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Mount Charles Group are one of the largest and privately owned soft Facilities Management, catering and ancillary service/product providers in Ireland. If you are a customer focused individual and want to join a fun and family orientated business which believes people are our greatest asset, then we have a role for you! Our family values speak for themselves: Do the right thing, Have fun & grow together, Take pride in what you do! We are currently recruiting for a Cleaning Operative to join our team based at ABP, Newry. This is a great opportunity to join a world leading facilities management company. Working Pattern: Rewards: Due to the number of applicants Mount Charles receives, we only respond to short-listed applicants. If you have not been contacted within six weeks of the closing date, you have not been selected for interview. Mount Charles Group has a policy on recruiting ex-offenders, a copy of which can be provided upon request. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working for the Mount Charles Group. GREAT PEOPLE - GREAT SERVICE - GREAT FUTURE
Payroll Officer
PAYROLL OFFICER – FIXED TERM CONTRACT Job Overview As Payroll Administrator, you will be at the heart of ensuring our people are paid accurately and on time. This is a hands-on, detail-driven role where you will take ownership of payroll processes and compliance while liaising with managers & employees across the Company on all pay related matters. Main Activities/Tasks
SEAI Programme Executive
Fexco Managed Services are currently recruiting a Programme Executive to join their SEAI (Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland) team on a 24- month fixed term contract.. This role is offered on a hybrid module in one of the SEAI offices (Dublin, Dundalk, Cork or Sligo) - 2 days onsite, 3 days remote. The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) was established as Ireland's national energy authority under the Sustainable Energy Act 2002. SEAI's mission is to play a leading role in transforming Ireland into a society based on sustainable energy structures, technologies and practices. Reporting to the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications. SEAI is responsible for an annual budget of circa €350m. To fulfil this mission SEAI aims to provide well-timed and informed advice to Government, and deliver a range of programmes efficiently and effectively, while engaging and motivating a wide range of stakeholders and showing continuing flexibility and innovation in all activities. SEAI's actions will help advance Ireland to the vanguard of the global green technology movement, so that Ireland is recognised as a pioneer in the move to decarbonised energy systems. What do we do? The SEAI’s mission is to drive Ireland’s sustainable energy transformation for the benefit of society. SEAI has a key role in driving Ireland’s energy transformation and will ultimately play a significant part in helping Ireland to achieve the targets that have been set both in legislation and the Climate Action Plan. This position will play a key role in the Communities & National Retrofit Department, as Programme Executive – Community Energy Grant scheme you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of key tasks under the Community Grants scheme to help communities participate in the delivery of energy efficiency and renewable projects to a wide variety of organisations involved in the grant scheme. These organisations will range from homeowners, community organisation, small SME’s to large corporate clients. The Role Profile As Programme Executive you will provide project management and technical support to the CEG Programme Manager for community projects, from project application through evaluation, grant offer, grant management support, verification and payment. The role will also encompass broader support of the CEG programme, including customer journey improvements, business systems and case study development. Activities will include evaluation of community projects with a wide variety of project types from home or community building retrofits to SME business or industrial facilities. This will include energy data analysis, the coordination and management of external technical evaluation services, and broader support of the SEAI customer relationships including market engagement and of existing and new project coordinators. To be successful in this role the candidate requires a proficiency in engineering or operational processes to communicate engineering and technical concepts and outcomes in an accurate and concise way, and evaluate project proposals and to develop and maintain stakeholder networks. The SEAI will continue to build to scale over the coming years and operates in a culture of continuous improvement, with a strong focus on delivering improved operational practices, reduced project cycle-time and improved customer satisfaction. The successful candidate will be joining an enthusiastic team committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting the achievement of national climate change goals. Key Functions of the role of Programme Executive: The key responsibilities of the programme executive will include but are not limited to the following: There may be a requirement for the successful candidate to further develop specialist knowledge and expertise relevant to the role. Training will be encouraged (formal and informal) and supported where required.
Laboratory Customer Service Administrator
At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe. Position Summary The Laboratory Administrator serves to support the smooth running of the Laboratory operation through providing a variety of administrative and Customer service-based assistance. The Laboratory Administrator responsibilities include dealing with Customer queries regarding order status and timelines, sample retrieval and receipt, consumable purchasing, archiving and other general administrative tasks. Duties Specific Job Duties
Wood Manufacturing and Finishing Apprentice
Wood Manufacturing & Finishing First Year Apprentice position available. We are seeking an Apprentice who is eager to learn with us in our Bespoke Kitchen and Furniture Company and grow their skills in the world of Joinery. This apprenticeship is a minimum of 4 years and on successful completion will be awarded a Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft -Wood Manufacturing & Finishing. If you think this position is for you and you have a keen interest in Joinery, please send your C.V. and a covering letter by email to trevor@deaneryfurniture.com.
