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We are currently recruiting for a Driver to work from Value Centre Cork, on both a Permanent Full time and Permanent Part-Time basis (2 days per week). The driver will be responsible for delivering products to our customers in the designated routes. Delivery is a multi-drop delivery service. A core requirement of the role will be strong interpersonal skills and the appetite to deliver a quality service, on time to our customers. Acting as a key point of contact with our customers, the driver will be required to have strong interpersonal skills and the initiative to report customer service issues to the business in order to assist with improving the service we provide to our customers. BWG Foods owns and operates the SPAR, EUROSPAR, MACE, Londis and XL brands in the Republic of Ireland, working in partnership with independent retailers with more than 1,000 stores serving local communities right across the country. The stores serve in excess of one million shoppers every single day. The wholesale division of BWG Foods also includes BWG Foodservice, Corrib Food Products and Williams Gate, as well as Value Centre and 4 Aces, our nationwide network of Cash and Carry branches. Job requirements The ideal Rigid Driver will possess the following: · Possess a valid Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) · Have a valid clean driver’s licence (minimum C licence) · Must have a manual driving licence (To be able to drive both automatic and manual vehicles) · Have relevant driving experience in the North East Region and surrounding areas · Have the ability to work as part of a team. · Have strong interpersonal skills · Be motivated and be able to work on own initiative · Have flexibility in terms of routes, tasks, working hours and working days CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Driver - Rigid
We are currently recruiting for the position of Rigid Driver on a permanent full-time and part time basis. This role will be based out of Value Centre Ennis to work for one of our preferred partners, Newman Logistics. The driver will be responsible for delivering products to our customers in the designated routes. A core requirement of the role will be strong interpersonal skills and the appetite to deliver a quality service, on time to our customers. Acting as a key point of contact with our customers, the driver will be required to have strong interpersonal skills and the initiative to report customer service issues to the business in order to assist with improving the service we provide to our customers. The duties of the Delivery Driver include but are not limited to: · Delivering multi temperature products to customers at different locations · Dealing with clients face to face · Ensuring all calls on route sheet are completed · Interact with customers and work colleagues in a professional and cheerful manner · Complete customer requests in a professional and timely manner · Receive orders in a professional manner · Report maintenance problems to supervisor · Keep vehicle clean inside and out · Follow all safety regulations and precautions · Wear all required and necessary Personal Protective Equipment · Perform other related work as required Job requirements Requirements · Up to date CPC card · Full Clean C Licence · Driver & Tacho Card · Fluency in both written and spoken English is essential · Customer service skills · Previous driving experience an advantage CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Communications Manager
BWG is inviting applications to the role of Communications Manager to join our award-winning team, reporting to the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer. Aligned with the BWG Compass (Vision, Purpose, and Values), the purpose of this position is to grow and protect the reputation of BWG and our Brands. The BWG Communications Manager will be responsible for developing communications on owned and earned media for BWG so that our business strategy, our market leading Brands (SPAR, EUROSPAR, MACE, LONDIS, XL, BWG Foodservice, Value Centre, William’s Gate and LSN) and ESG programme are understood and valued by stakeholders. Communications should showcase and demonstrate the scale and leadership of BWG across Retail, Wholesale and Foodservice sectors. The role includes responsibility for: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Checkout Operative
Applications are invited for the role of Check-Out Operative on a Permanent, Full-Time basis with Value Centre Cork. Duties of a Check Out Operative include: · Ensuring accurate, professional and speedy processing of customer orders through checkout · Handling money efficiently and accurately · Communicating effectively with customers and staff · Projecting a professional image at all times · Ensuring compliance with the Wholesale Standards Programme. · Dealing with customer queries in a professional manner · Monitoring and reporting shortages in either stock or cash · Co-operation and participation in all Health & Safety and Security requirements · Customer service queries · Assisting with customer sales · Assisting with replenishment when required · Other associated duties as requested Job requirements The suitable Check Out Operative should: · Have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with customers · Have strong numerical ability · Possess excellent organisational skills · Have the ability to work both as part of a team and on own initiative · Possess product knowledge · Possess excellent IT Skills with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products · Be motivated and enthusiastic · Strong attention to detail is essential · Be dedicated and flexible CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Artic Driver
