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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.
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:
Grade IV Assistant Staff Officer
Salary: The gross salary applicable to the post of Assistant Staff Officer is currently €39,490 - €56,015 p.a. (rates effective 01/06/2026) Hours of Work: The appointee will be required to work 35 hours per week together with such additional hours as may be required from time to time for the proper discharge of their duties. Annual Leave: 23 days annual leave per annum. The ‘annual leave year’ operates from September to August. Annual Leave will be in accordance with arrangements authorised by the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science from time to time. For part-time contracts or contract durations of less than 12 months, the annual leave entitlement will be calculated on a pro rata basis. Overview of Role & Context South East Technological University (SETU) is Ireland’s newest TU, designated in May 2022. The university has designed an organisational change programme that will support elevated performance in the delivery of educational programmes, in research and innovation, in mobilising regional alliances, and in building institutional capacity, resilience and sustainability. The Office of the Vice President Academic Affairs, Teaching and Learning plays a critical leadership role in the delivery of the change programme, with assessment enhancement and capacity building an important part of this. Grade IV Assistant Staff Officer – Academic Unit Review Capacity Building are Technological Enhancement Fund (TEF) posts, one for each faculty within the University, to support faculties in the development, production and review stages of the Academic Review Process (AUR). Reporting to the Academic Unit Review (AUR) Lead, the appointee will provide a key supporting role in the planning, organising, administration and submission of academic unit reviews. This could include, but not be limited to, aspects around or related to project management governance, meeting and administrative organization, communication, training, quality assurance support and document editing and production. The administrative officer may also be required to provide support to senior staff across the areas of the VP for Academic Affairs, Teaching and Learning including deputising for more senior administrative staff as the occasion demands. The appointees will support and assist with developing and maintaining working relationships with key stakeholders across all areas and campuses relevant to the role. The role will be supported by the Targeted Enhancement Fund (TEF), which provides targeted support for initiatives that are critical to the strategic development of eligible higher education institutions (HEIs), including Technological Universities (TUs). Key objectives of the TEF include: • Contribute towards enhancement initiatives that will strengthen the performance of established TUs, Institutes of Technology, and specialist colleges. • Provide support for eligible HEIs to determine or consolidate their position in the higher education landscape. • Facilitate the development and/or continuation of initiatives that further national policy and priorities in the technological sector and in specialist colleges. • Support the implementation of the recommendations set out in the TURN report and OECD review of Technological University academic career paths, contracts and organisation in Ireland. Key Responsibilities / Duties: Please note that the Office of the VP for Academic Affairs, Teaching and Learning (within which the appointee and Academic Unit Review Lead are situated) may undergo a period of re-structure during the term of this post and therefore the following responsibilities are an indication of the type of duties currently assigned to the post and may be altered. The principal duties will include but are not restricted to: • To support the work of the AUR Leads in terms of planning, reporting and implementing the AUR process. • To assist the AUR Lead with any other roles that come within their remit. • To assist with the development of relevant plans and reporting on progress against plans and targets. • To provide necessary administrative support to the AUR Lead in undertaking their role, including (but not limited to): research activities and information sourcing and summarising; data gathering and analysis; development of documents; maintaining accurate records; arranging and co-ordinating meetings and events; note and minute taking and production; and managing communications and responses. • To assist in the design, development, co-ordination, delivery and analysis of training sessions as required. • To provide ongoing cross cover for, and support to, other administrative staff within the areas of the VP for Academic Affairs, Teaching and Learning, particularly at peak times. • Other duties as may be assigned by the CBL and/or other management members. • To identify improvements to the effectiveness of the area and to liaise with relevant stakeholders in the development and implementation of resulting changes to both policy and process. • To encourage, maintain and develop excellent communicative channels with internal and external stakeholders. Academic Qualifications • Leaving Certificate- having obtained at least Grade D3 in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate Examination (Higher, Ordinary or vocational programmes) or equivalent. or • have passed an examination at the appropriate level within the QQI qualifications framework which can be assessed as being of a comparable to Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent or higher. or • have appropriate relevant experience which encompasses equivalent skills and expertise. Experience • At least 2 years relevant administration experience. Specific Knowledge & Skills • Excellent written, numerical and analytical skills. • Excellent organisational skills. • Self-motivated and proactive. • Sound judgement and problem solving skills. • Be capable of getting through high volumes of work and prioritising tasks. • Ability to multi-task, accurately receive and record information, and professionally, succinctly and clearly communicate with internal and external stakeholders in a fast paced environment. • Positive team player that works effectively with and supporting others. • Administrative experience gained in complex environment. Specific Personal Qualities • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. • Ability to prioritise tasks. • Ability to deal with students and staff in a sensitive manner.
