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Ready to do the right thing by our customers? As a qualified Hearing Aid Dispenser (HAD), you’ll share our vision to give customers the very best professional service, helping them improve their hearing and regain the life they want. And with the support of a global brand behind you, you’ll be just as looked after as our patients. Our business Limerick Specsavers is looking for cover across both Limerick, Castletroy and Limerick Cruises Street Our team We have a wonderful team of dedicated people across optic and audiology ready and waiting for you to meet. What’s on offer? As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Audiologist/Hearing Aid Dispenser
Ready to do the right thing by our customers? As a qualified Hearing Aid Dispenser (HAD), you’ll share our vision to give customers the very best professional service, helping them improve their hearing and regain the life they want. And with the support of a global brand behind you, you’ll be just as looked after as our patients. Our business Wilton Specsavers is looking for cover across both Wilton and Ballincollig stores. Our team We have a wonderful team of 7 dedicated people across optic and audiology ready and waiting for you to meet. What’s on offer? As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Trainee Audiology Practitioner
The role Want to help the nation hear clearer than ever? Well, as an Audiology Practitioner at Specsavers, you can work alongside your partners and colleagues to help more customers with their hearing, faster. You can train to completion with the support of a Hearing Aid Dispenser (HAD), and then eventually have the chance to move on to other roles within the store or wider business. Here, your opportunities are endless. Our ideal candidate will be eager to have a career within Audiology. We are looking for someone with customer-facing experience and who will become our Audiology Champion in store. Our store Our store is based in Bray, County Wicklow. There may be a requirement to do some of your training at one of our other stores nearby. Our team We have a wonderful team of dedicated people in our store ready and waiting for you to meet. What’s on offer? As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Shop Manager
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE POST The purpose of the role is the day-to-day running of the new shop in Killarney opening soon whilst motivating and encouraging staff and volunteers to help achieve sales targets. DUTIES: • Manage and develop the new shop in the context of an agreed work plan and agreed financial targets. • Recruit, train and appraise shop staff, both paid and voluntary. • Source high quality stock. • Ensure there are adequate staffing levels in the shop at all times. • Ensure the appearance of the shop internally and externally is attractive to customers and in line with brand standards. • Be responsible for merchandise, its security and its preparation for sale and display. • Maintain accurate management and information systems. • Ensure the shop is stocked with adequate information and leaflets on Enable Ireland services, staff are briefed accordingly and queries from the public are dealt with in an efficient and sensitive manner. • Be responsible for full implementation of Enable Ireland Health & Safety policy in the shop. • Be vigilant and comply with any Health & Safety and Welfare risks in the workplace and bring any concerns to the attention of your line manager. • Participate in the efficient flow of information within the organisation by sharing and seeking information as appropriate. • Undertake other duties as may be requested by the line manager from time to time. • Assist and support other Enable Ireland shops if and when required. • Undertake your work in a manner that is friendly, flexible and informal. • Complete all administration and financial work in accordance with Enable Ireland Policies and Procedures. • Contribute to good teamwork in sharing knowledge and skills and supporting colleagues to ensure that the shop runs efficiently and effectively. Terms & Conditions: Responsible to: Area Manager Probation: A probationary period of 6 months applies, wherein three probationary meetings will take place to review your performance and suitability for appointment. The probationary period may be extended or terminated for any reason at Enable Ireland’s discretion. Salary: An attractive salary of €32,046. Excellent benefits. Annual Leave: Annual leave entitlement is 22 days pro rata per annum plus 2 gift days and proportionately less for less than 12 months service. Pension Scheme: Enable Ireland operates a contributory pension scheme that all employees following start date. Medical: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a medical assessment. Garda Clearance/Police Clearance: These will be required for all prospective employees who will undertake relevant work or activities relating to children or vulnerable persons. Sick Pay: (If applicable) All periods of sickness exceeding two days must be medically certified. Weekly medical certificates are required thereafter. The Company reserves the right to have you examined by its own Doctor after 3 months continuous sick leave. Upon completion of 6 months continuous service with the Company, sick pay will be as follows: Full pay less social welfare for the first 13 weeks of sickness in any 12-month rolling period and half pay less social welfare for a further 13 weeks of sickness absence in the same 12-month rolling period. Redeployment: In exceptional circumstances, the organisation reserves the right to redeploy you to an alternative role that is suitable to your skills and experience. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE • Experience working in the retail sector at manager/supervisor level. • Ability to drive and achieve sales targets. • Strong financial ability. • Strong commercial experience. • Current valid Driving Licence. ORGANISATION & PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE • Knowledge of Enable Ireland. • Strong customer service skills. • Ability to deal sensitively with queries about Enable Ireland services. CORE COMPETENCIES: • Excellent interpersonal and sales techniques. • Leadership: • IT Skills: - Proficient in MS Office – good general IT skills. • Eligible to work in the State.
