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Sort by: relevance | dateGeneral Operative 4 on 4 off shift - Kildare
Location: On site / Timahoe East, Timahoe, Co. Kildare, Ireland Job type: Permanent / Full-Time Sector and subsector: Supply Chain | Production & Operations Salary: Competitive Salary At O’Brien Fine Foods is an Irish family business based in Timahoe, Co. Kildare. Our Production Operatives play a vital role in producing the high‑quality food and best loved brand (Brady Family Ham) enjoyed by families across Ireland. This is a hands‑on role in our modern production environment, where teamwork, pride in your work and doing the right thig really matter. We’re offering a predictable 4‑days‑on / 4‑days‑off shift pattern, giving you genuine work‑life balance, regular time off and consistent hours — with no night shifts. You’ll be fully trained, supported by experienced Team Leaders, and part of a close‑knit team that looks out for one another. We have a structured development plan for our operations colleagues to support them to enhance their skills and their earning potential. Whether you’re experienced in food production or looking to build a long‑term career in manufacturing, this is a great opportunity to join a growing, stable business that invests in its people. In return for your commitment and attention to quality and safety, you’ll benefit from a competitive rate structure, shift premiums, paid breaks, overtime opportunities, and the reassurance of steady, year‑round work. If you enjoy practical work, take pride in producing quality products in a chilled food production environment, and want a role that offers structure, stability and opportunity to progress — we’d love to hear from you. You will also have access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Life assurance cover, colleague product shop, complementary monthly lunch, additional annual leave with service, recognition and service awards, Christmas Hamper and much more. Key Responsibilities - Carry out assigned production tasks in line with SOPs – Standard Operating Procedures. - Operate slicing and packaging equipment safely and efficiently. - Follow instructions from Team Leaders and Supervisors while taking ownership of tasks. - Identify and report safety, quality or performance issues promptly. - Work collaboratively as part of a production team. - Communicate effectively with colleagues and Team Leaders. - Support a positive team culture focused on safety and quality. - Operate machinery within a controlled High Care environment. - Manage equipment changeovers and data collection. - Maintain strict compliance with food safety and H&S standards in a fast-paced FMCG setting. Education & Qualifications - No formal qualifications required. - Full training is provided. Knowledge & Exp - Previous experience in FMCG or manufacturing is advantageous but not essential. - Awareness of food safety and hygiene standards is beneficial. Core Skills - Conversational English (required for Health & Safety). - Strong teamwork and communication skills. - High motivation and willingness to learn. - Attention to detail and quality focus. - Flexible and adaptable to business needs. Working Conditions: Chilled food production environment operating a four days on / four days off shift pattern. Shifts operate from 6:00am to 6:30pm
Retail Assistant
Retail Assistant Full Time, 40 hrs per week, some weekend work required. About the Role We are looking for a reliable customer focused Retail Assistant to join our team in the Curragh. For the right candidate this position has the potential to evolve into a supervisory role. Responsibilities include: Based in The Curragh Full Training will be given Please click the APPLY NOW button to upload your CV!
Sales Office Administrator
Job Title: TRI Equestrian, Sales Office Administrator Job Summary Full time permanent sales administration position (Monday-Friday) based in our Newbridge, Co. Kildare head office. The role requires a highly organised and detail orientated person who will thrive in a fast-paced environment and will plan and lead on all elements relating to administrative duties. Main Duties How to apply Please click the APPLY NOW button to uupload your CV and short cover letter outlining your suitability for this role. Don't have a current CV? Click HERE to view the JobAlert.ie CV templates.