Retail Associate
Salary Range: €16,027.00 - 17,216.00 €15.41 per hour, plus generous individual sales commission (OTE) Fixed Term, Part Time role (20 hours per week, approx. 6 month contract) At Three, our Retail Associates create exceptional customer experiences while contributing to a positive, supportive, and high‑performing store environment. We live our values every day: Be One Team, Be Kind, Be Customer Focused, Be Brave. What You’ll Do Be Customer Focused There’s a lot more to us than meets the eye. You may think you know us, but we’re full of surprises. Intrigued? Join us and Be Phenomenal. Apply now at: https://www.three.ie/careers #Jobs At Three, we are committed to diversity and inclusion. As Ireland’s largest mobile telecommunications provider, we provide a better connected life for our diverse customer base, and want our teams to reflect this. We welcome and celebrate all identities and strive to create a culture of belonging where employees can thrive as their authentic selves. If you do not ‘tick every box’ in this job description, you likely have other valuable skills that would make you a great fit for one of our teams. If you feel this role is for you, then please apply! #Jobs If you require reasonable adjustments for your interview, please let us know when scheduling your interview, or alternatively, please email aoife.omeara@three.ie Apply now at Three, a Phenomenal career awaits!
Customer Assistant (Festive)
Fancy a festive in-store role? We’ve got all kinds of shifts and roles available. Across the country, customers are counting on us to make the magic happen – and that’s why we need your help. Working in store, you’ll tackle a range of tasks, from serving customers and stocking shelves, to picking orders for home delivery. You’ll feel your impact every day, as you send customers home with a smile. Experience isn’t essential – all you need is the right attitude. Because here, it all comes down to helping people: customers, colleagues, communities. If you’re warm and welcoming, you’ll fit right in with our caring, friendly bunch. It all adds up to a role where you can do good, and feel good, while enjoying great flexibility. Let’s make every day a little better. Especially at Christmas. #tescoxmas What is in it for you We offer excellent benefits that help make Tesco a great place to work. These include but aren’t limited to: About us Our vision at Tesco is to become every customer’s favourite way to shop, whether they are at home or out on the move. Our core purpose is “Serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day”. Serving means more than a transactional relationship with our customers. It means acting as a responsible and sustainable business for all stakeholders, for the communities we are part of, and for the planet. Through initiatives like the Tesco Community Fund, our association with Children’s Health Foundation, our partnership with FoodCloud and our Stronger Starts programme, we have supported over 21,000 community groups, raised over €7.5 million for medical equipment, and provided almost 15 million meals nationwide, to those living in food insecurity. Tesco has operated in the Irish retail market since 1997, and with 170 stores nationwide, we employ over 13,000 people in cities and towns around Ireland, supporting almost 45,000 jobs directly and indirectly. We partner with over 500 Irish suppliers - of which almost three-quarters are small and medium enterprises - which in turn supports almost 13,000 farming families around Ireland. Tesco is the single largest buyer of Irish food and drink in the world, buying €1.6 Billion a year; more than any other single country in the European Union, more than even the USA which you perceive as a massive buyer of Irish food. We work closely with suppliers across Ireland who are dedicated to making the best products for our customers and this is reflected in the numerous awards our products have won over the years including Blás Na hÉireann, World Steak Challenge and Great Taste Awards. We are proud to have an inclusive culture at Tesco where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. It is embedded in our values: we treat people how they want to be treated. At Tesco, we not only celebrate diversity, but recognise the value and opportunity it brings. We always want our colleagues to feel they can be themselves at work and we are committed to helping them be at their best. We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Tesco, we always welcome chats about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we can support. Tesco is committed to celebrating diversity and everyone is welcome at Tesco. We're committed to providing a fully inclusive recruitment process, allowing candidates the opportunity to thrive and inform us of any reasonable adjustments they may require. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, please click http://roi.tesco-careers.com/accessibility/ How can I let Tesco know I need additional support? Please let us know you need additional support by emailing tescoireland.recruitment@tesco.ie This will allow us to understand more about you and how we can best support you through the recruitment process. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Sales Assistant, - H/week
