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Your recipe for a rewarding career starts here! About Us Established in 1985, Dawn Farms is a family-owned company and the largest dedicated supplier of cooked meat and plant-based ingredients and fermented and dried sausage products outside of the US. The company currently supplies world-leading food brands across more than 44 markets, including the UK, Europe, Asia and Africa. With over 1,000 employees we are committed to meeting the needs of our customers in a safe, innovative and sustainable way, all while strengthening the communities where they live and work. Job Purpose Dawn Farms is currently seeking an S&I Culinary Student to join our Science & Innovation Department to be based in our state of the art production facilities in Naas, Co. Kildare . The Science & Innovation (S&I) Culinary Student will play a key role in planning and testing new ideas, contributing to the growth of the business across different innovation platforms and markets. This position offers exposure to state-of-the-art food research and manufacturing, as well as diverse protein product development and applications. The student will gain experience working in a team environment and are expected to have a passion for science and technology. In this multidisciplinary role, the student will learn new techniques related to the food industry, conduct practical experiments/trials, and handle multiple assignments within the S&I team. Location: Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland. Salary: DOE Working Hours: 39 hours per week, Mon. - Fri. (some flexibility required) Role Responsibilities & Duties: Why Dawn Farms? We can offer an excellent opportunity to be part of a world-class team, equipping our teams with the knowledge and the necessary skills to achieve their full potential. Innovation is a key ingredient of our success in protecting our market position and keeping our competitive edge. To be truly innovative, we invest in recruiting and developing a highly skilled, ambitious and talented team. 'Dawn Farm Foods Ltd. is an equal opprtunities employer'
S&I Graduate
Your recipe for a rewarding career starts here! About Us Established in 1985, Dawn Farms is a family-owned company and the largest dedicated supplier of cooked meat and plant-based ingredients and fermented and dried sausage products outside of the US. The company currently supplies world-leading food brands across more than 44 markets, including the UK, Europe, Asia and Africa. With over 1,000 employees we are committed to meeting the needs of our customers in a safe, innovative and sustainable way, all while strengthening the communities where they live and work. Job Purpose Dawn Farms is currently seeking an S&I Graduate to join our Science & Innovation Department to be based in our state of the art production facilities in Naas, Co. Kildare . The Science & Innovation (S&I) Graduate will play a key role in planning and testing new ideas, contributing to the growth of the business across different innovation platforms and markets. This position offers exposure to state-of-the-art food research and manufacturing, as well as diverse protein product development and applications. Candidates will work in a team environment and are expected to have a passion for science and technology, with knowledge in Chemistry, Nutrition, Process Engineering, and Food Science. This multidisciplinary role involves learning new techniques, conducting practical experiments/trials, and handling multiple assignments within the S&I team. Positions: Full-Time, Fixed Term 2 years. Location: Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland. Salary: DOE Working Hours: 39 hours per week, Mon. - Fri. (some flexibility required) Role Responsibilities & Duties: 'Dawn Farm Foods Ltd. is an equal opprtunities employer'
Information Officer
The remit of the Carer Supports Community team is to deliver one to one support to family carers, alongside the design, development and implementation of group and community-based supports. This team will manage delivery of local and national events (COTY, National Carers Week, Respite weekends, Training & Education). The Information Officer (IO) will work with the Support Manager Kildare and West Wicklow. Their role will involve responding to queries from family carers using the Carers Star Conversation. The Information Officer will work with the Support Manager in the administration of carer supports including but not limited to scheduling of carer clinics, workshops, support groups, making internal referrals and signposting to external organisations etc. The Information Officer also provides support to their Network team as required, which will include supporting fundraising. The Information Officer will be expected to travel to local and national meetings on a regular basis. Organisational Relationships Reports to: Support Manager Kildare and West Wicklow Direct reports: N/A External liaison: Family carers, community and voluntary providers, statutory providers including the HSE, members of the public. Main Responsibilities The Information Officer will have responsibility for the following: Family Carer Supports Respond to carer queries and provide information/signposting to Family Carers Ireland (FCI) resources available for carers including but not limited to; Membership, the website, online training & education and other community-based supports and services. Work collaboratively in supporting the Support Manager in organising clinics, appointments, facilities etc. Conduct Carer Star conversations with carers in line with the carer engagement process and refer to Support Manager as appropriate. Conduct welcome calls to family carers in a timely and effective manner. Respond calmly and appropriately to carers in line with training provided. Support the development and updating of the local community-supports directory. Reporting