Jobs in Kildare
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Main purpose of the role: Ensure the Bakery Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times and provides our customers with excellent quality products and services. The ideal candidate will have/be: HACCP training is desirable but not necessary Excellent communication skills Previous customer service experience is an advantage The ability to work as part of a team in a fast paced environment, ability to multi task under pressure A passion for food and the ability to inspire shoppers Main duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative Prepare customers bakery orders Bake, prepare and display the Bakery Products sold throughout the day Ensure that the counter displays across all fresh food departments are to the highest standards at all times throughout the day Demonstrate your passion for quality food by sharing knowledge, recipes and personal recommendations with customers Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and in line with store policy
Library Assistant
The Competition The purpose of this recruitment campaign is to form a panel for Kildare County Council from which permanent and temporary posts may be filled at Library Assistant as vacancies arise. The Candidate Library Assistants are the public face of the Library Service. The ideal candidate will demonstrate through their application form and at the interview that he or she: • Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Has the experience and ability to provide excellence in customer service in a busy environment serving a variety of groups and individuals • Has an interest and the ability to work with members of the public, in particular children and teenagers in a library setting • Has the ability to work independently, on their own initiative and within a team environment • Has the required commitment and enthusiasm and a willingness to contribute ideas and energy to all aspects of the Library Service’s work • Has effective problem solving, planning and organisational skills • Possesses a high level of information technology skills including proficiency in the use of systems and applications such as Microsoft Office • Has an understanding of safety in the workplace including Health and Safety legislation and regulations Duties and Responsibilities Duties will include but are not limited to: • Front line library service duties at a busy public library desk or running a one person branch in a smaller population centre • Responding to customer queries, including information and requests • Operating existing and future information technology systems, word processing, spreadsheets, database, library systems, electronic mail and internet • Assisting the public in using the public internet, self service facilities and other library information technology equipment • Providing mediated access to library resources in house and online • Assisting in the promotion of the library service through an active role in the organisation and delivery of events such as book clubs, storytelling, class visits, community events and exhibitions • Branch relief work covering other locations in County Kildare as required to maintain library branch network opening hours during periods of holiday leave, sick leave and similar • General clerical and administrative duties relevant to the Library Service such as processing and RFID tagging of new library stock, health and safety checklists, branch statistics, photocopying, preparing letters, documents and presentations for public circulation, typing, minute taking, report and returns preparation, filing, arranging meetings, handling internal and external mail • Supporting senior staff in the delivery of library services to the public • Any other duties that may be assigned as part of the overall functioning of the Library Department Qualifications Character Each candidate must be of good character 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 Education Training and Experience Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms, have a good general level of education. Copies of certificates, diplomas or degrees should be supplied with the application form Particulars of Employment The Post The post is whole time, thirty five hours per week, and appointment may be permanent or temporary. The role will include weekend and evening working hours Location The successful applicant may be based in any library facility across County Kildare. Kildare County Council reserves the right to assign staff to any premises in use by the Council now or in the future. The person appointed will be required to report to their place of work by their own means of transport and at their own expense Drivers Licence Library Assistants employed by Kildare County Council will be required to use their transport on occasions on official business. In such situations the employee must hold a current clean driver licence and have available adequate means of transport. It is the responsibility of the employee to arrange appropriate motor insurance for business use and to indemnify Kildare County Council as required Commencement Kildare County Council shall require a person offered appointment to take up the position within a period of not more than one month unless otherwise agreed at the discretion of the Council Working Hours The current working hours are thirty five hours per week and will include weekend and evening working hours. Successful candidates may be required to work a five day roster from Monday to Saturday including late evenings. Rosters may change depending on location. Hours will be recorded in accordance with the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 and associated regulations Reporting Arrangements Library Assistants report directly to the appropriate supervisor or any other designated officer as assigned by the Director of Services. A system of regular appraisal will operate during employment involving discussions on performance and conduct Probationary Period of Employment Where a person is permanently appointed to Kildare County Council, there shall be a probationary period of twelve months. The Chief Executive may extend this period at their discretion. The appointment may be terminated during or at the end of probation if service is not satisfactory Remuneration The salary scale is €31,619 per annum to €47,297 per annum maximum, with a long service increment point of €48,924 per annum after three years satisfactory service at the maximum of the scale. Candidates will normally start at the minimum point unless otherwise determined in accordance with public service rules. Pay is subject to statutory deductions Superannuation and Retirement A pensionable employee will be required to contribute to the relevant Local Authority superannuation scheme. The applicable scheme will depend on service status and legislation. Retirement age depends on scheme rules, including provisions for new entrants under the Single Public Service Pension Scheme Annual Leave Annual leave entitlement is twenty seven days per annum. Leave and public holidays are governed by the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 and national agreements. Office closure days may be deducted from annual leave entitlement Residence The person appointed must reside in or near an address considered convenient to the Local Authority as approved by the Chief Executive Outside Employment The position is whole time and the employee may not engage in any outside employment that would interfere with official duties Code of Conduct and Policies Employees must comply with all current and future Kildare County Council policies including health and safety, data protection, equality, attendance management, communications and use of electronic equipment Training Employees are required to attend training programmes as directed and apply learning in the course of their duties Health and Safety The Council has a duty under the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 to ensure employee safety so far as is reasonably practicable. Employees must co operate with all health and safety requirements and not engage in behaviour that could endanger themselves or others
Off-licence Manager
Main purpose of the role: Ensure the Off-Licence operates efficiently and effectively at all times and provides customers with excellent quality products and services The ideal candidate will have/be: 2 years€,, experience in a Supervisor/Manager role is desirable Completion of WSET Level 2 or an alternative wine course is desirable A good knowledge of wine, craft beer and premium spirits Creative Excellent communication skills Ability to engage with and prioritise customer needs Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Main Duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative Drive sales through KPI reports, financial reports, brand initiatives, customer initiatives and employee knowledge Adhere to weekly stocktaking procedures and ensure they are accurate and any necessary action is taken in the Off-Licence Ensure purchasing of stock is carried out in accordance with procedures and control of stock rotation, so that the quality of goods is of the highest order so as to maximise turnover Merchandise and present the department to the highest standard at all times and in accordance with relevant store planograms and guidelines Monitor and control department overheads (i.e. packaging, cleaning equipment etc.) Enhance product knowledge by gaining information from a range of sources and share ideas, suggestions, builds on existing procedures/processes with employees and management Ensure all staff reporting to you are competent in any duties required and are given adequate training relevant to their tasks.
