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Enjoy working independently, solving problems, and providing excellent customer service? Then our MHS Engineer opportunity could be just what you are looking for! Wanzl is a leading provider of innovative retail solutions, committed to delivering exceptional service and support to customers across a wide range of sectors. We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, and this is where you fit in... Our MHS Engineers are responsible for delivering repair, maintenance, inspection, and installation services on a variety of mechanical, retail, and electro-mechanical equipment across customer sites throughout Ireland. Working both independently and as part of a wider service team, you will respond to service requests, carry out planned preventative maintenance, diagnose and resolve faults, and ensure equipment is operating safely and efficiently. A key part of the role involves accurately completing job reports, service records, and other documentation using company systems, whilst maintaining excellent communication with customers and colleagues. You will be expected to consistently meet service level agreements and provide a professional and customer-focused service at all times. This is a field-based role requiring regular travel to customer locations throughout Ireland, including occasional overnight stays. You will be provided with the tools, equipment, training, and support needed to carry out your duties safely and effectively. Health and safety is our top priority. We are committed to ensuring the safety of our employees, customers, and the public through comprehensive training, adherence to safe working practices, and continuous professional development. What We're Looking For To be successful in this role, you will possess the following skills, experience, and attributes: Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) Requirements As part of our commitment to health and safety, this role may require the use of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE). To comply with Wanzl's Facial Hair Policy and ensure the effective operation of the required RPE, employees are normally required to be clean shaven. This requirement applies to all employees who are required to wear RPE. However, Wanzl is committed to supporting employees with relevant religious beliefs or medical conditions, and suitable alternative RPE will be provided where appropriate. In short; our job is to keep our customers' equipment operating safely, reliably, and efficiently whilst delivering an outstanding service experience. We achieve this by working together and living our company values of Passionate People, Respectful Leadership, High Professionalism, Personal Accountability, and Sustainable Entrepreneurship every day. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we'd love to hear from you.
Leakage Detection Senior Operative
The Role: The Asset Operations function forms the cornerstone of service delivery to customers, protecting the environment and meeting regulatory standards as well as managing the majority of operational expenditure. The Asset Operations function has responsibility for operational and maintenance strategy, policies, planning and standard operating procedures for Water and Wastewater operations both nationally and regionally, ensuring that value for money and customer service is delivered. The Operations and Management (O&M) team is responsible for the national delivery of water and wastewater operational services through the operation, inspection, maintenance & repair of the water and wastewater treatment and network assets. Reporting to the Leakage Detection Team Lead, the Leakage Detection Senior Operative is responsible for monitoring Uisce Éireann pipe infrastructure using specialised equipment to measure water pressure and flow, detecting leaks in the network, and escalating these to the Team Lead. Main Duties and Responsibilities: • Assisting with the maintenance of District Metered Areas (DMAs) including supervision of DMA meters to ensure correct configuration. • Responsible for carrying out leakage surveys and sweeps, pro-actively monitoring and checking the integrity and operability of District Meter Areas (DMAs). • Responsible for isolating and re-commissioning sections of the distribution network in a controlled manner so as to not adversely impact the network (alongside Water Network Operations teams) and carry out step testing and zero pressure testing activities. • Responsible for carrying out installation and monitoring of leakage detection equipment, including visual inspections of flowmeters and data-loggers, ancillary equipment and Pressure Reducing/Sustaining Valves (PRVs/PSVs). • Provide leadership for junior team members in driving the team’s performance culture • Support the collection and interpretation of data to identify areas of potential leakage - e.g. Flow and pressure monitoring, analysis of Nightline data, Night use allowances, DMA data, and data from the Leakage Management System (LMS), telemetry and customer metering databases. • Identifying if sources of UFW on the network are public or private side so that the most appropriate mechanism for effecting a repair can be identified. Responsible for engaging with private side customers as appropriate. • Responsible for temporary re-programming, deployment and collection of data from data-logging equipment for field tests. • Carry out inspections of