Maintain records in accordance with GDPR of contacts with family carers, engagements with staff and other records required by the organisation as set out in organisational policies, procedures and guidelines. This includes proficient use of the CRM. Adhere to all internal procedures in spending and controlling the Organisation’s funds. Follow all organisation policies and procedures with respect to reporting and engaging in the investigation of any safeguarding issues, Children First compliance requirements or complaints. Proactively collate data and information to inform KPIs, business plans and the annual report and externally where applicable. Fundraising Engage with the organisation, promotion, and delivery of fundraising activities and events. Liaise with fundraising partners, sponsors and donors. Administrative Duties Perform administrative duties and provide support to your Support Manager; this may include typing, photocopying, filing and contacting people via phone, email or text. Manage incoming and outgoing post. Create and maintain files in line with policies and procedures. Enter data related to KPIs onto agreed spreadsheets. Process applications for POBAL Alarms if applicable. Comply with all internal processes for the processing of invoices and work closely with the Finance department to ensure accuracy of same. Ensure purchasing is in line with the Organisation’s policies and procedures. Complete other administrative duties as required. Systems and Databases Enter data onto the Organisation’s CRM / Excel / Jotform and other platforms as required in line with policies and procedures. Set up online appointments and manage bookings for carer education programmes, support groups etc. Use the Organisation’s finance system to generate POs and other IT systems as required. Teamwork Operate in good faith, honesty, respect, trust and kindness. Contribute to the development and functioning of the Organisation by working collaboratively with colleagues as required. Work with colleagues to engage in reflective practice and case review; sharing expertise and knowledge. Performance Management Carry out your position and responsibilities in line with the Organisation’s values, policies, procedures and processes. Undertake all reasonable work instructions in a timely and professional manner. Actively participate in training and performance management initiatives. Ask questions to clarify understanding of job expectations, communications, projects and other workplace initiatives. Manage time effectively to deliver on tasks assigned. Practice self-care and open communication. Attend team meetings and events as required. Policies & Procedures Adhere to the Organisation’s policies and procedures and agreed quality systems. Ensure the Organisation’s Health and Safety policy and procedures are adhered to and carry out roles and responsibilities as detailed. Other Duties Undertake other duties as may be required and assigned by the Organisation from time to time. Qualifications, Skills & Experience Minimum Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) and pursued further studies in Office Administration or IT. At least 2 years’ experience working in a busy office environment. Experience of working remotely with excellent broadband. Ability to prioritise tasks and work within a dynamic environment. Excellent IT Skills, mainly Microsoft 365, SharePoint, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and experience setting up video calls through platforms like Zoom and MS Teams. Flexibility in attitude and approach to the job and willingness to help others. Reflective approach to work with willingness to learn and desire to implement a culture of continuous improvement. Strong work ethic with excellent attention to detail. Effective time management and organisational skills with ability to manage multiple activities and keep stakeholders informed. Excellent communication skills and ability to establish rapport with a diverse range of people. Ability to work autonomously and within a team. Fluency in English (written and verbal). Experience working in a highly confidential environment. Fundraising experience desirable. Full driving licence with access to own car. First Year Deliverables As agreed with line manager.
Principal Social Worker
Job Summary The Child and Family Agency was established on 1st January 2014 and is responsible for a range of statutory functions including provision of child protection, alternative care, specified regulatory services and a range of family support services. The Agency has commenced a major improvement programme with significant focus on Practice, Culture and Structure. The Agency currently has responsibility for a budget of circa €1.2billion and delivers its services through over 5,500 people in 259 locations across the Country. The Child and Family Agency has responsibility for the following range of services: Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Attachment(s) : Principal Social Worker Kildare South Candidate Information Pack incl T&Cs 2025.pdf
Facilitator
Facilitator - Day service Celbridge, Co. Kildare 24 hours per week minimum Job reference: FPT_CELB_3004 Essential criteria for the position of Facilitator: Full Job Specification available on request
Social Care Worker
Social Care Worker - Respite service Naas, Co. Kildare 39 hours per week Job reference: SCW_PIN_2904 Essential criteria for the position of Social Care Worker: Full Job Specification available on request
Sales Assistant
Maxi Zoo is part of the Fressnapf Group, the European market leader in pet product with 2,600 shops across Europe. Maxi Zoo is Ireland’s largest pet retailer and has over 30 shops in Ireland. Maxi Zoo Ireland are driven by the desire to make the life of pets and pets owners simpler, better and happier. Maxi Zoo Ireland are currently recruiting for a Part Time Sales Assistant for our Naas store. Why join us?
