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Unilin Insulation (Ballyconnell, Co Cavan) is currently recruiting for a Loading Operative. As a Loading Operative you will be required to complete all tasks to a high standard by constantly challenging the status quo and be at the forefront of evolution, continuous improvement, quality and health, safety & welfare. Key Attributes: What can you expect? Unilin is a fast-growing, profitable and bustling group that is active internationally. Innovation is our driving force. Investing in people, technology and sustainable entrepreneurship is characteristic of our culture. Unilin thrives thanks to a team of colleagues that pride themselves on professionalism and entrepreneurship. In exchange for your expertise, creativity and dynamism, Unilin offers an attractive salary supplemented with fringe benefits, career opportunities and a wide range of training options. Who are we? Unilin is a worldwide leader in interior design and construction materials. Our floors, (decorative) panels, insulation solutions and technologies can be found in the homes and workplaces of millions of people and public spaces around the world. Our team of 8600 passionate employees across 105 locations in multiple countries aims to improve people's quality of life by launching new innovations and constantly pushing boundaries. Our commitment to excellence and extensive know-how enable us to make beautiful, sustainable products of the highest quality.
General Operative
JOB DESCRIPTION Galway City Council is seeking to form panels from which permanent, temporary and temporary seasonal posts may be filled at General Operative grade. The General Operative grade is an entry-level outdoor grade in Galway City Council and is a critical post in terms of ensuring quality service delivery to the public. Typical services include roads and transportation, maintenance of social housing units and estates, environmental, upkeep of recreation and amenity facilities etc. The role is likely to be outdoors, operational and manual and the duties will vary according to the functional area to which the person is assigned. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, adaptable, flexible, and capable of acting on their own initiative and someone with a strong sense of commitment to delivering quality public services. A General Operative’s duties may include but will not be limited to; • Carrying out operational / manual work at the instruction of supervisors, which is likely to involve working outdoors and at times, in adverse weather conditions, outside normal 8am to 4.30pm working hours and at weekends and Public Holidays; • General maintenance duties in relation to roads and footpaths including drainage work and tar patching etc.; • Driving Council / hired vehicles as required; • Street cleaning/Litter picking on the early morning shift (5am start); • Pipe laying; • Refuse collection; • Hand digging of graves and being cognisant of grieving members of the public; • Concrete work; • Erecting fencing and netting; • Grass cutting, Strimming & weed control; • Planting and other gardening duties; • Power washing & graffiti removal; • Cutting and removal of vegetation; • Positive front facing attitude to dealings with members of the public; • Carrying out any other maintenance, installation, construction and repair work as may be required from time to time; • Attend to emergency work outside of normal working hours; • Any other duties which may be assigned to them by their Supervisor The person employed will be required to perform assigned duties exercising duty of care, in the interest of safety to oneself, fellow employees and the general public, at all times in compliance with Galway City Council’s Health & Safety Management system. 1. Character Candidates shall be of good character. 2. 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. 3. Citizenship: Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: i. A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or ii. A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or iii. A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or iv. A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or v. A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa or vi. A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa 4. Education, Training, Experience, etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: a) Have reached a standard of education sufficient to enable them to carry out the duties assigned to them satisfactorily; b) Hold a valid Safe Pass (please submit a copy of your current card). c) Hold a current valid Class B Driving Licence, free from endorsement, (please submit a copy of your current licence). d) Have an ability to work within a team and take direction; e) Have an ability to work on their own initiative; f) Possess good communication skills and customer awareness skills; g) Have a willingness to learn and aptitude to use all new technology and information systems; h) Have a good knowledge and awareness of Health & Safety Legislation and Regulations, the implications for the organisation and the employee and their application in the workplace; *Non-Irish Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications, overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document. Desirable: It is desirable that candidates should have the following: • A good knowledge of the services provided by Galway City Council. Each candidate must include on the application form details of all qualifications obtained by them. The invitation to attend for Interview is not to be regarded as an admission that you possess the prescribed qualifications and/or requirements for this post or are you qualified by law to hold the post. Documentary proof will be required before appointment where you claim credit for particular qualification, experience, etc. Key Competencies for the post are given in the table below. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate sufficient evidence within their application form and at interview of competence under each of these headings. Relevant Experience – Range and Depth (including knowledge & awareness of Health & Safety) Communication and Interpersonal Skills Initiative, Flexibility and Team Skills Type of Post Future relevant permanent and temporary posts will be filled from the panel(s) formed. The post(s) will be whole-time, permanent/temporary and pensionable. Remuneration The annual salary (Circular Letter EL 03/2025) is as follows: 01/03/2025 Point 1 €751.26 after 0.5 years €754.78 after 1.5 years €758.21 after 2.5 years €758.21 after 3.5 years €758.51 after 4.5 years €760.39 after 5.5 years €762.28 after 6.5 years €764.26 after 7.5 years €766.22 after 8.5 years €768.20 after 9.5 years €770.34 after 10.5 years €772.42 after 11.5 years €774.41 IMPORTANT NOTE: Candidates should note that the starting salary is not subject to negotiation. Entry into the pay scale above the minimum point will only apply to existing public servants in the context of the relevant Government Pay Circulars. Candidates who are not covered by such Circulars will enter the pay scale at the minimum point i.e €751.26 gross per week. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. The holder of the office shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to and received by them by virtue of their office or in respect of services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. Probation: (a) there shall be a period after such appointments take effect during which such persons shall hold the position on probation, (b) such period shall be 12 months but, the Chief Executive may at their discretion extend such period, (c) such persons shall cease to hold the position at end of the period of probation unless during such period, the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such persons is satisfactory. Hours of Duty The person appointed will be required to work a 39 hour week. The successful candidate will be required to log their hours of work in accordance with the requirements of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 and will be required to co-operate with the use of technologies to record such hours. Annual Leave: The annual leave entitlement will be 25 days per annum. Residence: Holder of the post shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. Outside Employment: The position is whole-time and the employee may not engage in private practice or be connected with any outside business which would interfere with the performance of official duties. Driving Licence: A full clean driving licence is required. The successful candidate will be required to provide their own transport. Expenses incurred in work related travel will be recompensed in line with departmental circulars. Garda Vetting: The successful applicant may be required to undergo Garda Vetting prior to appointment. Superannuation Contribution: Persons who become pensionable officers of a local authority, who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of the State Pension Contributory). Persons who become pensionable officers of a local authority who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required, in respect of their superannuation, to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. Widows & Orphans/ Spouses & Children’s Scheme All persons who become pensionable officers of a local Authority are required, in respect of the Local Government (Spouses and Children’s Contributory Pension) Scheme, 1986, to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of State Pension contributory) in accordance with the terms of the Scheme. New Entrants From 1st January 2013 – Single Public Services Pension Scheme FOR NEW ENTRANTS recruited on or after 1st January, 2013 as well as former public servants returning to the public service after a break of more than 26 weeks. The Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 applies to your employment. Members of this Scheme are required in respect of superannuation to contribute at the rate of 3% of pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of State Pension contributory) and you are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution. Retirement Age: Retirement age will be determined on previous Public Sector Service (if any) and will be advised on appointment. Former Public Service Employees Eligibility to compete may be affected where applicants were formerly employed by the Irish Public Service and previously availed of an Irish Public Service Scheme including: • Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) • Department of Health and Children Circular (7/2010) • Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants Applicants should ensure that they are not precluded from re-engagement in the Irish Public Service under the terms of such Schemes. This is a non-exhaustive list and any queries should be directed to the applicant’s former Irish Public Service Employer in the first instance.
