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The Defence Forces are now accepting applications for General Service Recruit in the Naval Service. We live in a world of diversity; the Defence Forces require men and women from all backgrounds that possess a strong sense of duty, enjoy working as part of a team, and are looking for a rewarding yet challenging career. Naval Service applicants must be at least 18 years old and under the age of 39 years of age on the closing date for applications. What is a Naval Service Recruit A Naval Service Recruit enlists for General Service in the Other Ranks of the Defence Forces. After successfully completing the initial Recruit Training course a recruit passes out as an Ordinary Seaman and will then go onto their Branch Training Course before becoming qualified as an Able Body sailor in the Naval Service. Who we want Naval Service Recruits go on to form the backbone of the Irish Naval Service. Recruit training is 22 weeks in duration and is designed to develop a physically fit, disciplined and motivated person using basic military and naval skills in order to prepare them for further training in the Service. Recruits are instilled with the Naval Service ethos and the values of Courage, Respect, Integrity and Loyalty. On successful completion of the Recruit training, the Recruit is advanced to the training rank of Ordinary Rating (equivalent of 2 Star Private in the Army). The Naval Service has four Branches consisting of Seaman's, Communications, Mechanicians and Supplies. The Ordinary Rate commences their chosen Branch training giving them the specialised skills required to fulfil their role at sea and ashore. After this initial specialisation training, the Ordinary Rate will proceed to sea and take up an appointment onboard one of our ships for a two year rotation. Life at sea is at all times varied. The Ordinary Rate regardless of Branch is a much valued member of the ships crew. As well as Branch duties, he/she will be called on to complete other duties such as general maintenance, boat work, Damage Control/Firefighting. He/she may also be a member of a Naval Boarding team during Drug Interdiction Operations. If you are interested in a life at sea, as part of a dynamic, professional and highly motivated team, then the Naval Service is for you. Qualifications No formal education qualifications are required to join the Defence Forces as a recruit. You need to satisfy the Interview Board and the Recruiting Officer that you possess a sufficient standard of education for service in the Defence Forces. Age Limitations Applicants must be 18 years of age and under 39 years of age on the date deemed as the closing date for applications. Induction Recruit Competitions are held in the Naval Service as required. This is the only way to join the Naval Service to become an Ordinary Seaman. Candidates undergo fitness testing, an interview and a medical exam. The Induction Process will determine if you have the potential to become an Ordinary Seaman in the Naval Service. Application Process Training The Recruit Training Syllabus is designed to produce a physically fit, disciplined and motivated Ordinary Seaman with basic military skills. Naval Recruit training is foundation military training. It is 22 weeks in duration. It is followed by Trained Specialist Training courses. On successful completion of training Recruits are assigned to a Branch and a vessel of the Naval Service. Download the Naval Service Induction & Training Career Progression Newly qualified Ordinary Seamen are encouraged to put themselves forward for further courses in the Naval Service. These courses may enable the Seaman to specialise in certain areas of the Naval Service and progress towards career advancement. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Army Recruit - General Service
The Defence Forces are now accepting applications for General Service Recruit in the Army. We live in a world of diversity; the Defence Forces require men and women from all backgrounds that possess a strong sense of duty, enjoy working as part of a team, and are looking for a rewarding yet challenging career. Army applicants must be at least 18 years old and under the age of 39 years of age on the closing date for applications. When making an application for General Service Recruitment applicants should be aware that the areas of responsibility that applicants apply to are as follows: 1 Brigade - Cork Interview Centre Cork, Carlow, Clare, Galway, Kerry, Kilkenny, Laois, Limerick, Offaly, Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford 2 Brigade - Dublin / DFTC Curragh Interview Centre Dublin, Cavan, Donegal, Kildare, Leitrim, Longford, Louth, Mayo, Meath, Monaghan, Roscommon, Sligo, Westmeath and Wicklow. Where possible we will facilitate applicants to conduct fitness testing & interview at a location closest to their home. What is an Army Recruit? An Army Recruit is a person who enlists for General Service in the Defence Forces and on completion of the initial training program is promoted to Private 2*. Information About Army General Service Recruits The Defence Forces is looking for people who are looking for a challenging and physically demanding career in the military. Applicants should have: The ability to work in disciplined military environment.The ability to work with others in a team.Work well in a high pressure and physically demanding environmentBe willing to serve abroad for extended periods of time. On qualification recruits take up a position as a three star private in one of the following Service Corps — Infantry, Artillery, Cavalry, Transport or Communications Information Systems. Qualifications No formal education qualifications are required to join the Defence Forces as a recruit. However, you must satisfy the Interview Board and the Recruiting Officer that you possess a sufficient standard of education for service in the Defence Forces. Age Limitations Applicants must be 18 years of age and under 39 years of age on the date deemed as the closing date for applications. Induction Recruit Competitions are held in each Brigade of the Army as required and are the only way to join the