Machinery Operator – General Operative
The Position: Waterford City and County Council invites applications from suitably experienced persons, who wish to be considered for inclusion on the panel for Machinery Operator / General Operative for the Machinery Yard Dungarvan. Duties: Duties will include handwork (raking & shovelling) of hot macadam and surface dressing materials as well as the operation of plant, machines and equipment used in road surfacing and repair works, Plant and machinery may include tractors, rollers, pavers, skid steer loaders, tar sprayers, chip spreader and other specialist road repair equipment. Truck driving may also be required from time to time where the candidate has the appropriate Licence and Training. The role will be based in the Machinery Yard, Dungarvan. Duties may also include the operation of winter maintenance vehicles. The successful candidate: • Will be employed as a Machinery Operator / General Operative reporting to the relevant supervisor • Will be part of the Council’s Machinery Yard crew and will carry out any Machinery Operator and/or General Operative duties assigned by Line Manager • May be required to be on-call • May be required to work early mornings, evenings and weekends. • May be required to carry out winter gritting, snow ploughing, storm response & other seasonal duties. • Will carry out regular vehicle maintenance checks as required and notify manager of issues. • Will carry out the loading and unloading of vehicles as required • Will have an initial base but may be reassigned to any location within the County • May be required to participate in further training courses or programmes. • Will comply with the Driver Policies including vehicle use policy of Waterford City & County Council as revised from time to time. • Will comply with Waterford City & Council Health & Safety policies and procedure Other duties will include but are not limited to the following:- • Be responsible for the safe keeping of all materials, vehicles and equipment allocated to him/her for the purpose of carrying out his/her duties; • Patch-macadam, tar and chippings; • Use of wheelbarrow, yard brush, shovel, etc; • Surface dressing, road strengthening, sweep chips, traffic control; • Drainage, road sewers, clean gullies; • Emergency work – required outside of normal working hours; • Implement plant maintenance duties as assigned; • Monitor plant performance; • Maintain plant records as assigned; • Undergo training for Health& Safety, technical skills and general performance as assigned; • Respond to emergencies as requested by Supervisor; • Be available for emergency call out outside normal working hours; • Carry out any other relevant duties as assigned by supervisor; • Be responsible for the maintenance of good work practices and working relationships; • Maintain and communicate information for the effective delivery of service; • Ensure compliance with organisational policies, procedures and legislation; • Support and participate in the establishment and maintenance of improved standards and quality initiatives; • Demonstrate flexibility and mobility consistent with the needs of the service; • Co-operate with the familiarisation/instruction of other employees where appropriate • Participate and co-operate with all training initiatives as required; • Manage and maintain resources effectively and efficiently; including any required daily duties associated with the upkeep of plant and equipment. • Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time. The person employed will be required to perform assigned duties exercising duty of care, in the interest of safety of oneself, fellow employees and the general public, at all times in compliance with Waterford City and County Council’s Health and Safety Management system. The Person: Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms; Character Be of good character Health Be in a state of health as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Education, training, experience etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms; 1. Have reached a standard of education sufficient to enable him/her to carry out the duties assigned to him/her satisfactorily 2. Have previous experience in such areas as general labour, ground work, drainage work, operating machinery, operation of road maintenance equipment, handling asphalt, paving and/or concrete work , 3. Holding category B licence is mandatory (C and/or CE licence is desirable but not mandatory) 4. An up-to-date Safe Pass or Manual Handling Certificate is not required as part of the application process but must be presented before commencement of employment if a candidate is successful. Each candidate will demonstrate through their application form and at interview, (if called for