BWG Foods owns and operates the SPAR, EUROSPAR, MACE, Londis and XL brands in the Republic of Ireland, working in partnership with independent retailers with more than 1,000 stores serving local communities right across the country. The stores serve in excess of one million shoppers every single day. The wholesale division of BWG Foods also includes BWG Foodservice, Corrib Food Products and Heaney Meats as well as Value Centre, 4 Aces and Better Deal, our nationwide network of Cash and Carry branches. Artic Driver- Leinster Region We are currently recruiting for a full-time Driver- Artic based in a number of locations across Ireland in the Leinster, Ulster, Munster and Connaught regions on a Permanent Full-Time basis to work with us or with one of our preferred partners. The driver will be responsible for delivering products to our customers in the designated routes. A core requirement of the role will be strong interpersonal skills and the appetite to deliver a quality service, on time to our customers. Acting as a key point of contact with our customers, the driver will be required to have strong interpersonal skills and the initiative to report customer service issues to the business in order to assist with improving the service we provide to our customers. Job requirements The ideal candidate will possess the following: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Environmental & Sustainability Officer
C&D Foods is one of Europe’s leading own label pet food manufacturers producing a range of wet and dry pet foods. C&D Foods has grown to become one of the industry’s leading pet food producers. C&D Foods has 9 production facilities across 7 Countries (Ireland, the UK, France, Denmark, Austria, Spain, and The Netherlands) and 2 sales offices located in Manchester and Italy. C&D Foods’ Headquarters is in Mullingar, county Westmeath. At our C&D Foods site in Edgeworthstown we are currently inviting applications for the role of Environmental & Sustainability Officer to support our operations onsite. Job description Management of environmental compliance, waste management, Carbon Footprint and Energy management, and the overall driving of Sustainability of the Business. Responsibilities · Ensure full compliance with EPA license and environmental legislation. · Day to day monitoring of the wastewater treatment plant on site. · Identify and implement projects to reduce the carbon footprint, water and energy use through both capital expenditure and continuous improvement. · Collaboration with the engineering department on the day to day running of the business’s facilities in relation to both operation and sustainability. · Collaboration with the production department on the day to day running of the business regarding both operation and sustainability. · Collaboration with group sustainability both in C&D and the wider ABP Group in relation to sustainability · Daily monitoring of all parameters outlined in the sites EPA license for environmental emissions. · Ensuring all sampling programmes for discharges are carried out. · Interpreting energy and water related data for the site and using this data to identify trends. · Upkeep of all environmental, waste and energy related documentation. · Organising of any required infrastructural improvement works relating to environmental equipment with relevant contractors. · Primary point of contact for environmental regulatory bodies such as the EPA, should they contact the site for any reason such as a Site Audit. · Managing of noise and pollution control. · Presenting of sites overall Sustainability performance to head management. · Upkeep of the sites ISO14001 & ISO50001 standards. Qualifications · Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, or related discipline. · Minimum 2 years’ experience in an environmental or sustainability role within manufacturing or industrial operations. · Strong knowledge of environmental legislation and compliance requirements. · Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 standards. · Experience in WWTP operations preferred.
Environmental Officer
The Environmental & Sustainability Officer is responsible for overseeing the environmental performance of the site, coordinating and implementing a site-wide environmental strategy. They manage the sustainability policies of the company and achieve targets set by the company on reducing energy, waste, emissions etc. Key Responsibilities: · Maintain, implement, and manage environmental policies and management systems. · Support and maintain ISO 14001 certification & ISO 50001 as required to ensure compliance with the standard · Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, staying updated on both Irish and European regulations. · Liaise with relevant bodies such as the EPA, local authorities, and public organizations. · Monitor all emissions and emission points in accordance with licensing requirements. · Generate reports in response to legislative requirements inherent in the licenses. · Oversee the operational management and supervision of the site’s wastewater treatment plant (WWTP), support the WWTP Operator on a daily basis to ensure compliance and completing daily WWTP paperwork. · Continuously review electricity and water usage as part of energy management efforts. · Manage sludge treatment optimization and removal operations. · Coordinate all aspects of pollution control, waste management, recycling, environmental health, conservation, and renewable energy initiatives. · Lead sustainability reporting and improvement initiatives focused on recycling and waste reduction. · Responsible for upkeep of The Environmental Management System. · Assist in and provide input for project management involving the installation of new environmental equipment and technology. · Contribute to the development and implementation of site decarbonization plans. · Attend Audits & site inspections for EPA licence, ISO 14001, 50001, EWS · Lead by example, upholding the company’s values in all areas of work. Essential Requirements: · Qualification in a relevant subject related to Environment and Sustainability Management · At least 2 years of experience in a similar role, with experience in an FMCG manufacturing environment considered desirable but not essential. · Strong knowledge of environmental legislation and compliance. · Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and verbal/written communication skills. · Ability to work independently, demonstrate innovation, and manage multiple tasks while prioritizing effectively. · Capability to influence stakeholders at all levels within the organization. · Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. · Experience working with multidisciplinary groups and stakeholders both on-site and within the broader organization. The Environmental & Sustainability Officer will be reporting directly to the site General Manager and Group Environmental & Sustainability Manager.
