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Position Summary: As the Logistics Construction Coordinator (CC) you will supervise and coordinate the activities for Logistics under their ownership on a large Irish semiconductor factory build project in Ireland. .You will be focal point for contractors for all site mobility and transportation issues: vehicles & licenses, security checks, material and workers movement through external and internal gates and into cleanrooms. You will be also working with enabling infrastructure to help support other large capital projects. Key Responsibilities: Responsibilities shall include but not limited to: Other: Working hours: Site Based 45 hours/week.
Climate Action Regional Office Coordinator Assistant
The Position Kildare County Council is inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for the above competition to undertake the role of Assistant Officer with the Eastern and Midlands Climate Action Regional Office. The Assistant Officer will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver the annual work programme, under the management and strategic direction of the Regional Coordinator within the Eastern and Midlands CARO. The Assistant Officer will work with all 17 local authorities in the Eastern and Midlands Region and will work with the three other climate action regional offices in the performance of duties. The Assistant Officer must undertake those duties as assigned to them by the Executive Officer and Regional Coordinator. The Assistant Officer shall also report to the Director of Service with responsibility for climate action to which they are assigned, or any other person designated by the Director of Service. The Competition The purpose of this recruitment campaign is to form a panel for Kildare County Council from which temporary whole-time posts may be filled for Assistant Officer as vacancies arise. The Candidate Characteristics that the post holder must demonstrate as part of this role include: • Evidence of practical, hands-on experience in developing/delivering projects that advance climate and sustainability policy, or other similar/transferable policy area, into on-the-ground projects. • Possess knowledge of current climate change and climate action policy and priorities at International, EU, National government and local authority levels. • Possess knowledge of local government functions, structures, services and activities. • Possess knowledge of key policy areas including Climate Action, Energy, Green Infrastructure, Sustainable Mobility (active transport and modal shift), Citizen Engagement, Just Transition, Land Use and Development, Biodiversity and Natural Environment. • Excellent report writing skills having experience of compiling, preparing and presenting reports, presentations, correspondence etc. • Good interpersonal skills to engage with, support, effect and influence local authorities. • Strong judgement and problem-solving skills as well as the capacity to work autonomously and with great flexibility to meet work objectives. • Knowledge and experience of operating ICT systems. • Possess project management skills and experience. • Experience of organising and managing events, including networking and participation skills. • Ability and experience in dealing with complex issues and multiple issues simultaneously. • Strong teamwork mentality and collaborative approach to work progression. Duties and Responsibilities The duties of the Assistant Officer is to perform, under the direction and supervision of the Regional Coordinator or other officer as designated by the relevant Director of Service/Chief Executive, such duties as may from time to time be assigned to you in relation to your employment and as may be appropriate to any particular function of any local authority for which the Chief Executive is responsible, and carry out such instructions as may be given in relation to the performance of duties. In delivering duties for the Eastern and Midlands Climate Action Regional Office, the Assistant Officer will be responsible for: Strategy • Assist in managing the effective and timely delivery of the CARO work programme to support the CAROs in achieving their objectives on behalf of the local government sector. • Assist in facilitating engagement with all local authorities in the region through the established governance structures and positive working relationships. • Work closely with all local authorities in the region in the implementation of and reporting on, progress of their Local Authority Climate Action Plan. • Contribute, assist and support initiatives across adaptation, mitigation, community and behavioural change measures/initiatives to support the work of the local government sector and local authorities (individually or cumulatively) to deliver positive, efficient and effective climate action. • Support to the development and delivery of climate action training. • Support and assistance on specific projects as they arise from time to time as part of the CARO work programme. • Deliver work items in a timely manner and to a high standard. Communication & Stakeholder Engagement • Assist in establishing, nurturing and maintaining strategic relationships to drive collaboration with key stakeholders to achieve outcomes of benefit to the local government sector. • Influence and collaborate with Government departments, agencies and bodies across a range of policy areas on the role of local authorities on climate action ensuring that practical and implementable delivery of climate action efforts is coordinated and aligned. • Be effective in communication on practical climate action issues to differing audiences. • Be effective in negotiation, influencing and communication skills and influencing multi-stakeholder processes. Information • Maintain a strong awareness of new policies, legislation and directives relating to climate action and an understanding of the implications and opportunities that these may present to local authorities. • Contribute to the identification of new work areas, policy, studies and processes related to climate action and its practical implementation through the local government sector. • Assist in influencing and collaborating with Government departments, agencies and bodies across a range of policy areas on the role of local authorities on climate action ensuring that practical and implementable delivery of climate action efforts is coordinated and aligned. Staff/Office • Assist in the efficient and effective working structures, and performance management systems of the Eastern and Midlands Regional Office. • Work as an integral part of a motivated team and ensure team cohesion and efficiency. • Be effective in communication on practical climate action issues to members of the team. • Database compilation, maintenance and analysis. • Assist in the management of financial and budgetary requirements for the office including putting internal controls and robust governance structures in place. • Ensure the office meets all requirements in relation to health and safety legislation and regulations. Perform any other duties as may be required by the Regional Coordinator, Director of Services and Chief Executive of Kildare County Council. 