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PUNCH Consulting Engineers is one of Ireland’s leading and most experienced Civil & Structural Engineering Consultancies. Since 1973, we have grown to be one of the largest Irish-owned consultancies, with vast experience in multi-disciplinary services including Civil, Environmental, Structural, Roads & Bridges, Marine & Energy and Conservation. At PUNCH we Engineer Legacies and are consistent recipients of numerous prestigious Awards across RIAI and ACEI. We have offices in Dublin, Limerick, Cork, Galway and Glasgow, Scotland. As part of our civil or building engineering division you will be a valued member of the teams delivering high profile projects across Ireland. You will develop your skills along with your academic learning to achieve the professional accreditation of a “Higher Certificate in Civil Engineering Level 6” after 2 years, with the opportunity to advance to “Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering Level 7” after 1 further year of work and study. About The Role
Laboratory Customer Service Administrator
At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe. Position Summary The Laboratory Administrator serves to support the smooth running of the Laboratory operation through providing a variety of administrative and Customer service-based assistance. The Laboratory Administrator responsibilities include dealing with Customer queries regarding order status and timelines, sample retrieval and receipt, consumable purchasing, archiving and other general administrative tasks. Duties Specific Job Duties
Regional Talent Acquisition Leader
Location: Open to all vertiv hub locations within EMEA, with regular travel across EMEA sites At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people. Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to . If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers About the Team Equal Opportunity Employer We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.
Bar and Waiting Team Member
All colleagues working in our restaurants, cafés and bars will benefit from the discretionary service charge we add to bills. The majority of our guests are happy to reward our colleagues for their excellent service. Serve up the flavour that turns a good break into a great one Join our Food and Beverage team, where you'll be the friendly face welcoming guests and delivering exceptional service. You'll handle orders, serve food and drinks and play a key role in creating great experiences. What you'll be doing
Department Manager
Salary: €52,559 Contract: Full-Time, Fixed Purpose, 5 days out of 7 Benefits: 23 days annual leave, pension, colleague discount, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, employee assistance programme. BECAUSE YOU’RE READY FOR THE NEXT LEVEL A people-first culture where you can work with impact. A business that continues to grow and invest creating maximum joy at minimum cost. Just look at our 80,000+ colleagues across 450+ stores covering many markets globally, all leaving their mark. Our colleagues are the heart of everything we do – we’re caring, dynamic and we succeed together. The Department Manager plays a pivotal role, with genuine accountability and ownership. Our managers are empowered within a structured framework, allowing you to mould your team’s growth and enhance the customer experience. What you’ll do At Primark we do retail our way…so here is a taste of what you can expect in the role: Excited? Good. Because it’s energising to put your skills to work in a growing global business committed to helping people express themselves – and feel a sense of belonging. Apply to make an impact as a Department Manager and be welcomed to the wide world of Primark. THIS IS RETAIL OUR WAY! APPLY NOW! Our fashion isn’t one-size-fits-all and neither is our culture. Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together.
Property Advisory Services Graduate Development Programme
The Role To give you some insight into what you might be doing, here is a brief outline of what you can expect. As a Graduate working in Property Advisory Services you can expect to undertake the following: PRINCIPAL CONDITIONS OF SERVICE Location Trim HQ, Co. Meath or 1GQ, Dublin. Outside Employment The position is whole time and the appointee may not at any time engage in, or be connected with, any outside business or activity which would in any way conflict with the interests of the OPW, or be inconsistent with their official positions, or tend to impair their ability to carry out their duties. For this reason, an appointee who intends to be engaged in or connected with any outside business or employment should inform the OPW HR Management Section at graduate@opw.ie of such an intention. Ill Health Retirement For an individual who has retired from a Civil or Public service body on the grounds of ill health, his or her pension from that employment may be subject to review in accordance with the rules of ill health retirement within the pension scheme of that employment. Health Before being accepted as suitable for appointment, the appointee must satisfy certain criteria including suitability in respect of health. The onus is on the appointee to declare their suitability for the requirements of the position, to the best of their knowledge and belief, regarding their health status. The appointee will be asked to complete a health self declaration statement and complete an online health questionnaire. Please note that any misstatements, incomplete statements and or false declarations are liable to disqualify the appointee from the competition and or result in the summary termination of their appointment to employment in the position. 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 sick leave circulars for the public service. Officers who will be paying Class A rate of PRSI will be required to sign a mandate authorising the Department of Social Protection to pay any benefits due under the Social Welfare Acts directly to the Department of Education. Payment during illness will be subject to the officer making the necessary claims for social insurance benefit to the Department of Social Protection within the required time limits. Security Clearance Garda vetting will be sought in respect of individuals who come under consideration for appointment. Candidates will be required to complete and return Garda Vetting forms, which will be forwarded to An Garda Síochána for security checks to be undertaken. It may also be necessary for candidates to obtain vetting certificates from the police force of any country in which the candidates resided. Persons selected for appointment under this competition may receive offers of appointment, the commencement and continuation of which would be subject to satisfactory Garda vetting of the proposed appointees. Salary Entry will be at the minimum of the salary scale and the rate of remuneration will not be subject to negotiation. The rate of pay on commencement of this position is €39,974.00 (Point 1 of the Valuer Grade III Pay scale PPC) and may be adjusted from time to time in accordance with Government pay policy. The PPC pay rate applies when the individual is required to pay a Personal Pension Contribution (otherwise known as a main scheme contribution) in accordance with the rules of their main or personal superannuation scheme. Payment will be made by Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) into a bank account of an officer’s choice. Payment cannot be made until a bank account number and bank sort code has been supplied to the Office of Public Works. Statutory deductions from salary will be made as appropriate. Annual Leave The annual leave allowance will be 25 working days a year. This allowance, which is subject to the usual conditions regarding the granting of annual leave, is on the basis of a five day week and is exclusive of the usual public holidays. Hours of Attendance Hours of attendance will be fixed from time to time but will amount, on average, to not less than 41 hours 15 minutes gross or 35 hours net per week. Your hours of attendance will be from 9.12 am to 5.30 pm Monday to Thursday and 9.12 am to 5.15 pm on Friday. Where extra attendance is necessary, payment or time off in lieu may be allowed in accordance with the Civil Service regulations. Tenure Graduate placements are temporary fixed term appointments for a period of two years. Continuation in employment in the Property Advisory Services Graduate Development Programme position, once appointed, is subject to satisfactorily meeting the requirements of the role and performing the duties as directed by the Office of Public Works. Probation The probationary period will be for one year from the date of appointment as defined in the probationary Contract of Employment which will be issued to you, should you be successful in this competition. Confidentiality Subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act, 2014 applications will be treated in strict confidence. All aspects of the application and assessment process are treated as strictly confidential and are not disclosed to anyone, outside of those persons directly involved in an aspect of the assessment process.
Assistant Librarian
What we offer Competitive salary (IPA Grade 4) Starting salary €43,309 per annum. Rising to €67,639 (14-point salary scale, the top 2 points are long service increments). Annual increase subject to satisfactory performance. Additional pay increases in line with national pay agreements (1% June 2026). Prior public sector experience will be taken into consideration in determining starting salary. Holidays and Leave 27 days annual leave. Hybrid working – up to 2 days working from home subject to operational demands. The Institute currently has a flexible working hour attendance scheme in operation. Central location Based in Lansdowne Road, Dublin 4 beside dart station. Premises subject to relocation to central city-centre office in 2027/28 (estimate). Pension Career-Average Defined Benefit Pension Scheme. Retirement benefits are mainly based on a percentage of your pensionable earnings throughout your public service career (Single Pension Scheme for Public Servants). Prior public sector employees (pre-2013) will be entered on to the IPA superannuation scheme. Staff Development Support for professional development programmes, to assist in developing skills and expertise. Benefits Employee supports including Employee Assistance Programme, Tax-free travel pass, Bike-to-work scheme. Context This is a newly created role to develop a Digital Knowledge Exchange for the IPA. The IPA Digital Knowledge Exchange will be a searchable, open access digital repository that hosts copies of all research conducted by IPA faculty and post graduate level students, IPA publications and IPA Case Studies, making it accessible via the library services. The repository will serve as a structured, permanent, and searchable archive for IPA affiliated research. It will be integrated into the IPA Library online services and openly accessible to public servants, policymakers, researchers, students, and the wider public. Job Function The Assistant Librarian (Systems & Electronic Resources) is responsible for managing and optimising the library’s core digital systems and platforms, ensuring seamless access to resources and supporting high-quality digital services for students, staff, and researchers. The Assistant Librarian will lead and support the implementation, configuration, and ongoing management of the IPA Digital Knowledge Exchange, a new digital repository. This includes responsibility for technical setup, metadata standards, workflows, data quality, integrations with existing IPA systems, and end-user support. The postholder will work closely with library colleagues, ICT and academic staff to ensure that the repository supports open access, research visibility, compliance, and long-term digital preservation. The role also requires working with library colleagues in providing a library reference desk service to all IPA staff, students and researchers. HOURS: 35 hours per week, including some evenings and Saturdays in accordance with Library rota requirements during the academic semester. Main Responsibilities: IPA Digital Knowledge Exchange Project • Lead the technical implementation and configuration of the institutional repository. • Develop ingestion workflows, metadata application, quality control processes, and documentation. • Ensure the repository supports key scholarly communications functions including open access and research impact. • Manage integrations with other institutional systems such as: o Koha LMS o Identity management systems (e.g. Ezproxy, SSO, SAML) o Library Resource Discovery Tools o ORCID, DOI/DataCite services • Provide training and support for staff and researchers submitting materials. • Ensure long-term sustainability through monitoring, upgrades, backups, and digital preservation practices. • Collaborate with IT and external vendors on infrastructure, hosting, and technical support. • Monitor repository analytics, generate reports, and contribute to research visibility initiatives. Library Systems • Administer, configure, and maintain the Koha LMS, including modules for cataloguing, circulation, acquisitions, serials and analytics. • Manage the EBSCO Discovery Service, ensuring intuitive access, search optimization, and integration with all electronic resources. • Manage electronic resource access including authentication, proxy configuration, link resolver maintenance, troubleshooting access issues, and coordinating with vendors. • Support system integrations across the digital library environment (e.g. APIs, Z39.50, OAIPMH, KBART, SUSHI). • Support system upgrades, migrations, testing, and quality assurance processes. • Serve as the primary technical liaison between the library, IT services, vendors, and consortia. • Ensure systems adhere to accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and data protection requirements (e.g. GDPR). • Develop and maintain technical documentation, system configuration records, troubleshooting guides, and staff training materials. General • To deal with user queries either in person at the Library Inquiry Desk or by phone, e-mail and webchat as part of the library reference desk service rota. • Provide day-to-day technical support for library staff and users. • Contribute to digital strategy development, service improvement initiatives, and library modernisation projects. • Participate in cross-library teams, working groups, and committees. • Support staff training and capability-building in digital tools and systems. • Assist with data quality projects, metadata enhancement, and workflow optimisation. • Deliver excellent customer service and maintain professional relationships across the organisation. • To provide information services to library users – including research support, literature searching, referencing, academic integrity etc. • To promote the use of the Library. • Undertake other duties as required to support the mission and strategic goals of the library. About the ideal candidate Qualifications • Recognised post-graduate library and information studies qualification. (recognised by the Library Association of Ireland) essential. Knowledge • Strong understanding of library systems essential, (in particular Koha LMS). • Knowledge of institutional repository platforms and research dissemination workflows. • Metadata standards: MARC21, Dublin Core, RDA, MODS, METS. • Interoperability standards: OAI-PMH, Z39.50, REST APIs, SUSHI, KBART. • Principles of digital preservation, open access, and research visibility. • Authentication/access: SAML, Shibboleth, EZproxy, OpenAthens. • Accessibility and UX standards relevant to digital library platforms. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office. • GDPR and data security principles. • Understanding of relational databases and SQL desirable. Experience • Minimum 3 years’ experience administering and supporting library management systems essential. • Hands-on experience with repository management or digital asset systems. • Experience configuring and troubleshooting access to electronic resources. • Track record of contributing to system implementations, upgrades, or migrations. • Experience preparing documentation, workflows, and user guides. • Evidence of effective collaboration with IT teams and external vendors. Skills • Strong report design, presentation and layout skills • Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to quality, delivering excellent customer services. • Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. • Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy. • Excellent communication skills, including explaining technical concepts to non-technical staff. • Project planning, testing, and documentation skills. Personal attributes • Proven ability to work on own initiative and work in a dynamic, flexible team environment. • Demonstrate flexibility in adapting to changing requirements. • Flexible approach to working hours as the demands of the post may require work outside normal office working hours from time to time. • Commitment to continuous improvement, self development and learning to meet the evolving requirements of the department. 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. General Conditions This position will be filled on a two-year fixed term contract. Members of the staff of the Institute may be required to attend meetings and other functions on occasions outside normal working hours. Our Values Character: Each candidate must demonstrate commitment to the IPA values: • Integrity; • Client-Centred and Responsive; • Openness and Accountability; • Trust and Respect; • Innovation and Learning; • Research-Led; • Practice-Led.
ESB Generation & Trading Apprentice
Join Our Team at Lee Stations! This is an opportunity to work as part of a team in hydro power stations on the River Lee located at Inniscarra and Carrigadrohid, Co. Cork. Built between 1952 and 1957, Lee Generating Stations joined the other schemes on the rivers Shannon, Erne and Liffey to become ESB’s fourth major hydroelectric development. This involved creating two reservoirs in the Lee Valley, which:
HVAC Service Coordinator
What you will do Johnson Controls is a leading provider of equipment, controls and services for heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, refrigeration, and security systems! The UK&I Service team has a turnover of $60m and delivers innovative maintenance and service solutions to a wide customer base across all industry segments for HVAC, chillers, industrial refrigeration, controls, and mechanical & electrical works. As a Service Coordinator based in Cork you are the primary contact for our engineers and customers. As a part of the wider Service Team, you will take ownership of the day-to-day administration /operational activity which can include scheduling engineer visits, ordering supplies, handling vendors, processing invoices and other general administrative tasks. How you will do it Our Service Coordinators report to the Operation’s Manager and work on a defined scope of activity. A key area of your responsibility will be the planning and scheduling of our front-line service delivery teams. You will book L & M and PSA (Planned Service Agreement) contract and visits. You will also lead our customer enquiries and ensure any issues are handled promptly. You will need order supplies, process invoices and be involved in the general management of vendors. We would also require you to provide additional support with other administrative tasks across the operational team. What we offer
Duty Manager
Main purpose of the role: Ensure the store operates efficiently and effectively and provide our customers with the very best customer service and fresh food offering at all times in a clean, safe environment. To deliver on key store targets (sales and profitability) through effective management of people and operations. The ideal candidate will have/be: Minimum 2 years€,, experience in a management position; Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word); Experience balancing cash/tills; Excellent communication skills; Good delegation skills; Highly driven with a strong work ethic; An understanding of how to achieve KPIs and targets; Commerciality and brand awareness; Passion for grocery retail; Thrive in a fast-paced working environment. Main duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative; Set, monitor and achieve sales targets with the team on gross profit margin, net margin, waste and other KPIs as agreed with Store Manager; Implement planograms correctly and ensure the correct range is in place in store; Merchandise and present the store to the highest standard; Approachable and a role model who leads by example and encourages teamwork and fosters a positive attitude and atmosphere in the workplace; Ability to develop and promote good communication between employees and management in a safe, respectful and inclusive environment; Support Store Manager in the development and training of the team and in ensuring the smooth running of the store; Manage employee performance, giving regular feedback, recognition and encouragement; Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy; Understand achieving margins in all departments; Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working;
