Jobs in Kilkenny
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FDC Group is a fast growing, multi-disciplined professional services provider. Established in 1973, with headquarters in Cork and 50+ office locations nationwide, we offer a range of Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Agri-Consultancy, Financial and Business Advisory to a diversified portfolio of 30,000+ clients. We are seeking to hire a Part Qualified/ Qualified Accountant in our Kilkenny office. Responsibilities:
Senior Executive Officer
THE ROLE / DUTIES Senior Executive Officer (Operations Support Team Manager – LAWPRO) Reporting to the Director of Services, the Operations Support Team Manager (Senior Executive Officer) will be responsible for managing the corporate services necessary for the Programme, to enable efficient and effective support to the wider Programme so that the strategic objectives and annual work programme can be achieved. She/he will also coordinate the supporting functions of the Senior Management Team (SMT) and be an active member of the Senior Management Team. The SEO will also provide support to the Farming for Water EIP Administration Team. The role will include: • To determine the nature, level and pattern of demand for the services in the Programme and to recommend both service level and strategic policy priorities to the Director of Service (DoS). • To implement the agreed strategies to meet and to expand or improve the range, quantity or quality of existing services and to recommend changes in the strategies as required. • To manage and supervise staff up to the position/grade of Administrative Officer or analogous grades and to ensure the training and development of LAWPRO staff. • Supervise and participate in the Performance Management Development System (PMDS). • To identify and agree work programmes, targets and deadlines and ensure their subsequent implementation. • To build effective teams, develop motivation and commitment and maintain sound employee relations and morale as relevant, in accordance with good employment practice and relevant legislation. • To develop and maintain relationships with DHLGH and other departments and external agencies, e.g. CCMA, LGMA, and to ensure the agreements to coordinate work programmes are implemented. • To coordinate national reporting on the service deliverables of LAWPRO. • To prepare a draft Service Level Agreement in conjunction with the SMT for signoff by Tipperary and Kilkenny County Councils and the DHLGH. • To coordinate and manage the LAWPRO human resources functions with the two lead authorities and the DHLGH HR Section. • To implement the systems necessary and coordinate the resources to support the service. This includes systems to manage finance and budgets and ensure value for money; to oversee LAWPRO’s financial reporting to the DHLGH, Councils, and the LAWPRO Oversight Committee. • To oversee the coordination of the Environmental Health and Safety Management System (EHS), which covers staff from LAWPRO, including the FFWEIP, An Forám Uisce, and Waters of LIFE Integrated Project. • To manage the Communications Team and work with the Communications Lead and Management Team in the preparation and implementation of a Communications Strategy, annual and quarterly progress reports, as required. • To coordinate and manage the LAWPRO’s information system and data and GIS functions and develop linkages, as required. The ideal candidate will: • Understand the workings of local government and its role as the second tier of government within the county and within tier 3 of the Water Framework Directive Governance structure. • Lead, manage and motivate a team to deliver on the particular functional areas and programmes within their remit, ensuring a strong focus on delivery of results. • Initiate, develop and drive appropriate change programmes that can enhance the range and quality of services. • Work with Elected Councils, Strategic Policy Committees, the Local Community Development Committees, in developing policy and strategic plans for their areas of responsibility that are in line with overall national priorities and aim to deliver services in the most efficient manner possible, to meet the specific needs of the local community. • Contribute to and implement the Council’s corporate plan, and deliver national and local programmes in a resource-efficient manner. • Develop and support their staff to ensure optimum service delivery including full utilisation of the PMDS system. • Network effectively with internal and external stakeholders including representatives of Government departments, state agencies, business and community representatives and other bodies to deliver priority programmes and projects. • Critically analyse and manage the deployment of resources (including human and financial resources), within their areas of responsibility to ensure the delivery of optimal results with the available resources. • Promote the role of LAWPRO and the Council and ensure a strong customer focus amongst their teams, reflecting the requirements for balanced and fair decision making and equity of treatment. • Operate and continually review effective risk management systems for their area of responsibility. • Keep abreast of relevant external developments, trends and opportunities which may be beneficial to their functional area, including external funding opportunities. QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POST 1. CHARACTER Candidates shall be of good character. 