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Environmental Health & Safety: To ensure that all procedures are followed in a safe manner, and all safety regulations and guidelines are adhered to. Department Function/ Objective : To ensure the plant meets its customer service, financial, inventory management, quality and safety goals through the effective management of the Bulk Reagents and Diagnostic Products Area. Primary function : To carry out all activities assigned to ensure that production targets in terms of quality, safety, quantity and volume are attained. Reporting : This position reports to the relevant department/area Team Leader or Manager Supervisory/ Management Responsibility : No supervisory duties are associated with this position. Major Duties and Responsibilities : • Perform all duties assigned by Team/Testing/Unit/Shift Leader/ Manufacturing Manager • Carry out operations in the testing area, manufacturing area such as solution Prep formulation and concentrates area, service center and warehouse areas, including: o filling o packing o kit packing/labelling o service center (e.g. autoclaving, steaming filters) o computer applications o Component inspections o Surface cleaning in Lab area's o Collection of quality records o Non Inventory material checks o Water flushing o Staging of equipment for Prep • Complete and comply with all documentation as required in the process. • Adhere to all Good Manufacturing requirements. • Ensure that all duties etc. are carried out in a safe manner. • Ensure that activities are completed within budgeted guidelines e.g. waste levels, per plan requirements. • Training of new employees. • Adhere to all relevant Operating Procedures. • Revising OP's and other documentation as appropriate. • Assist in and become involved in cost saving ideas • Perfonn line clearances and line close outs. • Perform computer applications as required. • Purchasing of non-inventory materials. • Partake in project work, such as product transfers, validation of facilities, equipment or processes and other relevant operations/quality improvement projects/programs. • Complete all activities in a safe manner ensuring that any potential safety issues and areas of improvement are highlighted to Manager. • Ensure environmental procedures eg recycling, waste minimization are adhered to and improvements are made where possible. Carry out operations in the BRO Solution prep manufacturing area including • Solution Formulation • Tank Mixing • Computer applications e.g. BPCS, MES • In- Process Testing Leadership Activities : No leadership activities are associated with this position. Interpersonal skills : Ability to interact with other departments within the plant and also members of various teams. Education : Minimum: Leaving Certificate or equivalent standard of education is required, and/or 7 years relevant manufacturing work experience. Experience// Background : Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is desirable but not essential as Diagnostic Assistants are accompanied until certified as competent on the tasks they perform. Problem Solving : Operates in an environment, which is not constantly supervised. Expected to handle all day to day manufacturing issues, however, if a major problem occurs, the Diagnostic Assistant will confer with a Team /Testing/Unit/Shift Leader/ Manufacturing Manager. Accountability : Is responsible for ensuring that proper procedures are adhered to, failure to do so could result in financial losses, customer complaints, ultimately product recalls and significant financial losses. Scope of Authority : Individual is given authority to carry out their duties without constant supervision Formal goals are reviewed on a regular basis and formal performance reviews are carried out once per year.