Group IT Project Manager
C&D Foods and its affiliates are one of the largest pet food manufacturers in Europe, offering specially-formulated cat and dog food for the private label market. Founded in 1969, C&D Foods and its affiliates have grown to become one of the industry’s leading pet food producers with eight manufacturing sites across Europe supplying quality products to customers around the world. We provide a one-stop-shop for all our customer’s wet and dry pet food needs, from large-scale, low-cost highly-automated facilities to multi-purpose, smaller volume flexible sites. Through our dedicated Nutrition & Research Centre and focus on continuous improvement, we’ve developed a reputation for innovation, collaboration, quality and market expertise. As part of C&D's digital evolution and standardisation programme, we are looking for an experienced IT project manager to deliver the European rollout of our Time and Attendance software, Clockwise from Softworks. This is an exciting opportunity that will lead to meaningful change and optimisations across many T&A related business processes. This is a high profile role and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop and build cross functional relationships while gaining significant business exposure during the rollout. This role will report to the Head of IT and will work with project stakeholders across all sites. They will also coordinate their work with the ABP IT Programme Manager. As a Group IT Project Manager (Fixed Term Contract) you will manage the European rollout of our Time and Attendance software alongside the delivery of many of our business transformation and modernisation projects. You will use your business knowledge and understanding to ensure projects are managed and delivered to the expectations of all stakeholders. You will be a champion of quality project management practices and measure project progress using qualitative and quantitative tools, structures and metrics. You will adopt, improve and be accountable for governance and process and you will work closely with the IT management team to coach and elevate the skills of the IT team to those standards. You will build relationships and work collaboratively to ensure successful outcomes, both internally with our IT and business teams as well as externally with our partners, suppliers and customers. Our objective as a team is to develop and sustain the quality and consistency of the delivery of projects across our division. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Health & Safety Officer
Irish Country Meats was established in 1992. Part of ABP Food Group, we are the largest sheep meat processor on the island of Ireland, with state-of-the-art production facilities in Camolin, Co. Wexford and Navan, Co. Meath. ABP Food Group is one of Europe’s leading privately owned agribusiness companies and is the largest beef processor in Ireland and the UK. The company also operates substantial renewable (Olleco), pet food (C&D), and protein divisions. ABP and its affiliates employ over 14,000 people and have over 50 manufacturing plants operating across nine countries. For more information, visit www.abpfoodgroup.com . The Role We are looking for a Health and Safety Officer to join our team in ICM Navan. This is an ideal opportunity for a confident individual, who has recently qualified with a positive ‘can do attitude’, and the drive to get the job done. There are opportunities for support in order to develop your skills & career options. Reporting into the site Health & Safety Manager, you will have support from the General Manager, Site Management Team and the Group Health and Safety Management Team. Requirements
Senior Staff Officer
THE COMPETITION Laois County Council is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates with relevant experience for the position of Senior Staff Officer (Grade VI). Recruitment arrangements to this grade will now be on the following basis: The Council will form three (3) separate panels of suitably qualified candidates to meet the requirements for posts confined to the local authority sector, open and those confined to Laois County Council staff, from which future relevant vacancies may be filled. Suitably qualified persons are invited to apply for the following panel(s): - THE PRINCIPAL TERMS & CONDITIONS 1. PARTICULARS: The position is whole time, permanent and pensionable. The Council reserves the right to, at any time, re-assign an employee to any department now or in the future 2. PROBATION: Where a person who is not already a permanent employee of this local authority is appointed, the following provisions shall apply: (a) There shall be a period after appointment takes effect, during which such a person shall hold the position on probation; (b) Such period shall be ten months’, but the Chief Executive may, at his/her discretion, extend such period; (c) Such a person shall cease to hold the position at the end of the period of probation, unless during this period the Chief Executive has certified that the service is satisfactory; (d) There will be ongoing assessments during the probationary period. Employment may be terminated by either party during probation or at the end of the probationary period on one week’s notice. 3. REMUNERATION: The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. Holders of the office shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to or received by them by virtue of their office or in respect of services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. The current annual pay-scale is: €56,875 minimum to €70,730 LSI 2 (as per circular EL 02/2026). Holders of the post will be paid at the appropriate point on the salary scale in accordance with the relevant Department circular. New entrants will commence on the minimum point of the scale. 4. DUTIES: The duties of the office are to give to the local authority and (a) Such other local authorities or bodies for which the Chief Executive, for the purposes of the Local Government Acts, is Chief Executive, and (b) to any other local authority or body with which an agreement has been made by the local authority or by any of the authorities or bodies mentioned in sub-paragraph (a) of this paragraph, Under the general direction and control of the Chief Executive or of such other officers as the Chief Executive may from time to time determine, such appropriate services of an executive, administrative or management nature as are required for the exercise and performance of any of its powers, duties and functions as may be delegated to him or her by the Chief Executive from time to time including the duty of servicing all committees that may be established by the local authority and such duties as may be required in relation to the area of any local authority. The holder of the office, will, if required, act for an officer of a higher level. 