Trolley Repair & Service Engineer
We are looking for a reliable, hands‑on Field Service Operative with strong mechanical skills to join our service team. This role offers variety, independence, and practical repair and maintenance work across multiple customer sites — with all travel and break time paid. What You’ll Do As a Field Service Operative, you will play a key role in delivering high‑quality maintenance and repairs. Your responsibilities will include: Service & Repair Work
Team Leaders / Independent Advocates
Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland is recruiting a panel of Team Leaders for upcoming opportunities in Dublin and Nationwide. Job Ref - NATTL0326 Closing date for applications is the 29th of March Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland provide unique intensive support programmes to young people. We have a strengths based, wrapround approach to support and we employ community-based Youth Advocates - which leads to long-lasting positive outcomes for young people and families. The Team Leader will manage the provision of direct services to clients and their families who are referred to the programme. You will manage a team of community-based Advocates and ensure that all clients receive an appropriate and high-quality service. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all applicants from diverse backgrounds with a relevant qualifications and work experience. These posts offer : Full Job Description This post requires: a belief in the YAP model of strengths based, needs led services for children, young people and families. You must have experience in the provision and management of direct services to children, young people and families. You will lead in the recruitment, training, management and supervision of staff/advocates; provide high quality services to children, young people and families using the strengths-based model and operate within YAP Ireland policies and procedures. This post also requires a high degree of flexibility and creativity in responding to the needs of young people and families, delivering a high standard of service in a changing climate, working time and the requirement for national travel. This post is responsible to the YAP Ireland Service Manager. 1. Essential Qualifications: • A Degree, preferably in Advocacy or Social Care field e.g. Youth Work, Community Work, Psychology, Child Psychology, Social Work, Social Science, or Social Care. • Experience of at least three years of direct work with children, young people and families. • Experience of at least two years in managing and supervising staff in delivering client centred services both inhouse and in communities. • Experience of managing a range of stakeholder relationships in a solution focused way. • Experience of Advocating on behalf of Children, young people and families. • Full Clean Driver’s Licence and access to own transport. • Demonstrate excellent communications skills, both oral and written, including computer proficiency in use of Word, Outlook, Powerpoint, Excel etc. 2. Responsibilities and Tasks: The Team Leader is responsible to the Service Manager in the overall delivery of YAP programmes. This includes the provision of direct services to children, young people and families, personnel management and budget management of YAP Programmes. Specific Tasks Include: 1. To provide a direct service to clients and their families in line with the YAP Model 2. To manage the provision of direct services to clients and their families who are referred to YAP programmes. 3. To provide Independent Advocacy Services to young people and families who are referred to the Reviewed April 2025 – by Director of Services, YAP Ireland Independent Advocacy Service. 4. To recruit and train a team of staff/advocates for the YAP programmes in line with best practice and YAP Recruitment and Selection Policy and Procedures. 5. To manage and supervise a team of staff/advocates in the delivery of high-quality services to clients and their families including induction, probation and managing HR issues in line with YAP Ireland HR policies and procedures. 6. Ensure quality case recording is carried out in a timely manner in line with case management guidance and policies. 7. To manage child protection referrals and incidents and act as a designated officer in line with Children’s First Guidelines. 8. To manage adult protection referrals and incidents and act as a designated officer in line with Safeguarding Vulnerable Persons at Risk of Abuse – National Policy and Procedures’ (2014). 9. To ensure that the service is delivered in line with the YAP Model and values with a focus o outcomes and positive change for clients and their families. 10. To agree and sign off payroll on a weekly basis and manage spend on each case in line with the budget. 11. To ensure all necessary reporting requirements are delivered in a timely fashion including HR, Research, statistics, financial reports, activity reports for stakeholders etc., 12. Ensure that best practice guidelines are adhered to by all staff including Children First guidelines, legislative requirements etc., 13. To work with young people and families to increase their voice in the service and in external services by facilitating training, groups, activities and participation sessions as required. 14. Facilitate and participate in staff/advocate team meetings and training sessions as scheduled. 15. To assist in the growth and development of YAP Ireland Programmes and Services through piloting services and initiating services in new areas. 16. Assist in the achievement of fundraising and communication strategies 17. Adhere to all YAP Ireland HR policies and procedures, including Health and Safety Policy, Code o Conduct, Child Protection, Complaints, Performance Management. 18. Develop effective working relationships with key staff within TUSLA, legal representatives, social care services and relevant community and voluntary organisations to ensure that quality services can be delivered. 19. Perform other duties as required by Senior Managers. Salary: €50,235 3. Team Leader Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualifications: Candidates should possess a Degree in Advocacy or in the Social Care field: e.g. Youth Work, Community Work, Psychology, Child Psychology, Social Work, Social Science or Social Care Essential Experience: • Belief in a strengths-based, needs led model of working with children, young people and families. • Experience of at least three years direct work with children, young people and families. • Experience of at least two years in managing and supervising staff/volunteers in delivering client centred services. • Experience of facilitating Group work or Participation Work with young people and/or family members. • Experience in child protection work • Experience of recording in a factual, timely way Desirable Experience: • Lived experience – expert by experience. • Proficiency in languages other than Irish and English. • Experience and understanding of the issues for children at risk/ working with children who are experiencing mental health issues/ working with Separated Children Seeking International Protection in Ireland. • Experience in recruiting staff or volunteers Experience in delivering training to staff or volunteers • Experience in Budget Management of a family or community-based service Essential Skills: • Ability to motivate and lead a team of people and work independently • Ability to build strong working relationships across a range of stakeholders using a solution focused approach. • Demonstrated excellent communications skills, both oral and written, including computer proficiency in use of Word, Outlook, Power point, Excel etc. • Ability to be creative, innovative and dynamic and work in a strengths-based way Ability to prioritise tasks and manage workload Closing date for applications is the 29th of March PLEASE CLICK ON THE APPLY NOW BUTTON TO APPLY THROUGH THE YAP WEBSITE!
