5. PROBATION There shall be period after such employment takes effect during which the person appointed will hold the post on probation. Such period shall be six months commencing on the first day of service but the Chief Executive may at their discretion extend such period. Such person shall cease to hold the post at the end of the period of probation or extended period of probation, unless, during such period or extended period, the service of such person is certified as satisfactory. 6. RETIREMENT AGE For appointees who are deemed to be “new entrants” as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004, there is no compulsory retirement age. For appointees entering the Single Public Service Scheme, compulsory retirement age will be 70. For appointees covered under the provisions of the Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Bill 2018, compulsory retirement age will be 70. 7. RESIDENCE The holder of the office shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. 8. METHOD OF SELECTION (a) Selection shall be by means of a competition based on an interview conducted by or on behalf of Sligo County Council. Interviews will be conducted in person. The Council will not be responsible for any expenses incurred by candidates in attending for interview. A panel will be formed of those who are most successful in the competition. The top performing candidates at final selection interview, whose names are placed on the panel and who satisfy the local authority that they possess the qualifications declared for the position and that they are otherwise suitable for employment, may within the life of the panel, be employed as appropriate vacancies arise. The life of the panel shall be one year from the date it is formed, unless extended by the Chief Executive. (b) Short-Listing: While a candidate may meet the eligibility requirements of the competition, if the numbers applying for the position are such that it would not be practical to interview everyone, Sligo County Council may decide that a smaller number will be called to the next stage of the selection process. In this respect, the Council provides for the employment of a short-listing process to select a group who, based on an examination of the application forms, appear to be the most suitable for the position. This is not to suggest that other candidates are necessarily unsuitable or incapable of undertaking the job, rather that there are some candidates who, based on their application, appear to be better qualified and/or have more relevant experience. The short-listing criteria may include both the essential and desirable criteria specified for the position. It is, therefore, in your own interest to provide a detailed and accurate account of your qualifications/experience on your application form. Candidates may be short-listed for final competitive interview on the basis of: (a) The information provided on the application form, including both the essential and desirable criteria, relevant experience and competency questions, or (b) A preliminary interview or (c) Appropriate test i.e. aptitude test, etc. or (d) Any mix of the above. One or more of the following criteria may apply when short-listing applications either through the application form or preliminary interview: ➢ Education ➢ Relevant Work Experience – Range & Depth ➢ Competencies displayed ➢ Attention to detail 9. GARDA VETTING & REFERENCES The successful candidate may be subject to the Garda Vetting Procedures in line with the provisions of the National Vetting Bureau (Children & Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012 to 2016 as appropriate in advance of appointment. The appointment of any successful candidate will be subject to receipt of references which are satisfactory to the employer. 10. MEDICAL EXAMINATION For the purpose of satisfying the requirements as to health, it will be necessary for the successful candidate, before they are appointed, to undergo a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the local authority.
Trainee Optical Assistant
Are you a caring individual looking to start your career as an Optical Assistant? You’ve come to the right place. We aren’t looking for people with years of experience and heaps of qualifications, just passionate, hard-workers ready to confidently welcome and help customers as they walk through our doors. And once you’ve found your feet as a Trainee Optical Assistant, you don’t just have to stop there. We have plenty of professional training and development in other business areas, as well as the support of experienced Opticians and Technicians supporting you on your journey. So whatever you want your career to look like, you can bring it to life at Specsavers. Our store Based in Sligo, our store has great career progression opportunities! What’s on offer? As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Optometrist
Are you an ambitious optometrist looking to keep your career moving as part of our well-established team? You’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re newly qualified or have years of experience, if you’re passionate and committed to eyecare and ready to bring your best every day, you could be perfect for this role. With clinical and professional development as well as innovative equipment at your disposal, among a team of other experienced Opticians and Technicians, this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss. Our store Our store is located in Sligo, a seaside town just a stone's throw from the beach. It is really in the heart of our town! All of our test rooms are full-length with the most up-to-date technology fitted Our team We have a wonderful team of dedicated people in our store who are ready and waiting for you to meet. The team is fully trained and will complete all the pre-screening for you to ensure you can focus on what you need! What’s on offer? As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we offer a whole load of benefits for you to enjoy. These include: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
