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This is an exciting opportunity for a hard-working and proactive individual to join our growing Garden team at Ballyfin. Ballyfin is surrounded by natural beauty, with the estate spanning over 614 acres, including vast lawns, greenery, woodlands, gardens, a lake, and much more. This is a full-time permanent position, working Tuesday to Saturday, 8.00am to 4.30pm. Reporting directly to the Estate Manager, this position is responsible for maintaining and presenting the grounds of the gardens and wider estate in a clean, beautiful, and safe manner at all times. Purpose & Definition of Craft Gardener role The role of Craft Gardener is an important and valued role at Ballyfin. The main purpose of the job is to ensure that all areas of work allocated to you present to the highest possible standards of maintenance, quality and presentation at all times throughout the year. Main Duties: (Include but are not limited to): · To ensure all work is done to a high standard in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) · To be an active member of the garden team, assisting team members in other areas as and when required. · To Install and maintain seasonal plants · To ensure you sow and maintain vegetable produce to the highest standards possible · Actively mow, trim and fertilize green spaces as and when required · Mulch, edge and weed gardens · Prune and trim trees, fruit trees and fruit bushes · Monitor and maintain the health of plants · Deal with pest problems that could damage plants · Ensure that you proactively keep gardens and green spaces clear of debris · Ultimately, you will make sure our gardens and green spaces are always healthy and beautiful. This is not a full and final list of duties and responsibilities and you may be required to carry out other tasks as directed by the Estate Manager. Required Skills/Abilities: · QQI level 6 or higher required · Strong understanding of seasonal vegetables/fruits · Previous experience as a working Gardener working within a kitchen garden or ornamental garden. · Strong knowledge of plant life and needs. · Strong understanding of pests and disease and control measures · A love of the outdoors and plant life · Full clean Irish Drivers licence is required · Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team · Previous experience using large and small engine machines · Chainsaw ticket preferred not essential Physical Requirements: · Prolonged periods walking, standing, bending, stretching, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, or kneeling. · Must be physically able to operate machinery and equipment. · Must be able to lift up to 20KG · Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions. If you have a love for the outdoors and you meet the above criteria, then this could be the ideal job that you have been waiting for! Apply now.
Lean Co-Ordinator
The Company: Irish Country Meats is the specialist lamb division of ABP Foods Group with operational locations in Camolin, Co. Wexford, Navan, Co. Meath, and Liège, Belgium. The Group has established market positions in Ireland, the U.K., and mainland Europe, servicing retail, foodservice, wholesale, and manufacturing customers within our market range. A talented and committed workforce at Irish Country Meats is crucial to our ongoing success. In all areas of our business, we seek to employ people who are passionate about their area of expertise and who seek to deliver the highest standards. We are recruiting for a Lean Co-Ordinator to join our team in Irish Country Meats, Camolin, Co. Wexford. Job Description The Lean Co-Ordinator is responsible for providing support for and guiding the development of Lean projects (continuous improvement), promoting understanding and applications of Lean principles. The Lean Co-Ordinator will develop strong working relationships with all levels of staff to sustain a continuous improvement Lean culture within the site. They will have responsibility for identifying, developing, and implementing the Lean programme for the site. Key Responsibilities: · Work with management to develop Lean mindset and Lean-oriented processes to improve efficiency and standardize work. · Manage the Lean requirements of the site with the central Lean Team. · Partner with staff to collect observations, ideas, and solutions to ensure continuous improvement of processes. · Provide ongoing guidance/training on Lean. · Support the management team to ensure all continuous improvement projects are implemented within agreed time frames. · Continuously review electricity and water usage as part of energy management efforts. · Develop Site & Lean meetings to effectively focus the team, highlight the right problems, ensure root causes are agreed and addressed, or the issue is escalated at the right time. · Develop understanding of 5S principles and embed these within the workplace. · Lead by example, upholding the company’s values in all areas of work. Essential Requirements: · Experience in improving processes · Ability to identify issues and resolve them quickly · Lean Qualification preferable · At least 2 years of experience in a similar role, with experience in the meat or food industry considered desirable but not essential. · Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and verbal/written communication skills. · Ability to work independently, demonstrate innovation, and manage multiple tasks while prioritising effectively. · Capability to influence stakeholders at all levels within the organisation. · To agree meaningful Site and Departmental Key Performance Metrics and keep them updated accurately, ensuring that the right issues are escalated. · Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. · Experience working with multidisciplinary groups and stakeholders both on-site and within the broader organization. The Lean Co-Ordinator will be reporting directly to the Site General Manager
