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VSS Ireland Ltd. headquartered in Carlow are currently looking for full-time field Skilled Engineers/Technicians to join our expanding team, Nationwide. About VSS Ireland Ltd. VSS Ireland Ltd. is Ireland’s leading fire related services, air hygiene and water hygiene specialist company. As industry leaders, we provide the highest standard of surveying, maintenance and installation services across our Fire Related Services, Air Handling and water hygiene divisions to all manner of facilities nationwide. VSS Ireland’s clients are from all sectors of the professional sphere. Including, but not limited to: Pharmaceutical and Healthcare, Hospitality and Retail (hotels, supermarkets and restaurants), Construction and Manufacturing, Chemical and Food Processing and Business Environment (Education and Administration Buildings). Responsibilities include: As a field-based employee, you will be responsible, reliable, punctual, and trustworthy. You will represent the company in a professional and supportive manner, developing positive working relationships with our customers as well as co-workers. Candidates should have an Electrical or Mechanical experience with an ability to demonstrate good transferable skills. Principle Duties and Responsibilities: Salary and Benefits: Very competitive salary, DOE. Company van & fuel card. Mobile phone. Full training provided. Career progression. Uniform and PPE. Education required level: Junior Cert/Trades/Mech Elec Qualifications To Apply: For further information, please contact us on 0818919345 or click the APPLY NOW button to upload your CV. Don't have a current CV? Click HERE to view the JobAlert.ie CV templates.
Field Ventilation Hygiene Technicians
VSS Ireland Ltd. headquartered in Carlow are currently looking for Full Time Field Ventilation Hygiene Technicians to join our expanding team Nationwide. About VSS Ireland Ltd VSS Ireland Ltd. is Ireland’s leading building compliance company. As industry leaders, we provide the highest standard of surveying, maintenance and installation services across our Fire Related Services, Air Handling and water hygiene divisions to all manner of facilities nationwide. VSS Ireland’s clients are from all sectors of the professional sphere. Including, but not limited to: Pharmaceutical and Healthcare, Hospitality and Retail (hotels, supermarkets and restaurants), Construction and Manufacturing, Chemical and Food Processing and Business Environment (Education and Administration Buildings). Responsibilities include: As a field-based employee, you will be responsible, reliable, punctual, and trustworthy. You will represent the company in a professional and supportive manner, developing positive working relationships with our customers as well as co-workers. Principle Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for the maintenance of air ducts, cleaning of ductwork and performing ductwork inspections in commercial areas. • Preforming scheduled Preventative Maintenance Service visits on HVAC and Kitchen Extraction systems. • Predominantly evening and night work. • Making Service recommendations following Preventative Maintenance Service Visits. • Managing Van Stock. (If required) • Responding to Customer call-out service requests. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: • Be physically fit and capable of working from ladders and in confined spaces. • Excellent Customer communication skills with ability to work under pressure. • Computer experience for recording work completed on Service System via our CRM. • Full clean driving license is an advantage. • Safe Pass is an advantage. • Manual Handling is an advantage. • B2 level of English or higher. • Eligible to work in Ireland. Salary and Benefits: Education Required Level: Junior Cert/ Leaving Cert/ Trades/Mech Elec Qualifications For further information please contact us on 0818919345 or click the APPLY NOW button to upload your CV. Don't have a current CV? Click HERE to view the JobAlert.ie CV templates.
