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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. 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.
Healthcare Assistant
What we Offer Salary range for this position is €15.39 – €17.12 per hour depending on experience Before 8am and after 8pm - from €19.23 p/h Sunday - from €23.00 p/h Public Holidays - from €30.80 p/h Paid inter-client mileage Sick pay scheme Maternity and paternity pay scheme Excellent working conditions Holiday pay at a rate of 8% of hours worked. PRSA Pension scheme available Bike to Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme A commitment to the on-going training and development of all employees Overall Purpose of Job -The purpose of the role is to enable the Members to achieve maximum independence in all aspects of daily living, by providing assistance in one or more of the following areas: personal care, domestic assistance, social and educational assistance, travel and companionship. -Role takes place in the homes and communities of our Members. Liaison -There are several key relationships, which should be fostered and developed for the successful implementation of this role. Liaise and coordinate with other identified Home carers as required and maintain close communication with the ALS Coordinator / Scheduling staff Training and Qualifications, required · Minimum of 5 modules completed of the Major Award at QQI Level 5 in either Community & Health Services, Health Service Skills or Healthcare Support or other relevant qualification. · Experience of working with people in a caring role ( essential) · SNA QQI level 5 or Childcare QQI level 5 - (advantage) · Be reliable, trustworthy, and always maintain confidentiality · Demonstrate excellent communication skills with a good level of spoken and written English · Full Drivers Licence and access to your own car ( essential) . Behaviours · Person centred approach · An ability to build strong relationships · Strong customer service focus · Flexible approach to work · High level of confidentiality Competencies · Communicating and Influencing · Motivating and Empowering · Planning and Organising · Quality and Customer Focus and Accountability Ranked 1st on the Irish Healthcare Centre Awards 2023 Homecare / Assisted Living Provider Of The Year and the highest-ranking charity organisation on the Irish Independent “Best Employer” list 2023. IWA is committed to promoting, maintaining, and adding to our diverse and inclusive work environment and would encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Documentary evidence of your relevant qualification(s) will be required in advance of or during the recruitment process. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Maintenance Person
Overview McDonald's are one of the most recognised 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 as a Maintenance person and you'll become part of our 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 maintaining a restaurant. But you might not realise the variety and scope of the role. Specific responsibilities will include maintaining outside landscaping, painting and varnishing, maintaining parking facilities and completion of non-electrical small equipment repairs and maintenance as well as organisation, acceptance and rotation of our great food products. To join us you'll need to be confident in dealing with external contractors as well as the restaurant team. You'll also need to understand the importance of maintaining high standards of quality and service as well as cleanliness. 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 you'll be required to assist the restaurant management team in operating the store efficiently by maintaining the equipment and building in prime condition. You'll need to work with external contractors to make sure repairs are carried out with minimal disruption to customers. As a key part of the restaurant team you will work as a supportive colleague and demonstrate a high level of enthusiasm for the standards in all areas of the restaurant inside and out. Benefits package includes: Holiday pay, Service Awards, Meal allowance, Employee discounts from top high street and online brands and many more... CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Crew Member (Overnight)
Overview We are looking for part time or full time crew member who would like to join our overnight team. McDonald's are one of the most recognized 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 realize 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.
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Cleaning Operative
Hourly Rate : €13.50 About Mitie: Mitie provides a wide range of facilities management (FM) services across Ireland, Europe, and the UK. These are delivered as integrated FM contracts, in bundles or as single services, depending on client requirements. Our service areas include technical services, energy and building services, cleaning, security, front of house and consultancy. We work with a wide range of private and public clients to create great work environments, which resulted in Mitie winning 4 awards in the 2023 Facilities Management Awards, including Total FM Service Provider for the third year in a row. We have also won 3 awards in the Workplace Excellent awards in 2023 – Best in CSR, Manager/Leader of the Year, Excellence in Learning & Development – over 1,000 employees. Mitie have been awarded the IBEC Keep Well Mark in 2021, 2022 and 2023 for our commitment to employee wellbeing and we have also been named in the Top 100 Employers for Wellbeing in Ireland for two years in a row. We are proud of our diverse workforce and like to recognise our people through various reward and recognition schemes, as well as through learning and development. Mitie promotes equality of opportunity in the workplace in compliance with employment legislation. Diversity, equity, and inclusion informs the basis of all employment policies and practices . Our premise is simple: the exceptional, every day. Company Benefits: Free Virtual GP Service Mi Recognition (Thanking employees for a job well done ranging from €25 - €250) Talent Referral Scheme (Earn €100 - €3000 for referring a friend to Mitie) Mi Deals (Fantastic savings at high street stores) Long service awards (Ranging from €50-€300) 10% health insurance discount for employees who join under the MITIE plan A non-contributory life assurance scheme Personal Retirement Savings Account (PRSA) scheme Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Save as you Earn Scheme (a risk-free savings plan that allows you to buy Mitie shares at a special discount) Bike2Work Scheme Tax Saver Scheme Learning & development (access to 200 courses on our L&D platform) Overview of the Role: Carry out a variety of cleaning assignments. Provide high quality cleaning services as assigned. To maintain a clean, hygienic, and safe working environment at all times. Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with daily operating procedures. Key Tasks/ Accountabilities: Mopping floors Vacuuming floors Touch Point Cleaning Clean desks Dust legs of desks and chairs Clean appliances Dust to hand height Empty bins Dispose of rubbish bags Clean toilets & bathrooms CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Executive Assistant