Defence Forces to become a Private Soldier. Candidates undergo fitness testing, psychometric testing, an interview and a medical exam. In conjunction with this all candidates will be security vetted by An Garda Síochana. Candidates must also provide two referee`s as part of the security vetting process. Candidates will be required to pass both the medical examination and security vetting to be considered for induction. The Induction Process will determine if you have the potential to become a Private Soldier in the Army. Helpful Application Process video'sTraining The Recruit Training Syllabus is designed to produce a physically fit, disciplined and motivated Two Star Infantry Soldier with basic military skills. Recruit training is foundation military training. It is twelve weeks in duration. It is followed by 3 Star training and at a later stage by Trained Soldier Specialist Training courses. Recruits may be required to complete their training in any Defence Forces location and following their training, may be posted to any Defence Forces location subject to Defence Forces requirements. Career Progression Newly qualified Private Soldiers are encouraged to put themselves forward for further courses in the Army. These courses may enable the soldier to specialise in certain areas of the Army or qualify the soldier for promotion and overseas service. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Seasonal Barista
Seasonal Baristas – Join Our Team This Christmas! Looking for a temporary role to brighten up your festive season? This isn’t just another job — it’s your chance to brew great coffee, meet amazing people, and gain real experience in a brand that loves growth, teamwork, and promoting from within. ✨ Why Join Us? • Be part of a fun, friendly, and supportive team . • Free handcrafted coffee on every shift (because you deserve it!). • Employee discounts across all our locations. • A workplace where every day feels different — energetic, busy, and full of festive cheer. �� What You’ll Do: Serve great coffee, make someone’s day, and help create the warm, welcoming atmosphere Costa is famous for. �� Make it Yours: Bring your energy, smile, and love for coffee — and let’s make this Christmas season one to remember! �� Apply today and join the team that inspires the world to love great coffee!
Administrative Officer
The Administrative Officer is also a contributor to the strategic and policy-making decisions of the Council and will be expected to contribute to the development and implementation of forward-thinking strategies within the local authority and to work closely with senior management, elected representatives, external agencies, and relevant stakeholders in delivering services to the highest standard. The Administrative Officer may represent the Council on committees and at meetings and may be asked to report on progress in their respective section(s) at Council meetings, Municipal District meetings, Strategic Policy Committee meetings, etc. An Administrative Officer is responsible for the efficient management, direction, and deployment of resources for the department or service to which they are assigned and will generally work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within one of the Council’s Directorates to deliver a broad and diverse range of services. These may include planning, human resources, community and social development, housing, recreation, amenity and cultural services, environmental services, transportation and infrastructure, and emergency services. The Ideal Candidate The Ideal Candidate must be able to demonstrate that they have sufficient experience and a proven track record in the following:
Seasonal Barista
Seasonal Baristas – Join Our Team This Christmas! Looking for a temporary role to brighten up your festive season? This isn’t just another job — it’s your chance to brew great coffee, meet amazing people, and gain real experience in a brand that loves growth, teamwork, and promoting from within. ✨ Why Join Us? • Be part of a fun, friendly, and supportive team . • Free handcrafted coffee on every shift (because you deserve it!). • Employee discounts across all our locations. • A workplace where every day feels different — energetic, busy, and full of festive cheer. �� What You’ll Do: Serve great coffee, make someone’s day, and help create the warm, welcoming atmosphere Costa is famous for. �� Make it Yours: Bring your energy, smile, and love for coffee — and let’s make this Christmas season one to remember! �� Apply today and join the team that inspires the world to love great coffee!
Team Leader
The Role Are you passionate about perfume, and love people? Do you want to be part of a supportive team, and thrive in a fast-paced environment? Everyday our Team Leaders work hard to make sure their team and customers feel valued, confident and special. As a Team Leader, you play an integral role in supporting the Store Manager with the daily operational running of the store. You will lead by example, motivating and supporting a diverse team to deliver against key targets that drive the success of your store. Contracted Hours: 35 Contract Type: Permanent Contract Pay Rate: €16.89 What You Will Do: We are passionate about ‘Growing Our Own’, so we always encourage our employees to progress internally. As part of this, we offer apprenticeship schemes for all levels! We thank you for your interest, however due to the high volumes of applications, only those successful will be contacted. We do still encourage you to continue applying to any roles of interest you see advertised. The Perfume Shop is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion within our work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. The Perfume Shop is part of AS Watson Group, the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer operating over 16,500 stores under 12 retail brands in 28 markets, with over 130,000 employees worldwide. For the fiscal year 2023, AS Watson Group recorded revenue of US$23 billion. Every year, it is serving over 5.5 billion shoppers via its O+O (Offline plus Online) platforms, providing tech-enabled retail experience to customers offline and online.