Resident DJ for Music Bar in Mallorca - Accommodation Available
Resident DJ for Music Bar in Mallorca - Accommodation Available Job Title: DJ Required – Music Bar in Mallorca, Spain Duration: Seasonal (April – October) Accommodation: Available Eligibility: EU Citizens Only Job Description: We are looking for an experienced DJ to join our team at a lively music bar in Mallorca, Spain for the summer season. Key Responsibilities: • Playing the best music • Engaging with customers to create a fun and enjoyable atmosphere Requirements: • Confident, talkative, and outgoing personality • Ability to provide great entertainment • Must be eligible to work in the EU (EU citizens only) • Willingness to commit for the full season (April – October) Perks & Benefits: • Accommodation Available • Work in a fun and lively music bar environment • Meet new people and enjoy the summer season in Mallorca How to Apply: Click the APPLY NOW button to submit your CV or send a WhatsApp message to +34 618 762 827 for more details.
Bar Staff / Waiters – Music Bar in Mallorca, Spain
Job Title: Bar Staff / Waiters – Music Bar in Mallorca, Spain Location: Mallorca, Spain Duration: Seasonal (April – October) Accommodation: Available Eligibility: EU Citizens Only Job Description: We are looking for enthusiastic and outgoing Bar Staff / Waiters to join our team at a lively music bar in Mallorca, Spain for the summer season. If you love working in a fast-paced, social environment and have a passion for great service, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Key Responsibilities: How to Apply: Click the APPLY NOW button to submit your CV or send a WhatsApp message to +34 618 762 827 for more details.
PR Bar Staff / Resident DJ – Music Bar in Mallorca, Spain
We are looking for PR Bar Staff and also a Resident DJ for a busy Music Bar in Mallorca, Spain Location: Mallorca, Spain Accommodation: Available Duration: Seasonal (April – October) Eligibility: EU Citizens Only Job Description: We are looking for enthusiastic and outgoing Bar Staff / Waiters to join our team at a lively music bar in Mallorca, Spain for the summer season. If you love working in a fast-paced, social environment and have a passion for great service, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Key Responsibilities: • Serving drinks & cocktails efficiently in a busy bar setting • Providing excellent customer service with a friendly and welcoming attitude • Engaging with customers to create a fun and enjoyable atmosphere • Handling cash and card payments accurately • Keeping the bar and seating areas clean and organized • Assisting with stock management and restocking as needed Requirements: • Confident, talkative, and outgoing personality • Ability to work well under pressure in a busy environment • Previous bar or hospitality experience is a plus but not essential • Must be eligible to work in the EU (EU citizens only) • Willingness to commit for the full season (April – October) Perks & Benefits: • Accommodation Available • Work in a fun and lively music bar environment • Meet new people and enjoy the summer season in Mallorca People applying for the DJ Opportunity must have experience. How to Apply: Click the APPLY NOW button to submit your CV or send a WhatsApp message to +34 618 762 827 for more details.
General Operative 4 on 4 off shift - Kildare
At O'Brien Fine Foods is an Irish family business based in Timahoe, Co. Kildare. O ur Production Operatives play a vital role in producing the highquality food and best loved brand (Brady Family Ham) enjoyed by families across Ireland. This is a handson role in our modern production environment, where teamwork, pride in your work and doing the right thig really matter. We're offering a predictable 4dayson / 4daysoff shift pattern, giving you genuine worklife balance, regular time off and consistent hours - with no night shifts. You'll be fully trained, supported by experienced Team Leaders, and part of a closeknit team that looks out for one another. We have a structured development plan for our operations colleagues to support them to enhance their skills and their earning potential. Whether you're experienced in food production or looking to build a longterm career in manufacturing, this is a great opportunity to join a growing, stable business that invests in its people. In return for your commitment and attention to quality and safety, you'll benefit from a competitive rate structure, shift premiums, paid breaks, overtime opportunities, and the reassurance of steady, yearround work. If you enjoy practical work, take pride in producing quality products in a chilled food production environment, and want a role that offers structure, stability and opportunity to progress - we'd love to hear from you. You will also have access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Life assurance cover, colleague product shop, complementary monthly lunch, additional annual leave with service, recognition and service awards, Christmas Hamper and much more. Key Responsibilities - Carry out assigned production tasks in line with SOPs - Standard Operating Procedures. - Operate slicing and packaging equipment safely and efficiently. - Follow instructions from Team Leaders and Supervisors while taking ownership of tasks. - Identify and report safety, quality or performance issues promptly. - Work collaboratively as part of a production team. - Communicate effectively with colleagues and Team Leaders. - Support a positive team culture focused on safety and quality. - Operate machinery within a controlled High Care environment. - Manage equipment changeovers and data collection. - Maintain strict compliance with food safety and H&S standards in a fast-paced FMCG setting. Education & Qualifications - No formal qualifications required. - Full training is provided. Knowledge & Exp - Previous experience in FMCG or manufacturing is advantageous but not essential. - Awareness of food safety and hygiene standards is beneficial. Core Skills - Conversational English (required for Health & Safety). - Strong teamwork and communication skills. - High motivation and willingness to learn. - Attention to detail and quality focus. - Flexible and adaptable to business needs. Working Conditions: Chilled food production environment operating a four days on / four days off shift pattern. Shifts operate from 6:00am to 6:30pm Benefits: Physical requirements The work in some areas can be physically demanding & it will be necessary to stand for extended periods of time, lift heavy objects on a regular basis & do repetitive tasks. Job rotation, manual handling techniques and observing rest periods are of vast importance. Hours of Work: Each team will work four days on and four days off per week. Shift starts at 6:00am and ending at 6:30pm daily.