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 Student Records Office requires an organised and efficient administrator to support the work of a very busy office. The role is varied and involves operational and administrative duties and requires a blend of exceptional communication skills coupled with a high level of IT and data handling skills. Among the chief responsibilities are assisting in the accurate execution of the student registration process, and the administration of supports to students and staff before, during and after registration, including the issuing of official academic transcript of results, the European diploma supplements, and student identity cards. The persons appointed will work as part of a team in a deadline driven office, to support the delivery of key services to students and staff. Principal Duties Administrative and other duties: This will include: • Working with the team to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of registration related services and tasks arising as part of the operations of the office; • Supporting students and staff with complete professionalism and a commitment to first class customer service; • Communication of clear and accurate information in person, via website, email and telephone, on a proactive basis and in response to queries, while ensuring compliance to GDPR at all times; • Data compilation, data entry, data processing and verification; • Assisting in checking and validating data integrity and resolution of anomalies and errors in relation to application data, student data, programme data and statistical data required for external bodies such as the HEA; • Supporting Registry’s initiatives and participating in project teams in new or further developments of processes and systems; • Supporting staff within the university in the development of skills in specialist areas across a wide variety of administrative and technical activities – e.g., support staff in the use of Registry systems and procedures; • Any other duties or projects in the Student Records Office and wider Registry as allocated by the Student Records Officer and/or her nominee. Applicants should note that at certain critical periods, there will be a requirement to work outside normal office hours (occasionally at short notice), including weekends, to meet specific deadlines. It will not be possible to take significant amounts of annual leave at certain critical periods for this post. The responsibilities of the post holder may change over time, in line with the on-going development and reorganisation of Registry, its processes and services. The ideal candidate will have: Essential • Primary degree or equivalent professional experience (i.e., a minimum of 3 years relevant administrative experience, preferably in the educational sector); • Strong ethos of working with and within a team, with a demonstrated commitment and willingness to working collegially in a team environment to contribute to the team’s overall objectives; • Proven ability to work on own initiative, to manage several issues simultaneously, to meet strict deadlines and to manage the competing priorities which may be set by others; • An ability and an aptitude to follow procedure and willingness to learn new skills and work flexibly on different tasks; • A willingness to seek continuous improvement and to share skills with others to enhance the service; • Excellent and proven IT skills, including experience of working accurately with databases andsystems; • Professional discretion, and an ability to communicate effectively, in person and in writing; • Experience of prioritising competing tasks and working accurately in a deadline-driven environment as a productive team member and independently; • A proven excellent level of attention to detail in both written and numerical work; • Experience of data verification and analysis, with an awareness of the issues around data protection and GDPR. Desirable • An understanding of the life cycle of the student registration process; • Experience of large volume data processing; • Knowledge of student information systems – e.g., ITS, Workbench; • Knowledge of university policies and regulations. 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 15,000 students on a campus with 18th century roots and 21st century dynamism. The strategic trajectory and accomplishments of Maynooth University, in the 25 years 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 in 2024 ranked in the top 90 global Times Higher Education (THE) Young University rankings, placing 86th in the world. 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 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. With over 15,000 students Maynooth offers a range of programmes at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level in the humanities, science and engineering and social sciences, including business, law and education. The University also offers a range of international programmes and partnerships. Maynooth’s unique collegial culture fosters an interdisciplinary approach to research, which its worldclass academics bring to bear in tackling some of the most fundamental challenges facing society today. The University’s research institutes and centres consolidate and deliver this impact as vibrant communities of learning, discovery and creation. Research at Maynooth also is very much central to its teaching and the University prides itself on placing equal value on its research and teaching missions. 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 Salary Executive Assistant (2025): €31,713 – €47,950 p.a. (13 points) Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions
Sales Assistant
Sales Assistant Brand Self Portrait Posted Date 5 hours ago(18/04/2025 19:03) Job ID 2025-23649 # of Openings 1 Category Sales Advisor Type Part Time Self-Portrait Overview Sales Assistant Company Profile: Self-Portrait was established in 2013 by Han Chong in London, with a creative vision to make beautiful design accessible to all women. A graduate of Central Saint Martins, the Malaysian-born designer unites a refined aesthetic with a deft understanding of structure and materials that has propelled the brand’s meteoric rise and upended the contemporary fashion market. Designed in London, made for the world - Self-Portrait believes in celebrating and empowering the women in the clothes. Femininity ensured by elegant functionality, reflecting a sincere engagement and appreciation for a contemporary way of life. We are currently looking for full-time Sales Assistant at our Kildare Village Boutique. We are looking for a person with: - Experienced in sale and customer service with professional manners - Team player with great interpersonal skills - Ability to build customer loyalty and relationships - Reliable, full of energy and knowledge about trends and fashion - Great communication skills - Positive attitude Come and join us! 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.
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 Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based; 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.
Supervisor
Main purpose of the role: Manage and motivate your team, ensuring the store operates efficiently and effectively and to provide our customers with the very best customer service experience at all times. The ideal candidate will have/be: 2 years€,, experience in a customer service facing role is desirable Excellent communication skills The ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, ability to multi task under pressure The ability to organise work, delegate responsibilities and support team members in the store. Main duties: Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based Be approachable and a role model who leads by example and encourages teamwork and a positive attitude in the workplace Set the standard for other employees in relation to rotation, merchandising and facing off Assist in the induction, training and development of employees Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.
