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The Role Maynooth University is committed to a strategy in which the primary University goals of excellent research and scholarship and outstanding education are interlinked and equally valued. The Library is a key part of both Maynooth University and Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth. The Library was founded in 1795 and is now housed in the John Paul II Library and the Russell Library. We have over 450,000 books and eBooks and more than 42,000 electronic journals and provide a range of information skills and training courses. We are seeking a Temporary, full-time Senior Library Assistant. This post is based in the Engagement and Information Services section. The successful candidate will supervise the Facilities and Events team in the library. The Facilities and Events team are comprised of part-time postgraduate students who cover extended service opening hours in the library. The successful candidate will also coordinate library events, external events and University events including Open Days. The successful candidate may be required to work a variety of shifts including evening and weekend duties. The successful candidate must be able to communicate effectively with people at all levels. Principal Duties This will include: • Supervision and training of facilities and events team, including rostering • Coordinate logistics and staffing for internal, external and community events • Act as first line liaison for management of maintenance issues • Support Manager of Engagement and Information Services and others in management of library spaces, including room allocation • Liaise with the Maynooth University Safety Office on safety-related matters, including checks and audits • Support senior staff in developing and coordinating departmental priorities, particularly in the areas of strategic planning and staff development • Undertake any additional responsibilities as assigned by the University Librarian or their nominee The ideal candidate will have: Essential • Experience in teamwork, team supervision and staff rostering • Strong organisational and time keeping skills • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Knowledge of health and safety procedures • Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines • Flexibility to ensure library services are maintained at all times • Accuracy and attention to detail Desirable • Experience in facilities or event management • Ability to focus on a number of tasks concurrently • A recognised qualification in health and safety • Proactive, enthusiastic and adaptable approach to a variety of tasks and projects • Strong customer service skills • Confidence in using information technology particularly databases, searching and Office 365 The Library The Library is a key part of both Maynooth University and Saint Patrick’s College Maynooth. The Library was founded in 1795 and is now housed in the John Paul II Library and the Russell Library, both of which hold significant book, archive and manuscript collections. The John Paul II Library holds over 400,000 print items. Access is also provided to over 500,000 electronic books and 70,000 electronic journals. The overall strategy for Maynooth University Library is articulated in the current Library Strategic Plan. The Library’s Strategic Plan 2024 to 2028 has set out an aspiring plan to guide the library’s work over the next four years as we endeavour to enhance our services, resources and impact on the campus community. Further information about the Library can be found on the Library’s website https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/library and social media platforms. The University Maynooth University is a very distinctive university, a collegial institution focused on science and engineering, humanities and social sciences, and equally committed to research, teaching and community engagement. Located in Ireland’s only university town, its distinctive features and character owe much to its unique history and heritage. It provides a high-quality educational experience to over 17,000 students on a campus with eighteenth century roots and twenty first century dynamism. Maynooth University is a place of lively contrasts, a modern institution, dynamic, rapidly growing, research led and engaged, yet grounded in historic academic strengths and scholarly traditions. We offer a range of programmes at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level in the humanities, science and engineering and social sciences, including business, law and education, along with a range of international programmes and partnerships. The strategic trajectory and accomplishments of Maynooth University, since its establishment as an autonomous public university, are exceptional and a source of great pride to the university community, staff, students and alumni. Maynooth University ranked in the top 90 global Times Higher Education Young University rankings in 2024. Maynooth University’s growing global reputation is based on the originality, quality, importance and impact of its research and scholarship, commitment to teaching and learning, the quality of academic programmes and its leadership in widening participation in higher education. The sources of success are the dedication of its staff and the energy and engagement of its students. Maynooth University’s Values Our values define who we are, what we believe in and how we act as a community. They underpin our future success and guide our expectations of ourselves and each other. Our values apply to everyone in the University community: • Integrity • Collegiality • Responsibility • Freedom of expression • Ambition Tenure This is a full time, temporary post for a specified purpose, anticipated to be 23 months duration. Salary Senior Library Assistant 2026: €45,758 - €55,537 per annum, seven points. Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions. Hours of Work A 35 hour working week is in operation. This can be reviewed or adjusted from time to time through national agreements. Location The place of work is the campus of Maynooth University, Maynooth, County Kildare.
