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Description The Naval Service is the State's principal seagoing agency with a general responsibility to meet contingent and actual maritime defence requirements. We are now accepting applications for Direct Entry Hull Artificers. Join our team and play a vital role in ensuring the operational effectiveness of the Naval Service fleet. Successful candidates will be provided with additional training so that they can perform the roles and responsibilities of a Hull Artificer at Sea onboard Irish Naval Service vessels. About the Role: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Driver/Multitask Attendant
Salary Range : €30,667 - €39,687 ( Please note that offers are typically made at the beginning to mid-range of the advertised salary, based on skills and experience) Job Purpose: To provide a safe and friendly transport service to clients of our Day Care Centre and to work with the Centre Manager and the multi-disciplinary team as required. Core Duties and Responsibilities: Desired Skills/Attributes · Have completed a Care Assistants course or other relevant course. · First Aid. · CPR. · Manual handling. · HSEland safeguarding. · Infection control. · Caring for SU with dementia training. Experience: Position requires 3-5 years of experience.
Social Care Assistant
Post Details Health Applicants must be fully competent and capable of performing the duties of this role and be in a state of health that indicates a reasonable prospect of providing regular, reliable and efficient service
Sales Manager
Main Purpose of Job: We are currently recruiting for an experienced Sales Manager to join Connolly Motor Group team, within the Sales team at Volkswagen Letterkenny.The successful candidate will be required to ensure the team continuously deliver the highest level of satisfaction to internal and external customers. This will require you to ensure the company business plan is met via the sale of vehicles, finance and insurance products. To ensure that the margins achieved on the sale of all dealership products are in line with manufacturer standards. To ensure that the sales team delivers the highest standard of service and that every opportunity is taken to continuously improve working methods and standards. Role Responsibilities :
IT Systems Administrator
So, who are we? Connolly Motor Group is one of Ireland's leading automotive groups, representing world-class brands. Behind the showroom floor and the satisfied customers is a lean, sharp IT team keeping everything humming — and we're growing. The Opportunity We're on the hunt for an IT Systems Administrator who genuinely loves what they do. Not someone who just logs tickets and waits for five o'clock — we want someone who sees a repetitive manual task and immediately thinks "I could write a script for that." You'll work directly with the Group IT Manager, supporting staff across multiple sites with everything from day-to-day helpdesk queries to infrastructure administration and automation projects. No two days are the same, and that's exactly the point. What You'll Actually Be Doing
Customer Service Executive
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. JOB OVERVIEW: At our head office in Mullingar Co. Westmeath we are currently inviting applications for the role of Customer Service Executive (UK & Ireland) to join the Customer Service team. The Customer Service Executive will report to the Customer Service Manager and deliver exceptional service by managing customer orders from entry through to delivery. This role acts as the key link between customers, the Commercial team, and 3PL partners to ensure smooth coordination of all customer orders and sales activities. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Naval Service General Recruit
What is a Naval Service Recruit? A Naval Service Recruit is a person who enlists for General Service in the Naval Service, the maritime component of the Irish Defence Forces. The Recruit Training and Able Rate Courses focus on instilling military discipline, physical fitness, seamanship, weapons handling and training in naval operations. This is your opportunity to be part of a professional and dynamic team that patrols and protects Ireland’s territorial waters. You will be fully trained but applicants should have: Permanent Base: Naval Base, Haulbowline,Co Cork Current Rates of Pay
Executive Assistant
The Role Maynooth University is committed to a strategy in which the primary University goals of excellent research and scholarship and outstanding education are interlinked and equally valued. Estates is responsible for the commercial, functional and operational estate, including capital development, hard and soft facilities management, student residences and commercial leases. The Estates Office is seeking to appoint an Executive Assistant to assist in the administration of a broad range of activities associated with a high volume and high profile office, reporting directly to the Director of Estates or nominee. The candidate will assist in administrative tasks and be an essential part of the Estates team, with particular emphasis on the support of operations. Principal Duties Administrative and other duties: This will include: • Provide a wide range of administrative support to the operations team, such as arranging meetings and room set up, handling maintenance requests and queries, and dealing with general office enquiries (internally and externally). • Attend meetings as requested by any of the team to support office work and activities. • Planning and organising operations, including logistics. • Compiling newsletters and articles for inclusion on the Estates website and social media channels. • Providing support to the Estates team on financial administration of the office, such as maintaining financial records for projects and the office, processing and requesting invoices, and processing purchase orders. • Documentation and record-keeping, maintaining detailed records. • Communicate, engage and liaise with colleagues in Estates and staff in other administrative functions in the University to support the administrative responsibilities of the Estates Office. • Other tasks as may be directed from time to time by the Director of Estates or nominee. The ideal candidate will have: Essential • Proven excellence in interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. • Strong organisational and administrative skills, including financial administration. • Ability to work well under pressure. • Ability to work well on own initiative. • Proven ability to work constructively in a team and within a busy environment. • Excellent time management and the ability to plan and prioritise tasks and meet deadlines, with accuracy and attention to detail. • Excellent IT and Microsoft Office 365 productivity suite skills, e.g. MS Word, MS Excel, email, PowerPoint. Desirable • Digital marketing (web maintenance and editing) and events management skills. • Social media administrator experience. • Experience working in a University or similar environment. • Experience of University administrative procedures. Estates The Estates Department is one of the largest service departments in the University and is responsible for the co-ordination, delivery and management of essential services to the academic, administrative and corporate functions of both Maynooth University and St. Patrick’s College Maynooth. Services provided include grounds and buildings maintenance, cleaning, switchboard, photocopying and post, audio-visual, transport, boardroom reservations, waste management, traffic management and sustainable travel. Estates encompasses Campus and Commercial Services, Residences, Campus Development, Security, MU Events and Health and Safety. The University Maynooth University is a very distinctive university, a collegial institution focused on science and engineering, humanities and social sciences, and equally committed to research, teaching and community engagement. Located in Ireland’s only university town, its distinctive features and character owe much to its unique history and heritage. It provides a high-quality educational experience to over 17,000 students on a campus with 18th century roots and 21st century dynamism. Maynooth University is a place of lively contrasts – a modern institution, dynamic, rapidly growing, research-led and engaged, yet grounded in historic academic strengths and scholarly traditions. We offer a range of programmes at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level in the humanities, science and engineering and social sciences, including business, law and education, along with a range of international programmes and partnerships. The strategic trajectory and accomplishments of Maynooth University, since its establishment as an autonomous public university, are exceptional and a source of great pride to the University community, staff, students and alumni. Maynooth University ranked in the top 90 global Times Higher Education Young University rankings in 2024. Its growing global reputation is based on the originality, quality, importance and impact of its research and scholarship, commitment to teaching and learning, the quality of academic programmes, and its leadership in widening participation in higher education. The sources of success are the dedication of its staff and the energy and engagement of its students. Maynooth University’s Values Our values define who we are, what we believe in and how we act as a community. They underpin our future success and guide our expectations of ourselves and each other. Our values apply to everyone in the University community: • Integrity • Collegiality • Responsibility • Freedom of expression • Ambition Tenure This is a full-time, permanent post. Salary Executive Assistant (2026): €32,530 – €48,930 per annum (13 points). Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions. Hours of work A 35-hour working week is in operation in respect of full-time positions (pro-rated for part-time positions).