interview), that he/she has/is; • Good communication and interpersonal skills • Self-motivated with a record of demonstrating initiative and ability to use judgement in a work place environment • Capacity to contribute to and work well in a team • Sufficient knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety requirements • Flexibility in terms of working hours as the duties can involve working outside of normal hours as required. Rate of Pay: €770.66 to €794.39 Hours of Work: 39 hours per week Annual Leave: 25 days per annum (inclusive of Good Friday) Pension: The Local Government Superannuation Scheme applies, the Single Service Pension Scheme applies in the case of New Entrants. Location: While the initial assignment will be the Machinery Yard in Dungarvan, Waterford City and County Council reserves the right to assign successful candidates to any department or premises in use by the Council, now or in the future. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or other compensation. The person appointed will be required to provide him/herself at his/her own expense with the necessary mode of travel to and from work Application Process Completed application forms must be e-mailed to recruitment@waterfordcouncil.ie no later than Thursday, 5th November, 2026. Please include “Machinery Operator/ General Operative” as a reference in the subject line before emailing the application. An official application form must be completed in full by the closing date for the competition. Please note that amendments to the application form will not be accepted after the closing date. CV’s will not be accepted in lieu of an application form. Please send your application from an e-mail address that you will review regularly as communication during the assessment/selection period will only be through that e-mail address. Please also ensure that you regularly review your spam/junk email folder as occasionally your email service provider may direct emails to that folder. Selection Process Candidates will initially be assessed to ensure that they have the minimum requirements for the position. Candidates will then be assessed on the basis of the information contained in their application form to determine, having regard to the requirements of the position and the number who have applied, if they should be called for interview. Short-listing may apply. The admission of a person to a competition, or invitation to attend interview, or a successful result letter, is not to be taken as implying that Waterford City and County Council is satisfied that such a person fulfils the requirements or is not disqualified by law from holding the position. Prior to a candidate being appointed, Waterford City and County Council will make all such enquiries that are deemed necessary to determine the suitability of that candidate. Until all stages of the recruitment process have been fully completed, a final determination cannot be made nor can it be deemed or inferred that such a determination has been made. Non Irish Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the National Framework of Qualifications, overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document. Shortlisting: While a candidate may meet the eligibility requirements of the competition, if the numbers applying for the position are such that it would not be practical to interview everyone, Waterford City and County Council may decide that a number only will be invited to same. In this respect, Waterford City and County Council provides for the employment of a short listing process to select a group for interview who, based on an examination of the application forms, appear to be the most suitable for the position. An expert board will examine the application forms against pre-determined criteria based on the requirements of the position. This is not to suggest that other candidates are necessarily unsuitable or incapable of undertaking the job, rather that there are some candidates, who based on their application, appear to be better qualified and/or have more relevant experience. It is therefore in your own interest to provide a detailed and accurate account of your relevant qualifications/ experience on the application form. Competitive Interview: Selection will be by means of a competition based on an interview conducted by or on behalf of the local authority. This interview may be in person or online, this is at the discretion of the Local Authority. Panel may be formed on the basis of such interview. Candidates whose names are on a panel and who satisfy the local authority that they possess the qualifications declared for the post and that they are otherwise suitable for appointment may within the life of the panel be appointed as appropriate permanent and temporary vacancies arise.