Warehouse Operative
About the role We have an exciting opportunity for a Warehouse Operative to join our Kerry Dairy Ireland Team in Clash, Tralee , County Kerry. Hours of work are 08:00 to 16:00, Monday to Friday with occasional overtime available. As a Warehouse Operative we will help with warehouse operations, and you will need to use forklift. We will provide training to a good candidate if needed. Any previous experience as a Storeman, Stores Team Member, Warehouse Operative, Forklift Driver will be advantageous. What will I be doing? Responsibilities of a warehouse operative include: • Ensuring that all materials are inspected prior to loading. • Loading and unloading materials. • Managing stock. • Recording stock changes in SAP. • Forklift Driving • Maintaining warehouse tidy and safe. • Ensuring compliance to Kerry Health, Quality, Safety & Environment Policy What do I need to be successful? Qualifications & Skills A third level qualification is desirable, but not essential. A Leaving Certificate qualification is required. Job Requirements: Previous manufacturing experience is desirable but not essential. Knowledge of the plant processes and products. Operate a Clean as you go policy. Willing to learn Good Manufacturing Practices. Be organized, systematic and should possess the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. Strong attention to detail. Ability to be flexible and adaptable to respond to changing demands. Why join us? Employee benefit platform (discounts and offers for retailers online and offline, travelling, utilities and more), matched pension scheme up to 10%, employee assistance programme and career development opportunities
Checkout Operator
Main purpose of the role: Ensure the Checkout Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times and provide our customers with excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will have/be: 2 years€,, experience in a retail role is desirable Ability to balance tills 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 Use a computerised till system that has a barcode scanner Weigh and price products such as fruit and vegetables Check customers` ages for restrictions on items such as alcohol Pack customer€,,s purchases Process store loyalty cards, coupons and vouchers Take payments and make sure the till balances at the end of the day Spend time away from the till, stocking shelves and checking stock Merchandise and present the department to the highest standard at all times Attend and engage in team meetings and implement any learnings
General Operatives
General Operatives Fonthill Casual About Tirlán Tirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands. Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition. We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,300 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations. Overview We have a vacancy for a Casual General Operatives in our Depot in Fonthill. Successful applicants will be offered work on a casual basis to meet fluctuating demand on a weekly basis. Working hours may vary week to week, the Depot operates on a day shift Monday to Sunday. The positions will have the following responsibilities: Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion Tirlán embraces diversity, equal opportunity and inclusion. We are committed to building diverse teams where different perspectives drive innovation and growth. We strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can bring their true self to work and achieve their full potential. Join our Talent Pool Considering a new career in Tirlán but this isn’t the role for you?! Then why not register your experience & sign up for career opportunities at www.tirlan.com/careers . At Tirlán, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a wide variety of candidates, and we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status. At Tirlán our culture will celebrate individuality, knowing that together we are more. Tirlán owns leading consumer and agri brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition.
Shipping Operative
Are you passionate about Warehouse and Logistics? Do you enjoy being part of a successful team? About the team At Panametrics, a Digital Solutions business, we provide intelligent, connected hardware technologies to sense, control, and inspect assets across many industries. Customers are provided with peace of mind needed to improve their operations reliability and efficiency. Our team has a collaborative sales mind-set, a technical understanding of our products, providing highly customizable solutions. Partner with the best The Shipping Operative will be reliable, self-motivated & reactive, and work on their own or with others to meet deadlines. Duties include tasks related to sales order staging, inventory management, picking, packing, and loading trucks of varying size. As a Shipping Operative, you will be responsible for:
Operations Assistant
Covetrus in Limerick is a leading animal health distribution company currently hiring an Operations Assistant to support its dynamic operations team. The position of Operations Assistant covers all jobs and work in the warehouse relating to the receipt, locating, replenishing, counting, picking, checking, packing and dispatch of goods; the accurate and timely processing of customer sales orders and returns. Are you passionate about animal health and ready to play a crucial role in a leading distribution company? Covetrus Limerick is looking for a dedicated Operations Assistant to join our vibrant operations team. In this hands-on role, you’ll help keep our warehouse operations running smoothly and ensure the timely, high-quality service that supports animal wellbeing across the UK. Why Covetrus? Physical Activities: In addition to office work, ability to grasp, bend, walk, stand for long periods, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Stores / Lineside Operative
Join our team at Terex Omagh and embark on an exciting opportunity as we seek a skilled and dedicated Stores / Lineside Operative to contribute to our Stores team. At Terex we believe in fostering a vibrant and inclusive work culture where every person is empowered to thrive. We're dedicated to driving quality, innovation, embracing diversity, and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We're committed to excellence in everything we do, and we're seeking talented individuals who share our passion and values to join our team. What you’ll do: Reporting to the Stores Supervisor, you will be responsible for the management and control of bought in parts (BIP’s), including ordering, receipting and issuing, both in the main Production Stores and at the Lineside locations. Stock rotation, quality and stock counts will be a key element of the role Main Duties & Responsibilities
Warehouse Operator
With its beginnings in a family run pharmacy in Correggio, Italy in the 1920s, Recordati is now a global pharmaceutical company, listed on the Italian stock exchange, with over 4,500 employees and turnover of over Euro 2bn.We are a group of like-minded, passionate individuals who go to extraordinary lengths for our patients, customers, partners, investors and the people across the globe who we serve. We develop and commercialise medicines to serve people living with common diseases, as well as those living with some of the rarest, in around 150 countries.At Recordati, our mantra is simple. We’ve always believed that health, and the opportunity to live life to the fullest, is a right, not a privilege. Whether that is for common diseases or the rarest – we want to give people the opportunity to be the best version of themselves.This drive will never stop. Together, we will always be reimagining tomorrow – with new ideas, new technologies and new innovations to fight diseases.Recordati. Unlocking the full potential of life. Job Purpose The Warehouse Operator will be based on the Recordati Site in Cork. This diverse role will involve interactions with internal partners and external suppliers. This role will report directly into the Production Manager and be involved in various aspects of site activities and will play a key role in the successful daily operation of the site. Key Responsibilities Warehouse & Goods-In.
