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Join our Würth Community! The Würth Group is a leading provider of industrial consumable products, with over 400 companies and a global workforce of 85,000 people. Our commitment to high-quality products, innovation and excellent customer service has earned us an enviable reputation and continued growth. Würth Ireland has been active for over 40 years from our head office on the Ballysimon Road, Limerick city. Our growth throughout the nineties and into the new millennium, coupled with our record-breaking sales in 2022 has made Würth Ireland a market leader in its field. Offering a range of over 8,000 industrial products direct from the logistics centre in Limerick coupled and a further 120,000 articles through direct shipment from Germany, we are not only ready to supply and service our customers today, but for the future. In line with our Omni-Channel Strategy our company expansion has led to the opening of 22 Trade Outlets throughout Ireland. Our online presence continues to expand, incorporating vending technology, scanners, on-line sales and selling, coupled with social and video marketing. Our strength is our Direct Sales Force of which we have the largest in Ireland, on the road selling, servicing, and supporting our growing customer base. Our main industry sectors are: Automotive Aftermarket, Engineering & MRO, Construction, Renewables as well as Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms. Within our company’s headquarters in Limerick, you will find over 70 support staff working across a variety of functions including Sales, Marketing, Finance, Customer Services, Purchasing, Human Resources and Logistics. We are looking to hire a Sales Representative for our Metal Division, covering West Cork. Your Mission We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic Sales Representative to join our growing Metal Division. In this role, you will be responsible for selling our products and services to clients in the industry. You will work to build strong relationships with customers and meet sales targets while contributing to the growth of our company. Duties and Responsibilities · Achieve Sales Targets: Strive to meet and exceed targets for your assigned territory. · Promote Multi-Channel Offering : Promote our services offered across all contact points including Shops/Online/Telesales and Systems. · Identify and Pursue Sales Opportunities: Target new potential customers within the industry to drive sales growth. · Develop Customer Relationships: Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with both new and existing customers across all customer bases (small, medium and large) to ensure ongoing business and achieve growth potential. · Product Knowledge: Demonstrate a commitment to developing knowledge of our products and services to deliver accurate advice and information as well as tailored recommendations to customers. · Sales Demonstrations: Showcase our products and services to customers, providing detailed quotations, and highlighting the benefits to secure sales! · Customer Service: Deliver exceptional customer service to your customer base, going above and beyond to meet their needs. · Territory Planning: Plan and manage your territory effectively in consultation with your Area Sales Manager to ensure maximum regional coverage. · Order & Information Management: Maintain customer and order data entry and all other relevant information using the in-house iPad “Speedy” system. Eligibility Criteria · Experience: Sales experience desirable but only a willingness to learn and eagerness to work! · Passion for Selling: Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with a passion for delivering excellent customer service through sales. · IT Skills : Proficient in Microsoft Office, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to inhouse systems or applications. · Self-Motivated: Ability to work independently and manage your time effectively, with a proactive approach to sales and problem-solving. · Driving Licence: Full clean driving licence essential. What we Offer Joining Würth Ireland means joining a successful Multinational company– with an extensive support network and the opportunity via excellent training and ongoing development opportunities to help you be the best you can be!!!! · Competitive Salary with additional incentives offered throughout the year · Company Car · Company Assets, i.e Mobile Phone, iPad · Attractive Lunch Allowance · Top Performer Trips · 24 days annual leave · Onboarding Programme · Paid Sick Leave Scheme · Employee Referral Scheme · Staff Discount · Long Service Rewards · Life Cover · Career Progression Opportunities · Wellness initiatives including 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme
Admin Team Member
Position Description This position will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to develop/enhance the following skills: Salary €33,000 - 40,000 per annum.
