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About Us: Evergreen Care is a healthcare organization providing long- and short-term residential care and services. Although our primary focus is older person care, we also cater to other people who are in need of residential care. In December 2020, Evergreen Care welcomed a new management structure and currently operates twelve Nursing Homes nationwide. We offer a fresh perspective in nursing home care in the heart of Ireland communities. Each of our homes focus on creating a kind, caring and happy community for every resident in our care To deliver our level of excellence in care, we need amazing people. From managers, nurses, and carers to administration, housekeeping and catering, each person plays a vital role in our Evergreen Care community. It’s not just their specialist skills, experience and extraordinary commitment that makes our people special but also their kind and compassionate nature. More than a job, a career with Evergreen Care means you become part of a special community where you can make a real difference to the lives of our residents every day. About the role Duties Include: · To provide secretarial support to the Nurse Manager and Nursing team and Nursing Home in general. · To complete such paperwork and / or financial documents as requested by the Nurse Manager. · To assist the Nurse Manager in completing her HR function by up-dating and managing the Time Management System (TMS) · To assist in the admission, transfer, and discharge process of residents and to assist in the management of new staff and the compiling of their file. · To adhere to the policies as laid down by Evergreen Care in the best interest of residents and staff. · To develop good communication channels with Nurse Manager of the home, residents and their relatives, the HSE accounting departments and all other stakeholders that have an impact on or interest in the home. · To assist the company and residents in their post and telephone requirements. To schedule appointments on behalf of residents and to book taxis etc. · To be economic with the utilisation of resources in order that the optimum standard of work and value for money can be achieved, and to encourage other staff to be equally economic with resources. · To assist in developing and maintaining a ‘home-like’ environment and atmosphere, where the resident is seen as the central figure in all decision making, ensuring that their right to individuality, privacy, dignity, independence, and choice is our focus at all times. · To participate in announced/unannounced visits and inspectors from the registration and inspector unit (HSE / HIQA), environment health officer, fire authority and mental health commission if applicable e.g., Provide reports detailing staff training as requested by the Nurse Manager. The ideal candidate will have a minimum one year’s experience in an Administrative role. Experience working in a similar environment, desirable but not essential. From time to time the successful candidate will also be required to cover annual leave. Experience: Job Types: Part-time, weekends, Permanent based in Borris Lodge Nursing Home
Beach Warden
QUALIFICATIONS 1. CHARACTER Each candidate must be of good character. 2. HEALTH Candidates must be in a good state of health and be free from any ailments which would render them unsuitable to hold the position. 3. AGE Candidates must be at least 18 years of age on or before 30th April 2026. 4. CITIZENSHIP (a) Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: (b) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or (c) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or (d) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or (e) 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 (f) 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 (g) 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. 5. EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, ETC. (i) Candidates shall have a good standard of education to enable them to carry out their duties efficiently. (ii) Candidates should hold a Certificate of Competence in First Aid from an approved First Aid Training Provider. (iii) Candidates should have relevant experience in relation to the post. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYMENT 1. THE POST The post is temporary and will be for the June Bank Holiday weekend and weekends and Public Holidays from 1st June to 30th August 2026. Cover may be required on occasional weekdays during the season and weekdays and weekends during the month of June with prior notice from Sligo County Council. 2. DUTIES Beach Wardens will be primarily responsible to Sligo County Council for the performance of their duties and will work under the immediate supervision of the Water Safety Development Officer, Area Engineer and or other designated employee appointed by Sligo County Council. The duties of a Beach Warden include, but are not limited to: The primary role of the Beach Warden is to ensure, in so far as possible, that the Strandhill Beach Bye-laws are observed and to take the appropriate action if the Bye-laws are contravened. The Beach Warden shall be familiar with all aspects of the Bye-laws. In the Bye-laws, are a list of prohibited Acts (Section 4 of Bye-laws) and it is very important to be fully aware of same. The Beach Warden must ensure that, if a person is committing an offence, they are advised of same and are asked to desist immediately. Failure to comply may result in fines under Section 7 of the Bye-laws. The Beach Warden shall approach any person observed attempting to enter the water (other than those referred to in Section 4(a) of the Bye-laws) and shall advise such persons that it is an offence under the Bye-laws to do so. The Beach Warden will be required to be on duty from 12.