Shift Operator
Who are ENCYCLIS? ENCYCLIS, (formally known as Covanta Europe), is a leader in the energy from waste industry and we are looking for our next talented individual to join us on our continuous mission of achieving brilliant things! We generate sustainable electricity for homes and businesses from non-recyclable waste. The ash from the process is also recycled to become building materials, and metals are recovered for re-use. Our facilities are some of the most advanced in the world! They boast new, state of the art equipment and tools, ensuring safety is at the heart and its people are set up for success. You will be joining a team of highly skilled, diverse individuals and a business that applauds their successes, loves idea sharing and values its people. We offer fantastic benefits here! Overtime, yearly bonus, free on-site parking. Health care scheme is available through Irish life Pension is available with the company Educational assistance schemes Cost of living allowanceWorkwear and Laundry service provided.Use of the site Gym.Free EV charging points available. There will be training provided. Where you will be working Encyclis Dublin Waste to Energy Facility is located in Dublin 4, on the Poolbeg peninsula. This fantastic facility has been fully operational since 2017, diverting over 600,000 tonnes of residual waste from landfill every year and providing enough baseload electricity to power over 100,000 homes. We are proud to generate electricity for Dublin from non-recyclable waste generated in the city and surrounding areas, and we have a track record of high safety and environmental standards. We are seeking Shift Operators with a desire to work in the power industry. Our operators are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of boiler auxiliaries, the turbine generator, fans, pumps, ash handling conveyors, scrubbers, bag houses, lime slakers, water treatment systems, waste and ash cranes, and other equipment. We are based in an industrial site in Poolbeg's docks area, and the work entails wearing protective equipment and working outside. Responsibilities SUMMARY Working under the direction of the Shift Supervisor on a rotating shift basis the Shift Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of various systems and equipment as assigned by performing the following duties personally. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Working as part of a team in a busy production environment duties will include, but are not limited to: · Maintaining high professional, personnel and equipment safety and environmental consciousness of compliance standards and practices. · Maintain environmental compliance conditions · Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of equipment. · Responsible for recording data, inspecting equipment, performing minor maintenance such as greasing or adjusting packing leaks and reporting equipment malfunctions or trends which indicate possible trouble. · Understand the key process variables which impact the process and understand how to control and troubleshoot them · Perform actions as directed to correct abnormal operating conditions or emergency situations. · Clear waste and ash handling equipment and keep assigned areas clean. · Perform chemistry testing on boiler water, cooling water and scrubber systems. · Handle chemicals and oversee off- loading of plant consumable reagents. · Participate in boiler washout/cleaning evolutions. · Perform painting, cleanup work and various other housekeeping duties. · Support the maintenance group as required. · Train to become qualified as a Control Room Operator. · Perform other duties as directed by the Shift Supervisor. · Trains other employees on various steps when necessary and with agreement. · Assist in developing and refining operational policies and procedures. · Ability to work well in a team setting · Ability to take ownership for process, and drive troubleshooting and improvement activities · Organised and resourceful with excellent attention to detail and ability to get the job done · Ability to multi-task and to work in a high paced environment with an awareness of continued impact on production and the plant performance · Clean conveyor spillages · Maintain work areas in a clean, orderly, and safe manner WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, high places and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to working within confined spaces, fumes or airborne particles, chemicals, heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment varies. The description, duties, and responsibilities stated herein are representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the person, and not necessarily all-inclusive. Qualifications EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:Leaving Certificate. An engineering qualification would be advantageous.Previous experience in the operation of steam plants, heavy industrial machinery, or demonstrated mechanical aptitude. Formal technical or apprentice training is desirable, or equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as rules, technical procedures, operating and maintenance instructions, and other procedure manuals. Ability to speak and communicate effectively with supervisors and other employees of the organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: CSCS card for Forklift/MEWP would be advantageous. OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to take appropriate safe action on his/her own initiative to prevent equipment damage or injury to personnel during emergencies or unusual situations. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
