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LOCATION OF POST: To work in various Community Centres across Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB To co-ordinate the operation of the Council’s Community Facilities to include supervised access and usage of the facilities for user groups. Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and the general condition of the facilities and environs. Comply with the Council’s policies and procedures including those relating to health and safety, well-being and safeguarding. To co-ordinate activities and services to address changing demands according to community need and Council priorities with a particular focus on delivery of services within a Community Planning framework. To support the Community Facilities Supervisor to ensure maximum use of the Council’s Community Facilities as focal points for local communities, providing a venue for social interaction, learning, sport and personal development. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES Co-ordinate the daily operation of the Council’s Community facilities, controlling secure access and egress to all parts of the facility, including opening and closing, and responding to call outs when required. Ensure supervised usage of the facilities for user groups, bearing in mind the need to assist in building evacuations to ensure safety and wellbeing of both staff and user groups. Maintain a high level of cleanliness and hygiene in all areas of the facilities, including the removal of litter or graffiti from the outside of the building. Use all industrial or powered cleaning equipment and chemicals in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines, COSHH, and health and safety regulations. Respond to all telephone enquiries and liaise with facility user groups in a professional manner at all times. Assist groups and individuals with the booking process. This involves using manual and computerised processes, including card, cash, cheque or telephone payments, and ensuring reconciliation of any monetary transactions if required. Use a computerised booking system, issue Conditions of Use, and maintain a desk diary of booking requests and approvals. Set up and recover Council equipment and furniture as required for bookings. Take all reasonable steps to ensure that equipment and furniture are properly cared for and the risk of damage or theft is minimised. Report repairs or defects on the premises directly through the Council’s T-Care system or to the Community Facilities Coordinator as appropriate. Assist with carrying out minor repairs if required, to preserve the maintenance and appearance of the premises, furniture and equipment. Assist with the implementation of new policies and procedures relevant to the Council’s community facilities. Assist with the planning, publicity and delivery of events within the Council’s community facilities in conjunction with the Council’s Media and Marketing Team as appropriate. Undertake such training as deemed necessary by the Community Facilities Coordinator for the performance of the duties of the post. Assist with the preparation and delivery of relevant information relating to the Council facilities as required by the Community Facilities Officer. The post holder will be regularly required to work outside normal working hours, including evenings and weekends. Work in a strictly professional manner with Elected Members at all times. Sign for and check any deliveries, requisition cleaning materials or vending stock arriving at the Centre that have been generated by the Supervisor or Community Centre Facilities Officer. The post holder is required to fill, monitor (out of date), empty, clean and collect revenue from all vending machines on site. Help set up and test new items of equipment, both sport or usage related, to ensure proper operation and safe use, preparing areas for and assisting with events and activities. Recover, account for and distribute when necessary all lost property found on site. Deal with rescue and diffusing of any oil spills with equipment supplied, in adherence to environmental betterment, and report and document the event. Be able to administer first aid on site and keep all relevant documentation and reporting of accidents, incidents, near miss and RIDDOR. Carry out all relevant health and safety checks along with maintenance checks when required. Keep accurate records and logs. Implement adverse weather programmes, such as salting or flooding response, when required. In the event of inclement weather preventing normal working, undertake such alternative tasks as may be allocated by management. Carry out other duties as allocated by the Community Facilities Coordinator in line with the general requirements of the post. Be available to work flexibly in other services during emergencies. Be available from time to time to carry out duties outside of the normal working pattern and in addition to basic contracted hours. Such additional hours will be remunerated in line with the Council’s approved policies at that time. The principal responsibilities listed above are an indicator of the main aspects of the role as opposed to representing a definitive list. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES Demonstrate a team approach to achieving the objectives of the Section through full flexibility in relation to tasks undertaken. Provide a high level of internal and external customer service, including taking ownership of customer queries and complaints and following issues through to completion. Continuously develop personal knowledge and skills to enhance internal and external customer service. Comply with, and ensure that other staff comply with, the Council’s policies and procedures, including those relating to health, safety, wellbeing and safeguarding. Promote equality and diversity across all service areas through clear leadership, effective policy implementation and demonstrating appropriate behaviours in line with Council values. Carry out any other relevant duties which may be assigned, including working in other sections of the Department and Council. EXPERIENCE At least 1 year’s experience in a relevant facility operations role such as cleaning, security or administrative duties. Experience in dealing with members of the public. KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES Ability to work on own initiative. Display enthusiasm and flexibility. OTHER Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and Windows applications. Full current driving licence or, if a disability prevents driving, access to a suitable form of transport to enable the duties of the post to be carried out in full. Available to work flexibly across Community Centres, including evenings and weekends depending on service need. As the post involves physical and manual handling elements, the post holder must be of a satisfactory level of general fitness.
