Jobs in Donegal
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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 Donegal Town, 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: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Crew Member
Overview McDonald's are one of the most recognize brands in the world, and the backbone of our brand is commitment to a set of core values: Serve, Inclusion, Integrity, Community and Family. We live by our values every day and are committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace, providing quality jobs, and making opportunity open to all. Join us and you'll become part of a team, that works together to provide the best customer experience. If you've visited one of our restaurants before, you’ve probably got some idea of what's involved in working here. But you might not realise the variety and scope of the role. We want every McDonald's customer to have a brilliant experience, every time they visit. That means hot food in a clean and friendly restaurant. As a Crew Member, you'll make it happen, whether you're preparing food, serving on the till or being out in the dining areas looking after our customers' needs. You will consistently deliver the highest standards of quality, service and cleanliness in the restaurant. Provide friendly, fast and accurate service. Complete tasks and activities in line with training, company guidelines and management direction. Follow all workplace safety, security and food hygiene procedures. Treat all customers and colleagues with courtesy and respect working as a supportive team member. Friendly, welcoming, courteous and helpful behavior will come naturally to you and you’ll work well as part of a team. Effective communication skills such as attentive listening, face-to-face verbal communication and eye contact are a must. The ability to maintain high energy levels whilst working both efficiently and productively is essential. Quite simply, you'll be working in our fast moving, high energy environment and we’re looking for a genuine smile, enthusiasm, energy, plus an ability to connect with customers and make them feel valued. Benefits package includes: Holiday pay, Service Awards, Meal allowance, Employee discounts from top high street and online brands and much more.... CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Ganger - Roads Service
The Position The Council is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates with relevant experience for the position of Ganger - Roads Service. It is proposed to form a panel of qualified candidates from which any vacancies, permanent or temporary, which arise will be filled during the lifetime of the panel. The successful candidate shall report to the Roads Service Supervisor or other appropriate person as determined by the Council from time to time. Roles Duties & Responsibilities The Council will assign duties to the successful candidate that are consistent with the agreed role description for this position. A non-exhaustive list of duties is provided below: Core duties: Provide support to the Roads Services Supervisor/Foreman through: • Supervision of works (including supervising staff, plant and materials) for maintenance work and new construction projects. • Ensuring current Safety, Health and Welfare policies of the Council are applied (electronically where required). • Undertaking reviews of the condition of roads. • Reporting to RSS/Foreman on requests from Elected Members, representatives of community groups, suppliers, contractors etc. • Reporting on complaints to enable the need for improvement and maintenance work on different sections of the network to be assessed. • Assisting in the preparation of cost estimates including carrying out such tasks as the measurement of road lengths, widths etc. • Monitoring budgets on projects assigned to him/her. • Preparing records including timesheets, SSWPs, plant inspections etc. (electronically where required). Other duties: • Being available as part of the out-of-hours call-out systems of the Council, such as in relation to winter maintenance and emergency response. • Assisting in setting out. • Supervising contractors working for the Council. • Reporting to the RSS on expenditure as required. • The carrying out of the above duties (or similar) for other functional areas of the Council as and when these are assigned. Qualifications & Requirement of the Post (a) Character: Candidates shall be of good character. (b) Health: Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Successful candidates will be required to undergo a medical examination carried out by the Council’s Occupational Medical Advisor prior to appointment. (c) Education, Training, Experience etc.: Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed applications: • Have a good Standard of Education. • Hold a full, valid Category B Driving Licence (free from endorsement). • Have previous experience in: – Road Maintenance and Construction of Road Projects; – Supervising employees; – Dealing with general public; – Safety, Health & Welfare at Work and maintaining H&S records; – Cost control; – Maintaining records. • Have good communication skills. • Be able to demonstrate organisational and leadership skills and be capable of working on their own initiative. (d) Desirable