5. SELECTION PROCESS: Candidates will initially be assessed to ensure that they meet the minimum specified eligibility criteria for the position. a. Shortlisting Shortlisting may apply based on the information supplied on application forms and the requirements of the position as set out. It is expected that given the qualifications and experience of prospective applicants the short-listing requirements may be significantly higher than the minimum qualifications and experience requirements set out for the post. b. Competitive Interview Selection of candidates for appointment shall be by means of a competitive interview, conducted by or on behalf of the local authority. The Council is committed to a process of selection on merit, based on fair and open competition. The criteria for judging suitability and ranking will be related directly to the qualifications, attributes and skills required to undertake the duties and responsibilities to the standard required in the post. c. Panels Following completion of interviews, panels may be formed as described on page 2, the duration of which is at the discretion of the Council. While a panel remains in force, offers of temporary or permanent employment may be made subject to confirmation of qualifications and satisfying clauses in relation to health, character or other requirements of the particular post. Persons to whom an offer of employment is made must take up duty within 1 month from the date of offer, or such extended period as the Council may agree, otherwise, the Council may decide not to appoint them. d . References/Documentary Evidence Each candidate may be required to submit as references the names and addresses of two responsible persons to whom is well known to them but not related. Candidates may be required to submit documentary evidence to the local authority in support of their application 6. RETIREMENT AGE : The Single Public Service Pension Scheme (“Single Scheme”) as provided by the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 commenced with effect from 1st January 2013. The act introduces new pension and retirement provisions for new entrants to the public service appointed on or after 1st January 2013 . The normal retirement age under the Single Pension Scheme is the same as the age at which you can claim the Contributory State Pension from the Department of Social Protection which is currently 66 years of age with a compulsory retirement age of 70. Otherwise, the retirement age of the relevant pension scheme applies. It should be noted that candidates who are in receipt of a Public Service Pension and are re-hired in any paid capacity by a Public Service Body may be liable to have their pension abated. Prior to appointment successful candidates will be obliged to complete a Declaration in relation to previous Public Pensionable Employment. 7. RESIDENCE : The holder of the post shall reside in the district in which his/her duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. 8. SUPERANNUATION: The superannuation contributions of the relevant pension scheme will apply. 9. SICK LEAVE: The terms of the Public Service Sick Pay Scheme will prevail. 10. DRIVING LICENCE: When required to do so, holders of the office shall possess a current full driving licence in respect of Category B vehicles or equivalent in the EU Model Driving Licence and have access to a car. 11. Right to Information and Review: The Council is committed to offering feedback and information to candidates. Any candidate who wishes to do so may request to have a decision or the process reviewed. Any such request must be submitted in writing, stating the grounds of the request and this must be submitted to hr@laoiscoco.ie within five working days of the date of notification of a relevant decision. 12. Confidentiality: Subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, applications will be treated in strict confidence. 13. Other: Appointments to the Council are subject to satisfactory checks with regard to references, qualifications, medical examinations, and Garda Vetting, as applicable. 14. GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATIONS Laois County Council is committed to protecting your personal data and we comply with our obligations under the Data Protection Acts, 1988 – 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulations. Basis for Processing your Personal Information The basis for processing your personal data is to process your application for the position you have applied for with Laois County Council under the Terms of the Employment (Information) Act 1994 and Human Resources Department policies and procedures. Personal data sought for the purpose of recruitment will include your name, your contact details including email address and mobile number, particulars of education, details regarding your record of employment, details of referees and confirmation of if you require an employment permit/visa or work authorisation. When your application form is received, we create a computer record in your name, which contains much of the personal information you have supplied. This personal record is used solely in processing your candidature. You are entitled to obtain at any time, a copy of information about you, which is kept on computer. Sharing of Information Outside of the relevant recruitment team, the information provided in your application form will only be shared for progressing the competition for which you have applied for, with a designated short listing and/or interview board. If, following the competition, you are placed on a panel and offered a position, the information provided in your application form will form part of your Personnel File and may be used for deciding the post to which you are assigned. Furthermore, should you be offered a position and subsequently confirm your interest in the position, the information provided on your application form will be used to request service records, employment references and/or character references as required. Storage period Your application will be retained for one year from the date a panel for this position is formed. In exceptional circumstances panels can be extended for an additional year and your personal data will be kept until the extension has expired (usually a further one year, rarely two years). You will be notified if the panel has been extended after one year and the new expiry date of the panel. Applications which are unsuccessful at interview stage will be retained for one year. Applications that are not progressed to interview stage will be destroyed post competition. If you do not furnish the personal data requested, Laois County Council will not be able to progress your application form for the competition for which you are applying. Laois County Council’s Privacy Statement can be assessed at: https://laois.ie/privacy-statement/
