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Job Title: Warehouse Operatives - Night Operations Department: Hub Operations Reports to: Hub Supervisor and Team Lead About the Company: DPD Ireland leads the field in next day parcel delivery throughout Ireland, with 37 regionally based collection and delivery depots and a state of the art central sorting hub in Athlone, Co. Westmeath. Purpose of the role: The purpose of this role is to maintain an efficient flow of goods by unloading delivery trucks, processing items through sorting systems, and reloading them onto the correct trailers safely and quickly. By keeping the workspace tidy and the labels accurate, you ensure that every package stays on track to reach the customer on time. This role is a fixed term contract up to the 23rd December 2026. Job Responsibilities: Loading of parcels onto conveyor systems Unloading parcels from sorterLoading trailers loosely, palletised and/or onto cages Warehouse housekeeping Open to variations in job role, as required Inventory and stock control Parcel labelling/relabelling The above list is not an exhaustive list of duties. You will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation. Experience Preferred: Previous experience working in a warehouse. Skills Required: Good communication skills with good spoken English Excellent team player with good attention to detail Good time management skills Energy and enthusiasm with an ability to use own initiative Strong work ethic with a willingness to learn Behaviours Required: Understands that we deliver the best service money can buy. Works hard to ensure the schedule is maintained. Flexible and passionate about learning and adopting new technology quickly to help achieve outcomes. Works hard to always please the end customer. Strives to meet demanding targets. Sustains pace and customer focus when under pressure. Works flexibly to overcome challenges. Approachable, helpful, and relates well to people, all of the time. Shows respect, care and honesty with others. Acts on own initiative, solves problems and does things without needing constant direction. Remuneration and Benefits: At DPD, we recognise that our People are at the heart of our business, without them we wouldn’t be able to deliver our award-winning service to millions of customers across the country each day. It’s important to us that we demonstrate our recognition of you in providing you with more than just a salary and job stability. Benefits include: Company pension scheme Life assurance three times your annual salary on joining the pension scheme. Subsidised canteen Paid maternity, paternity and adoptive leave Workplace flexibility Employee and Family events. Click the APPLY NOW button to upload your CV. Joining DPD can lead to not just a stable job but also a career. DPD prides itself on recognising and developing talent alongside a desire to promote from within. As a continually growing and evolving organisation, we are proud to offer a great number of development and promotion opportunities.
Staff Nurse/enhanced Nurse
CORLANN –WEST REGION POST: STAFF NURSE/*ENHANCED NURSE - Permanent Part-Time CRUACHAN ADULT SERVICES (Strokestown, Tulsk, Elphin, Ballinagare and Ballaghaderreen areas) Ref: 105738 A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Locum Staff Nurse/*Enhanced Nurse roles are also available. Location: Cruachan Adult Services - (Strokestown, Tulsk, Elphin, Ballinagare and Ballaghaderreen areas). Staff allocation could be either within residential/respite/day settings or in community services or in an individual’s own home. The appointee will initially commence working in one particular area of the Cruachan services and this work location may change due to future service needs. Qualifications: Candidates must have - Working Hours: 1 X Permanent Part-Time 74 hours a fortnight All posts are based on a 14-day duty roster. The successful candidate will be required to work days, evenings, weekends, public holidays and night duty to meet service needs. The Corlann model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Annual Leave: 24 days pro rata per annum (pro-rata for part-time). Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years’ service respectively. Remuneration ( Department of Health salary scales as at 01/06/2026apply): Staff Nurse – €38,166 x 12 increments - €54,956 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). Long Service Increment €56,592 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) is granted after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. *Enhanced Nurse – € 45,259 x 7 increments - €56,762 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). Long Service Increment €58,424 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) is granted after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. *As per HSE HR Circular 022/2019 – Nursing and Midwifery - the Enhanced Nurse / Midwife Practice Contract https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/resources/hr-circulars/hr-circular-022-2019-re-enhanced-nurse-midwife-contract.pdf ; once a staff nurse reaches point 4 on the Staff Nurse salary scale, they become eligible to apply for the role of Enhanced Nurse. Any Staff Nurse who wishes to avail of the Enhanced Nurse role will have to submit an application and also meet the qualifying criteria. Salary quoted is based on a 37.5 hour working week. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous relevant nursing service. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays, and night duty when worked. A location allowance of €2,637 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) will also be paid when assigned to services where 75% of the persons supported have a diagnosis of severe/profound intellectual disability. Tenure: This post is Permanent Part-Time and Pensionable. A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Staff Nurse / Enhanced Nurse appointments within the Cruachan Service location may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. Full Job Description attached Informal enquiries for this post to Patricia Coleman, Area Manager on 0871447954 or Stephen Skelly Service Coordinator M: 087 2104980 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, 5th November 2026 Interview date to be confirmed CORLANN is an equal opportunities employer
Support Worker