Executive Assistant
The Role Maynooth University is committed to a strategy in which the primary University goals of excellent research and scholarship and outstanding education are interlinked and equally valued. Estates is responsible for the commercial, functional and operational estate, including capital development, hard and soft facilities management, student residences and commercial leases. The Estates Office is seeking to appoint an Executive Assistant to assist in the administration of a broad range of activities associated with a high volume and high profile office, reporting directly to the Director of Estates or nominee. The candidate will assist in administrative tasks and be an essential part of the Estates team, with particular emphasis on the support of operations. Principal Duties Administrative and other duties: This will include: • Provide a wide range of administrative support to the operations team, such as arranging meetings and room set up, handling maintenance requests and queries, and dealing with general office enquiries (internally and externally). • Attend meetings as requested by any of the team to support office work and activities. • Planning and organising operations, including logistics. • Compiling newsletters and articles for inclusion on the Estates website and social media channels. • Providing support to the Estates team on financial administration of the office, such as maintaining financial records for projects and the office, processing and requesting invoices, and processing purchase orders. • Documentation and record-keeping, maintaining detailed records. • Communicate, engage and liaise with colleagues in Estates and staff in other administrative functions in the University to support the administrative responsibilities of the Estates Office. • Other tasks as may be directed from time to time by the Director of Estates or nominee. The ideal candidate will have: Essential • Proven excellence in interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. • Strong organisational and administrative skills, including financial administration. • Ability to work well under pressure. • Ability to work well on own initiative. • Proven ability to work constructively in a team and within a busy environment. • Excellent time management and the ability to plan and prioritise tasks and meet deadlines, with accuracy and attention to detail. • Excellent IT and Microsoft Office 365 productivity suite skills, e.g. MS Word, MS Excel, email, PowerPoint. Desirable • Digital marketing (web maintenance and editing) and events management skills. • Social media administrator experience. • Experience working in a University or similar environment. • Experience of University administrative procedures. Estates The Estates Department is one of the largest service departments in the University and is responsible for the co-ordination, delivery and management of essential services to the academic, administrative and corporate functions of both Maynooth University and St. Patrick’s College Maynooth. Services provided include grounds and buildings maintenance, cleaning, switchboard, photocopying and post, audio-visual, transport, boardroom reservations, waste management, traffic management and sustainable travel. Estates encompasses Campus and Commercial Services, Residences, Campus Development, Security, MU Events and Health and Safety. The University Maynooth University is a very distinctive university, a collegial institution focused on science and engineering, humanities and social sciences, and equally committed to research, teaching and community engagement. Located in Ireland’s only university town, its distinctive features and character owe much to its unique history and heritage. It provides a high-quality educational experience to over 17,000 students on a campus with 18th century roots and 21st century dynamism. Maynooth University is a place of lively contrasts – a modern institution, dynamic, rapidly growing, research-led and engaged, yet grounded in historic academic strengths and scholarly traditions. We offer a range of programmes at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level in the humanities, science and engineering and social sciences, including business, law and education, along with a range of international programmes and partnerships. The strategic trajectory and accomplishments of Maynooth University, since its establishment as an autonomous public university, are exceptional and a source of great pride to the University community, staff, students and alumni. Maynooth University ranked in the top 90 global Times Higher Education Young University rankings in 2024. Its growing global reputation is based on the originality, quality, importance and impact of its research and scholarship, commitment to teaching and learning, the quality of academic programmes, and its leadership in widening participation in higher education. The sources of success are the dedication of its staff and the energy and engagement of its students. Maynooth University’s Values Our values define who we are, what we believe in and how we act as a community. They underpin our future success and guide our expectations of ourselves and each other. Our values apply to everyone in the University community: • Integrity • Collegiality • Responsibility • Freedom of expression • Ambition Tenure This is a full-time, permanent post. Salary Executive Assistant (2026): €32,530 – €48,930 per annum (13 points). Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions. Hours of work A 35-hour working week is in operation in respect of full-time positions (pro-rated for part-time positions).