Enhanced/staff Nurse
CORLANN – WEST REGION POST OF TEMPORARY FULL TIME STAFF NURSE/ENHANCED NURSE CHILDREN’S SERVICES, GALWAY CITY & COUNTY JOB REF: 96217 A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Staff Nurse/Enhanced Nurse appointments within the Children’s Services may be made over the next 6 months. Location: This post is primarily located in Crannog Children’s Respite Service. Crannog provides a respite service to children from 6 years of age up to 18 years of age who have a wide range of needs including those with Physical disability, complex medical needs, Autism and behavioural needs. There may also be a requirement to cover hours in the other Children’s Services including Crannmor Respite, Rosedale School and the Child Development Centres located in Galway City. Candidates will be required to be completely flexible in this position and will be required to work a variety of hours including day and night duty hours and sleep-ins as required. The Role: To support the implementation of children’s individualised developmental and educational programmes and work together with the multidisciplinary and staff teams in ensuring the maximum benefit of the programme for the children. To provide clinical nursing skills in supporting children with complex needs. To demonstrate and maintain the highest quality of nursing practice and apply his/ her skills to ensure the developmental, learning, physical, social, and emotional needs of the children in his/ her care are addressed at all times. Be an informed resource for educating and supporting care assistants and family members. Reporting/Responsible To: Team Leader/ Children’s Services Co-ordinator/ Sector Manager. Works With: - Children and families; - Staff Teams; - Multidisciplinary Staff. Qualifications/Experience: • A current Live Register Certificate from the NMBI (An Bord Altranais). A RNID qualification is highly desirable. • Candidates must have a minimum of six months experience of working with children with an Intellectual Disability. • A full clean manual Irish Driving Licence (Class B) is desirable for this post. • Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post. • Basic IT skills are also desirable. Skills: Candidates must demonstrate: • Good judgement, discretion and confidentiality. • The ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms, and to communicate sensitively with family members and work with them for the best outcomes. • Creative problem solving skills. • The ability to work independently and seek support from interdisciplinary colleagues as appropriate. • Patience, flexibility, creativity and eagerness to become involved in a range of activities. • Ability to educate other staff and family members in positive health promotion needs. • The successful candidate will be required to co-operate in a team environment with a person-centred philosophy. Participate in person-centred planning, reviews and team meetings. • Attend and participate in training courses, and be an active member of the team. Working Hours: 75 hours per fortnight based on a 7-day/night duty roster. The successful candidate will be required to work days, evenings, weekends, public holidays and night duty and sleep-ins to meet service needs. The Corlann model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Annual Leave: 24 days pro rata per annum. Appropriate service-related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years’ service respectively. Remuneration: Department of Health salary scales as at 01/02/2026 apply: Staff Nurse - € 37,788 x 11 increments - € 54,412 pro rata per annum. Long Service Increment € 56,032 pro rata per annum is granted after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. *Enhanced Nurse – € 44,811 x 7 increments - € 56,200 pro rata per annum. Long Service Increment € 57,846 pro rata per annum is granted after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. *As per HSE HR Circular 022/2019 – Nursing and Midwifery - the Enhanced Nurse / Midwife Practice Contract https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/resources/hr-circulars/hr-circular-022-2019-re-enhanced-nurse-midwife-contract.pdf; once a staff nurse reaches point 4 on the Staff Nurse salary scale, they become eligible to apply for the role of Enhanced Nurse. Any Staff Nurse who wishes to avail of the Enhanced Nurse role will have to submit an application and also meet the qualifying criteria. Salary quoted is based on a 37.5 hour working week. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous relevant nursing service. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays, and sleep-ins and night duty when worked. A location allowance of €2,637 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) will also be paid when assigned to services where 75% of the persons supported have a diagnosis of severe/profound intellectual disability. Tenure: The post is temporary, full time and pensionable linked on a specific purpose basis to a permanent staff member’s leave. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. Full Job Description attached Informal enquiries to Ciara Donoghue Clarke, Children’s Service Coordinator 087 3999921 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms/CV’s on-line is 5pm, Monday 27th April 2026 Interviews will take place on 7th May 2026 Corlann is an equal opportunities employer. INDW
Speech & Language Therapist Senior Grade