CORLANN –WEST REGION POSTS: Permanent Part-Time Support Worker (Care Assistant Grade) (Strokestown, Elphin, Tulsk, Ballinagare & Ballaghaderreen areas) Ref: 105740 A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Locum Support Worker roles are also available. Location: Strokestown Adult Services (Strokestown, Elphin, Tulsk, Ballinagare & Ballaghaderreen areas). Staff allocation could be either within residential/respite/day settings or in community services. The appointee will initially commence working in one particular area of the Cruachan services and this work location may change due to future service needs. The Role: The Support Worker role is to support the person in all aspects of daily living focusing on the individual’s ability and promoting independence and development of skills at all times. The Support Worker will assist people with the achievement of personal outcomes and in participating in the ordinary everyday life of the community through inclusive and creative thinking. The Support Worker is also responsible for all aspects of personal care required during the day. This includes meals, household tasks, personal and intimate care and other related aspects of physical well-being. Qualifications, Experience & Skills: Working Hours: 1 X Permanent Part-Time 75 hours a fortnight 3 X Permanent Part-Time 70 hours a fortnight 1 X Permanent Part-Time 62 hours a fortnight 4 X Permanent Part-Time 60 hours a fortnight All posts are based on a 14-day duty roster. The successful candidates may be required to work to accommodate an integrated day service, with weekend work, some split duty hours, public holidays, evening/night duty and sleep-ins to meet service needs. Corlann model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures quality and person centred planning system requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each person supported Annual Leave: 23 days per annum (pro-rata for part-time), i.e. 8.46 hours per 100 hours worked. Remuneration: Department of Health salary scales apply as at 01/06/2026: €34,881 x 11 increments - €47,624 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). A Long Service Increment €48,434 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays, sleep-ins and night-duty when worked. Salary quoted is based on a 39 hour working week. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous public sector service. Tenure: Permanent Part Time & Pensionable A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Support Worker appointments within the Strokestown Adult Services may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. Full Job Description attached Informal enquiries for this post to: Patricia Coleman, Strokestown Services Area Manager on 0871447954 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, 5th November 2026 Interview date to be confirmed CORLANN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Social Care Worker
CORLANN –WEST REGION POSTS: SOCIAL CARE WORKERS CRUACHAN ADULT SERVICES (Strokestown, Tulsk, Elphin, Ballinagare and Ballaghaderreen areas) Job Ref : 105732 A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Locum Social Care Worker roles are also available. Cruachan Adult Services - (Strokestown, Tulsk, Elphin, Ballinagare and Ballaghaderreen areas). Staff allocation could be either within residential/respite/day settings or in community services or in an individual’s own home. The appointee will initially commence working in one particular area of the Cruachan services and this work location may change due to future service needs. The Role: Social Care Workers fulfil a key worker supportive and advocative role for adults supported by the service in all aspects of their lives, focusing on each individual’s ability and promoting independence and development of skills at all times. The Social Care Worker will assist people with the development of person-centred plans and critically, will support people to make informed choices and fulfil their potential. They will encourage participation in the community through inclusive and creative thinking, seek opportunities for new experiences and encourage positive risk taking in leading to informed choices. Eligibility Criteria/Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience: Be registered in the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board - CORU Or Be eligible under the Section 91 (existing practitioner) route for registration in the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board - CORU (evidence of application status is necessary). AND Working Hours: 1 x Permanent Part-Time 68 hours per fortnight 3 x Permanent Part-Time 60 hours per fortnight 2 x Permanent Part-Time 56 hours per fortnight 1 x Specific Purpose Part-Time 74 hours per fortnight All posts are based on a 14-day duty roster. The successful candidates may be required to work to accommodate an integrated day service, with weekend work, some split duty hours, public holidays, evening/night duty and sleep-ins to meet service needs. Corlann model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures quality and person centred planning system requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each person supported. Annual Leave: 22 days per annum (pro-rata for part-time), i.e. 8.46 hours per 100 hours worked. Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years’ service respectively. Remuneration: Department of Health Social Care Worker salary scale as at 01/06/2026 apply: €41,260 X 11 increments - €56,717 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). A long service increment €57,789 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays and night duty when worked. Salary quoted is based on a 39 hour working week. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous public sector service. Tenure: Permanent Part Time & Specific Purpose posts and pensionable. A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Social Care Worker appointments within the Strokestown Adult Service location may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. Full Job Description attached Informal enquiries for this post to Patricia Coleman, Area Manager on 0871447954 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, 5th November 2026 Interview date to be confirmed CORLANN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Garden Centre Retail Assistants
Garden Centre Retail Assistants (aligned to the Gardener pay scale as per the HSE consolidated pay scales) Part Time – Fixed Term positions (12-month Contracts) Flexibility is required from Monday to Saturday 28 hours per week & 14 hours per week Horizons is seeking to recruit 2 x part time (fixed term) highly motivated and enthusiastic Garden Centre Retail Assistant. As a Garden Centre Retail Assistant, you will be responsible for providing expert guidance and advice to our customers, utilising your expertise and experience to ensure they receive the best possible care and advice. You will work be surrounded by a vast array of plant species, and will have opportunities to develop your horticultural knowledge and skills. This is a 1 Year Fixed Term position where we are looking for a committed and dedicated individual to join our team. Requirements of the post: Informal enquiries can be made to flemingj@horizonscork.ie Completed application forms must be returned no later than Friday 6th November 2026. Applicants may be short listed on the basis of their application. The Department of Health & Children Consolidated Scales apply.