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. on working days and shall report for duty 10 minutes before 12.30 p.m. start time. The Beach Warden may be requested, depending on requirements, to work on occasional weekdays, with prior notice from Sligo County Council. The Beach Warden shall commence patrolling immediately and shall, at all times, keep the beach and the sea under close observation and shall take immediate action in respect of acts which are prohibited under Part 4 of the Beach Bye-laws, i.e.: • Advise the persons concerned that an offence is being committed and request that they desist from the prohibited act immediately. • Advise persons engaged in prohibited acts of the consequences of failing to comply with their requests i.e. fines under Part 7 of the Bye-laws. • If the prohibited act continues, the Beach Warden shall demand the name and address of the person or persons concerned and shall advise that it is an offence to give a false or misleading name or address. • Advise the person concerned that a prosecution may be brought against them in respect of the contravention of the Bye-laws. • Call for assistance of An Garda Síochána in respect of the enforcement of the said Bye-laws, if necessary. An Garda Síochána may arrest without warrant any person committing an offence under the Bye-laws. • The said Beach Warden and or An Garda Síochána may exercise the power under Article 7 of the Bye-laws to exclude or remove from any part of the beach any persons committing any breach of the Bye-laws. • The Beach Warden shall immediately complete a detailed report in respect of all serious incidents or offences and forward same to the Water Safety Development Officer, County Hall, Riverside, Sligo or other designated employee appointed by Sligo County Council. The Beach Warden will be required to carry out duties relating to the control of traffic and parking along and in the vicinity of the promenade ensuring that the emergency access to the beach is kept clear at all times. The Beach Warden shall patrol the beach area at least three times per day to check for litter, glass, etc. and remove same. In the case of remnants of a barbecue, fire, etc., the Beach Warden must remove if safe or, if not, contact the Area Engineer. The Beach Warden may also be appointed as Litter Warden and shall take the appropriate action in respect of any incidents of littering. The Beach Warden shall perform any other duties as may be assigned to them from time to time by the Water Safety Development Officer, Area Engineer, Environmental Services Section or other designated employee appointed by Sligo County Council. Equipment, signs and lifebuoys shall be checked on a daily basis and defective or missing equipment, signs or lifebuoys shall be reported immediately to the Water Safety Development Officer, Environmental Services, County Hall, Riverside, Sligo; Area Engineer, or other designated employee appointed by Sligo County Council. In the event of an emergency, the Beach Warden shall immediately alert the Emergency Services. The Beach Warden shall keep an accurate record of offences as required for the purposes of Court Proceedings and shall attend court and give evidence as required. At the end of each day, the Beach Warden’s Report sheet shall be completed and kept in the Beach Warden’s station which will be collected on a daily or weekly basis. 3. REPORTING ARRANGEMENTS The holder of the post will report directly to the Water Safety Development Officer or any person nominated by the Director of Services. 4. LOCATION The successful candidate will be based at Strandhill Beach. 5. SUPERANNUATION Under the Single Public Sector Pension Scheme, contributions shall be made in respect of Superannuation, which shall be deducted at a rate of 3% of pensionable remuneration plus 3½% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependent or qualified children). 6. REMUNERATION Rates of pay: Weekday: €13.59 per hr Weekend: €15.49 per hr The remuneration shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. Holders of the post shall pay to the Local Authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive remuneration) payable to or received by them by virtue of their post or in respect of services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. Beach Wardens are required to work Sunday as part of their employment contract and, in accordance with Section 14 (1) of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997, the fact of having to work on that day has been taken into account in the determination of the above pay rates. 7. METHOD OF SELECTION Selection shall be by means of a competition based on an interview conducted by or on behalf of Sligo County Council. All candidates must attend the interview in order to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which Beach Wardens may be appointed for the 2026 Bathing Season. The life of the panel shall be for the 2026 Bathing Season only. 8. GARDA VETTING AND REFERENCES The successful candidate will be subject to the Garda Vetting Procedures in line with the provisions of the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012 to 2016 as appropriate in advance of appointment. Please note that the Garda vetting process may commence in advance of candidates being called for interview. Following receipt of a completed Beach Warden application form by Sligo County Council, a NVB1 (Garda Vetting Invitation) form will issue which must be completed and returned in person to Sligo County Council along with two original forms of identification (one photographic form and one proof of address). The appointment of any successful candidate will be subject to receipt of references which are satisfactory to the employer. An applicant who has previously been employed by any local authority in the position of Beach Warden will be required to provide a reference from that local authority as part of the recruitment process. 