Store Supervisor
Are you ready to take the next step in your retail career? Carraig Donn, a leading Irish retailer known for quality products and exceptional customer service, is seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Supervisor to join our team in Portlaoise, Co. Laois in our quest to give the ultimate shopping experience to our wonderful customers each time they enter our store. The Company: Established in 1965, Carraig Donn is Ireland’s premier retailer of Fashion, Jewellery and Giftware products. At Carraig Donn, we are inspired by our long history as an Irish retailer and we draw on our heritage as we consistently innovate and evolve. Our team of experienced buyers strive to bring our customers quality products that are unique and exclusive to Carraig Donn stores. The Carraig Donn customer is central to our success and we pride ourselves on providing genuine, honest customer service and an excellent retail experience. Our aim is to build positive, lasting relationships with our customers by providing them the right products – when and where they need them. Carraig Donn is 100% Irish owned and operated. We currently employ over 500 people across our Head Office and retail stores with 40 branches nationwide. Our central warehouse, buying offices, dispatch centre and e-commerce operations are all conducted from our home on the Lodge Road, Westport, Co. Mayo. With buying offices also located in Ennis, and Dublin. Carraig Donn is continuing to grow year on year, with an exciting 10-year expansion plan. The Role: This is a part time, permanent Supervisor contract in Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Must be fully flexible as will be required to work weekdays including evenings and weekends. Immediate start. Key Responsibilities: · Drive sales by leading and motivating a high-performing team to meet weekly and monthly targets. · Promote sales while controlling costs to maximise profitability and achieve optimal gross margin. · To maintain up to date knowledge of and adhere to all Company Procedures and Health & Safety Procedures. · Uphold company standards in customer service, health & safety, and overall store presentation. · Foster a strong team spirit through communication, leadership, and collaboration. · Support Store Manager with organising and managing weekly team rotas to ensure adequate coverage within budgeted hours. · Maintain exceptional visual merchandising standards in line with Company guidelines. · Handle customer queries and complaints promptly, escalating to Head Office where necessary. · Ensure the effective use of the till system, cash management, and daily store operations. · Support recruitment, training, and development of team members to enhance store efficiency and engagement. · Maintain high standards of stockroom organisation and overall store safety and hygiene. Why Join Us: At Carraig Donn, we value our employees and offer: Career Advancement Opportunities: Grow your career with us. Join a team of industry professionals dedicated to your success. Take advantage of our culture of mentorship and development as you progress within our organization. Paid apprenticeships allowing you to achieve level 6 certification Supportive and Inclusive Work Environment: At Carraig Donn, we foster a culture of collaboration and respect. Join a diverse team of talented individuals who are passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences. Continuous Learning and Development: We invest in our employees' growth and development. Access a variety of learning resources, training programs, and workshops to enhance your skills and knowledge. Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy peace of mind with our comprehensive benefits package, a competitive wage and access to a health and wellbeing support plan. Employee Discounts and Perks: As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy generous staff discounts on our exclusive product range. Take advantage of our employee referral scheme and other exciting perks. Onsite Parking. Health and Wellbeing Initiatives : Your health and wellbeing are important to us. Benefit from initiatives such as our bike-to-work scheme and access to our Employee Assistance programme, as well as our employee platform offering mindfulness resources, lifestyle savings, and more. If you’re ready to contribute to the success of our team and grow your career in retail, we’d love to hear from you!
Health & Safety Officer
At ABP we aim to hire the brightest and the best. People who are aligned with our values and are passionate about our industry. We are committed to developing our people, whether it be upskilling our employees across a diverse range of skills through our onsite training programs or nurturing the next generation of leaders through our graduate program. No matter what stage of their career our people are at, we empower them to take ownership of their roles. ABP is one of Europe’s leading privately owned agribusiness companies and is the largest beef processor in Ireland and the UK. The company also operates substantial renewable (Olleco), pet food (C&D), and protein divisions. ABP and its affiliates employ over 14,000 people and have over 50 manufacturing plants operating across nine countries. For more information, visit www.abpfoodgroup.com . We are looking for a Health and Safety Officer to join our growing Team in ABP Nenagh. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate. This is an ideal opportunity for a confident individual with a positive ‘can do attitude’, and the drive to get the job done. There are opportunities for support in order to develop your skills and competencies. The Role Reporting into the site General Manager, this role is a critical part of the Site Management Team. You will have support from the Group Health and Safety Management Team. · Responsible for being up to date with new Health & Safety Legislation and maintaining a working knowledge of developments within our industry. · Building the Health & Safety Culture & leading the Continuous Improvement Projects throughout the site · Conducting regular internal audits to check policies & procedures are being properly implemented, recording the results & submitting them to Management. · Carrying out/updating risk assessments, formulating preventative measures, and monitoring conformance · Developing safe systems of work & maintaining risk trackers as required · Attending & heading up Safety briefings/huddles/Toolbox talks with Line Manager/Supervisors. · Investigating, recording & conducting follow ups of any incident, accident, near misses or dangerous occurrences · Ensuring the site Emergency Plan & Procedures is up to date & key responders are clear on its execution · Managing & monitoring all third-party activities for safe practices Education, Experience & Competency · 2 year’s relevant experience preferably within the meat or food industry. · Third level qualification. · Proven ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues and Senior Managers · You should have the drive, confidence and resilience to get things done. · Analyse problems and come up with ideas. · Attentive and willing to lead & learn. · Highly organised & excellent attention to detail. · You will be expected to keep yourself up to date with new legislation and maintain a working knowledge of all Health and Safety legislation and any developments that affect our industry. · Have the ability to deal with sensitive information in a confidential manner with unquestionable integrity. · Problem solving skills & new ideas · Excellent communication skills and professional demeanor · Solid working knowledge of MS Office.
Maintenance Technician
Job Description • Maintenance Fitter and planned maintenance of plant, equipment, plant services, design upgrading, fabrication and installation of equipment; • Deliver a high quality maintenance service to production; • Resolve operational or technical equipment problems to minimise processing/manufacturing interruptions resulting from equipment breakdowns/failures; • Involvement in customer technical audits; • Electrical Experience; • Ensure implementation of company policy with respect to: Health & Safety, Hygiene, Quality & Maintenance procedures; • Adhere to Health and Safety guidelines; • Work as a member of the Mechanical Maintenance team, including contributing to a positive team environment and supporting the training and development of others Requirements • 2+ years’ experience as a Maintenance Fitter; • Ability to trouble shoot and repair damaged or poor performing equipment; • Problem Solving Skills; • Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills; • A flexible attitude and a proven record as a strong team player; • Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines; • Knowledge of, and commitment to maintenance planning techniques and philosophies, including a continuous improvement approach.
Materials Coordinator
C&D Foods is one of Europe’s leading own label pet food manufacturers producing a range of wet and dry pet foods. C&D Foods has grown to become one of the industry’s leading pet food producers. C&D Foods has 9 production facilities across 7 Countries (Ireland, the UK, France, Denmark, Austria, Spain, and The Netherlands) and 2 sales offices located in Manchester and Italy. C&D Foods’ Headquarters is in Mullingar, county Westmeath. At our Edgeworthstown Site, we are seeking a proactive Materials Coordinator to manage end‑to‑end material flow, ensuring the timely and efficient delivery of ingredients and packaging to support production demands. Key Responsibilities
Dog Groomers and Groomers Assistants
Petmania Grooming Studios is currently the largest and most successful grooming business in the country and boasts some of the most talented and committed Groomers available. We run busy energetic grooming studios where you will be expected to not only groom our canine customers to a very high standard, but treat our human customers with the same level of customer service you would like to receive yourself. We are currently recruiting for full and part time Groomers and Groomers Assistants for our Clonmel Store! The successful candidates will join the experienced grooming team in their local store, and take part in all grooming activities including; If you would like to join this team, you must hold a QQI level 5, iPET Network Level 3 Diploma or City and Guilds in Grooming and have at least 1 year’s practical experience in a grooming role.
Experienced Dog Groomer
Petmania Grooming Studios is currently the largest and most successful grooming business in the country and boasts some of the most talented and committed Groomers available. We run busy energetic grooming studios where you will be expected to not only groom our canine customers to a very high standard, but treat our human customers with the same level of customer service you would like to receive yourself. We are currently recruiting for full and part time Groomers for our Westport Store! The successful candidates will join the experienced grooming team in their local store, and take part in all grooming activities including; If you would like to join this team, you must hold a QQI level 5, iPET Network Level 3 Diploma or City and Guilds in Grooming and have at least 1 year’s practical experience in a grooming role.
Warehouse Operative
C&C Group plc is a premium drinks company which owns, manufactures, markets and distributes a unique portfolio of beer and cider brands in its home markets and across the globe. You probably know us best from brands like Bulmers, Magners and Tennent’s. About the Role
OTC Sales Assistant
Our people make the difference. Here at PHX Ireland, we strive to be a place for everyone where each and every one of us can be our true, authentic selves, every single day. For us, individuality sparks new ideas, shapes new approaches and brings us powerful new perspectives. It’s the heartbeat of our innovation, creativity, and success. Which is why, at PHX Ireland, we don’t just embrace our differences – we celebrate them. Across United Drug, McCabes Pharmacy, and TCP Homecare, in every location and every role, the way we work makes us who we are – and that’s something we are really proud of. Which is why we’ve summed up our ethos in our six PHX Ireland values; Customer focused, Quality driven, collaborative, ambitious, innovative, and inclusive. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a part-time OTC Sales Assistant in our Clonmel Pharmacy. It isn’t just any shop floor, it’s the heart of the community. Why You'll Love Working With Us 💼 We’ve got your back: employee assistance programme 🛍️ Perks you’ll actually use: Generous in store discounts 🌈 Belonging at Work: Inclusive, welcoming team culture where you’re valued for you . 👶 Family comes first: Life Stage Policies including maternity and paternity pay What You’ll Be Doing: About McCabes Pharmacy McCabes Pharmacy is one of Ireland's most loved Pharmacy providers, pioneering truly innovative services over the past 40 years. We are founded on values of compassionate care, advice you can trust, speedy service and excellent value for money. The patient and customer are truly at the heart of what we do. The teams that serve our customers are central to our organisation. Our commitment to our staff is to enable them to develop their careers and to have as many opportunities to be the best they can be. About PHX Ireland & PHOENIX Group We are comprised of United Drug, Ireland’s leading pharmaceutical wholesaler and distributor; McCabes Pharmacy, Ireland’s leading community pharmacy chain; and TCP Homecare, innovators in clinical home nursing services and direct to patient delivery solutions. PHX Ireland Group employs over 1,800 people, operates 5 distribution centres and pharmacies nationwide, delivering over 85 million packs to Irish pharmacies and hospitals and serving 500,000 patients each year. PHX Ireland is part of the PHOENIX group, Europe’s leading healthcare provider. Headquartered in Mannheim, Germany, the PHOENIX group brings together more than 48,000 employees from 29 countries, includes 223 pharmaceutical distribution sites, and more than 3200 owned pharmacies and 17000 partner pharmacies.
Support Pharmacist
Our people make the difference. Here at PHX Ireland, we strive to be a place for everyone - where each and every one of us can be our true, authentic selves, every single day. For us, individuality sparks new ideas, shapes new approaches and brings us powerful new perspectives. It’s the heartbeat of our innovation, creativity, and success. Which is why, at PHX Ireland, we don’t just embrace our differences – we celebrate them. Across United Drug, McCabes Pharmacy, and TCP Homecare, in every location and every role, the way we work makes us who we are – and that’s something we are really proud of. Which is why we’ve summed up our ethos in our six PHX Ireland values; Customer focused, Quality driven, collaborative, ambitious, innovative, and inclusive. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a SupportPharmacist to join our team in our Kinsale pharmacy. This is a permanent, part-time position for 27 hours per week. It’s not just about dispensing, it’s about making a difference, every day. Why You'll Love Working With Us 💼 We’ve got your back: professional membership fees and guaranteed CPD hours 👶 Family comes first: Life Stage Policies including maternity and paternity pay 🛍️ Perks you’ll actually use: Generous in store discounts 🌈 Belonging at Work: Inclusive, welcoming team culture where you’re valued for you . What You’ll Be Doing Essential Criteria: Must hold a PSI approved Pharmacy Qualification and be registered with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland. About McCabes Pharmacy McCabes Pharmacy is one of Ireland's most loved Pharmacy providers, pioneering truly innovative services over the past 40 years. We are founded on values of compassionate care, advice you can trust, speedy service and excellent value for money. The patient and customer are truly at the heart of what we do. The teams that serve our customers are central to our organisation. Our commitment to our staff is to enable them to develop their careers and to have as many opportunities to be the best they can be. About PHX Ireland & PHOENIX Group We are comprised of United Drug, Ireland’s leading pharmaceutical wholesaler and distributor; McCabes Pharmacy, Ireland’s leading community pharmacy chain; and TCP Homecare, innovators in clinical home nursing services and direct to patient delivery solutions. PHX Ireland Group employs over 1,800 people, operates 5 distribution centres and pharmacies nationwide, delivering over 85 million packs to Irish pharmacies and hospitals and serving 500,000 patients each year. PHX Ireland is part of the PHOENIX group, Europe’s leading healthcare provider. Headquartered in Mannheim, Germany, the PHOENIX group brings together more than 48,000 employees from 29 countries, includes 223 pharmaceutical distribution sites, and more than 3200 owned pharmacies and 17000 partner pharmacies.