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2025 . Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Senior Speech and Language Therapist to join our team in Enable Ireland CDNT 2 & CDNT 7 Based in Tallaght & Ballyboden We are open to recruiting either: Desirable Criteria: · Post graduate training and experience in Management of FEDS Disorders · Relevant post graduate training specific to 0 – 18 years. · Experience in conducting Assessment of Need. · Relevant training and experience in the assessment and intervention of children with autism. · Experience and/or training in clinical supervision. If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible Working · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: What now? To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date for applications: Wednesday 29th April 2026 @ 12pm. Pevious applicants in the last 6 months needs not apply A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months in the region · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. · Please review Enable Ireland’s Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: https://enableireland.ie/resources/publications/rezoomo-privacy- policy · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy
Speech And Language Therapist Senior Grade
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2025 . Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Speech and Language Therapist - Senior Grade to join our team in Enable Ireland CDNT 2 Ballyboden. Contract Type: Permanent Full time Contract Hours: 35 hours per week Salary Scale: €62,072 -€73,477 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) This pay scale is subject to increases in 2026 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. Annual Leave Entitlement : Annual leave entitlement is 33 days pro rata per annum Overview of the Post: Enable Ireland delivers children’s services through the Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNT) under the national Progressing Disabilities Services (PDS) model for children and young people with complex needs arising from a disability. The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a range of Speech and Language Therapy services for young people (0 – 18 years) and their families within an interdisciplinary framework. Service will include assessment and intervention, clinical supervision and ongoing service development. This will be delivered through a family centred approach across a variety of settings including the clinic, preschools, schools, children’s homes and community settings. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: i. Be registered, or be eligible for registration, as a Speech & Language Therapist by the Speech & Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU And ii. Have 3 years full time (or an aggregate of 3 years full time) post qualification clinical experience And iii. Candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office And iv. Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Speech & Language Therapists Register maintained by the Speech & Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued Annual Registration i. On appointment, practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Speech & Language Therapists Register maintained by the Speech & Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU. And ii. Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to Enable Ireland · 3 years recent relevant post qualification experience which includes a minimum of 1 year post qualification experience of working with children with a range of disabilities / developmental delay and their families. · Experience of working with children aged 0 – 18 years and their families. · Candidates must have current eligibility to work in the State. · Valid driving licence for within the state / jurisdiction with access to own transport in order to deliver services across a large geographical area Desirable Criteria: If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible Working · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: What now? To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date for applications: Wednesday 29th March, 2026 @ 12 pm A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. · Please review Enable Ireland’s Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: https://enableireland.ie/resources/publications/rezoomo-privacy-policy · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy
MRHP-- - Paediatric Phlebotomist
Paediatric Phlebotomist MRHP-4-26-152 Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise Location of Post: Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise There is currently one permanent , part-time Paediatric Phlebotomist vacancy available in the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for a Paediatric Phlebotomist from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full-time or part-time duration may be filled. Informal Enquiries: For further information about the role, please contact: Margaret Rice Assistant Director of Nursing Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise Email: margaret.rice@hse.ie Tel: 087 263 0831 HR Point of Contact: The HSE Dublin and Midlands is committed to providing information and services which are accessible to all, if you require accessibility assistance throughout any stage of the recruitment process, please contact: Sophie Larkin Human Resources Team Lead HSE Dublin and Midlands Email: sophie.larkin@hse.ie Tel: 087 703 1406 Purpose of the Post: To collect venous blood samples from paediatric patients throughout the hospital if required and the Outpatients Department clinics in order to provide a paediatric phlebotomy service which meets the needs of the service in accordance with the hospital’s guidelines, policies and procedures. Flexibility on