Train Drivers
Become a Train Driver - Open for Applications! We are delighted to launch our 2024 Driver Campaign . It is an exciting time to be a part of the Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail One Team. We have welcomed over 200 new Trainee Drivers into our organisation over the past number of years. We wish to continue this growth by providing YOU with an opportunity to be a part of our future. Iarnród Éireann is a proud dynamic leader in the transport network. In keeping with our company vision to continuously grow and improve, we are seeking ambitious applicants to join our “One Team”. As a Train Driver your duty will be to deliver safe, customer-focused journeys, with scope to continue on to future roles in supervisory and management positions. Candidates must be willing to work various shift patterns including weekend work. We match the responsibility of this safety-critical role with a salary scale that can reach a maximum of €65k per annum . Successful candidates will develop full operational knowledge prior to qualification as part of the Train Driver Training programme. We are an organisation that greatly values our team and its members. We work hard to ensure that each one is proud to be a part of our future. Just some of the fantastic company benefits we have for YOU! Beidh iliomad céimeanna sa phróiseas roghnúcháin. Áireofar leis seo iarratais agus measúnuithe tosaigh ar líne, ionaid measúnaithe duine le duine, agallaimh bunaithe ar inniúlachtaí, diansheiceáil tagartha leighis agus sábháilteachta. Má tá suim agat sa bhfeachtas seo, le do thoil, cuir d’iarratas isteach tríd an nasc seo a leanas: URL: https://extranet.theopc.co.uk/irishrail17/ CÓD ROCHTANA IR2024INLK Dúnfar an córas iarratasóra ar líne nuair a bheidh líon na n-iarratas atá riachtanach faighte – moltar iarratais a sheoladh go luath chun díomá a sheachaint. Ní bhreithneofar iarratais dhéanacha. In Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail táimid tiomanta don éagsúlacht agus don chuimsiú a leabú i ngach rud a dhéanaimid. Tosaíonn sé seo leis an gcaoi a n-earcaímid daoine. Tá sé tábhachtach dúinn go mbraitheann gach duine go bhfuil fáilte rompu a bheith san eagraíocht agus déanaimid cinnte chun cothrom na Féinne a chinntiú do chách. Déanfaimid ár ndícheall cóiríocht réasúnta a chur ar fáil do gach iarrthóir nuair is gá agus nuair a iarrtar sin. Is fostóir chomhdheiseanna muidne agus ní dhéanaimid idirdhealú in aghaidh aon fhostaí ná iarratasóir ar fhostaíocht mar gheall ar chine, eitneachas, gnéas, aois, reiligiún, gnéaschlaonadh, féiniúlacht inscne agus/nó léiriú ná míchumas.
Mystery Shoppers
Mystery Shoppers - Required Nationwide! Looking to earn an extra income? Would you like to earn cash while you shop? Customer Perceptions are recruiting Mystery Shoppers across Ireland. Flexible working hours are available to suit your needs. All you need is: ✅ Good observational skills ✅ The ability to recognise outstanding customer service ✅ A strong grasp of written and spoken English Click Apply Now to submit your application today! Don't have a current CV? No worries - Just click Apply Now and upload your letter of introduction through the cv section OR Click HERE to view the JobAlert.ie CV templates section and build your CV today! 🛑 IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE WITHIN 4 WORKING DAYS OF SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION PLEASE DOUBLE-CHECK YOUR SPAM OR JUNK FOLDER 🛑
Music Teachers
Music teachers wanted to teach keyboard as an after school activity in Primary schools in; 3/5 afternoons per week, Must be free from 1.30 pm in the day for 2/3 hours Group classes. Lesson plans, books and keyboards supplied. Training will be given Car essential Job Type: Fixed term Pay: €40.00 per hour CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON NOW TO UPLOAD YOUR CV. PLEASE OUTLINE THE COUNTY THAT YOU ARE APPLYING FOR IN THE COVER NOTE / LETTER AREA.
Part time Deli Staff Required
Part Time deli staff required 6.30am-3.00pm Job Requirements:
Store Manager
Role Responsibility We are passionate about celebrating our customers’ life moments and are now looking for a Store Manager to join our very successful Card Factory family to help fulfil this. As a Store Manager you will have overall responsibility for the running of the store - you will thrive in a role that is challenging and demanding, focusing on maximising sales, exceeding budget targets, efficient cost controls, promoting fantastic customer service and looking for opportunities to lead, motivate and develop your team to deliver. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Fresh Meat Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Ensure the Meat Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times and provide our customers with excellent quality and products and services. The ideal candidate will have/be: • Excellent communication skills • Numerical skill • Customer focused • A passion for food and the ability to inspire shoppers • The ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment,ability to multi-task under pressure • No previous experience necessary as training will be provided Main duties: • Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative • Drive sales through ensuring SOPs and store standards are met on a daily basis • Merchandise and present department to the highest standard • Implement planograms correctly • Control stock rotation so that quality and freshness of goods is of the highest standard • Manage waste and shrink in the department • Ensure continuous improvement in the Meat Department by remaining up to date with new products and initiatives • Enhance product knowledge by gaining information from a range of sources and share ideas, suggestions and builds • Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working
Supervisor Hr
Supervisor 18hr Brand Phase Eight Posted Date 18 minutes ago(14/09/2024 12:54) Job ID 2024-22152 # of Openings 1 Category Supervisor Type Part Time Overview What's the role? We are looking for a Supervisor to join us in our Kildare Village store. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to take their first step into key holding and line management responsibilities.As Supervisor you will act as a brand ambassador to promote and deliver an outstanding customer experience. You will meet our customers every day and we need you to help them find that perfect outfit, from head to toe! Your role in store is a pivotal one and you will use your experience to support our Style Advisors as they grow their own knowledge and experience as well as assisting the Assistant Manager and/or the Manager in the commercial aspects of running a successful store or concession. What's in it for you? It’s not all about what you can do for us, we will give you the tools, the support, and the time to develop your career in the direction you want to go. Alongside that, we have some great benefits which include: *Flexibilty across weekdays, weekends, and evenings essential* Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Click here to get started.