2. HEALTH Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE ETC. Candidates shall: (a) be well educated. (b) have satisfactory experience in any discipline and satisfactory experience in the organisation and control of staff. The candidate should ideally have: • the ability to lead, foster and effectively implement appropriate change. • an understanding of procurement, risk, information technology, financial management, governance and accountability. • the capacity to work in a complex and dynamic political environment. • high levels of honesty and integrity and a focus on operating in an impartial and transparent manner to deliver the best possible services to the citizen/customer. • Understand the workings of local government and its role as the second tier of government within the county and LAWPRO’s role within Tier 3 of the Water Framework Directive Governance structure. • Lead, manage and motivate a team to deliver on the particular functional areas and programmes within their remit, ensuring a strong focus on delivery of results including full utilisation of the PMDS system. • Initiate, develop and drive appropriate change programmes that can enhance the range and quality of services. • Contribute to and implement the LAWPRO Strategy and Work Plans, and deliver national and local programmes in a resource-efficient manner. • Network effectively with internal and external stakeholders including representatives of Government departments, state agencies, business and community representatives and other bodies to deliver priority programmes and projects. • Critically analyse and manage the deployment of resources (including human and financial resources), within their areas of responsibility to ensure the delivery of optimal results with the available resources. • Operate and continually review effective risk management systems for their area of responsibility. Salary Current Salary Scale: €80,967 – €107,004 (2nd LSI) The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. The employee shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than his/her inclusive salary) payable to or received by him/her by virtue of his/her employment or in respect of services which he/she is required by or under any enactment to perform. Entry point of this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage. In accordance with Departmental Circular EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1st January 2011 will enter the scale at the minimum point (€80,967). Remuneration is paid fortnightly by PayPath directly to the employee’s nominated bank account. The wage cycle may be revised during employment. Remuneration is subject to all statutory deductions. Increments are paid annually subject to satisfactory attendance, conduct and performance. Normal working hours: 35 hours per week. Probation The standard provisions apply: • A probationary period applies (typically one year). • The employee must be certified as satisfactory to complete probation. Superannuation The relevant Superannuation Scheme applies. Contributions vary depending on PRSI class. New entrants join the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. Minimum service for pension: 2 years. Retirement Age • No mandatory retirement age for new entrants (max age 70). • Non-new entrants are subject to compulsory retirement at 70. • Staff may be referred to medical advisors to assess fitness. ISER Retirees under the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement may not apply. Hours of Work • 35 hours per week. • Flexible working arrangements apply. • Employees must record hours via Kelio. • Work outside normal office hours may be required. • Blended working policy in place. Annual Leave 30 days per annum. Office closure days (e.g., Christmas) are deducted from annual leave. Residence The successful candidate must reside within the district or reasonable distance. Driver’s Licence Employees may need to use a personal car for official business and must hold a clean licence and appropriate insurance. Code of Conduct / Policies Employees must adhere to all Council codes and policies including Health & Safety, Communications, Data Protection, Equality, Staff Mobility, Attendance Management, and Use of Electronic Equipment. Training Employees must attend and participate fully in training programmes and apply learning to their duties.
Team Member
Costa Coffee requires a Team Member for our store in Kikenny RP who is fully flexible throughout the week. At Costa Coffee we are as passionate about our people as we are our great coffee! Being a part of our team gives you the chance to learn new skills in coffee excellence whilst letting your personality shine through. As a Costa Barista you receive full training in delivering every customer with an unbeatable coffee experience, through great customer service and great coffee. Are you: -
Network Engineer
Tirlán Tirlán, currently partnering with a 3rd party service provider for the provision of IT services, is about to embark on a significant IT transformation programme to stand up its own IT capability. The initial focus will be on enabling projects and will involve close collaboration with our partner. This will require a number of new and exciting roles to join the Tirlán IT team, working in a dynamic & collaborative environment. 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. Overview Reporting to the IT Transformation Manager, the Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, monitoring, and managing the local and wide area networks of the organisation to ensure maximum uptime for users. The role requires a thorough understanding of networking technologies, hands-on experience, and problem-solving skills. The role is responsible for overseeing the work performed and managing the operational aspects of the managed service provider relationships. The Tirlán wide area network consists of 80 locations including manufacturing facilities, data centres, office and retail locations. Key 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
Branch Assistant
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. A talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivers annual revenues of over €3 billion. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations. Role Profile We have an exciting opportunity for a reliable and committed individual who is willing to work and wants to build a career in the Agricultural industry. This role will report to the Branch Manager and will assist in all duties required to safely and effectively carry out the daily branch operations. Based in our Kilmeaden Branch in Co Waterford this role will report to the Branch Manager. Responsibilities
Site Quality Head Belview
Site Head of Quality - Belview Belview, Kilkenny 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: The role has responsibility for managing all aspects of Quality operations at the plant. This includes leading the Quality team, on-going development of the plant Quality system, management of the plant’s hygiene program, all quality control activities and oversight of a leading Food Safety Programme. This role is also responsible for the product disposition function. This role provides the leadership to the plant team ensuring that our customer and Tirlán standards are maintained. 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
Production Specialist Seasonal
Production Specialist – Seasonal FTC Belview, Co. Kilkenny 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.A talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivers annual revenues of over €3 billion. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations. Role Profile As a member of the Tirlán Belview team, the Production Specialist will play a key role in delivering on all operational requirements relating to the manufacture of premium Dairy Ingredients powders in a high care, highly automated production environment. Working with their Team Leader and other team members, they will perform a range of duties across the powder production process including process management, implementation of quality standards and systems, measurement and reporting. This will be achieved within a flexible annualised hours work system. 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
Maintenance Program Implementation Lead
Maintenance Program Implementation Lead Belview About 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. For more information visit www.tirlan.com Role Profile: Reporting to the Engineering & Maintenance Manager in the dairy processing facility in Belview, Kilkenny, the successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation and optimisation of the Belview plant maintenance program. They will work closely with the Maintenance Manager, technicians and apprentices to plan in and complete planned works, support unplanned works and manage actions from other departmental stakeholders, including H&S, Quality, Production and Process teams. Key Responsibilities (but not limited to): 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 experiences 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. Tirlán is a Values Based Organisation - www.tirlan.com
Process Technical Support Lead
Process Technical Support Lead Belview About 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 2,200 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: Reporting to the Process Manager in Tirlán’s dairy processing facility in Belview, Kilkenny, this role is responsible for the optimisation of plant and product performance. The Process Technical Support Lead will be assigned ownership for a particular aspect of the Belview Manufacturing Process alongside providing technical support to resolve and improve manufacturing issues and product functionality and product quality throughout the entire process. This role will support the Process Team through investigations, ongoing development and improvements in plant process and will provide a holistic support to cross functional teams in the delivery of site performance. Key Responsibilities (but not limited to): If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up-to-date resume. 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 experiences 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. Tirlán is a Values Based Organisation - www.tirlan.com
Production Specialist Seasonal
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.A talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivers annual revenues of over €3 billion. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations. Role Profile As a member of the Tirlán Belview team, the Production Specialist will play a key role in delivering on all operational requirements relating to the manufacture of premium Dairy Ingredients powders in a high care, highly automated production environment. Working with their Team Leader and other team members, they will perform a range of duties across the powder production process including process management, implementation of quality standards and systems, measurement and reporting. This will be achieved within a flexible annualised hours work system.Successful candidates will be required to work on a seasonal basis and may be assigned to day, evening or night shifts depending on operational requirements 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