hours of attendance in response to service needs. Eligibility Criteria, Qualifications and / or Experience: 1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc. (a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: - (i) Hold a qualification in Phlebotomy on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) maintained by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) at Level 6 or higher. OR (ii) Hold the Certificate in Phlebotomy from DIT / DCU / National Ambulance Service College or equivalent Phlebotomy qualification. OR (iii) Be registered as a Nurse or Midwife on the active register maintained by an Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) or be entitled to be so registered. OR (iv) Be currently employed as a Phlebotomist with a minimum of two years’ experience in an acute Hospital (General or Specialist) (See Note 1*) . AND (b) Candidates must have the clinical / scientific / technical and administrative capacity to fulfil the functions of the role. Note 1*: Candidates for appointment must, if they do not satisfy requirements specified in (a), (i) or (ii) give a contractual undertaking to undertake such a qualification within a 12 month period (subject to availability of courses) of appointment as a Phlebotomist. 2. Annual Registration (Nurse or Midwife Applicants ONLY) (i) Nurse or Midwife Phlebotomists must maintain live annual registration in the General Division of the Nurses & Midwives Register maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland [NMBI] (An Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann). AND (ii) Nurse or Midwife Phlebotomists must confirm annual registration with the NMBI to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC). 3. Health Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 4. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Post Specific Requirements: Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience working in the area of Paediatric Phlebotomy.
NAAS-- - Senior Physiotherapist, EDS, Stroke, SPC
Senior Physiotherapist - Early Supported Discharge (Stroke) - SPC Naas General Hospital. There is currently one, specified purpose, whole-time vacancy for a Senior Physiotherapist, Early Supported Discharge (ESD) Stroke, located in Physiotherapy Department, Naas General Hospital, Naas, Co Kildare. The successful candidate will be based in Naas General Hospital but will provide a ESD service to Stroke survivors in the catchment areas of Kildare & West Wicklow working to support the early discharge of patients who meet the criteria for ESD. The successful candidate may be required to work in any service area within the vicinity as the need arises. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Senior Physiotherapist Early Supported Discharge (Stroke) from which current and future, specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Informal Enquiries: Ms Emma McGrane Email: Emma.mcgrane@hse.ie Tel: 045 849507 HR Point of Contact: DML is committed to providing information and services which are accessible to all, if you require accessibility assistance throughout any stage of the recruitment process, please contact: Rachel Smith HR Recruitment Officer HSE Dublin and Midlands Email : Rachel.smitp@hse.ie Tel: 087 1881997 Purpose of the Post: The Physiotherapist, Senior ESD Stroke will: · Be responsible for the establishment and provision of a high-quality Physiotherapy Service to Stroke survivors as part of an Early Supported Discharge framework and in accordance with standards of professional practice. To work with the Physiotherapist Manager and other members of the Physiotherapy team, and in conjunction with other ESD for stroke team members, to co-ordinate and develop the service to meet the needs of the population it serves in line with the objectives of the organisation and the National Clinical Programme for Stroke. Eligibility Criteria 1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc (a)Candidates for appointment must: (i) Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU. See attached link for current approved physiotherapy qualifications https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/physiotherapists/physiotherapists-approved-qualifications.html AND (ii) Have three years full time (or an aggregate of three years full time) post qualification clinical experience. AND (iii) Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. AND (iv) Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued. 2. Annual Registration (i) On appointment, practitioners must maintain annual registration on Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU AND (ii) Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC). 3. Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 4. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Note 1*: Section 91 candidates are individuals who qualified before 30 September 2016 and have been engaged in the practice of the profession in the Republic of Ireland for a minimum of 2 years fulltime (or an aggregate of 2 years fulltime), between 30th September 2011 and 30th September 2016 are considered to be Section 91 applicants under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005. Post Specific Requirements: The Physiotherapist, Senior, ESD Stroke will: Demonstrate a high level of experience and knowledge in the management of Stroke patients in the acute hospital setting, including the management of patients who meet the criteria for ESD, supported by relevant CPD. Demonstrate recent experience of leading and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team in the provision of direct clinical patient care.
