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Working hours: Full Time Experience level: You must be a CORU registered Optometrist Specsavers in Ennis, are looking for an ambitious and talented Optometrist to join them. The focus at this store, is about pulling together and working as a team to ensure that our valued patients have an excellent experience. Become our new Optometrist at Specsavers in Ennis– a highly successful store with a great reputation for staff progression and the very highest standards of customer care. What’s on Offer? What we’re looking for Alongside being a qualified and CORU registered Optometrist, we are searching for someone who shares our store’s ethos. Someone who wants to grow, develop and offer exceptional customer care along the way. We want a practitioner who prides themselves on their clinical judgment, that isn’t afraid of a hands-on approach and who is keen to get involved and build rapport with the rest of the team. In summary, we’re looking for a skilled resident Optometrist to join us, be part of the team and assist in driving our practice forward. 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 Based in the heart of Athlone, our store has 3 test rooms, all with the latest technology and OCT. Our team We have a wonderful team of 25 dedicated people in our store, all with a wealth of experience, all ready and waiting for you to meet. 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 Based in the centre of Clonmel, we are at the heart of our local community. Our Store has 3 test rooms, all fitted with the latest technology Our team We have a wonderful team of experienced staff in our store ready and waiting for you to meet. We have experienced, local staff who has been part of our team for many years 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.
Department Manager
About the role Full time / Part time or Job share - 36.75 hours per week Permanent Upto €41,000 per annum + Bonus + Pension + 7 Weeks Holiday B&Q Navan We believe anyone can improve their home to make life better. Every day, we give our millions of customers the ideas, advice, tools and confidence they need to create a home they’ll love. Join us as a Department Manager and you’ll be a big part of this. Key responsibilities We’re thinking more ambitiously about how our stores can offer our customers even more. Creating a store within a store, you’ll get to think big too. You’ll make things happen – setting standards, coming up with ideas, and finding fresh ways to make your team and department the best they can be. You’ll keep customer service levels high and use your customer knowledge to spot opportunities to give them even more. It’ll be your department to run. But, because we’re so big on teamwork, you won’t tackle the challenge alone. Required skills & experience Positive, hands on, and eager to bring your own ideas to the table, you’ll feel right at home with us. You’ve got plenty of customer service experience, along with a love of all things home improvement. You’ll be happy to expand your skills by using new technology and learning new ways of working. You’re flexible too – able to cover store opening hours on a rota basis, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays. And, perhaps most importantly, you know how to keep a team motivated, engaged, and pulling together as one. What's in it for me? As part of a great team, you’ll be valued for who you are.We’re committed to making B&Q more diverse and representative of the communities we serve, where everyone can feel they belong and have equal opportunities . You will have access to a range of networks that represent our colleagues and allies and help us to continue to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business. We also recognise that wellness means different things to different people, and we want to help colleagues be at their best and feel well by offering a range of benefits to help you. As well as a competitive salary, our benefits package includes an award-winning pension scheme, 7 weeks holiday, an Employee Assistance Programme, shopping discounts, colleague wellbeing benefits and lots more! So we can support you during the application or interview process, please contact recruitment@b-and-q.co.uk for any recruitment adjustments. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Insurance/Administration Assistant
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Apprentice Service Advisor
Due to continued growth within the group, we are currently recruiting for a trainee Service Advisor to work in our modern Joe Duffy Athlone dealership. Joe Duffy Group is Ireland’s leading motor retailer representing 13 brands across 24 locations with a team of 650 employees and an enviable franchise portfolio of world-leading brands. In 2023, Joe Duffy Group was announced as Ireland 9th Best Employer in the Sunday Independent. Our competitive advantage is underpinned by the quality of the people we employ and the unrivalled career path we can offer. We are looking to recruit a dynamic and ambitious individual that displays drive, passion, energy, talent and integrity. This is a fantastic career opportunity to train as a Service Advisor with Ireland's largest motor retail group. Successful candidates will complete a minimum of six months structured and comprehensive training. A full and clean Irish or EU driving licence and a full-time work VISA are absolutely essential requirements for this role. Requirements: To be the focal and experienced point of contact for our Athlone customers requiring servicing or repair to their vehicles. Managing the flow of information between the workshop, the rest of the dealership and the