Company Description We believe our employees are key to our success. That is why we strive to offer development and possibilities of growing and finding new challenges within JYSK. Since our founder, Lars Larsen, opened his first store in Denmark in 1979, JYSK has expanded our global presence with over 3000 stores and web shops in countries around the world. Our three fundamental JYSK Values – Tradesman, Colleague and Corporate Spirit – express the behavior and attitude that we can expect from each other. We trust each other, and we believe in empowerment and freedom with responsibility. We also take pride in rewarding engagement and a great effort among our employees. With the right attitude, opportunities abound in JYSK. We have ambitious growth plans in UK and Ireland over the next 5 years and are looking for confident, passionate and ambitious employees to come on that journey with us. If you bring Dedication… You will meet Possibilities. Job Description Are you excited about sales? And do you want to provide JYSK in Ireland’s best customer service together with your team? Do you like variation and a fast-paced environment? Then you can be the Sales Assistant we are looking for! WHAT WE OFFER YOU You get the chance to join a retail company that wants to be the candidate’s first choice when choosing an employer. We are dynamic and here your inputs get heard, you get involved and your development is crucial to us. Additionally, as JYSK ambassador, you get the following: Additional Information JYSK wants to include everyone, no matter the age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and experience. Together, we secure our inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. Because a great mix of minds, talents and unique personalities makes us a stronger team We process applications on an ongoing basis and complete the recruitment until we have found the right candidate. We always conduct interviews - for selected positions you can also expect to have assessments and/or a video interview, where we look forward to hearing about your motivation for the job. For more information, please visit our career page. Learn how we process your data in our Privacy Policy. To help us review applications fairly and efficiently, we use a system that automatically checks and decides how well each application matches the role. This system looks at your answers to a few screening questions. These questions were created by the system and reviewed by the JYSK Talent Acquisition team, and each question and answer have a certain value. Based on your answers, the system ranks all candidates to give us an idea of how closely the job fits your profile. This helps us manage all applications and make sure everyone is treated equally. The result from the system decides if your application moves forward to the next step. But don’t worry — the final decision is always made by a person. If you’d like to know more about how we process your personal data and your rights, please check our Privacy Policy.
Temporary Assistant Chief Fire Officer
THE POST: The post is temporary, wholetime and pensionable. The holder of the post will be required to serve in the County Carlow Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters, Green Lane, Carlow, or wherever assigned by the local authority. The post holder shall not engage in any gainful occupation, other than as an employee of a local authority, to such an extent as to impair the performance of his or her duties as an employee of a local authority or in any occupation which might conflict with the interests of the local authority, or which might be inconsistent with the discharge of his/her duties as a local authority employee. The Assistant Chief Fire Officer will be an employee of the Local Authority and subject to the terms and conditions of the Local Authority including re-assignment within the Authority. DUTIES: The duties shall be such as may be assigned to the employees from time to time by the local authority and shall include the duty of deputising for other officers of the local authority, when required, and such duties as may be assigned to them in relation to the area of any other local authority. The duties of an Assistant Chief Fire Officer 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 Act 2001 and Local Government Reform Act 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 sub-paragraph (a) of this paragraph, under the direction and supervision of the appropriate professional employee, such fire or ancillary services of an advisory, supervisory or executive nature as may be required by any local authority or body hereinbefore mentioned. These duties shall be the exercise or performance of any of the local authority’s powers, functions and duties, including the duty of assisting the appropriate Senior Fire Officers, in the supervision of the engineering, fire or cognate services of any of the foregoing local authorities or bodies. In addition, when required to do so, the successful candidate will be required to perform the duty of acting for appropriate professional employees of higher rank during the absence of such employees of higher rank. The duties to be assigned include the following although this list is not exhaustive and may be reviewed from time to time as organisational needs require. Holders of the post will also be required to perform duties in relation to Fire Operations, Fire Prevention, Major Emergency Management, Civil Defence and Building Control as assigned to them. Holders of the post will undergo such training as it is considered appropriate