Experienced Food & Beverage Assistants
Food & Beverage Assistants – 4* Grand Hotel Are you energetic, customer-focused, and ready to be part of the magic at The Grand Hotel? The Grand Hotel Malahide is looking for enthusiastic Food & Beverage Assistants to join our team in our busy F&B outlets. Must be over 18 and have fully flexible availability. About the Role: As a Food & Beverage Assistant, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our guests enjoy exceptional service throughout our hotel. You’ll assist with food and drink service in our bars, restaurants, and banqueting suites, maintaining the highest standards of presentation and hospitality. Responsibilities will include: · To assist in for Food & Beverage Service to the Hotel standard . To deliver an exceptional guest experience · To ensure that all opening and closing procedures are conducted in line with SOP’s · To be responsible for the appearance and tidiness of the Service Areas · To ensure that all preparation is completed in advance of Service times · To communicate Hotel and Group services to guests Perks of joining the team: We have a very friendly and helpful team and we hope you will fit right into our family. We provide: · Great Remuneration package with flexible working pattern available · Meals on duty · Complimentary Parking on site · Complimentary use of Arena Fitness Gym · Discounted rates for staff, family, and friends across the FBD Hotels Group - FBD Insurance 15% Discount · Taxsaver Scheme & Cycle to work Scheme · Cash Saving Scheme- Save as you Earn · 'Refer a friend' scheme
Dog Groomer
Maxi Zoo is part of the Fressnapf Group, the European market leader in pet product with 2,600 shops across Europe. Maxi Zoo is Ireland’s largest pet retailer and has over 30 shops in Ireland. Maxi Zoo Ireland are driven by the desire to make the life of pets and pets owners simpler, better and happier. We are seeking a full-time qualified Groomer for our Coolock Store Start your career in grooming as a Groomer! As a Groomer in our Grooming Salon, you’ll have the opportunity to build personal relationships with your customers and their pets each time they visit and truly become a part of their family. You’ll get to know their pets’ styles and personalities to create a customized, stylish experience just for them! From that first shampoo to that final strut home, you’ll take pride in the services you provide Why join us? · Service pay- Higher rate of pay from when you reach 12 months service · KPI Related bonus · Employee Discount - we offer employee discount of up to 40% in our stores and 20% in our Salon · Paid leave- Sick leave, annual leave and bank holidays. · Refer a friend scheme · State of the art grooming salon and full grooming equpiment · Advancement Opportunities – At Maxi Zoo we believe in promoting from within as much as possible and developing our team to have a career path. · Community- A chance to work in an environment where employees and customers share the same passion for animals · Educational opportunities- Continuous learning through our induction plan, e-learning academy, classroom training environment and development plans. · Employee assistance programme · Cycle to work Scheme What you will bring: · Fully flexible across 5 days, it is a full time role which includes weekends · Previous hands on experience in grooming salon and/or QQI Level 6 Dog Grooming/City & Guilds · Proficient in all aspects of grooming and clipping all dog breeds to a high standard. · Professional attitude that can communicate effectively with all salon customers and the wider grooming team to build trust and rapport with pet parents. · Time management: Independently prioritise and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes. · A passion for Animals: Interest in grooming/animal care. Are comfortable/confident around all breeds of dogs (large and small) and treats all furry visitors to the salon as they would their own pet. · Personal development: Drives their own development within the salon, is reliable, asks questions, uses time effectively to learn from the qualified groomer in the salon. Sees a long term career in grooming. What you will do: · Consultation - Communicating effectively with pet owners and providing advice and recommendations of the related product assortment. · Customer Engagement - Provide excellent customer service and demonstrate reliability and professionalism by consistently delivering high standard grooms. · Follow-Up and Follow-Through - Follow up with customers after their grooming appointments to ensure satisfaction and address any feedback or concerns promptly. · Sanitization and Cleanliness - Maintaining a clean and organized grooming area, including disinfecting equipment, washing towels and grooming tools, and ensuring a safe and hygienic environment for dogs and staff. · Product Knowledge – Promote Grooming Services and provide expert advice on products.