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, at the time of application, must hold all of the following: Hold an honours degree (Level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications) or equivalent professional qualification in engineering, town planning, environmental science, architecture, or other relevant discipline, and At least two years (i.e. no less than 24 months at the time of application) satisfactory practical, hands-on experience in engineering, town planning, environment science or architecture or other relevant discipline; or have at least two years satisfactory experience in working directly on the delivery of climate action policy/initiatives, and Demonstrate a high standard of technical training and practical, hands-on experience focused on action and delivery, with evidence of practical project delivery experience beyond research, analysis, or advisory roles. Desirable Requirements Each candidate, at the time of application, can hold as desirable but not necessary, any of the following: In addition to the level 8 Honours Degree qualification above, hold, a postgraduate qualification in climate or environmental science or other relevant discipline and/or a qualification or certification in project management. Have a high level of IT competence, including database compilation, maintenance and analysis and have proven competence in statistical methods and data analysis and experience of data analysis software. Particulars of Employment The Post The post is whole time (i.e., 35 hours per week) and appointment is a whole-time temporary post. Driving Licence Applicants should at the date of applying hold a full valid Irish /EU licence, for Class B vehicles, or a licence acceptable to NDLS for transfer to full Irish licence, (Link below). They must be a competent driver and, shall drive a car in the course of their duties and for this purpose provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the local authority. The council must be indemnified on their insurance. https://www.ndls.ie/help/faq.html#exchange-of-foreign-driving-licences Location Kildare County Council reserves the right to assign the successful candidates 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. Working Hours The current working hours are 35 hours per week Mondays to Fridays (rotas operate for lunchtime opening). Kildare County Council also has a flexi time system in operation, details of which are available from the Human Resources Section. The Council reserves the right to alter your hours of work from time to time. You may be required to work overtime on various occasions. All hours of work will be subject to and recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 and the Organisation of Working Time Act (Regulations) 2001. Reporting Arrangements Climate Action Regional Office Coordinators report directly to the appropriate supervisor in the Section or to any other employee of Kildare County Council 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 €47,270 per annum to €68,914 per annum (maximum) €71,123 per annum (LSI 1) (after 3 years satisfactory service at maximum) €73,335 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: 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 leave year 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. Code Of Conduct/Organisation Policies Employees are required to adhere to all current and future Kildare County Council codes of practice including Code of Conduct of Employees and all current and future organisational policies including, but not limited to Health and Safety, Communications, Data Protection, Equality, Staff Mobility, Attendance Management and Use of Electronic Equipment. Training Employees are required to attend and participate fully in training programmes as may be decided by the Council from time to time and to apply their learning in the course of their daily working activities. Health and Safety Regulations Kildare County Council as an Employer is obliged to ensure, so far as it is reasonably practicable the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work of all its employees. Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, the County Council has a legal duty to exercise all due care and take all protective and preventative measures to protect the Safety, Health and Welfare of its employees. All employees also have a legal obligation under Safety and Health legislation to cooperate with management and not engage in any improper conduct or behaviour or do anything, which would place themselves or others at risk. Canvassing Any attempt by a candidate, or by any person(s) acting at the candidate’s instigation, directly or indirectly, by means of written communication or otherwise influence in the candidate’s favour, any member of the staff of the County Council or person nominated by the County Council to interview or examine applicants, will automatically disqualify the candidate for the position being sought.
Shop Floor Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Merchandise, rotate and face off all stock in assigned department while maintaining hygiene and food standards. The ideal candidate will have/be: Excellent communication skills; Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible; Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team; Main duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative; Process orders for various departments; Merchandise and present the entire store to the highest standard at all times; Liaise with the Store Manager on changes to layouts, ends and sides and ensure changes are correctly implemented; Implement correct labelling and stock rotation procedures; Ensure deliveries are checked off in line with goods inwards procedures. Keep the back-store tidy and packed away.
Regional Plumbing Sales Representative
Chadwicks Group, part of the esteemed Grafton Group Plc, holds the prestigious position as a leading force in the builder's merchanting industry throughout the Republic of Ireland. Its foundational operations are rooted in the well-established Builders Merchants division, where renowned brands like Chadwicks, Cork Builders Providers, Davies, and Telfords have become trusted names for quality products and services. Beyond its core, the Group has embraced growth and diversification, skilfully augmenting its brand family through thoughtful acquisitions and natural growth. This strategic expansion has introduced a suite of complementary brands — Heitons Steel, Panelling Centre, Morgans Timber, Proline, and Sitetech — each offering a distinct selection of products that enrich Chadwicks Group's portfolio. This blend of time-honoured tradition and modern expansion strategies underlines Chadwicks Group's prominence in the industry, ensuring it remains at the forefront of innovation and customer satisfaction. Principle Objective As Sales Representative, you are responsible for generating building material sales, managing customer relationships and construction related activity with key customers within a geographical area to achieve company objectives as directed by the Regional Director. Knowledge & Experience Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Chadwicks Group we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. DISCLAIMER: Chadwicks Group reserves the right at any time to change, delete, or add to any of the provisions of this Role Profile at its sole discretion and it is the colleague’s responsibility to familiarise themselves with these changes. Furthermore, the provisions of this Role Profile are designed by Chadwicks Group to serve as guidelines rather than absolute responsibilities and duties.
