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Full-time Chef de Partie Required. Employer and Employment Location: Pak Village Chinese Restaurant, Market Street, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny. Work Includes: Preparing Chinese cuisine food items and meal components at your station. Manage oriental ingredients that should be frequently available on a daily basis. Cooking a specific portion of each plated Chinese meal. Assisting with marinating, cutting and precooking Asian cuisine foods. Following directions provided by the head chef. Stocktaking and ordering supplies for your station. Suggest new rules and procedures for optimizing the cooking process. Required: 3+ years previous relevant experience. Minimum Annual Salary: €37,518 Working Hours: 39 hours/week, hourly rate 18.50 euros. AD PUBLISHED: FROM 07TH OCTOBER 2026 TO 03RD NOVEMBER 2026
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! 🛑 IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE WITHIN 4 WORKING DAYS OF SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION PLEASE DOUBLE-CHECK YOUR SPAM OR JUNK FOLDER 🛑
Seasonal Store Employee
Dunnes Stores is Ireland’s leading retailer positioned at the cutting edge of food and fashion retailing. We have stores in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Spain and are expanding our service and product offering all the time. At Dunnes Stores, we pride ourselves in delivering outstanding service and quality products whether it is food or fashion. We strive for excellence in all that we do, be it our award winning Simply Better Food range, our Baxter & Greene Market Deli or our collaborations with some of Irelands best Fashion and Homewares designers. Dunnes Stores offers a unique opportunity to in one of the most dynamic retailers in Ireland. We are currently looking to recruit store employees into a variety of different roles in our stores, these include working in Food or Fashion & Homewares, or within our Deli or restaurants. Store Employee roles have varying start times across the day, with some starting very early in the morning. All our store employees have excellent product knowledge, provide outstanding customer service, and above all else are passionate about retail. Suitable candidates should have some experience of working in a customer facing environment, be motivated, have excellent customer care skills, be confident communicators and have a passion for helping people. As a member of our store team you should be willing to learn and develop yourself, have a desire to succeed and to contribute to our positive team environment aswell as promoting our unique brand. Key Skills · Customer Service · Product Knowledge · Cash Handling · Visual Merchandising · Hygiene, Health and Safety · Knowledge of HACCP Dunnes Stores is an equal opportunities employer CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Seasonal Retail Sales Assistant
A seasonal role is a fantastic way to get to know The Works. Whilst we can't make any promises, some of our Seasonal Sales Assistants go on to build longer-term careers with us when permanent opportunities arise. Why The Works? We don’t just sell products. We inspire reading, learning, creativity and play. You could recommend the paint set that helps someone discover their inner artist. The book that inspires a future author. The game that brings a family together. Or the puzzle book that reconnects someone with a treasured memory. You never know what future outcomes your customer interaction might spark, or who someone might become. With your passion and our products, you’ll help people discover new interests, explore their creativity, find a new hobby or reconnect with something they once loved. The unseen possibilities are limitless - and it all starts with you. Our Perks Are 'The Works'
Seasonal Customer Assistant
Job Description Please note, this role is located in IRELAND Ready to make someone's day this Christmas? Join Boots as a Seasonal Customer Assistant and be part of something special. The festive season at Boots is one of the busiest and most exciting times of the year, and we're looking for enthusiastic people to help create brilliant experiences for our customers when it matters most. About the opportunity As a Seasonal Customer Assistant, you'll be at the heart of the action, helping customers find the perfect gift, discover great offers and get what they need for the celebrations ahead. You'll be the friendly face customers turn to for advice and support, creating feel-good moments that make a real difference and keep them coming back all year round. This is an important role where you'll help deliver a great experience for our customers. It's also a fast-paced and active role where priorities can change quickly throughout the day. You won't just be helping customers on the shop floor. You'll also support deliveries, replenish stock, and help keep the store looking its best. Working in store is a real team effort, so you'll need to be flexible and ready to step into different areas to keep things running smoothly. You'll feel good knowing you're playing your part and enjoy a strong sense of teamwork and fun as everyone pulls together during our busiest season. If you enjoy helping people, staying busy and being part of a supportive team, this could be the role for you. This is a temporary role, with the potential for longer-term opportunities depending on local availability. What you'll be doing You will: Welcome customers, understand their needs and help them find