Civil Engineering Technician Apprentice
Are you passionate about engineering and ready to start your career with a dynamic and growing consultancy? MFA Consulting Engineers Ltd. is seeking a motivated First Year Civil Engineering Technician Apprentice to join our team in Ballina, Co. Mayo. MFA Consulting Engineers is a civil and structural engineering consultancy providing comprehensive design, project management, and technical services across a wide range of sectors including residential, commercial, industrial, energy, infrastructure, and public realm projects. Our work spans civil and structural design, water and wastewater systems, roads and drainage, statutory compliance, and planning and environmental support, all delivered with a focus on practical, sustainable, and efficient solutions. The Opportunity This apprenticeship is delivered in partnership with ATU and Generation Apprenticeship, giving you structured training and real-world experience in the engineering consultancy sector. As a first-year apprentice, you’ll be part of a supportive team where you’ll learn and contribute from day one. What You’ll Gain: A structured apprenticeship programme combining on-the-job experience with formal training through ATU and Generation Apprenticeship. One-to-one mentoring from an experienced engineer to guide your development. Support and collaboration with skilled engineers and technicians across a variety of projects. Practical exposure to civil engineering tasks, design software, and project delivery processes. What We’re Looking For: An enthusiastic and motivated individual with an interest in Civil Engineering. Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. A commitment to developing technical and professional skills. Why Join MFA? At MFA, you’ll join a consultancy that values talent, innovation, and career growth. You’ll gain hands-on experience working on real projects that make a difference in communities while receiving tailored support to help you build a rewarding career in engineering.
Warehouse Material Handler
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. Abbott in Ireland Abbott has been operating in Ireland since 1946 and serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices and nutritional products. In Ireland, Abbott currently employs about 6,000 people across ten sites located in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Sligo. Please note any offer of employment for this position is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination, including drug and alcohol screening, conducted by a medical practitioner designated by the Company Abbott Diabetes Care Kilkenny Abbott Diabetes Care has opened a new site, in Kilkenny, that is at the forefront of Diabetes care with the latest technology, to manufacture FreeStyle blood glucose test strips and FreeStyle Sensors for use in diabetes management. Among Abbott Diabetes Care leading brands are the FreeStyle Precision, FreeStyle Lite and FreeStyle Libre systems. This is how you can make a difference at Abbott: As a Warehouse Operator, in Abbott, Kilkenny you will be responsible for ensuring a high-quality Storage and Warehousing service is provided to the Manufacturing and Supply Chain Departments, including but not limited to the receipt, storage and shipment of materials and products, whilst adhering to and maintaining Abbott Quality policies and procedures and to the required service level. Your main responsibilities will be: • To Perform activities related to the receipt, storage, inventory control and shipment of materials. • Compliance with EHS systems, programs and procedures, being accountable for the health and safety of themselves and others by highlighting where improvements can be made. • Routine material handling tasks related to the receipt, movement and shipment of materials and Finished goods. • Receiving deliveries to site and recording the data on the Warehouse Management System (WMS). •Pick and stage materials based on production work orders and kanban process. • Pick, prepare and dispatch materials for sub-contract or third-party manufacture processing, arranging transport as necessary. • To pick, prepare and dispatch Finished Goods for distribution. • Process transactions related to the receipt, issue, shipment, or transfer of materials in ERP system. • Perform regular inventory counts as per the requirements of the site PIC requirements (Physical Inventory Control Procedures), and Cycle Count procedures. • Work with Operations Planning Team members to resolve any issues related to the receipt and approval of materials. • Ensure that equipment is kept in a good, safe condition in terms of mechanical functionality and cleanliness. Continually maintain a high level of housekeeping. Keep all areas clean, safe and tidy, reporting any cleaning and safety issues to the Warehouse Lead. • Support the development of a safe working environment and proactively identify any safety issues and report to the Warehouse Lead. •Operate warehouse machinery and equipment in accordance to manufactures recommendations and training protocols. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE • Strong Communication skills. • Must be comfortable and confident working at heights. (VNA Operation) • Previous forklift experience desirable but not essential as training will be provided. • Strong attention to detail. • Previous experience in Stores / Warehouse environment desirable. • Comfortable working with computers. What we Offer: Attractive compensation package that includes competitive pay, as well as benefits such as
