Jobs in Kilkenny
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Summer Student Operatives Ballyragget Role Profile We are recruiting for Summer Student Operatives at our well established ingredients production facility in Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny. The Summer Student Operatives will work as part of the operations team, reporting to the area production manager. Responsibilities The Summer Student Operative will be responsible for all aspects of plant performance, product quality and plant hygiene, and will perform general operational duties across our various production plants to the highest safety standards. Successful candidates will be required to work on assigned day, evening or night shifts, depending on operational requirements. Key Requirements Students must:• Be available for the placement (May – September 2026)• Have a full driving licence and full time access to a car (or a way of getting to the site for the duration of the placement)• Be willing to work to shift schedules (which can include weekend and night work)
Operations Graduate
Operations Graduate 2026 Graduate Programme Onsite Working (Ballyragget) Tirlán Tirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands. Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition. We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,300 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations. Role Profile Our Graduate Programme is designed to take you through a series of real-world learning experiences, helping you build confidence in your abilities, and flourish in your career. We are looking for people who care about the world and each other, who want to build their career with likeminded and passionate people. So if you want a career where you can truly make a difference, then we’d like to hear from you! Tirlán is offering a unique opportunity for a graduate to join our Operations teams as an Operations Associate. These roles will be onsite. Located in our production facilities in Kilkenny or Wexford, these roles will report to the Production Managers and are exciting opportunities to gain rich experience in a fast paced food production site. Graduates will be rotated to a different site during the 2 year programme. Responsibilities About us Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety and state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market. Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment. Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion We believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth. We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status. Join our Talent Pool Considering a new career in Tirlán but this isn’t the role for you? Join our talent community and sign up for job notifications at www.tirlan.com/careers Tirlán is a Values Based Organisation
Operations PTT Graduate
Operations Graduate 2026 Graduate Programme Onsite Working Tirlán Tirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands. Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition. We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,300 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations. Role Profile Our Graduate Programme is designed to take you through a series of real-world learning experiences, helping you build confidence in your abilities, and flourish in your career. We are looking for people who care about the world and each other, who want to build their career with likeminded and passionate people. So if you want a career where you can truly make a difference, then we’d like to hear from you! Tirlán is offering a unique opportunity for a graduate to join our Operations teams as an Operations Associate. These roles will be onsite. Located in our production facilities in Kilkenny or Wexford, these roles will report to the Production Managers and are exciting opportunities to gain rich experience in a fast paced food production site. Graduates will be rotated to a different site during the 2 year programme. Responsibilities About us Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety and state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market. Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment. Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion We believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth. We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status. Join our Talent Pool Considering a new career in Tirlán but this isn’t the role for you? Join our talent community and sign up for job notifications at www.tirlan.com/careers
Social Care Workers/support Workers
PERSON CENTRED WING KILKENNY SERVICES SOCIAL CARE WORKERS/SUPPORT WORKERS (VARIOUS CONTRACTS AVAILABLE INCLUDING RELIEF) The focus of this role will be to support an individual to realise their vision to leading a good life through Person Centred approaches in line with personal interests, skills, will and preference. We are seeking to recruit motivated, enthusiastic, creative and energetic Social Care Workers and Support Workers to support individuals with an intellectual disability to realise their vision for a ‘good life’. The focus of the role will be to lead initiatives in supporting the individuals to live a life of their choosing and what matters most to them. The role will support the individuals to become connected and valued within their local community, to provide opportunities for new experiences and to assist each person in developing real and authentic relationships. The ideal candidates will have a proven track record in supporting individuals to develop valued social roles and also have experience in supporting individuals with communication needs and those who may display behaviours of concern and will have experience of person centred planning and knowledge of person directed and individualised support approaches. Informal Enquiries to: Christina Devine 087 062 9616 Essential requirements/qualities of applicant are: · Relevant recognised Diploma in Social Care / Applied Social Studies in Social Care/Social Care Practice (minimum Level 7 on National Framework of Qualifications) which are CORU approved. Please note Social Care candidates must be registered with or in the process of registering with CORU . Relevant QQI HSE Approved Level 5 Qualification or willingness to undertake a relevant QQI Level 5 Major Award. · Knowledge of HIQA Standards. · A valid licence to drive a manual vehicle in Ireland. · Experience of supporting adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism is highly desirable. · Excellent organisational, logistical and I.T skills an advantage. · Supportive, dependable team player; · Experience in and commitment to supporting individuals to connect with their local community; · Self-Awareness; · Suitability as outlined in the introduction to the role. Please note that the successful candidates will be required to be available for any of day, weekend, waking night duty and ‘sleep-over / over-night’ shifts. We also require staff members to be willing to work alone in the residents’ homes and across a variety of locations if required. Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: 4th March 2026