the right products, gifts, services and offers. Create memorable customer experiences through friendly, personalised service. Help customers complete purchases using tills and self-checkouts. Replenish stock and keep shelves full Support deliveries and help organise stock in the stockroom. Keep the store and shopping areas look their best. Work across different areas of the store and support your team wherever help is needed. What you'll need to have (our must-haves) Available to work Bank Holidays including Black Friday week and weekend, Cyber Monday, Christmas Eve, St Stephen's Day and New Year's Day. Customer-focused — enjoys talking to people and helping customers have a great experience. Team player — supports others and cares about team success. Operations ready — comfortable balancing customer service with stock, fulfilment and shop floor tasks. Proactive attitude — sees what needs doing and takes ownership. Resilient — stays positive and focused during busy periods. Energy and stamina — keeps energy high throughout long, active shifts. Confident asking questions — asks for help when needed to get things right. Comfortable with technology — learns new systems and confidently uses handheld devices, tills and self-checkouts. It would be great if you also have Previous experience in a retail or customer-facing environment. Familiarity with Boots products and services. Where your brilliance can take you You’ll receive industry-recognised training and build valuable experience along the way. You may go on to explore more in Retail, Pharmacy, Beauty or Opticians, or ultimately progress into management. There are plenty of paths to follow for you to become brilliant with Boots —you can read some of our colleagues stories here. Rewards designed for you Discretionary Christmas bonus Generous employee discount (After 1 month’s service) Access to our One Hub discount platform CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Grade IV Assistant Staff Officer
Salary: The gross salary applicable to the post of Assistant Staff Officer is currently €39,490 - €56,015 p.a. (rates effective 01/06/2026) Hours of Work: The appointee will be required to work 35 hours per week together with such additional hours as may be required from time to time for the proper discharge of their duties. Annual Leave: 23 days annual leave per annum. The ‘annual leave year’ operates from September to August. Annual Leave will be in accordance with arrangements authorised by the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science from time to time. For part-time contracts or contract durations of less than 12 months, the annual leave entitlement will be calculated on a pro rata basis. Overview of Role & Context South East Technological University (SETU) is Ireland’s newest TU, designated in May 2022. The university has designed an organisational change programme that will support elevated performance in the delivery of educational programmes, in research and innovation, in mobilising regional alliances, and in building institutional capacity, resilience and sustainability. The Office of the Vice President Academic Affairs, Teaching and Learning plays a critical leadership role in the delivery of the change programme, with assessment enhancement and capacity building an important part of this. Grade IV Assistant Staff Officer – Academic Unit Review Capacity Building are Technological Enhancement Fund (TEF) posts, one for each faculty within the University, to support faculties in the development, production and review stages of the Academic Review Process (AUR). Reporting to the Academic Unit Review (AUR) Lead, the appointee will provide a key supporting role in the planning, organising, administration and submission of academic unit reviews. This could include, but not be limited to, aspects around or related to project management governance, meeting and administrative organization, communication, training, quality assurance support and document editing and production. The administrative officer may also be required to provide support to senior staff across the areas of the VP for Academic Affairs, Teaching and Learning including deputising for more senior administrative staff as the occasion demands. The appointees will support and assist with developing and maintaining working relationships with key stakeholders across all areas and campuses relevant to the role. The role will be supported by the Targeted Enhancement Fund (TEF), which provides targeted support for initiatives that are critical to the strategic development of eligible higher education institutions (HEIs), including Technological Universities (TUs). Key objectives of the TEF include: • Contribute towards enhancement initiatives that will strengthen the performance of established TUs, Institutes of Technology, and specialist colleges. • Provide support for eligible HEIs to determine or consolidate their position in the higher education landscape. • Facilitate the development and/or continuation of initiatives that further national policy and priorities in the technological sector and in specialist colleges. • Support the implementation of the recommendations set out in the TURN report and OECD review of Technological University academic career paths, contracts and organisation in Ireland. Key Responsibilities / Duties: Please note that the Office of the VP for Academic Affairs, Teaching and Learning (within which the appointee and Academic Unit Review Lead are situated) may undergo a period of re-structure during the term of