9. UNIFORM The Beach Warden will be supplied with and will be required to wear a uniform when on duty. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action by the County Council. It is important that members of the public are aware that uniformed Beach Wardens are on duty by visibility and are seen to be patrolling. When employment ceases, uniforms must be returned to the Environmental Services Office, County Hall, Riverside, Sligo by Monday 7th September 2026. Failure to do so will result in the cost of same being deducted from the last payroll payment. 10. WORKING HOURS The hours of work are as follows: 12.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. 11. CODE OF PRACTICE • The Beach Warden shall under no circumstances enter the water. • Punctuality must be observed. Beach Wardens should report to their station at least ten minutes before the shift is due to start so as to be fully attired and ready for duty. • If for some reason an emergency arises rendering a Beach Warden unable to report for duty, they must immediately notify the Water Safety Development Officer in order that relief cover may be arranged. • Any Beach Warden who becomes sick or who suffers any disability which would impair their efficiency must report the matter immediately to the Water Safety Development Officer. • No intoxicating liquor or unauthorised drugs shall be taken into the Beach Warden’s hut. The use of illegal substances by a Beach Warden or being under the influence of intoxicating liquor shall result in suspension from duty pending investigation. • The Beach Warden will be furnished with a mobile telephone for the duration of their appointment. Any personal calls and texts made outside of working hours must be paid for by the Warden upon receipt of the telephone bill. The operation of any mobile phones or electronic devices for personal use while on duty is prohibited. The mobile phone must be returned to the Council at the end of the employment and all personal calls and texts must be paid up to date. 12. 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. Leave is calculated at 8% of the hours worked in a leave year, subject to a maximum of 4 working weeks. Permission and prior authorisation are essential before annual leave is taken. The granting of annual leave at any particular time is always subject to the requirements of the Council and all annual leave is liable to suspension during periods of exceptional pressure. 13. SICK LEAVE As per the Sligo County Council current Sick Leave Scheme and Attendance Management Policy, as amended by the Public Service Management (Sick Leave) Regulations, 2014 and any subsequent Regulations made from time to time. 14. TRAINING Successful candidates will be required to undertake any course of training which is determined relevant by Sligo County Council. 15. DATA PROTECTION Sligo County Council is compliant with Data Protection Legislation including the provisions of the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR. To access Sligo County Council’s Data Protection Policy and Privacy Statements, please see the following link: Data Protection (GDPR) (sligococo.ie)
Grounds Operative
Imagine stepping away from the desk and having 400 acres of beautiful forest as your office? The Grounds Services team is responsible for managing and maintaining the forest landscape at each of our villages, including wildlife and biodiversity surveys. Our expert teams are extremely passionate about the natural environment at Center Parcs, which our guests love to see. GROUNDS OPERATIVE | €14.35 per hour You will maintain the village’s grounds in accordance with the department’s Forest Management Plan, Standards of Performance and Health and Safety documents, in direct liaison with Senior Forest Rangers and the Grounds Services Manager. Responsibilities will include ensuring that the grounds are clean and tidy; assisting the Forestry Team with the management of mature woodland areas; assisting the interior plants person in the Subtropical Swimming Paradise; mowing and strimming established grassed areas; maintaining ornamental landscaping and assisting Estate Rangers in the maintenance of Village waterways. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, hardworking, with the ability to work alone and as part of a team. You should be naturally cheerful and have the ability to communicate with people. Previous experience working in horticulture would be desirable. Please note that you must also be prepared to work outdoors during periods of adverse weather conditions and attend for additional duties during these times. Please note that to apply for a role with us, you must be able to reliably commute to Center Parcs Longford Forest, as it is not easily accessible by public transport. If you plan to use public transport, please follow this link for a realistic overview of your commute: Plan Your Journey HOURS OF WORK You will be contracted to work 150 hours per 4-week period on a flexible basis. This means that your days and hours of work could vary each week, but you will always receive at least your contracted hours each period. As our village is open 365 days of the year, your working hours will include weekends, public / bank holidays and during Christmas and / or New Year on a rota basis with a premium rate of pay for hours worked on a Sunday. ABOUT YOU Essential requirements: If this sounds like your ideal job, then we’d love to see your application.