Student Placement Building Control
**Please read Recruitment Pack before completing your application form** We are delighted you are considering joining Newry Mourne and Down Council on a Student Placement for the 2027/2028 academic year. Job Summary To undertake a range of general activities within the allocated department to ensure the effective delivery of a range of services, both internal and external. Hours of work 36 hours per week Note: Hours of work are kept under review and may change in order to meet operational requirements, providing requisite notice. Duration of Appointment Fixed Term Contract up to 11th August 2028 Salary Scale 1b, NJC spinal point 3-4, £25,614 - £26,016 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro-rata to hours worked). It is Council policy to appoint at minimum salary scale point.
Student Placement Marketing
**Please read Recruitment Pack before completing your application form** We are delighted you are considering joining Newry Mourne and Down Council on a Student Placement for the 2027/2028 academic year. Job Summary To undertake a range of general activities within the allocated department to ensure the effective delivery of a range of services, both internal and external. Hours of work 36 hours per week Note: Hours of work are kept under review and may change in order to meet operational requirements, providing requisite notice. Duration of Appointment Fixed Term Contract up to 11th August 2028 Salary Scale 1b, NJC spinal point 3-4, £25,614 - £26,016 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro-rata to hours worked). It is Council policy to appoint at minimum salary scale point.
Student Placement Digital Innovation
**Please read Recruitment Pack before completing your application form** We are delighted you are considering joining Newry Mourne and Down Council on a Student Placement for the 2027/2028 academic year. Job Summary To undertake a range of general activities within the allocated department to ensure the effective delivery of a range of services, both internal and external. Hours of work 36 hours per week Note: Hours of work are kept under review and may change in order to meet operational requirements, providing requisite notice. Duration of Appointment Fixed Term Contract up to 11th August 2028 Salary Scale 1b, NJC spinal point 3-4, £25,614 - £26,016 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro-rata to hours worked). It is Council policy to appoint at minimum salary scale point.
Student Placement Legal
**Please read Recruitment Pack before completing your application form** We are delighted you are considering joining Newry Mourne and Down Council on a Student Placement for the 2027/2028 academic year. Job Summary To undertake a range of general activities within the allocated department to ensure the effective delivery of a range of services, both internal and external. Hours of work 36 hours per week Note: Hours of work are kept under review and may change in order to meet operational requirements, providing requisite notice. Duration of Appointment Fixed Term Contract up to 11th August 2028 Salary Scale 1b, NJC spinal point 3-4, £25,614 - £26,016 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro-rata to hours worked). It is Council policy to appoint at minimum salary scale point.
Student Placement GIS
**Please read Recruitment Pack before completing your application form** We are delighted you are considering joining Newry Mourne and Down Council on a Student Placement for the 2027/2028 academic year. Job Summary To undertake a range of general activities within the allocated department to ensure the effective delivery of a range of services, both internal and external. Hours of work 36 hours per week Note: Hours of work are kept under review and may change in order to meet operational requirements, providing requisite notice. Duration of Appointment Fixed Term Contract up to 11th August 2028 Salary Scale 1b, NJC spinal point 3-4, £25,614 - £26,016 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro-rata to hours worked). It is Council policy to appoint at minimum salary scale point.
