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Do you thrive on leading teams to success? Are you passionate about health, wellbeing, and delivering an exceptional customer experience? Looking for an opportunity where your leadership drives real impact? At Holland & Barrett, our Retail Store Managers are at the heart of our mission, empowering teams, engaging customers, and shaping healthier communities every day. What you'll do:
Store Manager
Do you thrive on leading teams to success? Are you passionate about health, wellbeing, and delivering an exceptional customer experience? Looking for an opportunity where your leadership drives real impact? At Holland & Barrett, our Retail Store Managers are at the heart of our mission, empowering teams, engaging customers, and shaping healthier communities every day. What you'll do:
Senior Executive Technician (Civil)
Qualifications Character Candidates shall be of good character. Health Candidates 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 Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: a) Have satisfactory experience in a technician post at Grade I or higher level, or in an analogous post under a local authority or health board in the State; b) Have at least seven years satisfactory relevant experience in a technician post at Grade II or higher level, or an analogous post; c) Have a thorough knowledge of all the technical aspects of local authority work and also a deeper knowledge of at least one relevant section of the work, and possess such training or experience as would enable them to take charge of such a section of the work; d) Have adequate experience in dealing with other departments within their own organisations and with other bodies; e) Have adequate experience in the direction, supervision, and control of staff; f) Possess technical training and experience of a high standard and adequate administrative ability. In the event that an offer of employment is made, the candidate will be required to submit original copies of all relevant education qualifications to meet the requirements of Section 3 – Education, Training, Experience. Required Documents Candidates must upload the following documents in the attachments section of the application portal: a) Full unendorsed Category B Driving Licence (front and back) or other photo identification if licence is not held; b) Certificates for all declared qualifications – Secondary School, University, College, etc.; c) Translations of any documents which are not in English or Irish; d) For any qualifications not awarded in the Republic of Ireland, an accompanying comparability statement from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish each qualification's comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications. A link to search your qualification and download a PDF determination can be found here: https://qsearch.qqi.ie/WebPart/Search?searchtype=recognitions Please note: Curriculum Vitae are not accepted and should not be uploaded. Desirable It is desirable that the successful candidate demonstrates the following through the completion of their application form and at interview: a) Have excellent computer skills with the ability to compile technical drawings, write technical and statistical reports, and demonstrate good information and data management; b) Be motivated, precise, and diligent in the execution of work; c) Have the ability to work on their own initiative in an independent environment without continuous supervision; d) Possess a high standard of technical training and strong experience of design, tender preparation including specifications, and the procurement of projects; e) Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and have the ability to engage and work in partnership with staff at all levels, contractors, professional consultants, and members of the public; f) Have excellent knowledge and awareness of current Health and Safety legislation and regulations, the implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace; g) Have the ability to interpret and critically analyse scientific data; h) Have a good knowledge and experience of civil engineering work activities; i) Be fully conversant in the use of AutoCAD with the ability to produce working drawings. Use of Revit is desirable but not essential. 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 European Union and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or d) A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA, 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 in, an EEA member state, the United Kingdom, or Switzerland and has a Stamp 4 visa. Particulars of the Post Position A panel will be formed from qualified candidates from which permanent and temporary appointments may be made. This is a pensionable whole-time position on the basis of a 35-hour, 5-day week. Salary The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. The holder of the position shall pay to the Local Authority any fees or other monies (other than inclusive salary) payable to or received by such holder by virtue of the position or in respect of services which are required by or under any enactment to perform. Salary Scale: €55,622 - €56,746 - €58,297 - €60,935 - €62,533 - €64,761 LSI I (after 3 years satisfactory service at maximum), LSI II €66,993 (after 6 years satisfactory service at maximum). The starting pay for new entrants will be at the minimum of the scale, and the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Duties The duties of the post 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 2001 and 2014, 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 subparagraph (a) of this paragraph, under the general direction and supervision of the Chief Executive or such other employee as the Chief Executive may from time to time determine, such appropriate services of an executive, administrative, or management nature as may be required by any local authority or body hereinbefore mentioned in the exercise and performance of any of its powers, functions, and duties. To exercise such powers, functions, and duties as may be delegated to him/her by the Chief Executive from time to time, including the duty of servicing all committees that may be established by any such local authority or