this post and therefore the following responsibilities are an indication of the type of duties currently assigned to the post and may be altered. The principal duties will include but are not restricted to: • To support the work of the AUR Leads in terms of planning, reporting and implementing the AUR process. • To assist the AUR Lead with any other roles that come within their remit. • To assist with the development of relevant plans and reporting on progress against plans and targets. • To provide necessary administrative support to the AUR Lead in undertaking their role, including (but not limited to): research activities and information sourcing and summarising; data gathering and analysis; development of documents; maintaining accurate records; arranging and co-ordinating meetings and events; note and minute taking and production; and managing communications and responses. • To assist in the design, development, co-ordination, delivery and analysis of training sessions as required. • To provide ongoing cross cover for, and support to, other administrative staff within the areas of the VP for Academic Affairs, Teaching and Learning, particularly at peak times. • Other duties as may be assigned by the CBL and/or other management members. • To identify improvements to the effectiveness of the area and to liaise with relevant stakeholders in the development and implementation of resulting changes to both policy and process. • To encourage, maintain and develop excellent communicative channels with internal and external stakeholders. Academic Qualifications • Leaving Certificate- having obtained at least Grade D3 in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate Examination (Higher, Ordinary or vocational programmes) or equivalent. or • have passed an examination at the appropriate level within the QQI qualifications framework which can be assessed as being of a comparable to Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent or higher. or • have appropriate relevant experience which encompasses equivalent skills and expertise. Experience • At least 2 years relevant administration experience. Specific Knowledge & Skills • Excellent written, numerical and analytical skills. • Excellent organisational skills. • Self-motivated and proactive. • Sound judgement and problem solving skills. • Be capable of getting through high volumes of work and prioritising tasks. • Ability to multi-task, accurately receive and record information, and professionally, succinctly and clearly communicate with internal and external stakeholders in a fast paced environment. • Positive team player that works effectively with and supporting others. • Administrative experience gained in complex environment. Specific Personal Qualities • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. • Ability to prioritise tasks. • Ability to deal with students and staff in a sensitive manner.
Store Operative
Grade and SalaryG(€32,213 - €48,319)* Job Description We are Uisce Éireann. Every day, we are responsible for the delivery of secure, safe, and sustainable water services for the people of Ireland. As Ireland’s national regulated water utility, our vision is a sustainable Ireland where water is respected and protected, for the planet and all the lives it supports. Our purpose at Uisce Éireann is to rise to the challenge of delivering transformative water services that enable communities to thrive. That means we are proud to take on the responsibility of protecting our water supply and passing on a safe and secure water system to a rapidly growing population and empowering Ireland’s social and economic growth. We are passionate about empowering our people, enabling them to make a positive impact on communities across Ireland. We are guided by a shared vision and purpose, grounded in values that define who we are and shape how we work, where we deliver for customers and communities, we work better together, we do the right thing, we aim high, and we keep each other safe. Our behaviours define how we interact, communicate, and succeed together. These values and behaviours apply to each one of us, across every role, location, and level. Our goal is to attract and develop skilled and talented people from diverse backgrounds, who bring a dynamic range of expertise and insights to our work. With a strong, values-driven workforce, we ensure Uisce Éireann can continue advancing Ireland’s water services and meeting the needs of the communities we serve for generations to come. The Role: The Asset Operations functions form the cornerstone of service delivery to customers, protecting the environment and meeting regulatory standards as well as managing most operational expenditure. The Operations Support function has responsibility for providing and managing effective business infrastructure and processes at a national level to support operational activities at site level. The Workflow Management function within UÉ is accountable for the efficient bundling and progression of work orders nationally for Irish Water, Local Authorities, and external service providers. The team provide work and data management capability supporting the execution of field activities across Asset Operations, Asset Delivery, CDS and other programmes. Responsibilities include managing customer related escalations, outage / incident management support, road opening licence management, work scheduling activities, inventory management and systems training for UÉ field - based teams. The Inventory Management team supports the business with effective materials management ensuring the right inventory is available at the right time, in the right quantities, and at the right cost. The Store Operative reports to the Store Supervisor and supports all aspects of Inventory management. This includes but is not limited to ensuring inventory is received, inspected, stored, picked, and delivered adhering strictly to good safety practices with a primary focus on Health and Safety. Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Water Operator/Operative