Support Manager
The remit of the Carer Supports team is to deliver one-to-one support to family carers, alongside the design, development, and implementation of group and community-based supports. This team will manage the delivery of local events and programmes, through actively supporting and participating in national initiatives of the Carer Support National Programme and Events Team, such as Carer of the Year (COTY), National Carers Week, respite weekends, and training and education. Using a strengths-based, carer-focused approach, the Support Manager (SM) will work with the family carer, delivering high-quality, appropriate supports based on the identified needs of the family carer. Where appropriate, the Support Manager will support the family carer using the Carers Outcome Star, which enables a collaborative and focused conversation across seven recognised areas of carer wellbeing: health, the caring role, time for yourself, how you feel, work, finances, and managing at home. The Support Manager will develop an individual, person-centred action plan designed to support the family carer through and beyond their care journey. The Support Manager may also advocate on behalf of the family carer with an appropriate external service. The Support Manager will deliver community engagement via community development, delivery of education and training, facilitation of groups and carers clinics, and signposting to relevant community services. The role includes the organisation of local assemblies, community fora, and fundraising, and where applicable, the management of a local centre. The Support Manager will report to their network Senior Manager, Community Supports East, and will engage in reflective practice and supervision, and will be an active member of their assigned network. The Support Manager will be required to deliver on agreed individual, network, and national targets as identified in the performance management and delivery system agreed with their manager. Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Required:
HR Officer
The HR Officer will work as part of the HR team to establish and maintain best practice in line with relevant policies and legislation. They will provide one-to-one support, guidance, and advice to key internal stakeholders on HR matters, ensuring fairness for all. The HR Officer will work with the HR Manager in the implementation of HR programmes and initiatives throughout Family Carers Ireland. The HR Officer will need to be flexible in their approach in an ever-changing HR landscape. The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications, skills, and experience: Application Process: Applicants are invited to submit their up-to-date CV and cover letter demonstrating how they meet the above criteria here, no later than Friday, 27 February 2026.
Dispensing Optician
Location: Castlebar Salary: Competitive basic depending on your experience PLUS €5,000 Welcome Bonus Working Hours: Full or part time Experience Level: Must have previous experience working in an optician Come and join our accomplished team as a Dispensing Optician at Specsavers Castlebar, where we are at the height of customer care. Join us and help work to ensure every single one of our customers receives the very best patient experience. We’re community-focused and we need someone ready to use their passion, skills and experience to build on our ever-growing and loyal customer base. Our Dispensing Opticians are the face of our clinic on the shop floor and usually an integral part of our store management team, so we’re keen to get you up to speed with management responsibilities. With ILM courses, pre-reg supervision and Specsavers Partnership Pathway available, we can guide you on your way to becoming a great leader. This – along with your clinical expertise – will stand you in good stead if you choose to become a store director yourself one day. We’re dedicated to our customers, but what really makes this role stand out is that we offer a workplace with a difference - where people grow both personally and professionally. What’s on offer? Then there’s you Alongside being a qualified and CORU registered Dispensing Optician, we are searching for someone who shares our store’s ethos. Someone who wants to grow, develop and offer exceptional customer care along the way. We want a practitioner who prides themselves on their clinical judgment, that isn’t afraid of a hands-on approach and who is keen to get involved and build rapport with the rest of the team. In summary, we’re looking for a skilled Dispensing Optician to join us, be part of the team and assist in driving our practice forward.
Trainee Optical Assistant
The role Are you a caring individual looking to start your career as an Optical Assistant? You’ve come to the right place. We aren’t looking for people with years of experience and heaps of qualifications, just passionate, hard-workers ready to confidently welcome and help customers as they walk through our doors. And once you’ve found your feet as a Trainee Optical Assistant, you don’t just have to stop there. We have plenty of professional training and development in other business areas, as well as the support of experienced Opticians and Technicians supporting you on your journey. So whatever you want your career to look like, you can bring it to life at Specsavers. Our store Based in Athlone, our store has great career progression opportunities! 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: Find out more If you are comfortable with the responsibilities we’re looking for and are excited by this opportunity, we’re excited to hear from you. Got what we’re looking for? This job will close when it's filled, so don't delay, apply today!