Environmental & Sustainability Officer
C&D Foods is one of Europe’s leading own label pet food manufacturers producing a range of wet and dry pet foods. C&D Foods has grown to become one of the industry’s leading pet food producers. C&D Foods has 9 production facilities across 7 Countries (Ireland, the UK, France, Denmark, Austria, Spain, and The Netherlands) and 2 sales offices located in Manchester and Italy. C&D Foods’ Headquarters is in Mullingar, county Westmeath. At our C&D Foods site in Edgeworthstown we are currently inviting applications for the role of Environmental & Sustainability Officer to support our operations onsite. Job description Management of environmental compliance, waste management, Carbon Footprint and Energy management, and the overall driving of Sustainability of the Business. Responsibilities · Ensure full compliance with EPA license and environmental legislation. · Day to day monitoring of the wastewater treatment plant on site. · Identify and implement projects to reduce the carbon footprint, water and energy use through both capital expenditure and continuous improvement. · Collaboration with the engineering department on the day to day running of the business’s facilities in relation to both operation and sustainability. · Collaboration with the production department on the day to day running of the business regarding both operation and sustainability. · Collaboration with group sustainability both in C&D and the wider ABP Group in relation to sustainability · Daily monitoring of all parameters outlined in the sites EPA license for environmental emissions. · Ensuring all sampling programmes for discharges are carried out. · Interpreting energy and water related data for the site and using this data to identify trends. · Upkeep of all environmental, waste and energy related documentation. · Organising of any required infrastructural improvement works relating to environmental equipment with relevant contractors. · Primary point of contact for environmental regulatory bodies such as the EPA, should they contact the site for any reason such as a Site Audit. · Managing of noise and pollution control. · Presenting of sites overall Sustainability performance to head management. · Upkeep of the sites ISO14001 & ISO50001 standards. Qualifications · Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, or related discipline. · Minimum 2 years’ experience in an environmental or sustainability role within manufacturing or industrial operations. · Strong knowledge of environmental legislation and compliance requirements. · Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 standards. · Experience in WWTP operations preferred.
Goods In Supervisor
We are now recruiting for an Goods In Supervisor for our Kilkenny Store The Petmania Store Supervisor is key to the smooth and successful running of a Petmania store. Working closely with the Store Management team you will start to learn all the some of the skills required to become a store Manager in the future whilst being an essential part of the performance of your store. To qualify you should have at least one years experience in a supervisory role in a retail/sales setting and be passionate about encouraging people to deliver their best. You need to be curious about learning new ways of managing areas of our business that you might not be familiar with, such as our Grooming Studio, and ready to be a hands on leader on the sales floor. This is a 35-40 hr role and as it's retail we trade weekends so you will be expected to be here at least one weekend day per week. Some (but definitely not all) of the key responsibilities include;
Dog Groomers and Groomers Assistants
Petmania Grooming Studios is currently the largest and most successful grooming business in the country and boasts some of the most talented and committed Groomers available. We run busy energetic grooming studios where you will be expected to not only groom our canine customers to a very high standard, but treat our human customers with the same level of customer service you would like to receive yourself. We are currently recruiting for full and part time Groomers and Groomers Assistants for our Wexford Store! The successful candidates will join the experienced grooming team in their local store, and take part in all grooming activities including; If you would like to join this team, you must hold a QQI level 5, iPET Network Level 3 Diploma or City and Guilds in Grooming and have at least 1 year’s practical experience in a grooming role.