Skills: • Hold a current valid Safepass Card. • Hold a current valid Manual Handling Certificate. • Hold a current valid CSCS Health & Safety at Roadworks Card (or a CSCS Signing, Lighting & Guarding Card). • Technical qualifications would be an advantage. • A basic knowledge of computers and associated software would be an advantage. Particulars of the Post (a) General: Donegal County Council proposes to create a panel of qualified candidates for the position of Ganger – Roads Service from which it will fill any vacancy that may arise. (b) Probation: The successful candidate shall be required to be on probation for an initial period, as determined by the Council. This period may be extended at the discretion of the Council. (c) Remuneration: The current national weekly payscale is €764.33 minimum to €788.73 maximum, as per circular EL 07/2025. Holders of the post will be paid at the appropriate point on the salary scale in accordance with the relevant Department Circular. New entrants will commence on the minimum point of the scale. (d) Base: The base for the post of Ganger – Roads Service shall be as determined by the Council and will depend on the particular area to which the post holder is assigned. (e) Residence: Holders of the post shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. (f) Working Hours / Annual Leave: The normal hours of work will be 39 hours per week. The Council reserves the right to alter the hours of work from time to time. Successful candidates will be required to periodically work outside of normal hours in accordance with demands of the roads service. The Road Services Ganger will be required to enter into arrangements to work on an on-call rota basis and work out of hours including public holidays. Annual leave allowance will be a maximum of 25 days. (g) Requirement to Drive: Candidates shall be required: (a) to possess a full current category B Driving Licence. (b) to have their own vehicle available for use while performing their duties and the associated costs will be covered by the appropriate allowances. (c) the successful candidate may be required to drive a vehicle supplied by Donegal County Council, from time to time, when carrying out duties assigned by the Council. (h) Citizenship Requirements: Eligible candidates must be, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: (a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). (b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK). (c) A citizen of Switzerland under the EU–Switzerland agreement. (d) A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA/UK/Swiss citizen with stamp 4. (e) A person awarded international protection or family member with stamp 4. (f) A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is an EEA/UK/Swiss citizen resident in the State with stamp 4. (i) Conflicts of Interest: The post holder shall not engage in any gainful occupation that impairs performance or conflicts with the interests of the local authority. (j) Garda Vetting: Candidates may be subject to Garda Vetting. A satisfactory disclosure is required prior to appointment. If a disclosure indicates a pending case, the offer will be withdrawn but the candidate may remain on the panel for future consideration.
Sales Manager
About us You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global! Your role SHIFTS YOU ARE APPLYING FOR: 36.25hrs p/w; Sun 11:45 - 18:15; Mon 09:00 - 18:00; Tue 09:00 - 18:00; Wed 09:00 - 18:00; Fri 11:45 - 20:00 To be a successful Sales Manager, you will lead and inspire your team to prioritise outstanding customer service and achieve performance targets. Every day will be varied, fast paced, challenging but ultimately rewarding. People are at the heart of what we do so your experience in leading, coaching and motivating a team will be crucial to your success. You can count on us to invest in your personal development from day one. Flexible working options are available. To be a successful Sales Manager you will:
Payroll Officer
The Payroll Officer will play a crucial role in maintaining compliance with relevant laws and regulations, resolving payroll discrepancies, and collaborating with various departments to streamline payroll processes. This role requires strong attention to detail, payroll expertise, and the ability to work independently to ensure payroll operations run smoothly. This is an onsite position based in our facility in Burnfoot, County Donegal. RESPONSIBILITIES
Customer Assistant
Summary From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl. Customer obsessed, high energy and love learning every day? If that sounds like you, earn €450+ per week as a Customer Assistant on our standard 30 hour contract.You’ll work across different shift times, on varied tasks and with different colleagues.What does a normal day* as a Customer Assistant look like? (*there’s no such thing as ‘normal’ in retail but we’ve tried our best!)As a Customer Assistant you are required to sell alcohol, therefore you must be 18 or over to work in our store. Shift Patterns: • Morning shift: Starting at 5am or 6am with your team, you’ll be getting our award-winning products fully stocked on the shop floor and our delicious bakery products ready for our customers to enjoy by opening time so they can Go Full