HGV Driver
Role Summary: We are looking for HGV drivers to join our fleet covering the Mayo/Roscommon route. We are seeking customer focused individuals to collect waste and recycling on our Domestic and Commercial routes. HGV Driver Responsibilities:
Yard Supervisor
Barna Recycling is recruiting a yard supervisor to join our team in Drumshanbo. As Yard Supervisor you must have excellent attention to detail to identify hazards, oversee the daily operations and organisation of the yard to ensure efficient workflow, safety compliance, while supervising staff, managing the movement of equipment and coordinating with various departments within Barna recycling. Duties and Responsibilities · Manage the day to day running of the site. · Maintain the yard in a neat and safe condition · Oversee the General Operatives on site. · Ensure smooth operations of the site · Traffic management · Liaise with the Health and Safety department to conduct safety audits and conduct accident investigations. · Implement effective programmes for maintaining, enhancing, and fostering a ‘zero incident’ safety culture. · Foster a high standard and approach to health and safety compliance across the site · Must be able to work as part of a team but equally be able to work alone under limited supervision Requirements · Clean drivers licence · Previous yard experience. · Good leadership qualities · Ability to operate machinery · Waste Management and recycling experience is a distinct advantage. · Tickets for plant is a distinct advantage · Reasonable computer skills · Daily production reporting and ad hoc reports as requested · Proficiency in the English language Terms · Permanent contract · Salary negotiable depending on experience
General Operative
SECTION 1: THE ROLE Cork County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons, who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which permanent and seasonal vacancies for General Operative may be filled. Positions may arise in any area of the Council’s functional areas which include Roads, Housing and Environment. The duties will be of a general, manual or related nature and as may be determined by the local authority. The person or persons appointed will work under the direction and control of the Senior Executive Engineer, District Supervisor or General Services Supervisor or other officer designated by the Director of Services or the Chief Executive. SECTION 2: DUTIES The duties may include but are not limited to the following and the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him or her from time to time. Roads: • Carrying out road maintenance work, for example, road repairs and general road maintenance, etc.; • Assisting road construction works, for example, pipe laying, minor block and mortar work, road strengthening, road construction, surface dressing, etc.; • Assisting in setting out of roadworks; • Carry out works in parks, recreational areas and other areas including maintenance, improvements and construction works; Other Duties: • Setting up and maintaining traffic management including traffic control; • Grass cutting, strimming and general landscaping works; • Street cleansing, litter management, signage maintenance; • Drainage, road sewers, clean gullies; • Operating tools, small plant and equipment or machinery; • Ensuring that the Council’s safety management systems are complied with; • Be responsible for the maintenance of good work practices and working relationships; • Maintain and communicate information for the effective delivery of service; • Ensure compliance with organisational policies, procedures and legislation; • Support and participate in the establishment and maintenance of improved standards and quality initiatives; • Participate and co operate with all training initiatives as required; • Manage and maintain resources effectively and efficiently; • Contribute to the development of effective teams; • Demonstrate flexibility and mobility consistent with the needs of the service; • Being available as part of the call out systems of the Council; • Adhere to Health and Safety policies and procedures; • The carrying out of the above duties or similar for other functional areas of the Council as and when these are assigned; • Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time. SECTION 3: ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA / QUALIFICATIONS 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. Education, Training, Experience etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: (a) Have a standard of education such as will enable the applicant to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position. (b) Hold a full current Driving Licence in respect of Category B Vehicles or equivalent in the European Union Model Driving Licence, free from endorsement. (c) Hold a Safe Pass Card. It is a condition precedent of any offer of employment to hold a valid Safe Pass prior to appointment. Age Age restrictions shall only apply to a candidate where he or she is not classified as a new entrant within the meaning of the Public Services Superannuation Act 2004. A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 70 years of age. Transport When required to do so, holders of the office shall hold a full driving licence for Class B Vehicles and shall drive a motor car in the course of their duties and for this purpose provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the local authority. SECTION 4: TENURE The position could be permanent or seasonal and is full time. The post is pensionable. Panels may be formed to fill permanent and seasonal vacancies for General Operative which may arise during the lifetime of the panels. SECTION 5: SALARY The salary scale for the post is €693.83 – €774.87 basic per week (1st February 2026 rates). Point 1 €693.83 After 0.5 years €708.09 After 1.5 years €751.26 After 2.5 years €754.80 After 3.5 years €758.19 After 4.5 years €760.10 After 5.5 years €762.06 After 6.5 years €763.98 After 7.5 years €765.88 After 8.5 years €767.90 After 9.5 years €769.90 After 10.5 years €772.00 After 11.5 years €774.08 After 12.5 years €774.08 After 13.5 years €774.87 Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government. In accordance with Departmental Circular Letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1st January 2011, will enter the scale at the minimum point. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government Policy. Where there is an increment entitlement, increments are paid subject to satisfactory attendance, conduct and performance. SECTION 6: LOCATION OF POST Cork County Council reserves the right to assign you to any department, premises or district in use by the Council, now or in the future (please see map attached page 7). Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or compensation. The person appointed will be required to provide himself or herself at his or her own expense with the necessary mode of travel to and from work. SECTION 7: WORKING HOURS The working hours at present provide for a five day, thirty nine hour working week. Monday to Thursday: 8.30 am to 5.00 pm. Friday: 8.30 am to 4.00 pm. Staff may be required to work overtime outside of normal working hours as required by the Supervisor. These arrangements may be varied and you will be notified of any variation as required. SECTION 8: ANNUAL LEAVE The current annual leave entitlement is 25 days per annum inclusive of Good Friday on a pro rata basis for period worked. Cork County Council’s leave year runs from 1st January to 31st December. Granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave and arrangements for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 (as amended).