Retained Firefighter
Qualifications 1. Character: Each applicant must be of good character. 2. Age: Each applicant must be at least 18 years of age and not more than 55 years on the closing date for receipt of application forms. Any candidate who reaches the age of 55 years prior to appointment will cease to be eligible for appointment on the result of this competition. 3. Education: On the closing date for receipt of completed applications, each candidate must: (a) have obtained a good standard of general education. (b) hold a full Class B driver's license. 4. Health: Each candidate shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. For the purpose of satisfying the requirement as to health it will be necessary for a successful candidate, before he/she is appointed, to undergo a medical examination (which may include x-ray, physical fitness test and/or other special tests), and any further medical examinations required during his/her employment with the Fire Service, by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the local authority. Candidates shall be required to submit details of their medical history to the Council's medical advisor. This information will be treated in the strictest confidence. Failure to successfully complete the medical may necessitate release from the Fire Service. 5. Garda Vetting: Each candidate will be required to co-operate with a Garda vetting procedure. The successful candidate must have Garda clearance. 6. Citizenship: Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: (a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or (b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or (c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or (d) A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or (e) A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa; or (f) A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa. Please Note Selection shall be by means of a competition based on an interview, a basic numeracy/literacy test and a practical assessment, conducted by or on behalf of the local authority. Conditions of Employment 1. The employment is part-time and will be probationary for 6 months following appointment. 2. Age: A Fire-fighter must submit a birth certificate to the County Council as proof of age before they are engaged as a recruit. 3. On reaching 55 years of age, or sooner if found to be medically unfit, a Firefighter shall cease to be a Firefighter. The maximum age limit of 55 years may be lowered by the County Council should the normal age for retirement in employment generally be lowered and in such case, the age lower than 55 years shall apply. Fire-fighters who would be physically capable of working beyond age 55 have the option to continue working for a defined limited period (subject to compulsory medical assessment, on an annual basis). The extended optional period would be to age 58. No Retained Fire-fighter shall be employed beyond age 58, in accordance with the Report of the Expert Group on retirement age for Retained Firefighters (April 2003). 4. Rostering: Firefighters shall participate in any rostering arrangements as agreed. 5. A Firefighter must attend and satisfactorily complete each of the following courses during his/her probationary period or such longer time as the Council decides: (a) Retained Recruit Firefighters Course AND (b) Breathing Apparatus Wearers Course AND (c) Any other course that the County Council may consider necessary. One repeat course will be provided should any Firefighter fail on the first attempt. Failure to successfully complete the repeat course(s) will result in the termination of the Firefighter’s employment. Some or all of the above courses will be held at a recognised training centre which may or may not be situated locally. Drill fees will be paid at the current hourly rate for Firefighters during training. 6. A Firefighter must reside and work within 2.5 kms of the Fire Station. In addition, on receipt of an alert a Firefighter must be able to attend at the Fire Station within five minutes. A Firefighter, rostered on duty, must remain within convenient proximity of the Fire Station. Failure to respond promptly to fire or other calls shall, at the discretion of the County Council, result in termination of service. A Firefighter shall notify the Fire Authority in writing of any subsequent changes of residence or place of employment. A change of residence or place of employment that would place the Firefighter outside these limits will mean automatic termination of employment. A Firefighter shall be required to report for duty to the Fire Station in its present location, or in the event of change of location to such new location as may be decided by the Fire Authority. Changes in the location of the Fire Station will not result in payment of disturbance money or other compensation. 7. It shall be necessary for Firefighters to be released from their normal employment, on any occasion that attendance at fires or other emergencies shall be required. Written evidence from the employer as to availability must be provided and the County Council in its sole discretion shall decide as to whether the availability as so evidenced is acceptable. Self-employed persons must provide written evidence as to availability. Such written evidence must cover a candidate’s availability for initial training and on recruitment for fire and other calls, drills, training, and such other duties which he/she may be required by the County Council to perform. If the County Council deems his/her attendance to be unsatisfactory, it may terminate his/her service. 8. Absence from training or fire calls without good reason will lead to disciplinary proceedings which may include suspension without pay and dismissal from the Fire Service. 9. All Firefighters joining the Fire Service after the 15th June 1996 will, as a condition of their employment, operate and be remunerated in accordance with the revised working practices introduced on the basis of the report of the Wexford Fire Services Working Group (November 1995) and the findings of the Arbitrator, Mr. John O'Connell, dated 14th June 1996 and will be subject to Composite Agreement of August 1999. This condition will apply whether or not the changes proposed have been introduced on the date of appointment. 10. Firefighters are required to attend Fire Service Training Programmes which will include: • Regular or weekly training sessions • The training itemised at 5 above • Full day training session or major emergency exercises • Other training arranged by the Chief Fire Officer including training courses outside County Wexford • It shall be necessary for each Firefighter to undertake driving instructions for fire brigade appliances, as and when decided by the employer in order to qualify as a Category C driver 11. A Firefighter shall be available at all times when required for attendance at fires or other incidents. 12. Firefighters will be called to attend fires in a manner to be decided by the Chief Fire Officer which may include the following: (a) Pocket Alerter Firefighters will co-operate in reasonable measures designed to facilitate call out. In particular, each Firefighter shall carry a Fire Service pocket alerter at all times and it shall be his/her responsibility to ensure that it is kept in proper working order. 13. When required, a Firefighter will substitute for any other Firefighter absent through sickness, annual leave or any other reason. 14. A Firefighter shall be responsible for items of personal equipment issued to him/her in connection with his/her employment. 15. Firefighters are issued with personal protective clothing as listed below: a) one firefighters helmet b) two pairs of firefighters boots c) two firefighters tunics d) two pairs of firefighters pants e) two pairs of firefighters gloves f) two flash hoods Firefighters shall ensure that all personal protective clothing issued is maintained to a satisfactory standard.