Basic Speech And Language Therapist
Speech and Language Therapist ( One Post Available ) (with special interest in Augmentative and Alternative Communication) Kildare / Offaly / Westmeath – Office is based in (Negotiable) Permanent full-time 70 hours per fortnight Who are we? Would you like to work for a progressive and evolving organisation? The Muiriosa Foundation is a Section 38 voluntary health organisation providing services to people with intellectual disabilities, and Autistic people with co-occurring intellectual disabilities. We are publicly funded by the Department of Health, through the HSE. We operate services across RHA B. The Muiriosa Foundation employs approximately 1500 staff and provides residential and day opportunities to over 500 individuals. We provide an advisory service to a further 300 people with intellectual disabilities and their families. The Muiriosa Foundation has been working intentionally to support people with intellectual disabilities to participate as equal citizens in society in line with UNCRPD. We believe that supporting a person’s communication skills plays a key role in enhancing independence, autonomy and building inclusive environments. Description We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Basic Grade Speech and Language Therapist to work delivering Speech and Language Therapy supports to Autistic adults and adults with disabilities. The Muiríosa Foundation values all forms of communication equally and supports a Total Communication approach as a fundamental human right. This service actively works within a neurodiversity-affirming framework, prioritising the individual’s own communication style and respecting diverse ways of communicating. The successful applicant will provide neurodiversity affirming communication supports, including the implementation of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), supporting minimally speaking and non-speaking individuals. Person Specification The successful candidate must have / be able to demonstrate the following: Essential Shortlisting will be based on information that candidates provide in their application in line with above requirements. A panel may be formed from which future vacancies will be filled. . Informal Enquiries: Senior Speech and Language Therapist Polly Walsh 0879338271 Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: Tuesday 28th April 2026 To apply and for further details please go to our web page at Current Vacancies Muiriosa Foundation
Basic Speech And Language Therapist Westmeath
Speech and Language Therapist ( One Post Available ) (with special interest in Augmentative and Alternative Communication) Kildare / Offaly / Westmeath – Office is based in (Negotiable) Permanent full-time 70 hours per fortnight Who are we? Would you like to work for a progressive and evolving organisation? The Muiriosa Foundation is a Section 38 voluntary health organisation providing services to people with intellectual disabilities, and Autistic people with co-occurring intellectual disabilities. We are publicly funded by the Department of Health, through the HSE. We operate services across RHA B. The Muiriosa Foundation employs approximately 1500 staff and provides residential and day opportunities to over 500 individuals. We provide an advisory service to a further 300 people with intellectual disabilities and their families. The Muiriosa Foundation has been working intentionally to support people with intellectual disabilities to participate as equal citizens in society in line with UNCRPD. We believe that supporting a person’s communication skills plays a key role in enhancing independence, autonomy and building inclusive environments. Description We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Basic Grade Speech and Language Therapist to work delivering Speech and Language Therapy supports to Autistic adults and adults with disabilities. The Muiríosa Foundation values all forms of communication equally and supports a Total Communication approach as a fundamental human right. This service actively works within a neurodiversity-affirming framework, prioritising the individual’s own communication style and respecting diverse ways of communicating. The successful applicant will provide neurodiversity affirming communication supports, including the implementation of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), supporting minimally speaking and non-speaking individuals. Person Specification The successful candidate must have / be able to demonstrate the following: Essential Shortlisting will be based on information that candidates provide in their application in line with above requirements. A panel may be formed from which future vacancies will be filled. . Informal Enquiries: Senior Speech and Language Therapist Polly Walsh 0879338271 Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: Tuesday 28th April 2026 To apply and for further details please go to our web page at Current Vacancies Muiriosa Foundation
Senior Maintenance Technician
Your recipe for a rewarding career starts here! Why Dawn Farms? We can offer an excellent opportunity to be part of a world-class team, equipping our teams with the knowledge and the necessary skills to achieve their full potential. Innovation is a key ingredient of our success in protecting our market position and keeping our competitive edge. To be truly innovative, we invest in recruiting and developing a highly skilled, ambitious and talented team. Job Purpose Dawn Farms is currently seeking for a Senior Maintenance Technician to join our Maintenance Department to be based in our facilties in Naas, Co. Kildare . The Senior Maintenance Technician to lead their team by example and supports company policy and procedures as to create a well-co-ordinated and efficient working environment for all. The role of Senior Maintenance Technician is also to support the Maintenance Manager, Supervisors and Maintenance Team in the following areas:
