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Full Time - 36.75 hours per week Permanent Contract Shifts available Monday - Sunday, 7.00am - 10.00pm ROI Notional hourly rate €18.56 per hour (Sunday Premium - €22.64 per hour) B&Q Waterford We believe anyone can improve their home to make life better. Every day, we give our millions of customers the ideas, advice, tools, and confidence they need to create a home they’ll love. Join us as a Showroom Advisor and you’ll help some of their boldest kitchen and bathroom ideas take shape. Key responsibilities Sales matter in this role, but your real focus will be the customer. You’ll ask questions and explore possibilities to recommend the right finance, products, and installation options. You’ll use software to produce inspirational designs that will bring customer projects to life. Coordinating multiple projects & supporting customers virtually and face to face, you’ll take our customers on a journey from inspirational ideas through to delivery, helping to make their dreams a reality. Required skills & experience You’re great at using technology but more importantly you’ll have brilliant communication and relationship building skills as you’ll work closely with colleagues & installers to ensure we deliver the best service on every project. You’re motivated by targets, and are confident in converting your designs into sales. You work well as part of a team and you’re a good problem-solver too, with a keen eye for design. And you’re flexible enough to work on a rota that includes weekends, evenings, and bank holidays. What's in it for me? As part of a great team, you’ll be valued for who you are.We’re committed to making B&Q more diverse and representative of the communities we serve, where everyone can feel they belong and have equal opportunities . You will have access to a range of networks that represent our colleagues and allies and help us to continue to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business. We also recognise that wellness means different things to different people, and we want to help colleagues be at their best and feel well by offering a range of benefits to help you. As well as a competitive salary, our benefits package includes an award-winning pension scheme, 7 weeks holiday (Including bank holidays), payroll giving, an Employee Assistance Programme, shopping discounts, colleague wellbeing benefits and lots more! We also provide generous breaks to make sure you’re refreshed and able to perform at your best. So we can support you during the application or interview process, please contact recruitment@b-and-q.co.uk for any recruitment adjustments.
Sales Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. Interact with each customer with great pride, passion and care and inspire shoppers through knowledge and expertise. The ideal candidate will have/be: 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 Customer driven Previous customer service experience is an advantage. Main duties: Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based Show a positive attitude and take responsibility for ensuring customers receive an excellent shopping experience Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy Merchandise shelves, ensuring that all areas of the store are presented to the highest standard Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.
Supervisor
Main purpose of the role: Manage and motivate your team, ensuring the store operates efficiently and effectively and to provide our customers with the very best customer service experience at all times. The ideal candidate will have/be:
Deli Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Responsible for the preparation of high quality hot and cold deli products and for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. The ideal candidate will have/be:
Senior Occupational Therapist
Senior Occupational Therapist Full time, Permanent – 35 hours per week and Part-time roles We currently have vacancies on our CRC Children’s Disability Network Teams, across all our Dublin locations. CDNT Balbriggan; CDNT Clondalkin; CDNT Clontarf; and CDNT Swords The CRC Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNT) will be providing intervention to children from the age of 0-18 years, presenting with complex developmental needs requiring inter-disciplinary intervention . Our services are based upon a Family Centered Practice Model in line with the Progressing Disability Services. This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a dynamic team in Balbriggan. During 2024 the CRC has embarked on a programme of organistional transformation. Partnering with the Virginia Mason Institute world leaders in supporting healthcare organisations through continuous improvement and transformational change. We would love to hear from you if you are excited about the chance to become part of our forward-thinking children's teams and contribute to implementing lean healthcare practices. Our new strategy, Creating Pathways that Empower and Enable, is not just a document — it is a commitment to delivering children’s disability services in a more connected, equitable, and responsive way. We are strengthening a culture of transparency, collaboration, and person-centred services, where communication, partnership, and continuous learning guide everything we do. We are looking for someone who lives our values of Respect, Person-Centredness, Collaboration, Quality, Courage and Stewardship. Someone with integrity, purpose and a genuine belief in the potential of every child and family we support. If you thrive in a dynamic environment where innovation matters, where courage in decision-making is valued, and where transformation is a shared endeavour, this role will give you the opportunity to shape the future of children’s community disability services. The successful candidate will have the following essential requirements: Desirable requirements: Experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Experience working with children with physical disabilities Experienced working with children with intellectual disabilities Experience completing Assessment of Need It must be clearly demonstrated in your CV and supporting statement how you meet the required skills, competencies and knowledge for the post. Department of Health Salary Scale apply, Senior Occupational Therapist 3301 (€64,551 - €76,007). Please apply through the 'Apply Now' button. Please specify the CDNT team/s you wish to join. Informal enquires to hr@crc.ie, please specify the CDNT team you are enquiring about. A panel will be created from this campaign from which current and future permanent, specified purpose, whole-time and part-time posts for CRC Children’s Disability Services will be filled. Data Protection: Please refer to crc_job_application_privacy_notice.pdf to learn more about how we handle your personal data and the rights that you have during the recruitment cycle. This role is subject to HSE Approval. We reserve the right to close this competition early if we receive a very high volume of applications. #CR
Senior Staff Officer
PANEL INFORMATION & ELIGIBILITY Panel Formation Recruitment to Clerical Administrative Grades IV to Grade VII are allocated on the following basis: Panel A. 50% Confined to employees of the Local Authority Sector Panel B. 30% Open Panel C. 20% Confined to employees of Kilkenny County Council Panel A: (Confined to the Local Authority Sector) will comprise of successful applicants, in order of merit, from within the Local Authority Sector only, i.e. candidates serving in a Local Authority or Regional Assembly (where applicable). See eligibility requirements below. Panel B: (Open Competition) will comprise of all successful applicants in order of merit and may include candidates serving in a Local Authority, Regional Assembly and external candidates. See eligibility requirements below. Panel C: (Confined to Kilkenny County Council) will comprise of successful applicants, in order of merit, from within Kilkenny County Council only. See eligibility requirements below. MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS – PANEL A Character Each candidate shall be of good character. Health Each candidate shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Education, Training, Experience etc. Be a serving employee in a local authority or a regional assembly and have at least two years’ satisfactory experience in a post of Clerical Officer or analogous post. (b) Have satisfactory experience in administrative procedures, including adequate practical experience in work of an executive nature, office organisation and control of staff. MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS – PANEL B Character Each candidate shall be of good character. Health Each candidate shall be in a state of health such 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: (i) (a) Have obtained at least Grade D (or a Pass), in Higher or Ordinary Level, in five subjects (or four subjects if Irish is included) from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme including Irish and/or English and one of the following: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics, and (b) Have obtained at least Grade C (or Honours) in Higher Level (or Honours) papers in three subjects in that examination (or two subjects if Irish and/or one of the following is included: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics), or (ii) Have obtained a comparable standard in an equivalent examination, or (iii) Hold a third level qualification of at least degree standard, (iv) Have satisfactory experience in administrative procedures, including adequate practical experience in work of an executive nature, office organisation and control of staff. Please note in relation to point (ii) above, an example of a comparable standard in an equivalent examination refers to the national state exams of another country, for example the A levels in the UK. MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS – PANEL C Character Each candidate shall be of good character. Health Each candidate shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Education, Training, Experience etc. Be a serving employee of Kilkenny City Council and have at least two years’ satisfactory experience in a post of Clerical Officer or analogous post. (b) Have satisfactory experience in administrative procedures, including adequate practical experience in work of an executive nature, office organisation and control of staff. DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS Kilkenny County Council can, for any position they advertise, include Desirable Requirements. Desirable Requirements are those that would be beneficial to optimising job performance. Desirable Requirements can be used if necessary to reduce numbers called for interview. It is desirable that each candidate shall have: Knowledge and understanding of the structure and functions of local government. Knowledge of current local government issues, priorities, concerns and future direction. Understanding of the role of a Senior Staff Officer. Relevant administrative experience at a sufficiently high level. Experience of managing and supervising staff, including managing performance. Experience of working as part of a team. Experience of compiling, preparing and presenting reports, presentations, correspondence etc. Effective financial and resource management skills. Knowledge and experience of operating ICT systems. Applicants should satisfy themselves they are eligible under the required qualifications. Kilkenny County Council may not be in a position to investigate the eligibility of all candidates in advance of the interview/examination, and hence persons who are ineligible but nevertheless enter, may put themselves to unnecessary expense JOB DESCRIPTION ROLE Kilkenny County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons, who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel, from which relevant vacancies for the post of Senior Staff Officer may be filled. The Senior Staff Officer is a supervisory position within the Council and is assigned responsibility for the administration and management of a work area, section or team. The post holder has a supervisory role in the day to day operations of a work area or as a team leader. The Senior Staff Officer is expected to carry out their duties in a manner that enhances public trust and confidence and ensures impartial decision making. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES DUTIES OF THE ROLE SHALL INCLUDE: The duties may include but are not limited to the following and the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. To be responsible for the management and administration of a section or sections within the Council, including the management and supervision of staff. To support their line manager to ensure work programmes are implemented to deliver on the Council’s corporate and operational plans, including planning and prioritising work and allocating resources. To develop and maintain productive working relationships, including providing information and assistance when required. To act as a key point of contact and liaison in relation to all operational matters for the service delivery section or sections for which they are responsible. To research, analyse and communicate information on specific issues and policies as appropriate, including compiling, preparing and presenting reports, presentations, correspondence etc. To represent the local authority on committees and at meetings and to report on progress in his or her respective section or department as required. To provide support and administrative assistance in the delivery of projects as required. To be involved in the day to day financial management of capital and operational expenditure in the section or department. To identify opportunities for improvements in the service delivery within the relevant area of responsibility. To implement and manage change management initiatives within the relevant area of responsibility. To manage and supervise employees in supporting roles, including assigning and scheduling duties and workload, providing on going support and handling day to day issues. To ensure compliance with all organisational policies and procedures within their area of responsibility and to provide assistance in the understanding and interpretation of policies and procedures to employees in their area of responsibility and to customers and other stakeholders as appropriate. To participate in corporate management activities and responsibilities appropriate to the grade. To be in compliance with Health and Safety legislative requirements, policies and procedures and safe systems of work. To deputise for the line manager or equivalent as required. To undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility, as may be required, or assigned, from time to time. PARTICULARS OF OFFICE SALARY The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. The holder of the office shall pay to Kilkenny County Council any fees or other monies (other than inclusive salary) payable to and received by him/her by virtue of his/her office or in respect of services which he/she is required by or under any enactment to perform. In accordance with EL02/2011 persons who are not serving Local Authority employees must be placed on the minimum of the scale. Where a person being appointed is a serving Local Authority employee normal starting pay rules will apply. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with government policy. The current salary scale for the position is €57,895 minimum of the scale to €70,730 maximum of the scale inclusive of LSI’s. CITIZENSHIP Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: (a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or (b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or (c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or (d) 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 (e) 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 (f) A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident. SUPERANNUATION CONTRIBUTION Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 New members joining the public sector on or after 1st January 2013 will be required to join the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. It applies to all first time entrants to the Public Service as well as former public servants returning to the public sector after a break of more than 26 weeks. Your contributions will be made up of 3% of your gross pensionable remuneration and 3.5% of your net pensionable remuneration (your gross pensionable remuneration less twice the value of the Contributory State Pension). Your normal retirement age under this scheme is the same age at which you can claim the Contributory State Pension. The minimum age for receipt of this pension is Age 66. There is a compulsory retirement age of 70 years. Persons who commenced in Public Service Employment after 6th April 1995 and prior to 1st January 2013: Persons who became pensionable employees after 6th April 1995 and prior to 1st January 2013, without a break in employment, will join the Local Government (Superannuation) (Consolidation) Scheme 1998. Contributions are payable at the rate of 1.5% of your basic salary, 3.5% of basic salary less twice the value of the Contributory State Pension and a further 1.5% is payable for spouse and children’s contributions (non officer grades pay a co-ordinated contribution). Non New Entrants (those who became pensionable after 6th of April 1995 and prior to 1st April 2004) have a minimum retirement age of 60 and a compulsory retirement age of 70. New Entrants (those who became pensionable after 1st April 2004 and prior to 1st January 2013) have minimum retirement age of 65 with no compulsory retirement age. Persons who commenced in Public Service Employment before 6th April 1995: Their minimum retirement age is 60 and they have a compulsory retirement age of 70 as per Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government Circular Letter CL/2/2019. Contributions are 5% of basic salary and 1.5% of basic salary towards Widow’s and Orphan’s or Spouse and Children’s Scheme. PENSION ABATEMENT If the appointee was previously employed in the Civil Service or in the Public Service please note that the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 (Section 52) includes a provision which extends abatement of pension for all Civil and Public Servants who are re employed where a Public Service Pension is in payment. This provision to apply abatement across the wider public service came into effect on 1 November 2012. This may have pension implications for any person appointed to this position that is currently in receipt of a Civil or Public Service pension or has a preserved Civil or Public Service pension which will come into payment during his/her employment in this position. Prior to appointment, successful applicants will be obliged to complete a declaration in relation to previous Public Service pensionable employment. Please note: In applying for this position you are acknowledging that you understand the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department or Office will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position. PENSION ACRUAL A 40 year limit on total service that can be counted towards pension where a person has been a member of more than one pre existing public service pension scheme (i.e. non Single Scheme) as per the 2012 Act shall apply. This 40 year limit is provided for in the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. This may have implications for any appointee who has acquired pension rights in a previous public service employment. PROBATION The following provisions shall apply: There shall be a period after such appointments take effect during which such persons shall hold such office on probation Such period shall be 12 months but the Chief Executive may at his/her discretion extend such period Such persons shall cease to hold such employment at end of the period of probation unless during such period the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such persons is satisfactory PRE EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION OR QUESTIONNAIRE For the purposes of satisfying the requirement as to health, it will be necessary for each successful applicant, before he/she is appointed, to undergo a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by Kilkenny County Council. In the event the applicant does not take up the post following the pre employment medical, he/she will reimburse Kilkenny County Council the cost of the medical examination, as per a previously signed understanding. HOURS OF WORK The person appointed will be required to work a 35 hour week Monday to Friday which equates to a 7 hour day. ANNUAL LEAVE Annual leave entitlement for this position is 30 days per annum in accordance with Department of Environment, Community and Local Government Circular LG(P) 07/2011. TRAVEL When required to do so holders of the office shall hold a full Irish driving licence for class B vehicles free from endorsement and disqualification and shall drive a motor car in the course of their duties and for this purpose provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the Local Authority. It is Kilkenny County Council policy that all staff using their private cars for work purposes, regardless of the frequency should: Indemnify Kilkenny County Council on their personal insurance policy Note business class on their personal policy It is the obligation of the driver or owner to ensure that the vehicle is fit to be on the public road When applicable for specific roles, travelling and subsistence expenses necessarily incurred in the course of official duties will be refunded in accordance with appropriate rates in line with the relevant Department Circulars and any other relevant documents. If during your employment, your licence is revoked, even temporarily, or if you receive endorsements on your licence, which may affect your duties, you are obliged to notify the Council immediately. LOCATION The holder of the office shall reside in the district in which his/her duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE The holder of the post shall comply with Kilkenny County Council’s Safety Management System. He/she shall familiarise him/herself with the Safety statement for his/her section and all the associated safety and health risk assessments, safe systems of work and procedures and make proper use of all safety clothing and equipment. Failure to comply with the Safety Statement and its requirements may result in disciplinary action. TRAINING It is a condition of employment that successful applicants will be required to participate in training programmes relevant to the skills necessary for the performance of the duties attaching to the post. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES The post holder will be expected to abide and adhere to the policies and procedures applicable to Kilkenny County Council. SELECTION PROCESS The selection process may include: Stage: Submission of completed applications and required supporting documents Stage: Eligibility and Shortlisting of applicants on the basis of information submitted in the applications and supporting documents Stage: A competency based interview which may be conducted face to face or by way of remote interview Stage: Panel formation STAGE SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS Applicants should complete the Application Form online via the advert link or through the www.kilkennycoco.ie link Applicants are required to submit their applications electronically, along with the required documentation. Applicants should retain a copy of their Application Form for their own personal reference
New Business Account Executive
Nostra is a leading Managed Service Provider (MSP) in Ireland, dedicated to delivering advanced IT solutions that enable businesses to build reliable, secure, and scalable IT foundations. With a commitment to continuous improvement, we serve a diverse range of industries, providing exceptional services that empower our clients to focus on their core business goals. As we scale our new business efforts, we’re looking for a driven and commercially-minded New Business Account Executive to help us expand our footprint. As a New Business Account Executive, you will be responsible for identifying, engaging, and converting new customers to Nostra. You’ll manage the full sales cycle—from initial prospecting and qualification through to proposal, tender response, and close. You’ll collaborate closely with pre-sales, marketing, and service teams to build compelling solutions tailored to customer needs. Nostra has offices in Dublin (HQ), Cork, Galway and Belfast. This role will be based in our Cork office. Responsibilities: At Nostra we value our people. We are a passionate team committed to doing our best, our values are trust, accountability, expertise, people, integrity, and empathy. These values form a central part of our recruitment process. Nostra is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
RCV Driver
Role Summary: We are looking for RCV Drivers to join our waste and recycling collection services. We are seeking customer focused individuals to collect waste and recycling on our Domestic and Commercial routes. RCV Driver Responsibilities: · To carry out required vehicle condition checks as required on daily or weekly basis in accordance with company policy · You will carry out assigned collection and delivery targets on a daily/weekly basis · You must ensure written and electronic records are maintained e.g. time sheets, worksheets, service dockets etc · Your role is to communicate courteously with customers and relay information that could potentially improve customer service or route optimisation to relevant supervisor · You will assist in training new personnel, as required · You must uphold a valid Class “C” Driving Licence and any accumulated points are communicated to the Transport Manager · To carry out any other duties as required by management in line with meeting Barna Waste company objectives Skills and Experience required:
Skip Driver
Do you enjoy the freedom of multi drop and collection driving? If so, we have a great opportunity for you to join our skip team. You must hold a valid c licence, CPC and tacho then you are well on your way. If you are interested in joining a progressive supportive team, then you are in the right place. Duties: Delivery and collection of skips from commercial and domestic customers in the Ballaghaderreen area Ensure daily Vehicle checks completed Maintaining correct digital records in respect of skips collection/delivery/payment Adhere to all Health & Safety protocol Terms: Hours: 45 hours per week Permanent contract Company mobile phone
Skip Driver
Do you enjoy the freedom of multi drop and collection driving? If so, we have a great opportunity for you to join our skip team. You must hold a valid c licence, CPC and tacho then you are well on your way. If you are interested in joining a progressive supportive team, then you are in the right place. Duties: Delivery and collection of skips from commercial and domestic customers in the Ballina area Ensure daily Vehicle checks completed Maintaining correct digital records in respect of skips collection/delivery/payment Adhere to all Health & Safety protocol Terms: Hours: 45 hours per week Permanent contract Company mobile phone