Metal Fabrication Apprentice
Larry Byrne Engineering Ltd are current;y looking for one candidate to enrol in our apprenticeship program. This is a full time position and is based in New Ross Co. Wexfrod. ABOUT THE COMPANY Larry Byrne Engineering Ltd is a leading engineering company who specialise in the design and manufacturing and repairs of livestock bodies, drag trailers and all commercial bodies. We are a small company with ten staff, working together. APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM Larry Byrne Engineering Ltd we offer a wide range of training programmes, working on different machinery, vehicles and plants. The apprenticeship consists of four on the job phases with Larry Byrne Engineering Ltd and three off-the job training phases in accordance with Solas scheduling system. WHAT IS METAL FABRICATION The skills are wide and varied, skills such as measuring, marking out, cutting and welding materials. Learning how to use, care and safety operate machinery and equipment ie: Press Brake, Guillotine, Drills, Cutting etc... Welding mild steel, Aluminium , Stainless Steel, Making a livestock body from start to finish, repairing a trailer, repairing agriculture machinery and the odd unusual item. All metal fabrication will be trained in the following, working with a variety of specialised tools: Lather, Milling Machine, Grinders etc.. Assembling new machinery, dismantling repairs/make & fitting of new parts, report writing of completed work. PAY We pay all our apprentices the recommended wage set by the ETB. Review it after 3 months (A well adjusted candidate will be offered above the recommended wage.) A training allowance paid by the local ETB while the apprentices attending the off-the job training. REQUIREMENT Junior Certificate must be completed Must be 16 years old or older Good communciation skills Ability to work as part of a team to enrol in our apprenticeship program. This is a full time position and is based in New Ross Co. Wexford
Customer Service Advisor
Schedule: Full-time, rotational shifts Mon - Fri & one Saturday shift every 5 weeks Salary: €28,750 with 10% PRP We’re looking for friendly, caring and pragmatic people to join our Customer Service team at laya healthcare . If you love helping others and want a role where no two calls are the same, this could be a great fit for you. As a Customer Service Advisor , you’ll be the first point of contact for our members, supporting them with empathy, clarity and professionalism during inbound calls. You’ll play a key part in making sure every member feels heard, reassured and valued. What You’ll Be Doing With structured training, ongoing coaching and clear pathways for development, this is an excellent opportunity to build your career in healthcare or insurance. Minimum Competency Code This role is classified as a regulated position under the Minimum Competency Code. Successful candidates must complete and maintain the required pre‑employment and ongoing competency assessments in line with regulatory standards.
ESB Networks Electrical Apprenticeship Programme
ESB Networks DAC serves 2.3 million domestic and business customers in Ireland providing a safe and reliable electricity supply. The ESB Networks Electrical Apprenticeship Programme provides you with: Science* can be replaced by Technology, Art, Craft & Design, Technical Graphics, Metalwork, Material Technology (Wood) Design Communication Graphics, Construction, Engineering, Home Economics, Ag Science, Biology, Physics, Chemistry
Barista
☕ Barista – Join Our Team and Brew Up a Great Career with Us! The Role: This isn’t just another job — it’s your chance to kickstart a career in a brand that values growth, development, and promoting from within. As a Barista, you’ll be part of a supportive team where learning is part of every day and your potential truly matters. ✨ Why Join Us? • Full training provided — no experience needed! • A clear path to progress — many of our leaders started as Baristas • Ongoing support to help you grow in confidence and skills • A fun, energetic environment where every shift brings something new �� What We Offer: • Complimentary handcrafted coffee on every shift • Employee discounts across all Costa locations • Full training and ongoing development opportunities • A friendly, inclusive, and supportive team culture • A workplace where you can grow, learn, and be yourself �� Make it Yours: This role is based in The Boulevard, Banbridge �� Apply today and bring your love for coffee to life with Costa!