Sampling Technician
Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Everyday we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed bybillions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world ofsustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing youopportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.Our Safety purpose “we work together in a caring culture where everybody goes home safe every day”. We arecommitted to providing a safe working environment and ensuring that all safety protocols are strictly followed. Joinus in creating a workplace where safety is everyone's responsibility. About the role Due to an upcoming retirement, we are looking for a Sample Technician to join our manufacturing site in Carrigaline. This role sits within Kerry’s Enzymes division—one of our four strategic pillars with ambitious growth plans—and plays a key part in supporting business expansion. This role combines desk-based tasks with hands-on activities such as retrieving samples from the warehouse, packaging them correctly, and maintaining accurate inventory. Please note that this is not a laboratory-based position. Instead, the focus is on coordinating samples for internal assessment and ensuring timely dispatch. The role primarily involves working with systems such as SAP, Microsoft Office, Salesforce, as well as using courier platforms like DHL, UPS, or FedEx, skills that can be developed on the job if not already familiar with all. Good communication skills remain key to managing urgent requests and collaborating effectively across multiple teams. This is a permanent, full-time, on-site position (Monday to Friday). Key responsibilities
General Operative
Unlin Insulation (Navan) is currently recruiting for several General Operatives. As a General Operative, you will be required to complete all the tasks efficiently and to a high standard to ensure the best service is provided to all our customers. We currently have several vacancies available for both day and night shifts. #insulationUK Key Attributes: • Team player who will work with others to achieve company goals • Hardworking with an ability to meet deadlines • Customer focused attitude • Ability to follow instruction • Forklift Licence if work requires FLT • Ability to work on own initiative Key Tasks and Duties: • Work within the ethos and standards of the company • Work in all areas of the factory • Complete training and all functions of GO1 Grade 1 • Keep good housekeeping standards in all areas • Keep up to date knowledge of all products • Ensure waste is discarded in appropriate manner • Keep up to date with all training to ensure you are trained to complete your day to day role • Follow work instructions in all areas • Complete and pass GO1 training • Ensure you comply with Health & Safety regulations • You are responsible for your own Health & Safety and the Health and Safety of your fellow employees • Ensure all data to be recorded is accurate and up to date • Ensure area is prepared for start up to include correct labels and packaging • Ensure product is of good quality, labelled and packed correctly • When required and if trained, drive forklift to ensure work area is kept running to meet customer deadlines • Ensure quality guidelines are followed for all areas • Undertake flexible working hours to meet deadlines • Undertake any other tasks appropriate to the position, as requested by management What can you expect? Unilin is a fast-growing, profitable and bustling group that is active internationally. Innovation is our driving force. Investing in people, technology and sustainable entrepreneurship is characteristic of our culture. Unilin thrives thanks to a team of colleagues that pride themselves on professionalism and entrepreneurship. In exchange for your expertise, creativity and dynamism, Unilin offers an attractive salary supplemented with fringe benefits, career opportunities, challenges abroad and a wide range of training options. Who are we? Unilin is a worldwide leader in interior design and construction materials. Our floors, (decorative) panels, insulation solutions and technologies can be found in the homes and workplaces of millions of people and public spaces around the world. Our team of 8600 passionate employees across 105 locations in multiple countries aims to improve people's quality of life by launching new innovations and constantly pushing boundaries. Our commitment to excellence and extensive know-how enable us to make beautiful, sustainable products of the highest quality. We are also proud to be a part of Mohawk Industries, the global market leader in flooring with a $11.6 billion turnover and 41,000 employees.
Road Safety Promotion Officer
Company Description We are SGS - the world’s leading Inspection, Verification, Testing and Certification company. We are recognised as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. We have 99,600 employees across our 2,600 offices and laboratories worldwide, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Wherever you are, whatever your industry, our experts worldwide provide specialized solutions to make your business faster, simpler and more efficient. SGS Ireland have an exciting opportunity for a Trainer to deliver National Road Safety Education on behalf of our Client. This role is a Full-Time hours Specific Purpose Fixed Term Contract. The Road Safety Promotion Officer will play a vital role in raising awareness, educating the public, while inspiring behavioral change to reduce accidents, injuries, and fatalities on our roads. Job Description Are you passionate about making a real impact in your community? Do you have a talent for engaging people and delivering dynamic presentations? If so, we want YOU to join our team as a Road Safety Trainer ! Why Join Us?