Library Assistant
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 are 88km 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. Duties The duties will be such as may be assigned by the Local Authority or its appropriate officer from time to time. Persons employed will be required to work in any location within the Fingal administrative area. The duties include but are not limited to: 2. Qualifications and requirements of the post CHARACTER Each candidate must be of good character. The ideal candidate shall have: • have an understanding of the Council’s purpose and knowledge of public service organisation in Ireland; • have an ability to work effectively within a team to achieve a common goal, ensuring standards are adhered to and maintained; • have good interpersonal and communications skills; • Strong customer service ethos; • understand the changing environment and be capable of adapting to change in order to deliver quality services to our citizens; • demonstrate good administrative experience; • have an ability to work on own initiative, in an independent environment and without constant supervision; • have an awareness of Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations, the implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace HEALTH Each candidate must 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) Have a good general level of education The Selection Process: Fingal County Council reserves the right to shortlist applications, if required. This is not to suggest that any candidate may be unsuitable or incapable of undertaking the duties of the post advertised, but rather that there may be candidates who have demonstrated that they are better qualified and/or have more relevant experience. 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. Step 1: Initial Screening In the first instance, all applications received by the latest date/time for receipt of completed applications are screened for eligibility in accordance with the qualifications for the post as set out in this booklet and declared by the Minister for the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage under Section 160 of the Local Government Act 2001. Step 2: Shortlisting Each candidate’s application may be assessed against pre-determined criteria based on the requirements of the position as outlined in this booklet. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to provide a detailed and accurate account of their qualifications and/or experience in their application form and to outline the relevance of their experience in the examples provided. Step 3: Interview Candidates who are successful in the shortlisting process will be invited to attend for interview(s). Fingal County Council will endeavor to give sufficient notice of the interview to shortlisted candidates. Thereafter, it is the responsibility of the candidate to make themselves available on the date/time selected. Candidates who do not attend for interview will be deemed to have withdrawn their application from the competition. Expenses incurred by candidates in attending for interview, will be at the candidates own expense. An independent interview board will be established by the Senior Executive Officer, People Services, or other designated officer, to assess the candidates shortlisted for interview. The interview board will generally comprise of a Chairperson and two other members, who will have expert knowledge in the relevant field. The objective of the interview board is to identify candidates who best meet the objective criteria and competencies required for the position and to place them in order of merit. Candidates who are successful in the interview will be qualified in order of merit for appointment to the post of Staff Officer and placed on a panel. It should be noted that placement on a panel may not necessarily lead to a job offer. The selection process is not concluded until such time as references have been sought and clearance checks, i.e. Garda vetting, occupational health, verification of education qualifications, etc, have been carried out to the satisfaction of the Council. 3. Particulars of Employment The employment is wholetime, permanent and pensionable. (i) Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority who are liable to pay 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 dependant or qualified children). (ii) 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. (iii) All persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority will be required in respect of the Local Government (Spouse’s 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. (iv) New members joining the Public Sector after the 1st January 2013 will be required to join the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. A rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 3% 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 dependant or qualified children). This includes a contribution to a Spouse’s and Children’s Scheme. PROBATION Where persons who are not already employees of a Local Authority are employed, the following provisions shall apply: (a) there shall be a period after such employment take 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 €31,619 – €33,368 – €33,802 – €34,674 – €35,952 – €37,231 – €38,510 – €39,439 – €40,492 – €41,711 – €42,578 – €43,789 – €45,006 – €47,297 (LSI1) – €48,924 (LSI2) 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. APPOINTMENT 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.