Grade and Salary Grade G (€32,213 - €48,319) The Role: The Asset Operations function forms the cornerstone of service delivery to customers, protecting the environment and meeting regulatory standards as well as managing the majority of operational expenditure. The Asset Operations function has responsibility for operational and maintenance strategy, policies, planning and standard operating procedures for Water and Wastewater operations both nationally and regionally, ensuring that value for money and customer service is delivered. The Water and Wastewater Operations team is responsible for the regional delivery of water and wastewater operational services through the operation, inspection, maintenance & repair of the treatment and network assets. The Water Treatment Operator will have a remit over a geographical area and is responsible for the operation of treatment processes on the assigned treatment plants and carrying out routine maintenance activities on assets for an area, across a variety of sites as and when requested, in accordance with the task schedule. The Water Network Operator has a remit over a geographical area and is responsible for supporting the operation of the water and wastewater network in order to deliver consistent customer service and carry out routine maintenance activities on the network asset base. The Water Network Operator will be a key interface with the customer and will resolve issues first time where possible. The Water Network Maintenance & Repair Operative has an area remit and is responsible for supporting the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance and repair activities across the water and wastewater network infrastructure in a safe manner. Out of hours working will be required and appropriate overtime and standby rates will apply. We are currently recruiting for Operators/Operatives in Carlow/Kilkenny to fill current vacancies and are also looking to add to a panel for future vacancies. Applications will be considered for vacancies that arise in the next 12 months and all applications will be considered for the three roles above. Full job descriptions are provided below. Please note that there will be a requirement to be located within a reasonable distance from the assigned work area/asset in order to be able to respond to out of hours requirements in a timely manner. This is advertisement will remain open until further notice. * Please be advised that successful candidates will be placed on the salary band based on their skills and experience with the starting position for this role being the minimum of €36,640. Water Treatment Operator The Asset Operations function forms the cornerstone of service delivery to customers, protecting the environment and meeting regulatory standards as well as managing the majority of operational expenditure. The Asset Operations function has responsibility for operational and maintenance strategy, policies, planning and standard operating procedures for Water and Wastewater operations both nationally and regionally, ensuring that value for money and customer service is delivered. The Water and Wastewater Operations team is responsible for the regional delivery of water and wastewater operational services through the operation, inspection, maintenance & repair of the treatment and network assets. The Water Treatment Operator will have a remit over a geographical area and is responsible for the operation of treatment processes on the assigned treatment plants and carrying out routine maintenance activities on assets for an area, across a variety of sites as and when requested, in accordance with the task schedule. The Water Treatment Operator shall provide appropriate cover for other Treatment Operators at any of the assigned Treatment Plants or assets as required. Out of hours working will be required and appropriate overtime and standby rates will apply. Main Duties and Responsibilities: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Customer Engagement Advisor
Are you driven by great conversations, meaningful customer interactions, and achieving results? Do you enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment where no two days are the same- and where your development genuinely matters? If so, we’d love to hear from you. At Vhi, we are always interested in connecting with talented individuals who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service. These teams play a key role in supporting customers with their private health insurance needs, handling inbound enquiries from new and existing customers, and providing expert guidance across a wide range of health insurance products. By joining our talent community, you'll be among the first to be considered as suitable opportunities arise Once you’ve completed onboarding, you’ll unlock exciting opportunities to expand your skillset across Sales, Email, and Live Chat, giving you variety, growth, and long‑term career potential. These roles will commence on the 2nd November. 