customer, delivering excellent customer service at all times. To manage all service telephone and walk-in enquiries on behalf of the dealership. Qualify service needs and diagnose vehicle running problems where appropriate. Establish understanding and an agreement with the customer of the work to be carried out. Calculate workshop capacity insuring that all details are entered onto the service workshop loading system. Manage the handover and administration of Customer Service Vehicles. Explain the work carried out on vehicle ensuring customers full understanding and authorisation. Manage any necessary liaison with department manager regarding customer dissatisfaction. Follow up in line with dealership procedures. Understand and adhere to manufacturer brand service requirements. Maintain safe working practices and abide by the working rules and standards of the dealership. Maintain product knowledge on the full Athlone dealership range. Maintain relevant systems ensuring accuracy at all times. Likely to be/have: Impeccable appearance and well presented to work in a corporate environment. Good oral & written communication skills. Excellent organisational skills. Able to record accurately all relevant details. Ability to 'up sell' additional work / accessories. An ability to absorb and understand technical data and explain it to our customers as required. A full, clean driving licence is an essential requirement for this role We will recognise and reward your hard work, achievements and loyalty with our excellent basic salary benefits package: Employment Assistance Programme. Industry-leading training and progression plans. Bike to Work Scheme. 20 days of Annual Leave. Life cover. Active Social Club. PRSA.
Procurement Officer
Job Description We are seeking an experienced Procurement Officer to join our team at LIFI Construction Limited. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing and acquiring goods and services, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships to ensure cost-effective procurement and timely delivery. Key responsibilities include identifying and evaluating suppliers, negotiating contracts, managing procurement processes, monitoring inventory levels, and ensuring compliance with company policies. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in procurement, supply chain management, or a related field, along with strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills. Familiarity with procurement regulations and software is an advantage.
Casino Cashier/ Floor Attendant
Job Description Are you confident, reliable, and thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment? We are looking for a dedicated Casino Cashier/Floor Attendant to join our team and provide outstanding service to our guests. Key Responsibilities: Handle cash Payouts with accuracy and discretion Deliver excellent customer service at all times Ensure compliance with all casino regulations and procedures Maintain a clean and professional cashier station Support a safe and secure gaming environment What We’re Looking For: Previous customer-facing experience is essential Fluent English speaker – both written and verbal Flexible and available for 8-hour shifts across days, evenings, weekends, and public holidays Strong numerical and attention-to-detail skills High integrity and ability to work under pressure Application Method Please apply to this vacancy by the following means: Email: info@thediamondcasino.ie
School Warden
SECTION 1: THE ROLE Each local authority can arrange with An Garda Sióchána for School Traffic Wardens to patrol places where schoolchildren cross public roads. The school traffic warden’s role is to ensure that primary-school children cross public roads safely on their way to and from school. The Gardaí and school traffic wardens are the only officials in Ireland who have the authority to stop other vehicles on public roads. The law governing the appointment of School Traffic Wardens is the Road Traffic Act, 1961 (Section 96). School traffic wardens usually work in the mornings, at lunchtime and in the evenings, when children are most likely to cross the road to go to or from school. School Traffic Wardens wear a distinctive uniform (a high-visibility coat and hat). They must also carry a distinctive sign (a white disc with a red border and the word ‘Stop’ in the centre). By displaying this sign, the School Traffic Warden has the power to stop the traffic to enable schoolchildren to cross the road in safety. Traffic must remain stopped as long as the warden displays the sign. SECTION 2: DUTIES The duties shall be such as may be assigned to the officer from time to time by the local authority. These duties may include:- 1. Reporting for duty promptly at the specified times and locations assigned, under the direction of the Supervisor. 2. The Warden must operate strictly in accordance with the instructions for School Wardens (as per Garda/Cork County Council training) at all times. 3. The person employed will be required to perform assigned duties exercising a duty of care, in the interest of safety of oneself, fellow employees and the general public, at all times in compliance with Cork County Council’s Health and Safety Management System. Working in a safe manner, in full compliance with the relevant safety legislation and construction regulations, will be the primary responsibility of all School Wardens. 4. The school warden will use the statutory uniform and equipment provided for the safety of yourself, children and all other members of the public, especially when stopping traffic on the public roadway. This requires carrying of the official Stop sign at all times and to ensure that the uniform is kept in a clean neat condition. 