Porter
Mount Charles Group are one of the largest and privately owned soft Facilities Management, catering and ancillary service/product providers in Ireland. If you are a customer focused individual and want to join a fun and family orientated business which believes people are our greatest asset, then we have a role for you! Our family values speak for themselves: Do the right thing, Have fun & grow together, Take pride in what you do! We are currently recruiting for a Porter to join our team based at SETU, Carlow. This is a great opportunity to join a world leading facilities management company. Working Pattern:
Area Director
AREA DIRECTOR LONGFORD/MEATH/WESTMEATH SERVICES - Office is based in Mullingar Co. Westmeath. Permanent Full Time We are offering this opportunity to an experienced manager to drive forward the vision, mission and values of the Muiríosa Foundation for those we support. They will have a key role in supporting individuals to be active citizens in their local community and promoting self-determination and self-direction for every person supported while overseeing the day-to-day operations of the designated centres and day services within their remit. The Area Director will ensure that the experience of the people we support is optimally aligned with and driven by the vision of the Muiríosa Foundation. The successful candidate will be expected to: - Display determination and resilience in their approach to working with people we support to achieve a good life. - Possess and display a strong leadership and management presence to the large team of support staff and managers within their area. - Plan and develop community based localised services within allocated budgets. - Plan and maintain strong oversight of staffing requirements and recruitment into services within allocated budgets. - An ability to maintain up to date and accurate records and reports, including reports to the Senior Leadership Team and those required under the Health Act 2007. - Ensure a high standard of care and support is provided to each person supported at all times. The Area Director will be flexible and capable of managing competing priorities within their workload and will have a robust knowledge and understanding of New Directions, HIQA standards and statutory requirements. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an ability to effectively communicate with the people we support, their families, other professionals and people important in the person’s life. They will be able to demonstrate an ability to adapt their interpersonal skills within the context of the situation The Area Director will be expected to work on their own initiative as well as being a team player. The position requires excellent managerial, leadership, problem solving skills and an ability to strongly advocate for the people we support both Regionally and Organisationally. Requirements for the role: · Must have a strong knowledge of National Disability Policy, HIQA Regulations and New Directions · Have Qualification appropriate to the role e.g. Social Care, Nursing, other relevant qualification · 3 years’ managerial experience · Hold a recognised management qualification. . A valid Full Licence to drive a manual vehicle in Ireland . Take on the role of Person Participation in Management as per the Health Act 2007. · Willingness to take on the role of Person in Charge if required · Be willing to take part on the Out of Hours roster · Have excellent communication skills Candidates should note that as part of this role they will be required to travel between locations. Monday to Friday Roster. Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: Monday 9th November 2026 at 5.00pm Informal enquiries: Louise Kelly 087-7059267/ louise.kelly@muiriosa.ie This position will be remunerated appropriate to Qualification
HR Advisor
Key Duties and Responsibilities: The HR Advisor may be assigned to any part of the HR Directorate. The HR Advisor may be required to discharge the duties related to the functions in the assigned areas. A brief outline of the responsibilities for each area is outlined below. Resourcing & Retention • Ensuring a high quality, professional, efficient and friendly service is provided to all recruitment candidates, promoting St. Vincent’s University Hospital as a top employer within Ireland. • Responsible for all stages of the recruitment process (Job Description, Job Posting, Short Listing, Arranging interview panels, Interviewing, On-Boarding, Entering New Hires on HRIS and making HRIS changes for existing employees on payroll following a recruitment competition) for their designated areas. • Participate and lead on interview panels. • Assist in the administration of correspondence associated with the recruitment process. • Posting of job vacancies through the recruitment system and external job boards. • Responsible for the provision of ‘best practice’ HR advice, guidance and administrative support and the provision of enhanced customer service. • To assist in all aspects of the delivery of an efficient and effective HR service. • Ensure that all relevant HR pre-screen and new hire documentation (e.g. employment medical reports, written references, original qualifications, verification of previous service, employment contracts etc.) are in place prior to the commencement date in accordance with legislation or regulation where applicable. • Prepare contracts of employment in accordance with Department of Health & HSE regulations and employment legislation. • Ensure details of new appointments are fully prepared for integration into all HR information systems, employee HR file etc. • Entering new hires in the HR Information Systems (HRISs) for payroll, ensuring that fortnightly and monthly payroll deadlines are met. • Supporting the HR Executive, Senior HR Executive and Senior HR Management as required. • Training and development of HR Assistants. • Assist in the administration of the