electromagnetic, ultrasonic or mechanical bulk meters including identifying faulty equipment and raising work order for other teams (MEICA) to identify and repair specific faults. • Responsible for replacing battery packs on battery powered meters where appropriate. • Responsible for fully using handheld technology provided and carrying out associated training of this technology. • Responsible for adopting and fully using any new technology and carrying out associated training of this technology • Responsible for adhering to all HSQE plans, policies and procedures. • Ensure all health and safety procedures are adhered to and perform risk assessments (Safe System of Work Plan), use of PPE, etc. • Where assigned by the Leak Detection Team Lead, assist in establishing plans on how leakage sweeps and surveys will be undertaken. • Provides input into all processes and procedures affecting UFW management. • Identify errors or deficiencies in information to support UFW reduction activities contained within IW’s systems, i.e. GIS, LMS, Customer consumption databases, etc. and provide updated information gained as a result of their investigations to the appropriate team within Uisce Éireann. • Raise work orders for the repair of DMA infrastructure, such as ensuring the integrity of a DMA through boundary valve management or through the repair of faulty apparatus such as meters or logging equipment when this has been identified as part of any operability checks. • Maintain regular contact with Water Network Operations team on all aspects of network performance that may affect the UFW level within their area e.g. UFW triggers and pressures. • Assist the Customer Contact Centre with customer queries, as directed by the Leak Detection Team Lead. Assist the complaint resolution in relation to leakage control, water usage and pressures. • Responsible for collating data relating to the interventions required and providing information to the Leakage Detection Team Lead for approval. • Responsible for monitoring and reporting on KPIs over which they have ownership. • Participate in out of hours working as required. • Responsible for operating and maintaining Uisce Éireann vehicles and machinery, as required, in a responsible manner in line with all relevant Uisce Éireann vehicle, health, safety and security policies. Where the use of an Uisce Éireann vehicle is required, the following responsibilities will apply: • Reporting of road traffic accidents and near misses involving Uisce Éireann vehicles • Completing all required vehicle checks as set out by Uisce Éireann policies • Recording and reporting any vehicle defects to the Leak Detection Team Lead. • Responsible for ensuring stock levels in vehicles are sufficient for performing leak detection activities at first visit. • Providing assistance to Water Networks Operations, third party / contractors and internal customers in emergencies and on any areas relevant to effective UFW control as directed by the Leak Detection Team Lead. • Responsible for carrying out any other duties deemed necessary and / or required, which line management may reasonably request. General Duties and Responsibilities: • Collaboration with key internal stakeholders across the UÉ business. • Responsible for promoting and delivering health and safety commitments across UÉ and its supply chain, reinforcing positive behaviours and delivering health and safety objectives and requirements to the highest industry standards. • Support the delivery of the Uisce Éireann Transformation Programme, driving results required within the Directorate and supporting organisation-wide objectives. • Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with Uisce Éireann’s Information Security policies, standards, processes and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of UÉ business information, and delivery of critical services, in accordance with the NIS Directive and any other relevant cybersecurity regulation. • Other duties as required. Knowledge, Skills and Experience: • Secondary level education or equivalent work experience • A minimum of 2 years' relevant experience is required. Experience in a similar role in the water, utilities or similar industries would be an advantage • We keep each other safe - experience and understanding of working within a strong health & safety culture • Ability to use monitoring and record-keeping IT equipment and interpret data and network drawings (GIS / Geo field) in order to analyse and investigate areas of potential interest in the network • Ability to trace and locate mains / services and street furniture to ensure access for leakage activities • Knowledge in the application of processes and procedures around proactive leakage detection and associated health and safety issues preferred • Ability to use leakage related IT equipment and interpret data and network drawings (GIS / Geo field) in order to analyse and investigate areas of potential leakage in District Metered Areas / Sub-District Metered Areas preferred • Ability to use leak noise correlators, acoustic sounding, data loggers, mechanical and/or electronic listening sticks, ground microphones and pressure and flow devices to interpret results and to pinpoint potential leakage. Required to understand the environmental factors that underpin the selection of the appropriate leakage techniques ad advantage • Thorough understanding of valve operations and of the operability issues associated with open boundary