Staff Officer (Grade V)
The Staff Officer is a supervisory position in the Council with responsibility for managing the performance of a section or function within a Department. The Staff Officer will work as part of a multi disciplinary team within the Council, assisting with the implementation of work programmes to achieve goals, targets, and standards set out in Department and Team development plans. A Staff Officer is expected to use initiative, work to a high standard, and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Staff at this level work in a range of roles across public facing and internal service areas of the Council. Your responsibilities may include: • Leading and managing a team or function in the implementation of work programmes to deliver on the Council corporate plan while contributing to change management programmes • Leadership and supervision of staff in the management of competing priorities and deadlines including ensuring full compliance with legislation, guidelines and or organisational policies and procedures relevant to the work area • Communicating and liaising effectively with colleagues, line managers and customers in relation to operational matters for the section • Developing and maintaining productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including colleagues, external agencies and public representatives • Identifying and delivering improvements in service delivery with appropriate use of performance indicators • Undertake any other duties of a similar nature and responsibility, as may be required, or assigned from time to time The ideal candidate will have: • Knowledge and understanding of the structure and functions of local government, current local government issues, priorities, and concerns, and of the key influencers of local government • Relevant administrative experience at a sufficiently high level, a career record that demonstrates an ability to manage staff to ensure delivery of complex work programmes • Knowledge of Cork City Council strategic objectives, and an understanding of the range of our internal and external stakeholders • An ability to supervise a team effectively to achieve a common goal, ensuring strong governance and ethics standard is adhered to • Understanding of the changing and operating environment in the Council and be capable of leading change in order to deliver quality services to our citizens • An ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines in the delivery of key operational objectives The above specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to them from time to time and contribute to the development of the post while in office. Shortlisting The volume of applications for the post of Staff Officer is expected to be high. The Council may need to apply a shortlisting process to identify those candidates whose range of experience, qualifications and competencies most closely match the requirements of the role. QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POST Minimum Qualifications The essential qualifications for the post of Staff Officer, as declared by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government are: 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. Education, Training, Experience, etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: (i) Have obtained at least Grade D (or a Pass), in Higher or Ordinary Level, in five subjects (or four subjects if Irish is included) from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme including Irish and or English and one of the following: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics, and (ii) Have obtained at least Grade C (or Honours) in Higher Level (or Honours) papers in three subjects in that examination (or two subjects if Irish and or one of the following is included: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics) or (iii) Have obtained a comparable standard in an equivalent examination, or (iv) Hold a third level qualification of at least degree standard, or (v) Be a serving employee of a local authority or regional assembly and have at least two years satisfactory experience in a post of Clerical Officer or analogous post PANELS Following the interview process, we will create three separate panels of successful candidates. These panels will be used to fill future permanent or temporary Staff Officer vacancies. Which panel or panels you can be placed on depends on your current employment status. Panel A – Local Authority Staff Only (50 percent of appointments) This panel is only for people already working in any Local Authority or Regional Assembly in Ireland. 50 percent of all future Staff Officer appointments will be made from this panel. Panel B – Open Competition (30 percent of appointments) This panel includes all successful candidates, whether they currently work: • In the private sector or outside the public sector • In a Local Authority • In a Regional Assembly 30 percent of appointments will be made from this panel. Panel C – Cork City Council Staff Only (20 percent of appointments) This panel is only for current Cork City Council employees at the time of application. 20 percent of appointments will be made from this panel. What applicants need to do When completing the application form, please indicate clearly which panel or panels you are eligible for, based on the criteria above. Salary The salary scale for the post is: €52,239 - €53,799 - €55,392 - €57,019 - €58,657 - €60,567 (Long Service Increment 1) - €62,484 (Long Service Increment 2) Applicants should note that entry point to the salary scale will be determined in accordance with circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. In accordance with Departmental Circular Letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1 January 2011, will enter the scale at the minimum point. Hours of Duty The standard working week will be 35 hours per week. The role may, on occasion, include evening and weekend work. Holders of the post may be called for duty at any time in accordance with arrangements made by local authorities. The Council reserves the right to alter hours of work from time to time. Candidates are advised to view our Candidate Information Booklet where they will find further information on the Format of the Competition, our Principal Conditions of Service and General Data Protection Regulation.