Craft Worker
Overview of the Department The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) plays the lead role in promoting competitive and sustainable economic development in the agriculture, food, forestry and fisheries sectors. Its mission is to lead, enable and regulate the sector in a way that optimises its contribution to social, economic and environmental sustainability. The Department’s strategic goals include: · to promote and safeguard public, animal and plant health and animal welfare for the benefit of consumers producers and wider society · provide income and market supports to underpin the rural economy and the environment · provide the optimum policy framework for the sustainable development of the agri-food sector · deliver a sustainable, growth driven sector focused on competitiveness and innovation driven by a skilled workforce delivering value added products in line with market demands · maintain and develop strategic, operational, regulatory and technical capacity to achieve operational excellence Further information on the Department can be viewed here Vacancies The Department currently has 1 vacancy for the role of Craft Worker (Agricultural Mechanic – State Industrial Grade) - Kildare in Crop Policy, Evaluation and Certification Division located Backweston Farm, Leixlip, Co Kildare, W23 AE3V. The successful candidate will be headquartered in Backweston but may on occasion be required to temporarily work on Longtown farm as required by management. Backweston Farm is situated outside Leixlip in Co Kildare and consists primarily of crops on approximately 100ha and is the headquarters for Crops Policy, Evaluation and Certification Division (CPECD) within DAFM. CPECD is responsible for the official field and laboratory trials for the Value for Cultivation and Use (VCU) of newly developed varieties of agricultural crop species. Each year newly bred crop varieties for a range of crops are submitted by European and world plant breeders for evaluation in official Department trials and the best performing varieties are communicated to farmers by way of the Recommended Lists. Longtown Farm is situated outside Clane in Co Kildare and consists of primarily livestock on approximately 114ha and is unique in Ireland in providing for bio-containment of animals of minimal disease status and of known infected status. The facilities provide for the veterinary research of pathogenesis of infectious disease and the host response. The farm is licensed by the Health Product Regulatory Authority (HPRA). It hosts a suckler herd, beef cattle, sheep enterprise along with pigs, poultry and horses. Longtown Farm’s primary function is to support and assist the Department’s Veterinary Laboratory Divisions and other veterinary Divisions in their work. Following an assessment process, candidates who achieve the qualifying standard will be placed on an Order of Merit from which appointments will be made. The post will be offered to the candidate ranked first and, if refused, to the remaining candidates in sequence until the post is filled. The Order of Merit will remain in place for a period of up to two years from the date of the first appointment, or until exhausted, and will be used to fill further vacancies, if any, that may arise during that period in DAFM Backweston but also in DAFM’s Longtown Farm, Clane, Co Kildare. Candidates who accept an offer of appointment will receive no further offers relating to this competition. Candidates who refuse an offer of appointment to a specific location will retain their placing on the order of merit but forfeit their right to be offered any further appointment to that location. The successful candidate will be headquartered in Backweston but may on occasion be required to temporarily work on Longtown farm as required by management. Temporary Vacancies In the event that temporary vacancies for this post arise during the lifetime of the Order of Merit, the Department reserves the right to offer such temporary posts on the basis of the results of this competition. Candidates who accept such a temporary post retain their placing on the Order of Merit and the acceptance of such a temporary appointment in no way interferes with the normal process of appointing candidates to permanent posts that may arise. Job Specification Principal Duties & Responsibilities The role of Craft Worker (Agricultural Mechanic) primarily involves the maintenance and repair of the farm machinery and road vehicle fleet of the Department to ensure the safe use of vehicles and machinery and the on-site fabrication as necessary for the safe completion of the Division’s variety trialling and other crop work. Note: The following list, which is not exhaustive, sets out the broad range of duties that may be required to be undertaken by a Craft Worker (Agricultural Mechanic) appointed to the position. Competencies Applicants should have all the attributes required of a Craft Worker (Agricultural Mechanic) and in particular they must demonstrate, by reference to specific examples from their career to-date, that they possess or have the capacity to acquire the qualities, skills and knowledge required for the role of Craft Worker (Agricultural Mechanic) as identified in the following competency framework. Skills and experience working with Agricultural equipment Experience and Knowledge of an Agricultural Environment Team working, Interpersonal and Communication Skills Delivery of Results Health and Safety Note: All qualifications deemed essential for this role must be verified through the submission of relevant awards. In the case of non-essential qualifications, a number of candidates who are called forward to the final stage of the assessment process will be selected randomly and required to submit evidence of one or more such qualifications. Application Process How to Apply Only Online Applications can be made and should be submitted via the Apply Now button. Note: As outlined above, if you do not meet the Essential Requirements listed under Section 3, your application will receive no further consideration. Closing Date Your application must be submitted no later than 12 noon on 26th May 2026: All queries relating to this recruitment campaign should be directed to dafm@cpl.ie with thesubject heading Craft Worker (Agricultural Mechanic) - Kildare Application acknowledgements: All applications received will be acknowledged within 5 working days of the competition closing date. If you do not receive an acknowledgement within the 5 working days or for any queries relating to this competition, please contact CPL by email: dafm@cpl.ie Applications will not be accepted after the closing date.