body. The post holder will, if required, act for an employee of a higher level if qualified to do so. The following are among the principal duties envisaged: a) Providing necessary information to Senior Management relevant to their area of responsibility; b) Management and supervision of staff and the co-ordination of duties of staff under their control; c) Ensuring the efficient delivery of services in their area of responsibility; d) Creation and monitoring of work procedures and document management; e) Co-ordinating the maintenance and management of IT systems in their area of responsibility; f) Providing technical services relevant to the area of responsibility to which he/she has been assigned, e.g. site inspection, site surveying, creation of drawings and graphics, report writing, and such other duties associated with a drawing office; g) Operating the appropriate technology as required to carry out the work to which he/she has been assigned, e.g. CAD, graphics, GIS software such as ArcGIS, Autodesk AutoCAD and/or Microstation CAD software, and Microsoft Office suite of applications, especially Access, Excel, and PowerPoint; h) Compliance with legislation and all other statutory technical standards; i) Adherence to the Council’s corporate health and safety systems and implementation of department and section health and safety controls, including those relating to risk assessments. A good knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety legislation and regulations and their implications for the organisation and employees, and their application in the workplace; j) Liaising with other departments, members of the public, and external agencies in relation to operational aspects of assigned work; k) Functioning as a Team Leader, including prioritising work as determined by the Head of Department/Service, acting as a facilitator and co-ordinator between team members and other departments and external agencies, and being responsible for the allocation of work and ensuring task completion; l) Preparation of estimates; m) Preparation of public consultation display material and assistance at public consultations; n) Coaching and mentoring Technicians Grade I, Grade II, and Executive Technicians; o) Tendering, appointment, contract management, and administration; p) Cost management and financial reporting of accounts; q) Preparation of feasibility studies and scheme design; r) Inter-departmental liaison and seeking advice where necessary from appropriate individuals or departments. The above specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved, and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties appropriate to the post which may be assigned from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.
Graduate Engineer
SECTION 1: THE ROLE Cork County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which vacancies for Graduate Engineer may be filled. This panel may also be used to fill assignments in any of the Council’s functional areas, which may include, but are not limited to, Roads, Transportation & Area Services, Capital Delivery, Asset Management & Land Development, Planning & Environment, Housing, and Fire & Building Control. The person(s) appointed will work under the direction and control of the Senior Engineer or Senior Executive Engineer or other officer designated by the Director of Services/County Engineer or the Chief Executive. If working in the Fire and Building Control Department, the person(s) appointed will work under the direction and control of the Chief Fire Officer or the Senior Assistant Chief Fire Officer. SECTION 2: DUTIES The duties may include, but are not limited to, the following. The post holder may also be required to perform other duties appropriate to the post, which may be assigned from time to time, and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Age Age restrictions shall only apply to a candidate where he/she is not classified as a new entrant within the meaning of the Public Services Superannuation Act, 2004. A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 70 years of age. Transport When required to do so, holders of the office shall hold a full driving licence for Class B vehicles 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. SECTION 4: COMPETENCIES A competency-based application form requires you to describe some of your personal achievements to date that demonstrate certain competencies (necessary skills and qualities) required for the position for which you are applying. For each competency, you are given a description of a skill or quality. You are then asked to describe a situation from your own experience which you think is the best example of what you have done which demonstrates this skill or quality. It is essential that you describe how you demonstrated the skill or quality in question. Therefore, compose your replies carefully in this section and structure your responses so that you provide specific information about what you have done. For example, do not simply say that “X was successful”; describe exactly what you did and how you demonstrated the skill or quality. For each example, please include the following: a) The nature of the task, problem, or objective; b) What you actually did and how you demonstrated the skill or quality (and, where appropriate, the date you demonstrated it); c) The outcome or result of the situation and your estimate of the proportion of credit you can claim for the outcome. The information you present in your application may form part of a shortlisting process and may also be used to help structure your interview, should you be invited to one. A shortlisting process may be applied based on two or more of the competencies and on other information you provide in your application form. Please note that, should you be called to interview, the board may look for additional examples of where you demonstrated the knowledge, experience, skills, and competencies required for this post, so you should think of a number of examples of where you demonstrated each of the skills. SECTION 5: TENURE The contract duration is 3 years. The position is temporary and full-time. The post is pensionable. A panel may be formed to fill Graduate Engineer vacancies which may arise during the lifetime of the panel. SECTION 6: SALARY The salary scale for the post is: €39,846 - €50,447 per annum €39,346 – €42,684 – €46,744 – €50,447 Applicants should note that the entry point to the salary scale will be determined in accordance with circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Local Government, & Heritage. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. In accordance with Departmental Circular Letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1 January 2011 will enter the scale at the minimum point. The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. The awarding of increments is subject to satisfactory service. 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 any services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. SECTION 7: LOCATION OF POST The base for working purposes shall be the location as determined by Cork County Council. Cork County Council reserves the right to assign you to any department, premises, or district in use by the Council, now or in the future. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or compensation. Holders of the office shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. The person appointed will be required to provide themselves, at their own expense, with the necessary mode of travel to and from work. SECTION 8: WORKING HOURS The working hours at present provide for a five-day, thirty-five-hour working week. A flexible working hours system is in operation and may be availed of subject to the terms and conditions of the FlexiTime Policy. SECTION 9: ANNUAL LEAVE The current annual leave entitlement is 24 days per annum. Cork County Council’s leave year runs from 1 January to 31 December. Granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave, and arrangements for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 (as amended).
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:
Local Area Employment Service Case Worker
Job Role Do you have the ability to guide, inspire and motivate others? Are you looking for a rewarding career where you will make a positive impact on people’s lives? If so, we may have the perfect position for you. We’re currently recruiting for a Local Area Employment Service Caseworker to join our fantastic team in an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in this influential role. As a Local Area Employment Service - Caseworker you’ll provide motivational support, careers advice and guidance to our clients whilst making them feel welcome and at ease, enabling them to overcome barriers and build confidence. You’ll provide training workshops covering a wide range of subjects from CV writing to online job searching. You’ll engage with people to assess their skills and abilities and talk about their ambitions and career goals whilst exploring learning and work opportunities acting as an intermediary with local employers. Our ideal candidate may have a sales, recruitment or employability background or have worked in an environment that involves advising and guidance. However, we do provide excellent on the job training, so are not looking for someone who ticks every single box, we’re looking for someone who has an engaging personality, can provide a warm and welcoming experience, and can seek out solutions to problems to help our customers progress into sustainable employment. This is a fantastic opportunity that'll allow you to utilise your current skills to influence, support and encourage others to build a future. In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we’re offering a competitive salary of €31,000 with these great benefits: • 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy additional days) • Volunteer Days • Company Pension Scheme • Health Insurance Allowance • Employer Paid Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance • Annual Salary Review • Enhanced Maternity/Adoption and Paternity Pay Arrangements • Refer a friend scheme • Free access to BenefitHub – an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, Life assurance, Cycle to Work scheme, Tax Saver Commuter Tickets. Interested? There’s an easy to apply route below to upload your CV! If you need any further information, talk to our experienced Internal Recruitment Team on 44 1702 595200 or 01- 8608200. Seetec Group is an employee-owned organisation, and we continually pride ourselves on our sense of community, both in the incredible work we do throughout UK and Ireland, and internally within our employee-owners. People are at the front, centre, and heart of every service we provide and each decision we make. Location: Athlone Hours: 37.5 hours a week. Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm Closing Date: 8 April 2026 Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of clients, reviewing their progress towards employment and maintaining engagement to achieve personal and team targets. Assess individual client needs and work with them to create a personal progression plan. Meet with clients regularly to review their progress. Undertake interventions on a one-to-one basis, run sessions for groups of clients covering a wide range of subjects from CV workshops to online job searching to confidence and motivation as well as working with local employers acting as an intermediary for your clients. Deliver an exceptional level of customer service at all times. Skills and Experience Leaving Certificate standard (as a minimum). A level 7 qualification or working towards is desirable but not a pre-requisite. Minimum of two years’ experience in an employment activation, recruitment, training, career coaching or counselling role, preferably with long term unemployed clients farthest from the labour market. Previous knowledge of and experience in addressing long term, social and economic unemployment factors and barriers, that may present themselves, such as Mental health, Addiction, homelessness, literacy, lack of confidence, motivation and routine, as well as factors such as, generational differences and personal circumstances. Excellent influential and persuasion skills to constructively confront client barriers. Operational experience working in a client facing environment delivering a professional ‘people’ service end to end. Be fully IT literate in using a range of Microsoft Office programmes.