📍 Training: Fully on‑site 🏠 After training: Flexible hybrid and on‑site working model What we offer As a member of the Vhi team, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package, which includes: Competitive salary with an annual bonus Membership of DC pension scheme Health insurance for you and your family Income protection in the event of illness Hybrid working model Ongoing training and development Onsite restaurant and free parking Sports and social club APA Qualifications paid for along with support and training provided during the exam cycle. What will you do: Answer inbound calls from new and existing customers. Provide high‑quality sales and customer service support. Build trust, rapport, and engaging customer relationships. Identify customer needs and recommend suitable health insurance options. Manage inbound sales enquiries, including new business and policy renewals. Meet individual targets while maintaining excellent service standards. Accurately use multiple IT systems in a fast‑paced environment. Work collaboratively with team members and internal departments. Work one Saturday in every four, across a range of shift patterns. What will you need to be successful: 🎓 Education & Experience A third‑level qualification or 1–2 years’ experience in a sales or customer service role. APA (CIP or Dip PMI) qualification, or willingness to complete it. Strong IT skills and confidence working across multiple systems. 🤝 Skills & Attributes Customer‑focused with a passion for sales and service excellence. Comfortable working in a target‑driven, fast‑paced environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Resilient and confident when handling complex customer queries. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Self‑motivated, flexible, and a team player. Demonstrated alignment with Vhi Values. This is a CF3, CF4 & CF5 role in line with central bank requirements.
Seasonal Sales & Operations Assistant
Rate of pay: €15.86 Please note that this is a fixed-term contract ending on either 27th December 2026 or 3rd January 2027 Spread joy and make the season sparkle with Pandora as a Seasonal Sales & Operations Assistant and enjoy a competitive rate of pay, bonus scheme, generous employee discount, jewellery uniform allowance and other excellent benefits! The role From driving sales to ensuring smooth operations, you'll be our brand ambassador who’s going to make the magic happen. You can choose and discuss your preference between two focus areas; just bear in mind that there may be some crossover depending on the day-to-day needs of the store: Sales: As someone who loves to meet new people, you’ll confidently connect with our customers, share their stories, and help them find the perfect gifts for their loved ones. · Front-of-house excellence: surpass sales targets with effective techniques. · Personalised connections: bond confidently with customers, adapting to their unique preferences and needs. · Product pro: master Pandora knowledge, delivering unforgettable customer experiences. Operations: As someone who works well in a busy environment with a focus on working accurately and quickly, you’ll support behind-the-scenes activities to ensure a strong foundation for excellent customer service. · Get hands-on with preparing click-and-collect orders for our customers. · Keep the flow smooth by managing deliveries, processing returns, and restocking shelves with fresh inventory. · Add a creative touch by wrapping beautiful gifts, engraving jewellery and loading gift cards . Join us if you're an expressive team player who thrives in a busy environment, embodying our core values of dreaming, daring, caring, and delivering! Important stuff to note · Contracts will end on either 27th December 2026 or 3rd January 2027. · You must be available to work on key trading days throughout the duration of your contract, which will include weekends, Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day. We will do our very best to distribute these days fairly, ensuring you won't be required to work all of them during your contract. · You will accrue annual leave in line with your holiday entitlement. As this is our busiest time of year, annual leave will not normally be approved during this period, except in exceptional circumstances. Any accrued but untaken annual leave will either be paid to you in your final pay or, depending on business and trading requirements, you may be required to take some or all of your outstanding annual leave during the final weeks of your employment. Our generous benefits package includes: · A generous employee discount · A jewellery uniform allowance to express yourself and your individuality · Eligibility for the store bonus scheme · Access to plentiful retail, hospitality and entertainment discounts · Incentives throughout the season · Retail Trust: get support related to your wellbeing, legal advice, financial guidance, and more Ready for a challenge? Apply now! Pandora’s recruitment procedures are designed to be transparent and clear for all candidates. This helps us ensure that applicants are provided with a fair and equal opportunity to demonstrate their competencies and skills by removing blocking factors, possible biases, and risks of discrimination. We encourage everyone applying to our vacancies to refrain from adding identity-related elements such as a photo, marital status and age. Please understand that due to the large number of applications, we regret that only online applications can be considered. Please click apply to submit your application.