Graduate | Operations
Operations Associates Virginia 2026 Graduate Programme Onsite Working Tirlán Tirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands. Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition. We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,300 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations. Role Profile Our Graduate Programme is designed to take you through a series of real-world learning experiences, helping you build confidence in your abilities, and flourish in your career. We are looking for people who care about the world and each other, who want to build their career with likeminded and passionate people. So if you want a career where you can truly make a difference, then we’d like to hear from you! Tirlán is offering a unique opportunity for a graduate to join our Operations teams as an Operations Associate. These roles will be onsite. Located in our production facilities in Kilkenny or Wexford, these roles will report to the Production Managers and are exciting opportunities to gain rich experience in a fast paced food production site. Graduates will be rotated to a different site during the 2 year programme. Responsibilities About us Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety and state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market. Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment. Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion We believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth. We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status. Join our Talent Pool Considering a new career in Tirlán but this isn’t the role for you? Join our talent community and sign up for job notifications at www.tirlan.com/careers
Admin Team Member
Position Description This position will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to develop/enhance the following skills: Salary €33,000 - 40,000 per annum.
Support Manager
The remit of the Carer Supports team is to deliver one-to-one support to family carers, alongside the design, development, and implementation of group and community-based supports. This team will manage the delivery of local events and programmes, through actively supporting and participating in national initiatives of the Carer Support National Programme and Events Team, such as Carer of the Year (COTY), National Carers Week, respite weekends, and training and education. Using a strengths-based, carer-focused approach, the Support Manager (SM) will work with the family carer, delivering high-quality, appropriate supports based on the identified needs of the family carer. Where appropriate, the Support Manager will support the family carer using the Carers Outcome Star, which enables a collaborative and focused conversation across seven recognised areas of carer wellbeing: health, the caring role, time for yourself, how you feel, work, finances, and managing at home. The Support Manager will develop an individual, person-centred action plan designed to support the family carer through and beyond their care journey. The Support Manager may also advocate on behalf of the family carer with an appropriate external service. The Support Manager will deliver community engagement via community development, delivery of education and training, facilitation of groups and carers clinics, and signposting to relevant community services. The role includes the organisation of local assemblies, community fora, and fundraising, and where applicable, the management of a local centre. The Support Manager will report to their network Senior Manager, Community Supports East, and will engage in reflective practice and supervision, and will be an active member of their assigned network. The Support Manager will be required to deliver on agreed individual, network, and national targets as identified in the performance management and delivery system agreed with their manager. Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Required:
Dispensing Optician
Location: Castlebar Salary: Competitive basic depending on your experience PLUS €5,000 Welcome Bonus Working Hours: Full or part time Experience Level: Must have previous experience working in an optician Come and join our accomplished team as a Dispensing Optician at Specsavers Castlebar, where we are at the height of customer care. Join us and help work to ensure every single one of our customers receives the very best patient experience. We’re community-focused and we need someone ready to use their passion, skills and experience to build on our ever-growing and loyal customer base. Our Dispensing Opticians are the face of our clinic on the shop floor and usually an integral part of our store management team, so we’re keen to get you up to speed with management responsibilities. With ILM courses, pre-reg supervision and Specsavers Partnership Pathway available, we can guide you on your way to becoming a great leader. This – along with your clinical expertise – will stand you in good stead if you choose to become a store director yourself one day. We’re dedicated to our customers, but what really makes this role stand out is that we offer a workplace with a difference - where people grow both personally and professionally. What’s on offer? Then there’s you Alongside being a qualified and CORU registered Dispensing Optician, we are searching for someone who shares our store’s ethos. Someone who wants to grow, develop and offer exceptional customer care along the way. We want a practitioner who prides themselves on their clinical judgment, that isn’t afraid of a hands-on approach and who is keen to get involved and build rapport with the rest of the team. In summary, we’re looking for a skilled Dispensing Optician to join us, be part of the team and assist in driving our practice forward.