Hire Supervisor
Part of Grafton Group Plc, Chadwicks Group is the market leader in the builder’s merchanting industry in the Republic of Ireland. The core business is through the traditional Builders Merchants division. Main brands include Chadwicks, Cork Builders Providers, Davies & Telfords. In addition, and through organic growth and acquisitions the Group have established a range of brands which are close to the core but offer a uniquely different range of products. These include Heitons Steel, Panelling Centre, Morgans Timber, Proline, Sitetech, HSS Hire & MacBlair Principle Objective As Hire Supervisor you will manage all aspects of the hire operation in your branch and to oversee the maintenance and service of all plant, electrical and engine run tools. Key to this role is driving sales of hire products, developing new business and servicing our existing customer base while also ensuring the smooth running of daily operations. Knowledge & Experience
Litter Warden
About Fingal County Council Fingal is a highly attractive place to live, work, visit and do business. It comprises a geographical area of 450 sq.km stretching from Balbriggan in the north, to Blanchardstown in the west and to Howth in the east. The area is defined by the diversity of its landscape and settlement patterns with rural, urban and suburban locations all rolled into one county. There is 88kms of coastline, three large protected estuaries and salt marsh habitats and 13 major beaches. Fingal County Council is one of the county’s major local employers and currently employs approximately 1,600 staff. The Council is mandated to deliver a diverse range of functions and services which can be broadly described under the headings of the provision of physical and social infrastructure, housing, economic and tourism development, community development, recreation and amenity services and the management of the planning and environmental regulatory framework. The role of the County Council as provided for in law is to represent, lead and serve the communities of Fingal. 1. The Role Reporting to the Environment, Climate Action, Active Travel and Sports Directorate, The Litter Warden will play a pivotal role in enforcing litter laws and promoting cleanliness throughout the County as set out in the objectives and actions of the Fingal County Council Litter Management Plan. The Litter Warden will also liaise directly with the Dog Warden Service contractor and the Animal Welfare Section on issues relating to the issuing of Litter Fines, patrols and educational awareness activities. Liaise and co-operate with the Waste Enforcement Section and the Operations Department on issues regarding litter enforcement and illegal dumping. 2. Duties The key duties of the Litter Warden include, but are not limited to: Candidates may be shortlisted for interview based on the desirables listed above. Uniform The person appointed will be required to wear a uniform, including a luminous safety vest, and all other appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (which will be supplied by the Council) at all times when on duty, unless otherwise authorised by the County Council. Particulars of Employment The employment is whole time, permanent and pensionable. Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependent or qualified children). Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. All persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority will be required in respect of the local Government (Spouses and Children’s Contributory Pension) Scheme to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration in accordance with the terms of the Scheme. PROBATION (a) there shall be a period after such employment takes effect during which such persons shall hold such employment on probation, (b) such period shall be one year but the Chief Executive may at his or her discretion extend such period, (c) such persons shall cease to hold employment at the end of the period of probation unless during such period the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such persons is satisfactory. SALARY €766.61 - €802.34 per week Persons who are not serving local authority employees will be based on the minimum of the scale. Holders of the post 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 post or in respect of any services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. HEALTH For the purpose of satisfying the requirement as to health it will be necessary for successful candidates, before they are employed, to undergo a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the Local Authority. RETIREMENT AGE The retirement age is 70 years. Recruitment A local authority may decide, by reason of the number of persons seeking admission to a competition, to carry out a shortlisting procedure. The number of persons to be invited, in these circumstances, to interview shall be determined by the local authority from time to time, having regard to the likely number of vacancies to be filled. Selection will be by means of an interview conducted by or on behalf of the local authority. Candidates will be required to pay any expenses incurred by them in attending the interview. Panels may be formed on the basis of such interviews. Candidates whose names are on a panel and who satisfy the local authority that they possess the qualification declared for the post and that they are otherwise suitable for employment may, within the life of the panel, be employed as appropriate vacancies arise. The local authority shall require a person to whom employment is offered to take up such employment within a period of not more than 6 weeks and if he or she fails to take up the employment within such period or such longer period as the local authority in its absolute discretion may determine, the local authority shall not employ the person.