General Operative
Your Recipe For a Rewarding Career Starts Here! Why Dawn Farms? We can offer an excellent opportunity to be part of a world-class team offering permanent, full-time positions with set hours and plenty of opportunity for further training, development and career opportunities should you wish to progress further. Our culture is one of inclusiveness and diversity with a constant drive and focus for continuous improvement throughout our business. Our production plants are located in Naas, Co Kildare with easy access via public transport. About Us Dawn Farms is the largest dedicated supplier of cooked meat and plant-based ingredients and fermented products outside of the US supplying world leading brands across more than 44 markets from our two state of the art plant facilities based in Naas. We also have manufacturing facilities in the UK and Germany. Dawn Farms is one of the largest employers in Naas, Co Kildare with a strong culture of diversity and inclusion. Job Purpose Dawn Farms is currently seeking for General Operatives to join our Production Teams. You will play an integral part of the team in ensuring the highest level of hygiene, food safety and health and safety standards are met. Positions: Full-Time Location: Naas, Co. Kildare. Salary: €13.50 - €17.55 per hour (overtime opportunities available) Role Responsibilities & Duties
Professionally Qualified Social Worker
Professionally Qualified Social Worker Kildare Services Permanent Full Time Position - 35 hours per fortnight The mission of the Muiriosa Foundation, is to focus and organise resources and capacities, to ensure that the individual has access to the range and level of supports which he/she requires to experience a self-directed, connected, inclusive, meaningful and fulfilling life. We are currently seeking to recruit a professionally qualified Social Worker for the Kildare region and are appealing to candidates who have an interest in supporting people with intellectual disability and/or autism, and their families, in accordance with the Muiriosa Foundations core values and ethos. At all times, the individual to whom we provide support and services, is at the centre of decision-making. Role: The role is that of Professionally Qualified Social Worker (PQSW) with additional Designated Officer responsibilities. The PQSW will provide practical and emotional support to individuals with a moderate/severe/profound intellectual disability and their families. The Designated Officer is a named person within the service who has responsibility for receiving and responding to safeguarding concerns in relation to adults at risk of abuse, neglect or exploitation. The Designated Officer also provides advice, support and guidance to staff and ensures that safeguarding concerns are managed in line with the Muiriosa Safeguarding Adults at Risk of Abuse, Policy and Procedures. Core responsibilities: Informal enquiries to: Rachel Whelan (Principal Social Worker) rachel.whelan@muiriosa.ie 087-6096673 Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: Friday 21st November 2025 @6pm To apply and for further details please go to our web page at Current Vacancies Muiriosa Foundation
Branch Customer Advisor, Naas
Branch Customer Advisor, Naas Apply now » Date: 7 Nov 2025 Location: Kildare, IE, IE Company: Allied Irish Bank Location/Office Policy: Naas, Co. Kildare (Fully fixed on-site) If you are not sure about your suitability based on any aspects of the role advertised, we encourage you to please contact the Recruiter for this role, Emma, at careers@aib.ie for a conversation. AIB is an equal opportunities employer, and we pride ourselves on being the first bank in Ireland to receive the Investors in Diversity Gold Standard accreditation from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. Should you have a reasonable accommodation request please email the Talent Acquisition team at careers@aib.ie Unsolicited CV’s sent to AIB by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this position. AIB operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our recruitment partners. Application deadline: 21st November 2025 Job Segment: Recruiting, Bank, Banking, Human Resources, Finance Apply now »
Christmas Customer Assistant
We are looking for candidates to start with us from November onwards. We have a variety of shifts available, which may include weekends. The exact shift patterns will be discussed at interview.Please note that due to the anticipated volume of applications expected for this vacancy, we will close the advert when we have met our requirements. Please note, this role is located in IRELAND The festive season is one of our most exciting and important times of the year, made possible by the energy, warmth and dedication of our store teams. As a Christmas Customer Assistant, you'll be at the heart of the action, greeting customers with a smile, offering product and gift advice, and creating a memorable experience that keeps them coming back all year round.This role is a great opportunity whether you're just starting your career or have retail or customer service experience and want a fresh challenge. If you love helping people and making their day, this is the job for you.Whilst this is a temporary contract, there may be the potential for a permanent role later depending on the opportunities in your local area, so it could be the start of a new career with us. About the role You will work in a Boots store and report to the Assistant or Store Manager, and your responsibilities will include: Why Boots At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, with you, we change for the better. What's next If your application is successful, we will be in contact with you to attend an in-person interview within the next 14 days.Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.