valves, incorrect DMA data and metering issues. Understand the processes and procedures relating to boundary valve auditing, tagging, tubing and boundary valve management. • Proactive, with ability to work on own initiative and with others to ensure success in the performance of a team • We work better together - proven ability to create and develop good working relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals, coupled with the ability to gain commitment from others • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey messages in a clear and concise manner • Ability to set up ongoing processes and procedures to collect and review information • Flexible with regard to working in a changing environment and the ability to adjust to new work structures, processes and requirements as necessary • We aim high - proactively identifying new areas of learning and using newly gained knowledge and skills on the job • Striving for quality and ensuring consistent high standards of work • Strong Computer skills with a proficient working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook • Full, clean and valid Irish category B driving licence is minimum requirement. Additional Driving License categories an advantage. A clean driving licence is defined as meaning that the applicant has not been convicted of an offence under the Road Traffic Acts (other than an offence for which the penalty is the imposition of penalty points). CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
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Building a sustainable tomorrow What if it brought more purpose, more growth, more balance – and more time for what really matters? BAM is where you can do your best work on projects that improve people’s lives. And it's also where you’ll find the freedom to grow, the support to thrive, and the chance to shape your career on your terms Making Possible
Stockroom Manager
At HUGO BOSS, you have the opportunity to contribute your personality, ideas and creativity — because only when we break new ground together can we create something unique. Become part of our team of more than 19.000 employees worldwide and shape your future at HUGO BOSS! In your role as a Stockroom Manager, you act as an inspirational role model in taking ownership in managing all stockroom operations to optimize the retail business and enhance efficiency of the selling process with a tireless drive to support the team in delivering excellent customer experience. We are looking for passionate candidates to join our innovative and inspiring team at Hugo Boss. We celebrate success, work collaboratively and make the impossible possible. If you thrive in a fun yet entrepreneurial environment and have a drive to succeed - this could be the role for you. What you can expect:
OTC Sales Assistant
Our people make the difference. Here at PHX Ireland, we strive to be a place for everyone where each and every one of us can be our true, authentic selves, every single day. For us, individuality sparks new ideas, shapes new approaches and brings us powerful new perspectives. It’s the heartbeat of our innovation, creativity, and success. Which is why, at PHX Ireland, we don’t just embrace our differences – we celebrate them. Across United Drug, McCabes Pharmacy, and TCP Homecare, in every location and every role, the way we work makes us who we are – and that’s something we are really proud of. Which is why we’ve summed up our ethos in our six PHX Ireland values; Customer focused, Quality driven, collaborative, ambitious, innovative, and inclusive. We currently have an exciting opportunity for an OTC Sales Assistant to join our team in our Athy pharmacy. This is a 12 month contract, full-time position working 40hrs per week It isn’t just any shop floor, it’s the heart of the community. Why You'll Love Working With Us 💼 We’ve got your back: employee assistance programme 🛍️ Perks you’ll actually use: Generous in store discounts 🌈 Belonging at Work: Inclusive, welcoming team culture where you’re valued for you . 👶 Family comes first: Life Stage Policies including maternity and paternity pay What You’ll Be Doing: About McCabes Pharmacy McCabes Pharmacy is one of Ireland's most loved Pharmacy providers, pioneering truly innovative services over the past 40 years. We are founded on values of compassionate care, advice you can trust, speedy service and excellent value for money. The patient and customer are truly at the heart of what we do. The teams that serve our customers are central to our organisation. Our commitment to our staff is to enable them to develop their careers and to have as many opportunities to be the best they can be. About PHX Ireland & PHOENIX Group We are comprised of United Drug, Ireland’s leading pharmaceutical wholesaler and distributor; McCabes Pharmacy, Ireland’s leading community pharmacy chain; and TCP Homecare, innovators in clinical home nursing services and direct to patient delivery solutions. PHX Ireland Group employs over 1,800 people, operates 5 distribution centres and pharmacies nationwide, delivering over 85 million packs to Irish pharmacies and hospitals and serving 500,000 patients each year. PHX Ireland is part of the PHOENIX group, Europe’s leading healthcare provider. Headquartered in Mannheim, Germany, the PHOENIX group brings together more than 48,000 employees from 29 countries, includes 223 pharmaceutical distribution sites, and more than 3200 owned pharmacies and 17000 partner pharmacies.