to the performance of the duties of the post and will be expected to conduct, in a competent manner, the following activities: • Management of all aspects of fire service operational activities in accordance with the Fire Authorities Operational Plan • May attend incidents as an authorised rostered Senior Fire Officer, drill nights and exercises out of normal working hours • Inspections in accordance with the Fire Service Act 1981 & 2003, Building Control Act 1990, and Carlow County Council’s Community Fire Safety Policy (including during performance inspections), and give evidence in court where required • Management of the Fire Authorities Community Fire Safety programmes as well as providing advice and talks on fire safety to all members of our community which maybe outside of normal working hours • Issue enforcement notices as an authorised officer in accordance with the Fire Service Act 1981 & 2003 and attend and give evidence in court where appropriate • Validate and process Fire Safety Certificates, Disability Access Certificates and Commencement Notices in accordance with the Building Control Regulations 1997 - 2020 • Compilation of information and reporting on inspections, fire service training and operational activity, fleet management and requirements of the Health, Safety & Welfare Act 2005 • Management of the Fire Authorities Integrated Safety and Quality Management Systems ensuring annual reaccreditation to ISO 45001 & ISO 9001 • Management of Carlow County Council’s Major Emergency Plan including participation in both local and regional MEM training ROSTERING AGREEMENT: The terms of the Senior Fire Officer Rostering Agreement 1996 (or as amended) may apply to this post. SALARY: The scale for the post of the Assistant Chief Fire Officer is analogous to the Executive Engineer scale (Circular Letter EL 04/2026) as follows: €60,858 – €63,071 - €65,286 - €67,505 - €69,722 - €71,938 - €74,157 – €76,362 – €78,591 – €80,801 – LSI 1 €83,348 – LSI 2 €84,596 Holders of the post will be paid at the appropriate point on the salary scale in accordance with the relevant Department Circular. The starting pay for new entrants will be at the minimum of the scale. The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. 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. HOURS OF WORK: The post entails a wide range of duties which require maximum flexibility and will be based on a 35-hour week, involving evening and weekend attendance, where necessary. Carlow County Council operate a flexi time scheme with the earliest start time of 8.00 a.m. and a latest start time of 10.00 a.m. and the earliest finishing time of 16.00 p.m. and the latest finishing time of 18.00 p.m. Lunch break consisting of a minimum of 30 minutes to a maximum of 2 hours must be taken between 12.30 p.m. and 14.30 p.m. The Flexi Leave Scheme is available, on request. There may be a requirement to work additional hours from time to time for which Time in Lieu on a time for time basis will apply. Overtime does not apply to this post. All hours of work will be subject to and recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 and the Organisation of Working Time Act (Regulations) 2001. The working hours may be reviewed at any time and the Council reserves the right to vary the hours or days as required. HEALTH: For the purposes of satisfying the requirement as to health it will be necessary for each successful candidate, before he/she is appointed, to undergo a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the local authority. PROBATION: Where persons, who are not already permanent employees of a local authority, are appointed, the following provisions shall apply: (a) there shall be a period after such appointment takes effect during which such persons shall hold such position on probation, (b) such period shall be 12 months, but the Chief Executive may at his or her discretion extend such period, (c) such persons shall cease to hold such position 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, (d) the period at (a) above may be terminated on giving one week’s notice as per the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Acts, (e) there will be assessments during the probationary period. ANNUAL LEAVE: The annual leave entitlement for the position of Assistant Chief Fire Officer is 30 days per annum. SICK LEAVE: The terms of the Public Service Sick Pay Scheme will prevail. LOCATION/WORK BASE: The successful candidate will be based at Carlow Fire & Rescue Service Headquarters at Green Lane, Carlow. Carlow County Council reserves the right to assign you to any premises in use by the Council, now or in the future. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or other compensation. The person appointed will be required to provide him/herself at his/her own expense with the necessary mode of travel to and from work. RESIDENCE: The holder of the post shall reside in the district in which his/her duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. DRIVERS LICENCE: Holders of the office shall hold a full unendorsed driving licence for Class B vehicles and, shall provide and maintain their own car. TRAVEL: Holders of the post 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. Travelling expenses 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 Local Authority Travel and Subsistence Policy. Carlow County Council, as employer, must be indemnified on your insurance policy. 