Marketing Communications Officer
Fáilte Ireland invites applications for the position of Officer, Marketing Communications. The role will report to the Marketing Communications Manager. Job Purpose The successful candidate will have specific responsibility for developing world class marketing communications that will encourage Republic of Ireland (ROI) and Northern Ireland (NI) consumers to take increased short breaks in the Republic of Ireland. Note: Our partner agency, Tourism Ireland, has the responsibility of marketing the Island of Ireland to overseas holidaymakers. We work very closely in partnership with them as they develop global campaigns. The candidate will have a strong marketing background and champion creativity and a consumer-first, insight led mindset in developing fully integrated marketing communications, from TV advertising through to media partnerships and digital. At Fáilte Ireland we are brand builders. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and building our brands Wild Atlantic Way (WAW), Ireland’s Ancient East (IAE), Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands (IHH) and Dublin. Job Description Primary Objectives/Key Responsibilities: A panel may be created from which future vacancies may be filled. Selection Process Shortlisting will be based on applications and the selection process may involve two competency based interviews. A panel of successful candidates may be formed following the selection process.Salary €57949 - €82868 *This role will be filled in line with Public Pay Policy at Point 1 of the relevant Salary Scale unless the successful candidate is appointed from an existing public sector role
Delivery Driver
The Company EZ Living Furniture was founded in Galway in 1998. We are a family run Irish retailer operating nationwide, as well as a full online shopping experience offering delivery throughout Ireland. We are the largest independent Furniture Retailer in Ireland employing over 370 people. The Person Home Delivery Truck Driver – Carlow Area If you are an experienced C driver , have great work ethic and a genuine desire to provide excellent customer care at all times, then EZ Living Furniture is looking for you. The successful candidate will provide an efficient home delivery service and will be responsible for ensuring timely delivery to customers’ homes. Excellent interpersonal skills are essential, along with a flexible approach, to ensure that customers’ expectations are met and surpassed. The position is based in Dublin but serves adjoining counties as well. We will provide training to the right person who can demonstrate motivation and a willingness to learn. If you are interested in taking on a new challenge at a growing company, we encourage you to apply today. Responsibilities
Electrician
Maintenance Electrician SITE: Odyssey Complex Belfast LOCATION: Queen’s Quay, Belfast BT3 9QQ RESPONSIBLE TO: Facilities Manager TERMS: Permanent, 40 hours per week – (Monday to Friday, 8am to 4 pm) Weekend & callout cover required on a rota basis DATE: February 2026 Note for Applicants: We appreciate the interest shown by all candidates, however, if you have previously applied for this position, please be aware that we are seeking new applications at this time. We encourage you to explore other opportunities with us in the future. OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB: This is an exciting time to join the Odyssey Site Wide Facilities Team. Working in a dynamic environment across the Odyssey site, encompassing the SSE Arena, W5 Science & Discovery Centre, W5 LIFE, Odyssey Place retail space and the Odyssey car parks. The post holder will be responsible for carrying out planned maintenance, reactive repairs and minor works tasks. SELECTION CRITERIA Please ensure your CV demonstrates the following essential criteria and any desirable criteria you may have. Essential Criteria [1] [Some T&Cs and qualifying periods may apply]
Plumber
Plumber SITE: Odyssey Complex, Belfast LOCATION: Queen’s Quay Belfast, BT3 9QQ RESPONSIBLE TO: Facilities Manager TERMS: Permanent, 40 hours per week – (Monday to Friday, 8am to 4 pm) Weekend & callout cover required on a rotational basis DATE: February 2026 NOTE FOR APPLICANTS: We appreciate the interest shown by all candidates, however, if you have previously applied for this position, please be aware that we are seeking new applications at this time. We encourage you to explore other opportunities with us in the future. OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB: This is an exciting time to join the Odyssey Site Wide Facilities Team. Working in a dynamic environment across the Odyssey site, encompassing the SSE Arena, W5 Science & Discovery Centre, W5 LIFE, Odyssey Place retail space and the Odyssey car parks. The holder will have a site wide remit, responsible for maintaining the estate and its assets to the highest standard, driving continual improvement. SELECTION CRITERIA Please ensure your CV demonstrates the following essential criteria and any desirable criteria you may have. Essential Criteria [1] [Some T&Cs and qualifying periods may apply]