Senior Executive Librarian
The Candidate The post of Senior Executive Librarian is a professional post requiring a degree and postgraduate qualification in librarianship or degree in librarianship. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated person, with drive and commitment to delivering quality public services and continual professional development who can demonstrate clear knowledge and understanding of: • Local authority services, its key stakeholders and relationships • Local government structures and its democratic role and mandate • National and international public library policy and strategy The ideal candidate will: • Have experience and skills in leadership and management ability; • Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills; • Have experience in people management and team membership skills; • Have experience in change management and project management skills; • Have knowledge of current issues and the future direction of libraries and Local • Government; • Be committed to the public interest; • Have satisfactory IT skills including knowledge and understanding of relevant technical ICT packages; • Have a current, full, clean, Class B drivers licence and access to own car. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate through their application form and at the interview that they: • Have a commitment to modern and innovative library service delivery; • Are able to work within, and where necessary lead multi-disciplined teams and have the ability to motivate, empower and encourage staff under his/her control to achieve maximum performance; • Have excellent experience in community and stakeholder engagement and be capable of working in partnership with other Kildare County Council Sections and with outside agencies; • Have relevant administrative experience at a sufficiently high level; • Have a career record that demonstrates a high level of competence in the management of staff; • Have a strong understanding of the professional role of the librarian and of 21st century library services; • Have a satisfactory knowledge of public service organisation in Ireland; • Understand the changing environment in which Kildare County Council operates and be capable of adapting to change in order to deliver quality services to our citizens; • Have the experience of planning strategically to manage and implement initiatives to enhance library services, infrastructure and collections • Are motivated to achieve maximum performance by supporting the current Performance Management and Development System (PMDS); • Have strong interpersonal, communications, networking and advocacy skills; • Have the ability to manage financial resources within a budgetary control framework; • Have an ability to lead in the provision of excellent customer service • Have a good understanding of the role of digital technologies in the delivery of public library services; • Have experience of engaging with and leveraging emerging technologies in library services and operations • Have good knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations, the implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace; • Have a thorough knowledge of Local Government in Ireland or a demonstrable ability to quickly acquire same; • Have the ability to deputise at a senior level. Duties and Responsibilities The Senior Executive Librarian is a senior management post within Kildare Library Service. The job profile is likely to evolve as the service changes and develops to meet the changing needs of the public. The Senior Executive Librarian works closely with staff at all grade levels and reports directly to the County Librarian. The post requires a high level of professional library and management skills, which include strategic and operational roles. Responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to: Strategic Role: • Working with the senior library management team to plan and deliver the local authority library development programme. • Contribute to forward planning, capital development and policy formulation. • Leading change across the library service to enable delivery of quality services to the public. • Participation in both national and local council committees for the development and implementation of new, innovative services. • Development of community engagement and roll out of strategic programmes for service development. • Development and management of effective marketing and public relations campaigns to deliver strategic targets. • Planning and oversight for Budgets, Procurement and ICT. Operational role: • Branch library development, including collections, services and facilities. • Cultural programming and liaising with local authority, local community and key stakeholders. Management of administrative functions, including HR, Finance, ITC and eServices. • Supervise and Participate in the Performance Management Development System Library Team Plan development and roll out to branch network. • Management and good governance of library buildings, health and safety, child protection, data protection, sustainable development and business continuity in accordance with Council policies. • Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time. • Deputising for the County Librarian as requested. The duties shall be such as may be assigned to the officer from time to time by the local authority and shall include the duty of deputising for other officers of the local authority, when required, and such duties as may be assigned to him/her in relation to the area of any other local authority Qualifications Character: Each candidate must be of good character. Health: Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Education, Training and Experience etc.: Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: a) Hold a degree (level eight on the National Framework of Qualifications) in the area of Library and Information Studies, b) Have satisfactory experience of library work including satisfactory experience at a management level. Candidates must also: • Have the knowledge and ability to discharge the duties of the post concerned; • Be suitable in all other relevant respects for appointment to the post concerned; Please supply copies of any certificates, diplomas or degrees you may have with the application form. Particulars of Employment The Post The post is wholetime (i.e., 35 hours per week) and appointment will be permanent. Location There are seven full-time Branch Libraries in County Kildare; Athy, Celbridge, Kildare, Leixlip, Maynooth, Naas and Newbridge. Library Headquarters is based in Newbridge. Kildare County Council reserves the right to assign you to any premises in use by the Council, now or in the future. The person appointed will be required to report to their place of work by their own means of transport and at their own expense. Commencement Kildare County Council shall require a person to whom an appointment is offered to take up such appointment within a period of not more than one month and if they fail to take up the appointment within such period, or such other longer period as the Council in its absolute discretion may determine, Kildare County Council shall not appoint them. Candidates, if successful, will not be appointed to the post unless they: • Agree to undertake the duties attached to the post and accept the conditions under which the duties are, or may be required to be, performed; • Are fully competent and available to undertake, and fully capable of undertaking, the duties attached to the position. Working Hours The current working hours are 35 hours per week, The post entails a wide range of duties which require maximum flexibility, involving regular evening and weekend attendance where necessary. The person appointed may be required to work outside of normal hours on occasion. Kildare County Council reserves the right to alter the hours of work from time to time in line with Government Circulars. All hours worked are subject to and recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997, and the Organisation of Working Time Regulations, 2001. Kildare County Council requires employees to record their hours using a Clocking system. Reporting Arrangements Senior Executive Librarian Officers report directly to the County Librarian or to any other employee of Kildare County Council such as the Director of Services or other appropriate employee may designate for this purpose. A system of regular appraisal will be operated during employment, which will involve discussions between the employee and the line manager regarding performance and conduct. Probationary Period of Employment Where a person is permanently appointed to Kildare County Council, the following provisions shall apply – a) there shall be a period after appointment takes effect, during which such a person shall hold the position on probation; b) such period shall be twelve months, but the Chief Executive may, at their discretion, extend such period; c) such a person shall cease to hold the position at the end of the period of probation, unless during this period the Chief Executive has certified that the service is satisfactory; d) the period at (a) above may be terminated on giving one weeks’ notice as per the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Acts; e) there will be assessments during the probationary period. Remuneration €57,675 per annum to €69,956 per annum (maximum) €72,460 per annum (LSI 1) (after 3 years satisfactory service at maximum) €74,978 per annum (LSI 2) (after 6 years satisfactory service at maximum) On appointment successful candidates will be placed on the first point of the salary scale. Appointment to a higher point of the salary scale may apply to candidates employed elsewhere in the public service, subject to verification of service history. Remuneration is paid fortnightly by PayPath directly to the employees nominated bank account. The current wage pay cycle may be revised during the period of employment. Remuneration is subject to all statutory deductions, e.g., P.A.Y.E. and P.R.S.I. Increments are paid annually subject to satisfactory attendance, conduct and performance and national agreements. Increments may be withheld if performance, attendance and/or conduct are not satisfactory. Superannuation & Retirement A person who becomes a pensionable employee of the County Council will be required in respect of their Superannuation to contribute to the Local Authority at the appropriate rate.The terms of the Local Government Superannuation (Consolidation) Scheme 1998 as amended or the Public Services Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004 or the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme & Other Provisions) Act 2012 will apply as appropriate on appointment. Retirement age for employees is dependent on their relevant contract of employment, with due consideration being given to the rules of the Superannuation Scheme to which they belong. For appointees who are deemed not to be “new entrants” as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, retirement is compulsory on reaching 65 years of age. • The minimum retirement age for “new entrants” to the public service as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004 is 65. There is no mandatory retirement age. • Effective from 1st January 2013, The Single Public Service Scheme applies to all first-time new entrants to the public service, as well as to former public servants returning to the public service after a break of more than 26 weeks: - Retirement age is set, initially, at 66 years; this will rise in step with statutory changes in the State Pension Contributory (SPC) age to 67 years in 2021 and 68 years in 2028. - Compulsory retirement age will be 70. Annual Leave Granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave and arrangements for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 and the nationally agreed annual leave scheme for the sector. The annual leaveyear runs from 1st January to 31st December. The current leave entitlement for this post is 30 days. The Chief Executive of Kildare County Council retains autonomy regarding office closures, (e.g., Christmas Office Closure), any days arising from such closure will be reserved from the employee’s annual leave entitlement. Proposed office closure days will be reviewed and advised to all employees each year. Residence The person holding the office must reside in, or at an address convenient to the Local Authority, as approved by the Chief Executive. Outside Employment The position is whole-time, and the officer may not engage in private practice or be connected with any outside business which would interfere with the performance of official duties.