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. TRAINING: It is a condition of employment that successful candidates will be required to participate in training programmes relevant to the skills necessary for the performance of the duties attaching to the post and to attend all mandatory training. GARDA VETTING: Successful candidates will be subject to the Garda Vetting Procedures. Qualifications for the post of Assistant Chief Fire Officer Character Each candidate must be of good character. 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. New entrants to the Fire Service must be medically fit to undertake operational training associated with fire services work. 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 in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa Education, Experience, Qualities Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms for the office- (a) Hold, in the National Framework of Qualifications: (i) a degree at Level 8 in engineering, architecture, or other building construction related discipline, or (ii) a professional qualification equivalent to one of the foregoing awarded by the relevant professional body, or (iii) a degree at Level 8 in a science or technology related discipline including, physics, chemistry, environmental or computer science, information communications technology; or a fire related discipline including fire safety, emergency management or emergency services, or (iv) a degree at Level 8 together with a Level 9 qualification in a fire related discipline including fire safety, emergency management or emergency services. (b) Have a satisfactory knowledge of one or more of the following: ➢ Principles and practices of fire safety ➢ Fire service operations ➢ Major emergency management ➢ Technological and industrial processes ➢ Telecommunications and information technology (c) Have at least five years satisfactory relevant experience, including adequate experience in at least one of the areas specified at (b) above. (d) Have a high standard of training in one or more of the areas specified in (b) above and, in the case of a new entrant to the fire service, successfully complete basic fire-fighter training and Breathing Apparatus Initial Wearers Course before the expiry of the probationary period (e) Be competent to perform efficiently the duties of the office and possess the appropriate qualities. Driving Licence: Holders of the post must hold a full unendorsed 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. If you are required to travel as part of your official duties, Carlow County Council as your employer must be indemnified on your insurance policy.
Communications Officer
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POST 1. CHARACTER Candidates shall be of good character. 2. HEALTH Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render an efficient service. Successful candidates will be required to undergo a medical examination carried out by the Council’s Occupational Medical Advisor prior to appointment. On taking up appointment, the expense of the medical examination will be refunded to the candidate. 3. 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 in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a Stamp 4 visa. 4. EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE ETC. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: a) Hold a third-level qualification in communications, public relations, public affairs, journalism or marketing; and b) Have a minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in a senior communications, public relations, public affairs or journalism role. c) Must 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. Carlow County Council reserves the right to provide a vehicle to enable you to carry out your duties. The provision of a vehicle will be at the discretion of the Chief Executive. The ideal candidate shall: PARTICULARS OF OFFICE The Post The post is whole-time, permanent and pensionable. The postholder shall not engage in any gainful occupation, other than as an employee of a local authority, to such an extent as to impair the performance of their duties as an employee of a local authority, or in any occupation which might conflict with the interests of the local authority or which might be inconsistent with the discharge of their duties as a local authority employee. Duties You shall perform such duties as may from time to time be assigned to you in relation to your employment and as may be appropriate to any particular function of any local authority for which the Chief Executive is responsible, and carry out such instructions as may be given in relation to the performance of your duties. You shall, if required, act for an employee of a higher level. You may be required to work outside your normal job description from time to time. Salary The scale for the post of Communications Officer is analogous to the Administrative Officer (Circular Letter EL 04/2026) as follows: €61,217 – €62,716 – €64,464 – €66,219 – €67,973 – €69,541 – €71,146 – €72,702 – €74,253 – €76,910 (LSI 1) – €79,583 (LSI 2) Holders of the post will be paid at the appropriate point on the salary scale in accordance with the relevant Department Circular. The starting pay for new entrants will be at the minimum of the scale. The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. 