Warehouse Operator
At DSV, your work helps keep some of the world's most advanced supply chains moving. We are looking for an Infab Logistics Operative to join our team in Leixlip, supporting logistics operations within a high-tech manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, process-driven environment where safety, accuracy, and teamwork are essential. You will play a key role in ensuring materials are received, tracked, moved, and delivered efficiently while maintaining strict quality and compliance standards. The position requires working within a customer cleanroom environment for the majority of the shift, supporting critical operations through effective inventory management and material handling. What you'll do • Receive and process deliveries arriving from off-site warehouses • Track and manage inventory using internal systems and material trackers • Support shipping, receiving, inventory control, and material movement activities • Coordinate material requests and ensure timely delivery to engineers and operational teams • Resolve delivery discrepancies with warehouse teams to minimise operational delays • Process returns from customer facilities back to off-site warehouses • Ensure materials are correctly packed, labelled, documented, and transferred • Maintain high housekeeping standards across docks, elevators, vestibules, and laydown areas • Support transportation scheduling and dock activities when required • Handle valuable and sensitive equipment safely and efficiently • Maintain accurate records and inventory integrity at all times • Work independently and collaboratively to meet operational targets and customer expectations What we're looking for • 1 to 2 years' experience in logistics, warehouse, or operational environments • Experience within a manufacturing, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, or similar controlled environment is beneficial but not essential • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel • Experience using pallet jacks, carts, or material handling equipment is advantageous • Dangerous Goods experience is beneficial • Experience working in a cleanroom, laboratory, or highly regulated environment is desirable • SAP knowledge is advantageous • Experience using Microsoft Outlook and other PC-based systems What can we offer you? Competitive Salary Package and an opportunity to be a part of and grow within a driven and successful company, with a team of 160,000, operating in over 90 countries. In addition, we can offer access to a selection of employee benefits, such as: Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement from your start, which increases with length of service. Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme Employee counselling, for support with physical and mental wellbeing Company Pension, which, when a member of, also provides access to Life Cover and Critical Illness cover
Kitchen Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Provide efficient and effective support to the chef and other employees in the Kitchen department. The ideal candidate will have/be: A passion for food and the ability to inspire shoppers HACCP training is beneficial but not essential Excellent communication skills The ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Main duties: Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based Complete customer sales/orders as per store procedures Prepare food lines for sale Demonstrate high standards of product knowledge e.g. range/allergens Practice efficient stock management including correct merchandising and rotation of stock in the Kitchen Department.
Warehouse Forklift Driver/goods Inward
Warehouse Forklift Driver/Goods Inward - Leixlip Distribution Centre We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Warehouse Forklift Driver / Goods Inward Operative to join our growing team at our Leixlip Distribution Centre. The successful candidate will play a key role in the day-to-day operation of the warehouse, with responsibility for goods inward processing, stock control, replenishment activities, and maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency across the site. Key Responsibilities This is a newly created role, and we are keen to recruit the right individual as soon as possible.