Lidl! • Middle shift: Starting mid-morning or early afternoon, you’ll make sure our stores are spotlessly clean, well presented and our products remain fresh, all while helping customers with queries on the shop floor and working on tills to minimise till queues• Late shift: From your start time in the afternoon, you’ll make sure our customers experience is top class by serving them with a smile while on the tills, restocking missing items and getting the store ready for the next day What you'll do • Interacting with the customer in a pleasant, friendly and helpful manner• Ensuring stock loss controls are followed in all areas of the store • Maintaining store and external cleanliness and hygiene standards• Following freshness and rotation principles• Ensuring all waste is managed correctly• Assisting in the stock count process What you'll need • A can-do attitude and excellent customer service skills• The willingness to go the extra mile for our customers• To be responsible and reliable• To enjoy working in a fast-paced, varied environment• A good team player• Preferably, previous experience in a customer facing role but this is not essential provided you have the right attitude What you'll receive We offer a competitive and transparent salary system, that ensures pay equality across all positions at Lidl Year 1 • Basic Rate €15.10• €18.88 (Unsocial Hours) • €22.65 (Overtime/Sundays) • €30.20 (Bank Holiday) Year 2 • Basic Rate €15.70 • €19.63 (Unsocial Hours) • €23.55 (Overtime/Sundays) • €31.40 (Bank Holiday) Year 3 • Basic Rate €16.40 • €20.50 (Unsocial Hours) • €24.60 (Overtime/Sundays) • €32.80 (Bank Holiday) Year 4 • Basic Rate €17.40 • €21.75 (Unsocial Hours) • €26.10 (Overtime/Sundays) • €34.80 (Bank Holiday) Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.
Chef
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 Chef to join our team at Donegal Meats, in Lifford. This is a great opportunity to join a world leading facilities management company. Working Pattern: 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. GREAT PEOPLE – GREAT SERVICE-GREAT FUTURE
Assistant Staff Officer
Reporting Relationship This post holder will report to the Staff Officer, or other nominated manager. The Post Holder will engage with internal and external stakeholders on a regular basis Purpose of the Post Assist with the operational management of aspects of the Patient Services Department, including management of administrative staff assigned to the area via the line management structures. Support the Patient Services Managers with the management of unscheduled care and scheduled care. Work alongside colleagues in the development of patient pathways for new and existing services including the Emergency and Admissions Departments of Letterkenny University Hospital. Principal Duties and Responsibilities The Assistant Staff Officer is required to have sufficient knowledge of the relevant procedures and practices to perform the role efficiently and ensure the standards set are maintained. Campaign Specific Selection Process Ranking/Shortlisting/ Interview A ranking and or short-listing exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application form. The criteria for ranking and or short-listing are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. Therefore it is very important that you think about your experience in light of those requirements. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process. Those successful at the ranking stage of this process (where applied) will be placed on an order of merit and will be called to interview in ‘bands’ depending on the service needs of the organisation Code of Practice The Health Service Executive / Public Appointments Service will run this campaign in compliance with the Code of Practice prepared by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA). The Code of Practice sets out how the core principles of probity, merit, equity and fairness might be applied on a principle basis. The Code also specifies the responsibilities placed on candidates, facilities for feedback to applicants on matters relating to their application when requested, and outlines procedures in relation to requests for a review of the recruitment and selection process and review in relation to allegations of a breach of the Code of Practice. Additional information on the HSE’s review process is available in the document posted with each vacancy entitled “Code of Practice, information for candidates”. Codes of practice are published by the CPSA and are available on www.cpsa.ie Tenure The current vacancies available are pensionable, permanent, and whole time/part time. A panel may be created for Assistant Staff Officer, Grade IV, Patient Services Letterkenny University Hospitals from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled. Appointment as an employee of the Health Service Executive is governed by the Health Act 2004 and the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointment) Act 2004 and Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Amendment Act 2013. Remuneration The salary scale for the post is: (01/08/2025) €35,609, €37,741, €38,597, €40,760, €42,740, €44,473, €46,151, €48,414 €50,059, €51,718, €53,296,€54,914 LSIs New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies.