Voluntary Hospitals Superannuation Scheme and Single Public Service Pension Scheme. • Assist with the development, maintenance and review of Standard Operating Procedures, which will assist in the efficient and effective delivery of HR services. • Maintaining strict confidentiality as part of their role. • Develop and maintain administrative systems and processes to support the HR functions. • Develop and maintain appropriate management information systems to support operational effectiveness and to facilitate decision-making through the provision of timely and relevant information and the production of relevant reports. • Participate fully in utilisation and maintenance of the Management Information Systems/HRIS. • Report on developments and activity within your specified areas of responsibility as required. • Maintain the integrity of information in all HRISs on an ongoing basis. • Contribute to the ongoing development of the Human Resources systems and processes. • Co-ordinate the provision of statistical information in relation to HR data as required. • Reception cover when required. Services and Quality • Administration of the various types of leave and relevant correspondence. • Managing the change of hours process for all employees and point of contact for managers. • Working closely with the HR Business Partners and Head of Department to ensure the management of contract and temporary appointment renewals. • Managing the Student Nurse Intern process, including change of hours, transfers, resignations and processing NMBI pins. • Preparing reports/statistical information for Senior Management on activity within specified area as required. • Providing administrative assistant to the HR Business Partners for IR/ER issues which arise as required. • Participating on interview panels when required. • Assisting with the implementation of HSE Circulars/changes in legislation as required. • Maintaining and ensuring efficient data entry of relevant absence record onto the HR MIS. • Processing allowances (location and qualification) for Nursing staff. • Administering overtime posts ensuring previous service is verified. • Ensuring professional registration compliance for all grades across the Hospital – close link with relevant service managers. • Administering leave and relevant correspondence for the Shorter Working Year process and point of contact for Managers. • Administering the probationary process for all new starts, including weekly follow-up with relevant managers. • Administering the CPD process for all temporary and permanent staff. • Preparing reports/statistical information for Senior Management on activity within specified area as required. Key Duties and Responsibilities (Applicable to all parts of the HR Directorate): Quality and HR Best Practices: • Keep up-to-date with “best practice” in Human Resources Management and introduce innovations as appropriate. • To keep up to date with all conditions of employment and related matters. • Promote and maintain a safe working environment for staff, in compliance with Health & Safety requirements and best practice. • Assist and participate in the hospital accreditation process, internal audits and other quality initiatives as required. General: • Act for senior staff during absence on leave as required. • Represent the Division in relevant in-house and external fora as required. • As part of the HR team, contribute where required to strategic and operational HR projects and initiatives. • Participate fully in the integration programme for the wider HR Directorate. Foster and develop close working relationships between all parts of the HR Directorate. • Participate as required in HR projects associated with the change management process. • Assist where appropriate in the management of ongoing change in line with the hospital’s corporate strategy and HR strategy. • Ensure that all duties are conducted in a professional and confidential manner. • Keep abreast of changes in employment legislation and current HR issues together with actively enhancing your professional development. Qualifications Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: (i) Have satisfactory experience as a Clerical Officer in the HSE, TUSLA, other statutory health agencies, or a body which provides services on behalf of the HSE under Section 38 of the Health Act 2004. Or (ii) Have obtained a pass (Grade D) in at least five subjects from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Leaving Certificate Examination, including Mathematics and English or Irish. Candidates should have obtained at least Grade C on higher level papers in three subjects in that examination. Or (iii) Have completed a relevant examination at a comparable standard in any equivalent examination in another jurisdiction. Or (iv) Hold a comparable and relevant third level qualification of at least level 6 on the National Qualifications Framework maintained by Qualifications and Quality Ireland (QQI). Experience (length and type) Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability, for the proper discharge of the office. Core Competencies • Knowing the Health Service & How it works • Delivering Quality & Fairness for Service Users • Planning & Managing Resources • Creating Team Spirit • Being the Communication Channel • Influencing People and Events • Managing Individual Performance • Embracing the Change Agenda • Being a Role Model
SHEQ Assistant
Key Responsibilities
Receptionist
About the Role Keystone Lintels is looking for a friendly, professional and motivated Receptionist to join our team. You’ll be the first point of contact for visitors and callers, playing an important role in creating a welcoming experience while helping to keep the day-to-day running of the office organised and efficient. This is a varied role, ideal for someone who is organised, approachable and able to remain calm and professional in a busy working environment. What you’ll be doing