Dispensing Optician
The role Dispensing Optician - Specsavers Cavan Whether you’ve just qualified or already have experience and looking for a new challenge, our Dispensing Optician role could be just right for you. As long as you’re a friendly face with buckets of passion and ambition, you can help us make a real difference to people’s lives, in more ways than you thought possible. With training and development readily available among a great team of experts, this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss. Our store Based in Cavan, we have been open for 15years and we have an Excellent Store Location right in the Heart of the Town . We have 3 Test Rooms, as well as a room dedicated to our Audiology business Our team We have a wonderful team of 22 dedicated colleagues in our store ready and waiting for you to meet, some of which have been with us since we opened. There is a great family feel amongst our team, and we regularly have team get-togethers and team building events. What’s on offer? As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include: What we’re looking for? An ambitious and driven Qualified Dispensing Optician to come and join our team. Experience is not essential, but you not be both qualified and registered with CORU Find out more If you have everything we’re looking for and are excited by this opportunity, we’re excited to hear from you. Now is the perfect time to apply! Please reach out to Chris Sullivan on 087 426 5208 or email chris.sullivan1@specsavers.com today
Trainee Optical Assistant
The role Are you a caring individual looking to start your career as an Optical Assistant? You’ve come to the right place. We aren’t looking for people with years of experience and heaps of qualifications, just passionate, hard-workers ready to confidently welcome and help customers as they walk through our doors. And once you’ve found your feet as a Trainee Optical Assistant, you don’t just have to stop there. We have plenty of professional training and development in other business areas, as well as the support of experienced Opticians and Technicians supporting you on your journey. So whatever you want your career to look like, you can bring it to life at Specsavers. Our store Based in Athlone, our store has great career progression opportunities! What’s on offer? As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include: Find out more If you are comfortable with the responsibilities we’re looking for and are excited by this opportunity, we’re excited to hear from you. Got what we’re looking for? This job will close when it's filled, so don't delay, apply today!
HGV Driver
Role Summary: We are looking for HGV drivers to join our fleet covering the Mayo/Roscommon route. We are seeking customer focused individuals to collect waste and recycling on our Domestic and Commercial routes. HGV Driver Responsibilities:
Yard Supervisor
Barna Recycling is recruiting a yard supervisor to join our team in Drumshanbo. As Yard Supervisor you must have excellent attention to detail to identify hazards, oversee the daily operations and organisation of the yard to ensure efficient workflow, safety compliance, while supervising staff, managing the movement of equipment and coordinating with various departments within Barna recycling. Duties and Responsibilities · Manage the day to day running of the site. · Maintain the yard in a neat and safe condition · Oversee the General Operatives on site. · Ensure smooth operations of the site · Traffic management · Liaise with the Health and Safety department to conduct safety audits and conduct accident investigations. · Implement effective programmes for maintaining, enhancing, and fostering a ‘zero incident’ safety culture. · Foster a high standard and approach to health and safety compliance across the site · Must be able to work as part of a team but equally be able to work alone under limited supervision Requirements · Clean drivers licence · Previous yard experience. · Good leadership qualities · Ability to operate machinery · Waste Management and recycling experience is a distinct advantage. · Tickets for plant is a distinct advantage · Reasonable computer skills · Daily production reporting and ad hoc reports as requested · Proficiency in the English language Terms · Permanent contract · Salary negotiable depending on experience
School Transport Escort
In accordance with Department of Education and Skills guidelines regarding the revision of pay for all staff paid directly by a recognised school or ETB, the following are the revised hourly rates for School Bus Escorts. Hourly Rate The hourly rate effective from 1st October 2020 is €13.40. Holiday Pay Holiday pay will continue to be paid at 8%. The revised hourly rate, inclusive of holiday pay, will be €14.47 (€13.40 + 8%) with effect from 1st October 2020. RESPONSIBILITIES OF AN ESCORT • Must ensure that they are on the bus at time of first pick up and last set down. • Are responsible for the safety of children when opening and closing doors prior to stop and move off. • Assisting children to board and alight safely from the school bus. • Making sure all children are seated with appropriate straps and harnesses where provided. • Ensure that each pupil is received by some responsible person at the set down point. DUTIES OF AN ESCORT • Supervision of children travelling on the bus. • Maintain a good working relationship with the driver of the bus. • Act as liaison between Principal and or Class Teacher and parents when required, i.e. conveyance of messages and letters to parents. • Observe confidentiality in all aspects of work. • Be aware of particular disabilities of children on the bus and be briefed by the Principal on how to deal with same, e.g. epilepsy etc. • Perform any other duties relevant to the position of escort which may be assigned by the Principal from time to time. • Unless under exceptional circumstances, the escort should never leave the bus. • The escort’s position on the bus should be where maximum control of children is achieved, i.e. at back of bus. • Report all concerns to the Principal and or Class Teacher.