5. Maintain control over children who are awaiting your instructions to cross. 6. If the Warden has any trouble in controlling, or encounter disobedience by the children, they should inform the Principal of the school concerned. Any disobedience by traffic in general should be reported forthwith to the Gardai. 7. The Warden should never break up organised convoys, wedding, funerals, parades, or hold up fire appliances or ambulances for the purpose of allowing children to cross but wait for suitable opportunities when they have passed. 8. Report any problems or difficulties to the Local Municipal District Roads & Engineering Offices. 9. All accidents at the crossing point involving the Warden in the operation of his/her duties must be reported immediately after the duty period by telephone, to the Local Municipal District Roads & Engineering Offices. All relevant details must be recorded including car make/model, registration number, name of drivers/pedestrians involved, time and date of accident. The names/addresses of any witnesses must be recorded also and a written report is to be submitted to the Local Municipal District Roads & Engineering Offices within the following 3 days. 10. The Warden must not attempt to apportion blame to any person nor admit liability on his/her (or the Council’s) own part. 11. In connection with the hours of duty any changes made by the school to their class times, which affect your duty periods, must be notified to the Local Municipal District Roads & Engineering Offices. SECTION 3: ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA / QUALIFICATIONS 1. Character Each candidate must be of good character and will be subject to Garda Vetting in advance of appointment to the post. 2. Health Each Candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. The Council reserves the right to retire a Warden who in the opinion of the Council’s medical advisor is medically unsuitable to discharge his/her duties effectively due to age or infirmity. 3. Education, Experience Each candidate must have a good general education of a sufficient standard to enable that person to understand fully and carry out the duties of the post. An ideal candidate will: A. Operate at all times at the designated crossing point. This crossing point cannot be altered however temporarily by any person/body other than Cork County Council (with Garda Approval). B. Comply with safety policy and directive in force from time to time and must wear the uniform and carry the sign at all times while on duty. C. Ensure compliance with organisational policies, procedures and legislation. D. Co-operate with the familiarisation/instruction of other employees where appropriate. E. Manage and maintain resources effectively and efficiently. SECTION 4: TENURE The employment is for the duration of the school year. The employment is part-time and pensionable. A panel may be formed to fill vacancies for School Warden Scoil Mhuire N.S, Buttevant, which may arise during the lifetime of the panel. Sick leave does not apply to this part-time employment, however, depending on the number of hours worked a warden may be entitled to claim Disability Benefit from the Department of Social Welfare. The local authority shall require person to whom an appointment is offered to take up such appointments within a period of not more than one month and if they fail to take up the appointment within such period or such longer period as the local authority in its absolute discretion may determine, the local authority shall not appoint them. SECTION 5: SALARY The wage for the post is: €19.03 basic per hour. Payment will not be made in respect of normal school holiday periods, i.e. summer, Christmas or Easter or other. The wage shall be fully inclusive and shall 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 any services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. The contract may be terminated at any time subject to normal legal requirements. SECTION 6: LOCATION OF POST The position will be at Scoil Mhuire N.S, Buttevant, Co. Cork. Cork County Council reserves the right to assign you to any department, premises, or district in use by the Council, now or in the future. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or compensation. The person appointed will be required to provide him/herself at his/her own expense with the necessary mode of travel to and from work. Holders of the office shall reside in the Municipal District in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. SECTION 7: WORKING HOURS The Warden will be required to operate punctually at all times when children are crossing. The hours of work will be determined by the Principal of the school concerned. Please note that times are subject to change at the Council’s discretion. Hours of Duty: As per the school or as required. N.B. The times are subject to review, having regard to changes in class starting/finishing times and/or changing crossing patterns. SECTION 8: ANNUAL LEAVE Annual leave will, if applicable be in accordance with the terms of the Holidays Employees Act, 1973 as amended by the workers Protection (Regular Part-Time Employees) Act, 1991. Please note particularly the Council will determine the times at which annual leave may be taken having regard to the absolute priority of having the school crossing operated while children are attending school. For those who are not entitled to annual leave, the same criteria will apply to unpaid leave of absence. SECTION 9: GARDA VETTING Successful candidates will be subject to Garda Vetting in advance of appointment to the post.
Sector Sales Representative
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