Part Qualified/ Qualified Accountant
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Pharmacist, Staff
The overall aim of the post is to assist in the medication management process in the hospital and to ensure as far as is practical, the safe, effective and economic use of medicines in SLGH. The principal duties and responsibilities of the Pharmacist Staff Grade include, but are not limited to the following: · Supervise and supply of drugs, pharmaceuticals and other related items as may be required. · Perform duties in the dispensary to ensure that the purchase, storage and supply of all items is operated on the most economical lines, consistent with quality at pharmacy, ward and department levels and with reference to legal requirements, transit, security and conditions of chemical and physical stability. · Maintain records for purchasing, quality control and dispensing to the standards required. · Participate in the development and expansion of ward clinical pharmacy services, antimicrobial stewardship and top-up services. · The provision of advice, as required, to medical and nursing staff on the safe and economic use of drugs and medicines including participation in schemes for the dissemination of information in relation to drugs and drug usage designed to deliver optimal care – economically. · Co-operate with clinical, scientific and nursing staff on the maintenance and development of new methods of treatment. · Participate in the development, implementation and audit of guidelines, with regard to use of drugs. · Ensure the needs of the patients and professional staff are adequately met by the pharmacy service within resources provided. This will involve providing help and advice to patients and staff on all aspects of therapy and collaborating with community pharmacists to ensure continuity of supply of medication where necessary. · Participate in the development of medication safety processes within the hospital. Meet the legal requirements associated with the storage, dispensing and record-keeping of controlled drugs · Participate in continuing education and in such activities consistent with the post. Attend such study days and continuing education courses as may be deemed necessary for the development of both the service and the individual. To maintain professional competency by involvement with Continued Professional Development. · Participate in the teaching and training (including in-service training) of pharmacy, medical, nursing and other staff as may be required. · To co-operate with and assist the Pharmacy Executive Manager 2 in the performance of his/her duties and responsibilities as required. · Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. · To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.
Branch Assistant
About Tirlán Tirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and Agri brands. A talented team of over 2,100 people manage Tirlán’s network of 11 production facilities and 52 Agri retail outlets serving its communities with annual revenues of over €3 billion expected in 2022. Tirlán’s state-of-the-art headquarters in Kilkenny city and innovation centre in Ballyragget promote innovation, creativity and collaboration. Tirlán is committed to sustainability throughout the organisation through its comprehensive Living Proof programme, and the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) contained within it. For more information visit www.tirlan.com Role Profile This role will be based in Piltown, Co. Kilkenny and it will report to the Branch Manager in Piltown. However the successful candidate will be required to provide cover across all our branches in South Kilkenny. The responsibilities of this role will extend to counter sales and covering the yard and other ad hoc requests from the relevant manager on the day. Key Responsibilities We are looking for a passionate, reliable and committed individual who is willing to work and wants to build a career in the Agricultural industry. If this sounds like you, please apply through the My Career portal on the Glanbia Homepage with an up-to-date resume www.tirlan.com/careers Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion Tirlán embraces diversity, equal opportunity and inclusion. We are committed to building diverse teams where different perspectives drive innovation and growth. We strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can bring their true self to work and achieve their full potential. At Tirlán, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a wide variety of candidates, and we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status. At Tirlán our culture will celebrate individuality, knowing that together we are more. Tirlán owns leading consumer and agri brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition.
Financial Accountant
Tirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands. Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition. We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of circa €3 billion, and circa 2,000 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations. Role Profile We are currently recruiting for a Financial Accountant position within the Accounting & Reporting (A&R) team. The successful candidate will support A&R Managers and Senior A&R Managers in ensuring the timely and accurate financial accounting and management reporting with key responsibility for the reporting of period end, year end and all planning processes Responsibilities
Temporary Driver/Plant Operator B
JOB REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Minimum Eligibility Requirements are the minimum requirements required for the position and are set out by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage for administrative and technical/engineering grades. For outdoor grades and some specialised grades, the minimum eligibility requirements are set out by Kilkenny County Council Human Resources Department in consultation with the relevant Line Manager as they are not set centrally by the Department. Applicants will be required to submit scanned images of documentation to establish the applicant meets the following minimum eligibility criteria: CHARACTER Applicants shall be of good character. HEALTH Applicants must be in good health and not suffering from any illness that would render him/her unsuitable or unable to hold the position. For the purposes of satisfying the requirement as to health it will be necessary for each successful applicant, before he/she is appointed, to undergo a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the local authority. If after undergoing the medical, you do not take up the post the cost of the medical must be refunded to the Council. QUALIFICATIONS Each applicant must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: (i) Hold a current full unendorsed Irish driving licence in Categories C or CE which you will be required to upload with the application form. (ii) Have a current Safe Pass card. (iii) Hold and maintain a valid Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC). All compulsory periodic training must be undertaken and kept up to date. DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS Kilkenny County Council can for any position they advertise, include Desirable Requirements. Desirable Requirements are those that would be beneficial to optimising job performance. Desirable Requirements can be used if necessary to reduce numbers called for interview. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS: Heavy Plant or Agricultural plant operator experience. JOB DESCRIPTION ROLE Kilkenny County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons, who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which temporary vacancies may be filled. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Successful applicants shall render to the Council such services as may be required from time to time by the Council during their period of temporary employment as Temporary Driver/Plant Operator and any other duties assigned to them. Duties of the Temporary Driver/Plant Operator B shall include: To Drive or Operate any item of plant machinery or vehicle owned or hired by Kilkenny County Council which he/she is competent to drive, as directed by the Machinery Yard Management. To accept the introduction of all new plant, equipment, digital software and machinery and to be flexible in the use of same. This includes but is not limited to Smart Devices such as phones and tablets. Once trained, are expected to use the ancillary equipment which is a functioning item of a vehicle or plant machinery where you are not the principal operator or driver. To power wash clean vehicles and plant machinery when required and to regularly check, clean and maintain the vehicle’s interior. Will be available for overtime work (mornings, evenings, weekends) if and when required by Kilkenny County Council. Carry out any other instructions which may be given from time to time by the Machinery Yard Management and/or nominated supervisory staff. Ensure that the Machinery Yard plant, equipment and premises are always left in a safe, secure, and orderly state. Report to the Machinery Yard Technical Services Supervisor all accidents and incidents and complete relevant report forms, as soon as practicable. Ensure that safe work practices are followed and that required Personal Protective Equipment is worn at all times. Maintain accurate and complete records of all tasks are carried out in hard copy and/or electronic format. Attend and participate in training provided by Kilkenny County Council. Complete driver Vehicle Walk around Inspections, on either hard copy or digital format as instructed and report any defects to the Workshop Foreman. Citizenship Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: (a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or (b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or (c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or (d) A non EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or (e) A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa; or (f) A non EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, the State. PARTICULARS OF OFFICE TYPE OF POST To form a panel from which temporary contract posts may be filled. SALARY Minimum of the appropriate scale of Driver/Plant Operator “B”, that is €795.51 per week. In accordance with EL02/2011 persons who are not serving Local Authority employees must be placed on the minimum of the scale. Where a person being appointed is a serving Local Authority employee normal starting pay rules will apply. SUPERANNUATION CONTRIBUTION Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 New members joining the public sector on or after 1 January 2013 will be required to join the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. It applies to all first time entrants to the Public Service as well as former public servants returning to the public sector after a break of more than 26 weeks. Your contributions will be made up of 3 percent of your gross pensionable remuneration and 3.5 percent of your net pensionable remuneration (your gross pensionable remuneration less twice the value of the Contributory State Pension). Your normal retirement age under this scheme is the same age at which you can claim the Contributory State Pension. The minimum age for receipt of this pension is Age 66. There is a compulsory retirement age of 70 years. Persons who commenced in Public Service Employment after 6 April 1995 and prior to 1 January 2013 Persons who became pensionable employees after 6 April 1995 and prior to 1 January 2013, without a break in employment, will join the Local Government (Superannuation) (Consolidation) Scheme 1998. Contributions are payable at the rate of 1.5 percent of your basic salary, 3.5 percent of basic salary less twice the value of the Contributory State Pension and a further 1.5 percent is payable for spouse and children’s contributions. Non officer grades pay a co ordinated contribution. Non New Entrants (those who became pensionable after 6 April 1995 and prior to 1 April 2004) have a minimum retirement age of 60 and a compulsory retirement age of 70. New Entrants (those who became pensionable after 1 April 2004 and prior to 1 January 2013) have a minimum retirement age of 65 with no compulsory retirement age. Persons who commenced in Public Service Employment before 6 April 1995 Their minimum retirement age is 60 and they have a compulsory retirement age of 70 as per Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government Circular Letter CL/2/2019. Contributions are 5 percent of basic salary and 1.5 percent of basic salary toward Widow’s and Orphan’s or Spouse and Children’s Scheme. PENSION ABATEMENT If the appointee was previously employed in the Civil Service or in the Public Service, please note that the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 (Section 52) includes a provision which extends abatement of pension for all Civil and Public Servants who are re employed where a Public Service Pension is in payment. This provision to apply abatement across the wider public service came into effect on 1 November 2012. This may have pension implications for any person appointed to this position that is currently in receipt of a Civil or Public Service pension or has a preserved Civil or Public Service pension which will come into payment during his/her employment in this position.
Office Administrator
Sherry FitzGerald McCreery in Kilkenny have an opportunity for an Office Administrator to join their team. Role & Responsibilities