Customer Assistant
Summary From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl. Customer obsessed, high energy and love learning every day? If that sounds like you, earn €460+ per week as a Customer Assistant on our standard 30 hour contract.You’ll work across different shift times, on varied tasks and with different colleagues.What does a normal day* as a Customer Assistant look like? (*there’s no such thing as ‘normal’ in retail but we’ve tried our best!)As a Customer Assistant you are required to sell alcohol, therefore you must be 18 or over to work in our store. Shift Patterns: • Morning shift: Starting at 5am or 6am with your team, you’ll be getting our award-winning products fully stocked on the shop floor and our delicious bakery products ready for our customers to enjoy by opening time so they can Go Full Lidl! • Middle shift: Starting mid-morning or early afternoon, you’ll make sure our stores are spotlessly clean, well presented and our products remain fresh, all while helping customers with queries on the shop floor and working on tills to minimise till queues• Late shift: From your start time in the afternoon, you’ll make sure our customers experience is top class by serving them with a smile while on the tills, restocking missing items and getting the store ready for the next day What you'll do • Interacting with the customer in a pleasant, friendly and helpful manner• Ensuring stock loss controls are followed in all areas of the store • Maintaining store and external cleanliness and hygiene standards• Following freshness and rotation principles• Ensuring all waste is managed correctly• Assisting in the stock count process What you'll need • A can-do attitude and excellent customer service skills• The willingness to go the extra mile for our customers• To be responsible and reliable• To enjoy working in a fast-paced, varied environment• A good team player• Preferably, previous experience in a customer facing role but this is not essential provided you have the right attitude What you'll receive We offer a competitive and transparent salary system, that ensures pay equality across all positions at Lidl Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.
Butcher
Main purpose of the role: Ensure the Meat Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times and provide our customers with excellent quality and products and services. The ideal candidate will have/be:
Seasonal General Operatives
Wages: Scale 1: SCP 3 - 5 £12.85 - £13.26 per hour The Council applies the Living Foundation Wage of £13.45 per hour to applicable grades Wages will be paid on a monthly basis. Main Purpose of Job: To work individually or as part of a team in undertaking a range of general environmental work, including grass cutting, grounds maintenance, horticulture, refuse collection including wheelie bins and food caddies, waste disposal, and litter collection. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Criteria: Please provide evidence of any skills, qualities, or experience relevant to any of the below: a) Refuse collection b) Litter collection and responsibility for keeping an outdoor area clean and tidy c) Grass cutting, horticultural and grounds maintenance experience in a medium to large scale setting, including the use of strimmers and ride-on grounds machinery d) General maintenance of buildings or outdoor areas, e.g. paths, parks, etc. e) Cleaning or maintenance of toilets used by the public Effective communication skills and experience of dealing with members of the public Availability to work weekends and public holidays Desirable Criteria: Hold a valid UK Driving Licence, Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Licence, or other machine operator licence with relevant experience.
QC Packaging Technican
Job Overview Applications are invited for the position of QC Packaging Technician, reporting directly to the QC Packaging Supervisor. The successful candidate will be based within the Component Packaging section and will be responsible for the testing of all Primary and Secondary Packaging components received into Norbrook Laboratories Ltd. Main Activities/Tasks Contact: recruitment@norbrook.co.uk Norbrook Laboratories Limited employs a workforce with members of all sections of the community and is committed to appointing people purely on the basis of merit. In accordance with our equal opportunities policy, we would particularly like to welcome applicants from the Protestant Community.