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. Work Base Carlow County Council reserves the right to assign you to any department or premises in use by the Council, now or in the future. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or other compensation. The person appointed will be required to provide themselves, at their own expense, with the necessary mode of travel to and from work. Working Hours The working hours at present provide for a five-day, 35-hour working week. Hours may vary from time to time. Carlow County Council operates a flexible time scheme with the earliest starting time of 8.00 a.m. and the latest start time of 10.00 a.m., the earliest finishing time of 4.00 p.m. and the latest finishing time of 18.00 p.m. A lunch break consisting of a minimum of 30 minutes to a maximum of 2 hours must be taken between 12.30 p.m. and 14.30 p.m. The Flexi Leave Scheme is available on request. There may be a requirement to work additional hours from time to time, for which Time in Lieu on a time-for-time basis will apply. Overtime does not apply to this post. All hours of work will be subject to and recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 and the Organisation of Working Time Act (Regulations) 2001. The working hours may be reviewed at any time by the Council. The post may require flexibility in working outside normal hours, including at weekends, as necessary. No additional remuneration will be paid in respect of such activities. Probation Where a person who is not already a permanent employee of a Local Authority is employed, the following provisions shall apply: (a) There shall be a period after such employment takes effect during which such person shall hold such position on probation. (b) Such period shall be one year, but the Chief Executive may, at their discretion, extend such period. (c) Such person will cease to hold such position at the end of the period of probation unless, during such period, the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such person is satisfactory. (d) The period at (a) above may be terminated on giving one week's notice as per the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Acts. (e) There may be assessment(s) during the probationary period. Health For the purposes of satisfying the requirement as to health, it will be necessary for each successful candidate, before they are appointed, to undergo a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the local authority. Residence The holder of the post shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof, as determined by Carlow County Council. Annual Leave The current annual leave entitlement is 30 days. Granting 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). Sick Leave The terms of the Public Service Sick Pay Scheme will prevail. References Applicants are required to advise the names of two responsible persons to whom they are well known but not related. At least one of the referees should be an existing or former employer. In advance of any offer of employment, Carlow County Council reserves the right to seek both written and verbal references from current and previous employers, educational institutions or any other organisation with which the candidate has been associated. The Council reserves the right to determine the merit, appropriateness and relevance of such references and referees.
Dispensing Optician
Specsavers in Carlow are looking for an experienced or newly qualified Dispensing Optician to join them. The focus at this store, is about pulling together and working as a team to ensure that our valued patients have an excellent experience. Become our new Dispensing Optician at Specsavers in Carlow - a highly successful store with a great reputation for staff progression and the very highest standards of customer care What’s on Offer? We’re fully equipped with 4 test rooms, the latest clinical technology (including OCT), and a team of 25 – which includes fully trained optical assistants, so everything is in place to let you focus on what you do best. What we’re looking for Alongside being a qualified and CORU registered Dispensing Optician, the right person for this position will be confident, possess a strong worth ethic and a willingness to succeed. You’ll be passionate about your job and enjoy a fast-paced environment. We are looking for a Dispensing Optician who will go the extra mile for our customers and someone who encourages their colleagues to do the same. In summary, we’re looking for a high calibre resident Dispensing Optician to join us and assist in driving this excellent practice forward. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Optometrist
Are you an ambitious optometrist looking to keep your career moving as part of our well-established team? You’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re newly qualified or have years of experience, if you’re passionate and committed to eyecare and ready to bring your best every day, you could be perfect for this role. With clinical and professional development as well as innovative equipment at your disposal, among a team of other experienced Opticians and Technicians, this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss. Our store Based in the heart of Carlow town, our store is based right on the main high street. Our team We have a wonderful team of 14 dedicated people in our store, ready and waiting for you to meet. What’s on offer? As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