Bakery Assistant - Distribution Center
Bakery Assistant – Full Time (Leixlip Distribution Centre) Location: Applegreen Distribution Centre, Leixlip Hours: Monday–Friday, 2:00pm–8:00pm No weekend work required Applegreen Distribution Centre in Leixlip has been operating since 2009 , supplying our network nationwide. In 2024 , we proudly launched our in-house bakery, which has already seen incredible success and over 600% growth in its first year. We’re currently looking for a Bakery Assistant to join our busy team at the Applegreen Distribution Centre in Leixlip. You’ll be working with a small, friendly team of six, helping to bake and prepare pre-made bakery products for distribution. About the role: If you have experience in bakery or deli work and enjoy being part of a close-knit, efficient team, we’d love to hear from you! �� Please submit your CV – we’d be delighted to have a chat! INDHP
HR Officer
Purpose of the Role: The Human Resources (HR) officer in Dawn Farms plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of the business by managing the workforce effectively. In an industry as complex and demanding as food manufacturing, where safety, quality, and efficiency are paramount, the HR officer's responsibilities are multifaceted and essential for maintaining a productive and compliant workplace. The purpose of their role can be delineated into several key aspects: Talent Acquisition and Recruitment, Training and Development, Performance Management, Employee relations, Employee Benefits and Well-being, this is a non-exhaustive list. Core Responsibilities Food safety and health and safety are everybody’s responsibility. Food Safety policies, H&S policies, standard operating procedures and good hygiene practices should always be adhered to, to ensure the safety of the food being produced and the safety of you and your colleagues. Key Duties and Responsibilities: · Assist and advise management & staff on company policy queries and employee relations issues, complying with legislation and ensuring consistency across the organisation; · Do all General operative recruitment start to finish. · Complete all administration tasks in a timely fashion. · Lead bi – weekly meetings with production managers · Manage grievance & disciplinary investigations as required; · Working closely with hiring managers, manage recruitment processes end to end, from advertising posts through shortlisting of candidates, interviews, selection and job offers for all departments · Deliver new employee inductions & ensure that we are compliant from a training aspect. · Liaise with payroll as required on any staff pay items linked to recruitment, internal promotions, leavers etc.; · Maintenance of the HR system (entering absence information, new hires, leavers, payroll changes, coding etc.); · Extraction and analysis of data from the HR system as required, e.g. payroll reports, attendance reports, trend and KPI reports etc.; · Represent HR at interdepartmental meetings and meetings with external third parties as required; · General administration duties relating to the HR function; raising PO’s, doing bike to work cheques, drafting work confirmation letters. · Produce accurate and professional correspondence, policy documents etc. as required; · Ensure HR administration and systems are maintained up to date in a timely and accurate manner; · In conjunction with the existing HR team review existing systems, to suggest and implement improvements; · Timely and accurate administration of all HR functions, including written correspondence, record keeping, filing etc.; · Undertake projects relating to a range of HR disciplines as assigned by the HR Manager. · Guide managers on issues related to employees. · Manage all weekly & monthly reporting including monitoring all permit renewals & expiries. Knowledge and Experience to be demonstrated while in role: · Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in HR essential. Officer/Executive level in a busy Food Manufacturing operational environment. · Knowledge and experience in a fast paced and varied HR role requiring the person to take charge of many issues as they occur · Confident and conscientious with an ability to effectively communicate & present to all levels in an organization. · Ability to successfully learn, apply new skills and drive effectiveness within HR. · Excellent knowledge of employment legislation · Have the ability to adapt to a generalised HR role dealing with all elements of the department such as Recruitment, L&D, Employee relations & Employee wellness. Key Behaviours/Competencies to be demonstrated: · Approachable disposition · Ability and experience in conflict management · Excellent communication skills to include listening and the ability to feedback. · Trustworthy with a high level of integrity when dealing with sensitive information. · Excellent organisational agility to include strong time management skills and the ability to take action and manage a high volume of workload. · Process management skills, applying HR practices in a consistent manner · Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities on a daily basis Specific I.T skills and level (Basic / Intermediate / Advanced) · Strong IT skills Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, HR IT Systems · Excellent Word & Excel Skills – Intermediate level · Outlook experience - Intermediate level