Fresh Produce Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Ensure the fresh departments 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 Fruit & Veg 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
Deli Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Responsible for the preparation of high quality hot and cold deli products and for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. The ideal candidate will have/be:
Playgroup Leader
Job Title: Playgroup Leader Employer: Little Harvard Northside Salary: 34,881.60 p.a. Hours: 40hrs/wk Little Harvard Childcare Limited is looking for a full-time Playgroup Leader. Responsible for supervising children's play and encouraging physical, social and emotional development; providing opportunities for different types of play and preparing materials for a wide range of children's activities Candidates must have at least 2 years of service experience; a bachelor’s degree; excellent communication skills; caring and empathetic nature; strong attention to detail; a second language would be an advantage.
Warehouse Assistant
As a result of our expansion plans and our continued ongoing success we are looking to appoint a full time Warehouse Assistant. In this role you will assist the Warehouse Supervisor in ensuring that the whole goods in/out procedure run in accordance with company procedures, policies and guidelines. What are we looking for? To be successful in this role, you will be expected to: Why The Range? Working for The Range is no ordinary job. We are a Sunday Times Top Track 100 company and one of the UK’s fastest growing retailers. Much of this success is thanks to our talented and passionate teams. From retail opportunities nationwide to innovative roles in our Head Office and fulfilment positions at our state of the art distribution centres, you’re sure to find the role to match your skills and your ambition. People are at the heart of our retail concept, and we want to invest in our staff and make the future extraordinary. Apply today for a challenging and rewarding position in a dynamic, fast paced environment and take the next step in your career.
Digital Accessibility And Assistive Technology Coordinator
Digital Accessibility and Assistive Technology Coordinator Kildare / Offaly / Westmeath – Office is based in (Negotiable) Permanent full time Would you like to work for a progressive and evolving organisation? The Muiriosa Foundation is a Section 38 voluntary health organisation providing services to people with intellectual disabilities, and Autistic people with co-occurring intellectual disabilities. We are publicly funded by the Department of Health, through the HSE. The Muiriosa Foundation employs approximately 1500 staff and provides residential and day opportunities to over 500 individuals. The Muiriosa Foundation has been working intentionally to support people with intellectual disabilities to participate as equal citizens in society in line with UNCRPD. We believe that Technology can play a key role in enhancing independence, autonomy and building inclusive environments. We are seeking a creative, passionate, and dynamic Digital Accessibility and Assistive Technology Coordinator who loves thinking outside the box and working collaboratively to support people to communicate, participate, and live life on their own terms. The successful candidate will work closely with individuals, families and support staff to facilitate the person’s right to access Assistive Technology that supports communication, participation, independence and quality of life. Requirements The successful candidate must have / be able to demonstrate the following: Essential Criteria: We strongly value lived experience of disability, neurodivergence or alternative communication and the unique perspectives this brings to Assistive Technology practice. We recognise that diverse ways of thinking strengthen our team and improve the support we provide. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, identities and experiences. Adjustments and flexible supports are available throughout the recruitment process and in the role. The salary for this post will be in line with SCM1/CNM1 pay scale or other equivalent scale, in line with qualifications and experience. If you are passionate about Assistive Technology, enjoy thinking outside the box and want to work in a values-led, people-centred service, we would love to hear from you. Informal Enquiries: Senior Speech and Language Therapist Polly Walsh 0879338271 Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: 13th February 2026 To apply and for further details please go to our web page at Current Vacancies Muiriosa Foundation
Trainee Manager
Main purpose of the role: Support the management team in all aspects of the operation of the store while gaining detailed experience in individual departments throughout the store. The ideal candidate will have/be: 1 years€,, experience in the retail industry is desirable Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) Experience balancing cash/tills is desirable Experience with fresh food Excellent communication skills Good delegation skills Highly driven with a strong work ethic Commerciality and brand awareness Passion for grocery retail Thrive in a fast-paced working environment. Main Duties: Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based Set, monitor and achieve sales targets with the team on gross profit margin, net margin, waste and other KPIs as agreed with Store Manager Actively participate in all training and development initiatives, and performance assessments Merchandise and present the entire store to the highest standard at all times and in accordance with relevant store planograms and guidelines Implement planograms correctly and ensure the correct range is in place in store Gain competence with all aspects of supply procedures €" ordering, delivery procedures, stock rotation and control procedures Manage such departments as are assigned to you Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.