Customer Service Office Assistant
Location: Newtownmountkennedy, Co Wicklow. Hours: Full-time, with flexibility required (evening availability essential, up to 8pm and some weekend work to include Saturdays and Sundays on a rotational basis). Department: Customer Service Position Summary We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Customer Service Office Assistant to join our growing team. This role supports a small but dynamic department in a fast-paced environment. You'll be responsible for processing customer orders, handling queries, managing customer claims, and supporting the development of procedures to improve efficiency as the business continues to grow. Key Responsibilities Why Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing business where your input will directly contribute to service improvements. You’ll work closely with a supportive team in an environment that values initiative, collaboration, and professional growth. Benefits & Package: Salary €30,000 Bonus €1,500, EAP, Pension, Life Assurance, Staff discount - Italicatessen & Musgrave C&C
Customer Operations Coordinator
About NVD : A family-owned business, established in 1980, NVD was set up to assist vehicle manufacturers in the timely and incident free distribution of their products. We’ve established ourselves as a one stop shop providing the three main pillars of outbound logistics, including transporting, storing and enhancing our customers’ vehicles, prior to delivery to their end location. Since 1980 NVD has been at the forefront of pioneering the digitisation of the FVL industry. As early adopters of emerging technology we have been able to introduce huge efficiencies saving time and money for our customers. Our unwavering commitment to progress and continual service improvement remains at the heart of our business today. Role Summary The professional Customer Operations Coordinator joins NVD's fast-paced Customer Service Department, based full-time in New Ross, Co. Wexford, with remote working a possibility. The core responsibility of the Customer Operations Department is the efficient and effective management of all vehicle-related activity throughout the NVD supply chain. This specific role functions as an Administrator, providing first-class administrative support to the department. Key duties include offering full administrative assistance, supporting various projects, ensuring compliance with customer policies and procedures, efficiently and professionally handling customer queries and complaints, generating required reports (daily, weekly, monthly), immediately reporting customer issues, maintaining the office storage and filing systems, and supporting senior management with a variety of ad hoc tasks. The Coordinator is expected to develop a thorough understanding of department policies and help facilitate a Continuous Improvement Environment. Pay & Benefits
Site Member
A Site Member/ Production Assembler is responsible for assembling water tanks and the installation of our attenuation systems efficiently in adherence to our quality standards. This will be a dual role where the successful candidate will work mainly out on customer sites assembling tanks whilst also have an opportunity install our attenuation systems. At the time of advertising we have installation jobs running nationwide across Ireland. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of our established and growing business. See below for further details about the role. Duties include: About Tricel/ Company Tricel, a family-run business, was founded in 1973 by Anne Stack and Con Stack. This year marks the company’s 50th year in business. The company began by producing products from glass-reinforced plastics (GRP). It expanded its exports and established manufacturing facilities throughout the UK and Europe by implementing a comprehensive growth strategy in the 1990s and 2000s. The Stack family leads Tricel, which provides market-leading solutions in over 50 countries. Among the markets served by the company are storage tanks, pumps, sewage treatment tanks, construction products, and lubricant distribution. With its headquarters in Killarney, the Tricel Group consists of 15 companies across Europe, including seven manufacturing facilities. The company employs more than 600 people at these locations. The company has grown domestically and internationally by manufacturing locally, exporting, partnering with local distributors, and acquiring companies that enhance its product capabilities and geographical reach. In the next five years, the company’s roadmap for growth will continue to be based on three main pillars: Customer Excellence, Innovation & Sustainability.
Document Controller
Description PAM Ireland Ltd are offering an exciting opportunity for a Document Controller to join our team at Hangar 5, Shannon Airport. The successful candidate will become part of a dynamic, highly skilled team, contributing to the safe maintenance of a fleet of 600+ aircraft for one of the world’s largest and most successful airlines. This role provides an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment, offering significant growth potential in the aviation industry. Reporting to the Check Supervisor, the Document Controller is responsible for the following duties:
