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Nursery Assistant- Full-time Permanent- Little Gems Are you passionate about working with young children? Do you have a caring and patient nature? We’re looking for a Nursery Assistant to join our vibrant team, where you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children, all while enjoying a fantastic work-life balance. Our award-winning nursery is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Nursery Assistant to join their team! This is a full-time position, working 36 hours per week over 4 days between 7.15am and 6.00pm, according to a weekly rota. As a Nursery Assistant, you will play a crucial role in assisting in the daily care and supervision of the children and supporting the overall well-being of each child under your care. Why Join Us? 4-Day Working Week – More time for you to relax, explore hobbies, or spend time with loved ones! Supportive Environment – Work with a friendly, dedicated team of professionals who are committed to providing exceptional care and education. Personal Development – Receive ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career. Job responsibilities: - Responsible for the daily needs of the children in the nursery - Arranging and conducting play activities - Changing duties - Feeding duties - Cleaning duties - Assist the team to develop and implement play programmes - Maintain daily reports and observation records - Maintain open communication with parents, keeping them informed of their child's progress and daily activities - Any other reasonable duties as required by management Essential criteria: - Strong communication and interpersonal skills - Reliable, punctual and able to handle the physical demands of the job - Patient with a positive attitude - Ability to work well in a team and independently Desirable Criteria: - NVQ level 2 in childcare (or be working towards this) - CACHE diploma or equivalent - Previous experience in a day nursery or childcare setting Benefits: - Parking available - Uniform provided - Training and development opportunities in Childcare levels. - Strong team and company culture - Paid activities throught the year Access Ni Enhanced check As part of our vetting process we will ask you to complete and Enhanced Check through Access NI which we will fund. An AccessNI check is a criminal history disclosure service in Northern Ireland, similar to the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks in England and Wales. It allows employers, voluntary organizations, and certain bodies to request information about an individual’s criminal record (if any) to help make safer recruitment and vetting decisions. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in early years education, with a great balance between work and life, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and start your journey with us. * Must be aged 18 or over at the time of application
Receptionist
We don’t just communicate, we CONNECT… We are looking for a Receptionist on a Full Time basis to join our team at DKIT Sport Why join the Aura Family? We are the best in our industry! We don’t just talk about our values; we live them every single day. We don't say we’re the best place to work our people do… We have been recognized again as one of the Best Workplaces in Ireland in 2025. This marks the seventh year Aura has been ranked among the Top Large Irish Workplaces. We are also proud to have been named the Best Workplace for Women and Best Workplace for Health & Wellbeing in both 2024 and 2025. At Aura our people are at the heart of our business and our culture is built on embracing diversity and inclusion. In 2024 we were awarded the “Investors in Diversity Silver Certification” with the Irish Centre for Diversity and we were honoured to win the National Advancing Disability Equality Award 2025. Safety, Health and Wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. In 2024 we received the H&S National Sport & Leisure Award . We place emphasis on learning and development, so if you join us you can expect to learn and grow throughout your career. Other reasons to join our team…. · Friends and Family Benefit – all employees get to nominate a friend or family member for free membership of one of our leisure centres · Our Training Academy – opportunities to certify to the highest industry standards in a range of industry practices such as Lifeguarding, Swim Teaching, Pool Plant Operations etc · Aspire Programme – our talent development programme which gives you unrivalled access to training, development and further certification opportunities · Career Development – opportunities to become a Tutor in a range of industry practices and to shape the careers of others · Aura One Hub – benefits, rewards and recognition platform · EAP Programme – a free confidential comprehensive advice and support service ranging from financial and legal advice to counselling for you and your family members · Our GEM Awards programme, acknowledging those who go the extra mile · A range of other benefits such as Bike to Work, TaxSaver, retail discounts, Length of Service benefit and discounted Health Insurance for employee’s and dependants through the HSF Health Plans Our vision is BIG…. Aura's vision is for a healthier and happier Ireland by improving the health and wellbeing of our nation through exercise, sport and active living. Your mission: · Display a commitment to our vision, purpose and values · Being the first point of contact at the reception area and providing the Aura members with an exceptional customer care experience · Drive service excellence by building and developing customer relationships · Being fully up to date with all Aura programmes and service · Responding to customer queries and continuously looking for opportunities to improve customer service · Provide administrative support for the centre · Work closely with the rest of the team to ensure we are meeting the specific needs of our customers, and promote the Aura brand · Get involved in running promotions and events on your site · Promote front of house sales take ownership for achieving retail targets · Keep the reception area clean, tidy and presentable at all times These are just some of the tasks our amazing Receptionists undertake each day and this list is just part of what life in Aura has in store for you. Here’s what we need from you: · A passion for delivering the best customer service and building positive relationships with our customers · Excellent communication skills · An outgoing personality, be adaptable and flexible · A positive attitude and a genuine focus on teamwork · Great organisation and time management skills · Excellent PC skills · Experience of working with Microsoft Packages · Attention to detail & accuracy · Good understanding of cash management · Flexible in relation to your hours/days of work · Due to the nature of this role fluent English is required
Swim Coordinator
DIVE into a CAREER with AURA! We are looking for a Swim Coordinator on a Full Time basis to join our team at Aura Tullamore Why join the Aura Family? We are the best in our industry! We don’t just talk about our values; we live them every single day. We don't say we’re the best place to work - our people do… We have been recognized again as one of the Best Workplaces in Ireland in 2025. This marks the seventh year Aura has been ranked among the Top Large Irish Workplaces. We are also proud to have been named the Best Workplace for Women and Best Workplace for Health & Wellbeing in both 2024 and 2025. At Aura our people are at the heart of our business and our culture is built on embracing diversity and inclusion. In 2024 we were awarded the “Investors in Diversity Silver Certification” with the Irish Centre for Diversity and we were honoured to win the National Advancing Disability Equality Award 2025. Safety, Health and Wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. In 2024 we received the H&S National Sport & Leisure Award . We place emphasis on learning and development, so if you join us you can expect to learn and grow throughout your career. Other reasons to join our team…. · Friends and Family Benefit – all employees get to nominate a friend or family member for free membership of one of our leisure centres · Our Training Academy – opportunities to certify to the highest industry standards in a range of industry practices such as Lifeguarding, Swim Teaching, Pool Plant Operations etc · Aspire Programme – our talent development programme which gives you unrivalled access to training, development and further certification opportunities · Career Development – opportunities to become a Tutor in a range of industry practices and to shape the careers of others · Aura One Hub – benefits, rewards and recognition platform · EAP Programme – a free confidential comprehensive advice and support service ranging from financial and legal advice to counselling for you and your family members · Our GEM Awards programme, acknowledging those who go the extra mile · A range of other benefits such as Bike to Work, TaxSaver, retail discounts, Length of Service benefit and discounted Health Insurance for employee’s and dependants through the HSF Health Plans Our vision is BIG…. Aura's vision is for a healthier and happier Ireland by improving the health and wellbeing of our nation through exercise, sport and active lifestyles. As a Swim Coordinator your role involves working as a team leader to drive service excellence and manage day-to-day operations of the Aura Swim Programmes. You will be responsible for the coordination, programming and performance of all pool activity, including management of swim teachers, marketing of the programmes, and management of relationships with local groups and clubs. Your mission: · Display a commitment to our vision, purpose and values · Undertake and coordinate local and centralized marketing activities to ensure the maximum potential capacity of our various Swim Programmes are achieved · Coordinate all Swim Programmes to maintain its highest standards · Drive service excellence by building and developing strong communications and customer relationships · Maintain strong relationships with schools participating in the Schools Swimming Programme and other local groups and clubs · Administration of all bookings relating to the various Swim Programmes, including credit control · Work with the Operations Manager to recruit, manage, train and develop swim teachers · Attend regular meetings with other Swim Coordinators within the group to maintain effective delivery of all of Aura’s swim programmes · Contribute to a strong working team and build team morale · Compile reports and paperwork relating to the swim academy are completed within the necessary timeframe · Be an Aura ambassador and represent the company with a professional approach and attitude · Ensure a fun and inclusive learning environment for people where they can gain a life-saving skill! These are just some of the tasks our Swim Coordinators undertake each day and this list is just part of what life in Aura has in store for you. Here’s what we need from you: · A passion for delivering the best customer service and building positive relationships · Excellent communication and leadership skills · Previous experience in successfully developing similar programmes is an advantage · Results driven with a strong commercial understanding and the ability to meet targets and deadlines · Excellent organisational, time management, planning and administration skills · Level II Swim Teacher Qualification is required · Excellent PC skills and experience of working with Microsoft Packages · A positive attitude and a genuine focus on teamwork · A shared sense of our philosophy - helping people to feel better about themselves · RLSS Lifeguard Qualification is an advantage · Flexible in relation to your hours/days of work · Due to the nature of this role fluent English is required
Receptionist
We don’t just communicate, we CONNECT… We are looking for a Receptionist on a Part Time basis to join our team at Aura Navan . Why join the Aura Family? We are the best in our industry! We don’t just talk about our values; we live them every single day. We don't say we’re the best place to work - our people do… We have been recognized again as one of the Best Workplaces in Ireland in 2025. This marks the seventh year Aura has been ranked among the Top Large Irish Workplaces. We are also proud to have been named the Best Workplace for Women and Best Workplace for Health & Wellbeing in both 2024 and 2025. At Aura our people are at the heart of our business and our culture is built on embracing diversity and inclusion. In 2024 we were awarded the “Investors in Diversity Silver Certification” with the Irish Centre for Diversity and we were honoured to win the National Advancing Disability Equality Award 2025. Safety, Health and Wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. In 2024 we received the H&S National Sport & Leisure Award . We place emphasis on learning and development, so if you join us you can expect to learn and grow throughout your career. Other reasons to join our team…. · Friends and Family Benefit – all employees get to nominate a friend or family member for free membership of one of our leisure centres · Our Training Academy – opportunities to certify to the highest industry standards in a range of industry practices such as Lifeguarding, Swim Teaching, Pool Plant Operations etc · Aspire Programme – our talent development programme which gives you unrivalled access to training, development and further certification opportunities · Career Development – opportunities to become a Tutor in a range of industry practices and to shape the careers of others · Aura One Hub – benefits, rewards and recognition platform · EAP Programme – a free confidential comprehensive advice and support service ranging from financial and legal advice to counselling for you and your family members · Our GEM Awards programme, acknowledging those who go the extra mile · A range of other benefits such as Bike to Work, TaxSaver, retail discounts, Length of Service benefit and discounted Health Insurance for employee’s and dependants through the HSF Health Plans Our vision is BIG…. Aura's vision is for a healthier and happier Ireland by improving the health and wellbeing of our nation through exercise, sport and active living. Your mission: · Display a commitment to our vision, purpose and values · Being the first point of contact at the reception area and providing the Aura members with an exceptional customer care experience · Drive service excellence by building and developing customer relationships · Being fully up to date with all Aura programmes and service · Responding to customer queries and continuously looking for opportunities to improve customer service · Provide administrative support for the centre · Work closely with the rest of the team to ensure we are meeting the specific needs of our customers, and promote the Aura brand · Get involved in running promotions and events on your site · Promote front of house sales - take ownership for achieving retail targets · Keep the reception area clean, tidy and presentable at all times These are just some of the tasks our amazing Receptionists undertake each day and this list is just part of what life in Aura has in store for you. Here’s what we need from you: · A passion for delivering the best customer service and building positive relationships with our customers · Excellent communication skills · An outgoing personality, be adaptable and flexible · A positive attitude and a genuine focus on teamwork · Great organisation and time management skills · Excellent PC skills · Experience of working with Microsoft Packages · Attention to detail & accuracy · Good understanding of cash management · Flexible in relation to your hours/days of work · Due to the nature of this role fluent English is required
Retail Supervisor
With nearly 60 stores across Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland & Scotland and 30 years of presence and expertise in the fashion industry, DV8 Fashion is one of the most recognised fashion names on the High Street bringing you top brands, exclusive lines and new trends. We pride ourselves in innovation and creativity and love to showcase this in everything that we do. We have a truly global presence, offering our brands online giving you 24/7 access to top fashion, shipping to most parts of the world! DV8 journey began in 1994, as a local family business we have now expanded massively and have big ambitions for the future. People are at the heart of what we do and play a key part in our continuous expansion, we are always looking for best talent, creativity and innovative mindsets to join DV8. About You We are on the lookout for part time RetailSupervisor to join our DV8 Mullingar store, please note that flexibility will be required.Step into a role as a Supervisor where you will lead the sales team by example, using an excellent understanding of product with a friendly, welcoming approach to provide excellent customer service, ensuring your team does the same. Ideally you should have experience working as a supervisor in a similar environment although we will consider other relevant experience to this role too! About the Role Being a supervisor in DV8 is a responsible but rewarding role with a clear path for progression, as part of your duties you will – · Provide excellent customer service, greeting our customers with a smile and help them as much as you can · Be responsible for opening and closing of the store following the security procedures · Ensure that our customers have the best shopping experience by ensuring all our products are priced and the shop floor is clean and tidy at all times · Maintain high standards of merchandise in store ensuring our products are positioned to look their best · Be responsible for the operation of the till for both card and cash payments – training will be provided if necessary Some of Our Benefits · Career development opportunities · Training · Competitive remuneration · Very generous staff discount · Early access to exclusive and new lines Interested? Click the apply button to submit your CV and answer a few quick questions. Our team will review your application and if you meet the criteria, they will be in touch to find out more about your experience and more about you as a person! If this sounds like an opportunity for you then please don’t hesitate and submit your CV. Please note that due to a high volume of applications we reserve the right to close the job opening sooner than the expected closing date.
Pick Up Driver / Yard & Warehouse
At McMahons Builders Providers, we’ve been supplying quality building materials and DIY products to tradespeople and homeowners across Ireland for nearly 200 years. With 12 stores, a Truss Manufacturing Plant, and three specialist Hardwood & Sheet Material branches, we’re proud to be one of Ireland’s largest and most trusted independent builders’ providers. We believe in strong local teams, great service, and people who take pride in their work — and now, we’re looking for someone like you. We are now seeking applications for the position of Delivery Driver / Yard & Warehouse Operative for our branch located in Portarlington . The Portarlington branch is a thriving builders providers branch with significant capacity to grow. This is a fast-paced role where no two days are the same. You’ll be a key part of the team, helping to keep our yard running smoothly and ensuring our customers receive the best service possible. The responsibilities of the successful candidate will include the following:
Team Leader
We’re on the lookout for a friendly and upbeat Team Leader to bring energy, positivity, and great vibes to our store! In this role, you’ll be right at the heart of it, supporting your Store Manager, keeping the team motivated, and making sure every customer leaves with exactly what they came in for (and a smile to go with it). When your Store Manager’s away, you’ll step up and keep things running smoothly with confidence and care. The day to day You’ll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the store—creating great customer experiences and driving commercial success. You’ll lead by example, showing what great service looks like and bringing the cardfactory Way to life. Along the way, you’ll help others grow while continuing to build your own skills. With your energy and commercial know-how, you’ll drive store initiatives, keep communication flowing, and create a positive, inclusive vibe. And by keeping an eye on the numbers, you’ll help make sure everything’s running smoothly, and the team is thriving. About You What we’re looking for: Why join us If you’re ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, this could be the perfect opportunity. At cardfactory, we’re all about celebrating people—and that includes you. You’ll be supported every step of the journey, with opportunities to grow, lead, and shine. We’ll back your potential, cheer on your progress, and help you grow. Sound like a perfect fit? Apply today and let’s make every day a celebration!
Store Manager
Lead the way at cardfactory, where special moments come to life.As a Store Manager, you’ll be at the heart of it all — guiding a team, shaping a positive culture, and creating a space where people feel supported, valued, and inspired. You’ll coach, motivate, and celebrate wins — big and small. With a customer-first mindset, you’ll bring energy and confidence to every decision, using data to keep things on track and moving forward. The day to day You’ll take the lead day to day — building a brilliant team, setting clear direction, and creating a workplace where people thrive. From hiring and coaching to merchandising and payroll, you’ll take ownership and make things happen. You’ll also work closely with your District and Regional Managers, always looking for ways to grow, improve, and celebrate success. About You What We’re Looking For: Why join us At cardfactory, leadership is about more than just managing a store. We’ll support you with the tools, training, and opportunities to grow your career — because when you grow, we grow too. If you're ready to lead with impact and help shape the future of a business that celebrates life’s most meaningful moments, we’d love to hear from you.
Seasonal Sales Assistant
Locations: This is a fixed term contract ending 28 December 2025. Are you someone who loves bringing joy to others and thrives in a fun, fast-paced environment? We’re looking for enthusiastic, friendly, and celebration-loving individuals to join us as Seasonal Sales Assistants at cardfactory. As we head into the most magical time of the year — filled with celebrations, togetherness, and sparkle — our stores become vibrant hubs of joy. And we need extra hands (and smiles!) to help us make it all happen. No retail experience? No problem — we’ll show you the ropes! What matters most is that you’re friendly, approachable, and ready to help; comfortable working at pace and on your feet (it gets busy, but it’s all part of the fun!) If you’re flexible with your time — we may even offer shifts across nearby stores if you’re up for it. What You’ll Be Getting Up To: Every day will be merry and bright as you: Why Join Us? If you’ve got great communication skills, love chatting with people, and want to earn some extra cash this festive season, this could be the perfect role for you. Plus, you’ll be part of something truly special — helping to make Christmas magical for every customer who walks through our doors. So, what do you say? Ready to be a celebration expert and spread some serious festive joy?
Davenport Operator
Position Overview: The Davenport Operator is responsible for the efficient setup, operation, and maintenance of multi-spindle turning machines—primarily Davenport machines—to produce precision-engineered components. The role requires a strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret complex engineering drawings. The Operator will work under the supervision of the Production Manager and contribute to maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and productivity. Key Responsibilities: We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too. Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 58,000 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights. Who We Are We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company. Global Benefits & Perks You’ll be rewarded with a competitive salary plus receive entitlements and benefits unique to your country of hire. What You’ll Also Get Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths. Learning & Development: Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities). Diverse & Inclusive Culture: We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too. Purpose-Driven Company: You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.
