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Salary: €13.90 per hour, 25% colleague discount, 30-days annual leave pro rata THE JOB Are you passionate about customer service? Keen to build a Career with the largest UK Health and Wellness Retailer? Then look no further… Our Retail Assistants are the central point of our customer contact and paramount in our business's success, you'll act as a health and wellness ambassador whilst maintaining high store standards and delivering world class customer service. You'll complete our industry-leading retail operational training to become Qualified to Advise across our vast range of products, you can also specialise in areas of interest to you such as sport, nutrition, and beauty. Our products often fly off the shelves but sometimes they need a helping hand, we sometimes offer colleague incentives around key items to encourage promotion. THE PERSON As an entry level role, we don't require prior retail experience whilst advantageous we just ask that you have: We're passionate about helping every colleague thrive across all dimensions of wellbeing, and we're committed to having a diverse and inclusive workplace. In line with our EPIC values (Expertise, Pioneering, Inclusive, Caring), we embrace and actively celebrate all our colleagues unique and varying experiences, backgrounds, identities, and cultures - I am me, we are H&B. Wellness begins with you, start your journey today. THE COMPANY At Holland & Barrett (H&B) we want to empower everyone to live healthier, happier lives. With over 150 years of experience in the industry, we are an internationally trusted brand and the largest health & wellness retailer in Europe. Our ambition is to become the world's most trusted wellness partner, chosen by over 100 million people globally.
Staff Nurse
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2024. Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Staff Nurse to join our team in Carlow / Kilkenny Children’s Service. Contract Type: 2 Year Contract Contract Hours: 20 hours per week Salary Scale: €34,492 to €50,362 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) Annual Leave Entitlement: 33 days pro rata per annum. This pay scale is subject to increases in 2025 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. Overview of the Post The purpose of the role is to work as a member of the team providing preschool and home support services within the Kilkenny/Carlow CHO5 area in active partnership and in line with the needs and wishes of each child and family. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities · Create an environment, which promotes each child’s participation in terms of choice and decision-making and in which each child is enabled to reach their highest level of independence. · Provide leadership, supervision and support to all support staff in the provision of clinical and care support services across multiple locations. · Identify and understand the health and medical needs of each child as required and ensure their needs are met appropriately. · Be responsible for the co-ordination, assessment, planning, implementation and review of care for children according to service standards including TUSLA and HIQA regulations. · In partnership with parents/carers/team to act as facilitator to foster links with the child’s future educators. · Ensure the implementation of agreed programmes of care for each child, are met in ways, which promote dignity and respect for the child. · Provide support and or mentorship to staff and students. · Identify training needs and deliver training to non-nursing staff as required. · Ensure that the care and hygiene of treatment rooms, bathroom and toileting facilities are to the highest standards. · Planning and management of bus routes and time schedules and act as bus escort in the transportation of the children to and from home as required. · Work with individual children in a range of settings. At all times the staff will take the lead in ensuring the safety of the children. · To carry out vaccination of both service owners and staff as required. · Staff will be expected to display appropriate sensitivity while working closely with families and service users. · Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to make a credible contribution to the service. Plans and organises activities and necessary resources efficiently and effectively. · Understands the importance of time management for themselves and in particular how this translates to organising their assigned caseload. · Deals with unexpected scenarios with persistence and flexibility to ensure the achievement of goals. · Work in accordance with Enable Ireland’s Code of Practice, Guidelines for working with Services Users and other Enable Ireland National Policies and Procedures. · In consultation with the inter/multidisciplinary team be responsible for the design, implementation and evaluation of the programme of activity for each preschool child. · Liaise with and organise Paediatric and Psychology Clinics as appropriate. · Liaise with Health Care Professionals The successful candidate will have: Essential Criteria: · A recognised validated University Degree or an equivalent qualification in Intellectual Disability/General or Children’s Nursing. · Must be registered, with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland [NMBI]. · Be eligible to work in the state. · A Full Driver’s Licence and access to their own transport. Desirable Criteria: · Commitment to working in partnership with parents/carers and children in a family centred manner. · Good knowledge of child protection & child development. · Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of residential respite and day services Understanding of HIQA standards. · Experience of working with children with disability. If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including:- · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible Working · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: What now? To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date for applications: 23rd September 2025. A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. · Please review Enable Ireland’s Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: https://enableireland.ie/resources/publications/rezoomo-privacy-policy · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy
Communications Manager
Overview of the Civil Service The Civil Service is at the heart of Irish society. Everything we do impacts our country, and most importantly, our people. We are a robust and trusted institution, which has served the people of Ireland since the foundation of the State. While the challenges which face the Civil Service today are different to those faced at the foundation of the State, our core values remain the same. The Civil Service is a large complex organisation employing over 50,000 people in approximately 40 Government Departments and offices and a range of other bodies. Every day the Civil Service makes a vital contribution to Irish life. Everything the Civil Service does, from carrying out the work of Government to delivering frontline public services, impacts Ireland in some way. Why work in communications in the Civil Service? Working in communications with the Civil Service provides an excellent opportunity to lead and shape communications policy, strategy and practice within Government and to develop your career as a skilled communications professional. The role of Communications Manager gives you the opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives. You will work on some of the most important issues, keeping the public informed and supporting the delivery of policy and public services. Improving communication capacity across government departments and offices is a key enabler to ensure effective policy implementation and understanding. Opportunities now exist for experienced communications professionals with leadership experience and a record of significant achievements to take up the role of Communications Manager in the Civil Service. This senior level position offers an exciting opportunity for ambitious, enthusiastic and committed professionals with a strong commitment to serving the public interest. The role involves collaborative working and a willingness to take on new challenges. Successful candidates will be offered a dynamic, satisfying and varied career, with competitive terms and conditions. About the role The Communications Manager position is a senior role that will have responsibility for leading and shaping communications programmes within an organisation. As a senior manager, you will set the strategy and workplan for your team and take responsibility for delivery. Your specialist knowledge and experience will support the delivery of excellent, public-focused communications. Focusing on departmental priorities and business objectives, you will provide leadership to team members and help build capability across the communications function. As a key member of the departmental/organisational communications team, you will play a pivotal role in managing the team and communications across a variety of work streams. This could include, for example, strategic communications and campaigns, media relations, event management, digital communications, stakeholder engagement or internal communications. You will have a keen understanding of the political system in Ireland, and a strong interest in current affairs. You will have the authority, experience and personal impact to provide communications advice and support to senior leaders and build excellent working relationships with counterparts in other government departments and agencies as well as external organisations. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Depending on the organisation to which you are assigned, the following is an overview of the type of responsibilities and tasks involved in the Communications Manager role: Providing leadership in the setting of strategic direction for the communications work of the organisation. Working at a strategic level with senior officials, advisers and relevant ministers to align all communications with organisational priorities. Collaborating both within the organisation’s communications team and across the organisation, Government, and external bodies, to deliver consistent, coherent, high-quality, cost-effective, accessible, public-focused communications. Leading sub-teams within the communications team, taking responsibility for managing performance, supporting individuals to develop their personal skills and careers, with a strong focus on nurturing talent. Developing and delivering communications programmes involving media relations, social and digital communications, event management, stakeholder communications, internal communications, and corporate communications in alignment with ministerial and government priorities. Embedding evidence and research into objective-focused communications activities. Using data, trends and analysis to develop engaging content for all channels. Please note: The above is a general guide to the role and is not an exhaustive description of the duties which are associated with the role or tasks which may be assigned to the role of Communications Manager in the Civil Service. The specific duties of each Communications Manager role will largely be determined by the Civil Service organisation to which you are assigned. Vacancies and Location Candidates who are successful in this competition will be placed on a panel, in order of merit from which vacancies for Communications Manager arising across the Civil Service will be filled. These vacancies may exist in one of many Government Departments, Offices or in an agency of a Government Department. Although the majority of vacancies arising over the lifetime of the panel are expected to be located in the wider Dublin area, a limited number of vacancies may arise in some regional locations which may also be filled from this panel. Candidates should note the following: Successful candidates from this competition may be placed in any Civil Service organisation, government department, office or other bodies such as An Garda Síochána. An offer from this competition must be accepted within a maximum period of five working days. If the offer is not accepted within that timeframe, the offer will be considered to have been refused. It is not expected that appointments will be made from this panel after December 2027. Working Environment Candidates should be aware that requirements in relation to working onsite at their place of work will be in line with their assigned organisation’s Blended Work Policy. The Communications Manager role may involve some travel and some weekend/out of hours work. Where this occurs, Civil Service travel and subsistence rates will apply. Benefits As well as a rewarding and challenging career, some of the benefits of working as a Communications Manager in the Civil Service include: Competitive salary, starting at €81,475 with yearly increments for satisfactory performance Public Sector pension 30 days of annual leave per year Access to well-being programmes to support a healthy work-life balance Opportunity to avail of the ‘Cycle to Work’ scheme, and the tax saver public transport pass Opportunity to join the Public Service Credit Union Subject to business needs and a satisfactory probationary period: Flexible working with a commitment to work-life balance and a family-friendly workplace (including work-sharing arrangements and a wide variety of special leave options); Access to Shorter Working Year Scheme; Facility to apply for career breaks; Learning and development opportunities. Opportunities for promotion through internal, interdepartmental and open competitions Essential Candidates must have on or before Thursday 18th of September 2025: a) A qualification at minimum level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) or NARIC Ireland Foreign Qualifications equivalent in a relevant discipline such as Communications, Public Relations, Marketing etc. and b) At least 4 years’ experience managing communications projects or programmes for an organisation, including experience across at least four of the areas below: Media relations Social / digital media Public affairs / stakeholder engagement Event management Internal communications Campaign management Marketing / advertising OR At least 6 years’ experience managing communications projects or programmes for an organisation, including experience across at least four of the areas below: Media relations Social / digital media Public affairs / stakeholder engagement Event management Internal communications Campaign management Marketing / advertising Candidates must also have: Experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams including line management and staff development. Experience of leading on the planning and delivery of communications with demonstrated evidence of having devised and implemented effective communications strategies and programmes based on analysis, data, audience understanding and business objectives. Experience of managing day-to-day media and stakeholder enquiries. Experience of managing digital and social media, including developing bespoke content, for effective communications purposes. Demonstrable experience of exercising sound judgment and making the right call under pressure. Experience of handling budgets and ensuring value for money. Strong research and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail. Proven organisational skills with the ability to deal with multiple demands and competing priorities to tight deadlines while producing high-quality work. The ability to act as a spokesperson and to manage communications on behalf of an organisation in a professional and comprehensive way considering reputation and risk management. Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to network, build relationships and engage effectively with, influence and secure support from stakeholders at all levels of seniority. Excellent written and verbal communication skills (including presentation skills) with proven experience in communicating complex issues clearly and concisely to a diverse audience. A motivated, flexible and adaptive approach, the capability to contribute positively to the implementation of change, and the ability to use their own initiative as and when appropriate. A keen understanding of the political system in Ireland, or the capacity to quickly acquire same, and a strong interest in current affairs. Well-developed IT/digital skills including a good working knowledge of MS Office suite and familiarity with specialist software packages used in the communications area. A commitment to continuing professional learning and development.
Engineering Graduate
Engineering Graduate 2026 Graduate ProgrammeBallyragget, Kilkenny About Us Tirlán, formerly known as Glanbia Ireland, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and Agri brands. The farmer-owned co-operative has a first-class track record of success in the global market. Rooted in a rich heritage of family farming and embedded in its communities, Tirlán has evolved to bring the passion of its farmers and their high-quality milk and grains to the international marketplace. Overview Tirlán is offering a unique opportunity for a graduate to join our Operations & Supply Chain team as an Engineering Associate in our Ballyragget facility. This role will report to the Senior Project Engineer. Responsibilities If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up-to-date resume. More about us at Tirlán 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. 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 is a Values Based Organisation
IT Graduate
IT Associate 2026 Graduate Programme Hybrid 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 unique opportunities for graduates to join our IT Applications & Infrastructure teams as an IT Associate. These roles will be Hybrid. Located in our Abbey Quarter Office, these roles report to the IT Application Manager and IT Infrastructure Manager in supporting the delivery of our IT functions. 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
Milk Supply Team Graduate
Milk Supply Team Graduate 2026 Graduate Programme 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 Milk Supply Team. This role will be a combination of being based in our collaboration hub in Abbey Quarter, and periods of travel throughout the Tirlán catchment area 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
EH&S Graduate
Environmental, Health & Safety Associate 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 EH&S team as a EH&S Associate. This role will be onsite. Located in our Ballyragget facility in Co. Kilkenny, this role reports to the EH&S Manager 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
IT Graduate
IT Associate 2026 Graduate Programme Hybrid 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 unique opportunities for graduates to join our IT Applications & Infrastructure teams as an IT Associate. These roles will be Hybrid. Located in our Abbey Quarter Office, these roles report to the IT Application Manager and IT Infrastructure Manager in supporting the delivery of our IT functions. 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
Engineering Graduate
Engineering Graduate 2026 Graduate ProgrammeBallyragget, Kilkenny About Us Tirlán, formerly known as Glanbia Ireland, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and Agri brands. The farmer-owned co-operative has a first-class track record of success in the global market. Rooted in a rich heritage of family farming and embedded in its communities, Tirlán has evolved to bring the passion of its farmers and their high-quality milk and grains to the international marketplace. Overview Tirlán is offering a unique opportunity for a graduate to join our Operations & Supply Chain team as an Engineering Associate in our Ballyragget facility. This role will report to the Senior Project Engineer. Responsibilities If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up-to-date resume. More about us at Tirlán 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. 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 is a Values Based Organisation
Quality Graduate
Quality Associate 2026 Graduate Programme Onsite WorkingKilkenny 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 Quality team as a Quality Associate. This role will be onsite. Located at one of our state of the art facilities, this role reports to the Site Quality Head and supports the delivery of our Quality functions. A key deliverable of Quality is reducing the occurrence of defects against the Quality Standard across all functions. The opportunity will involve working as part of a Quality team in driving a ‘Right First Time’ culture and performance in a plant environment by ensuring that processes and operations meet customer requirements. You will be working in a fast-paced, innovative environment where the focus is on continuous improvement and the challenge to make it better. Responsibilities • Adhering to the implemented site-wide KPIs relating to quality, continuous improvement, regulatory compliance • Supporting the quality team to drive a strong quality culture on site • Ensuring that all processes within the quality Operations remit comply with the Quality Management System through the provision of quality data • Playing a key role in planning and participating in audits with customers and other third parties • Working collaboratively with the Production Manager and wider team to ensure quality operations requirements are fully resourced at a shift level to deliver on plant in process, sampling and testing schedules • Overseeing and supporting the site /area RCAs for all process deviations • Ensuring effective CAPA implementation and verification • Maintaining customer product specifications / certifications and support final product grading • Supporting audit quality practices and processes within the site focusing on the prevention of deviations • As part of the Tirlán Quality community, inputting to on-going development of best in class standards across the organisation Requirements • High academic record to date and expected minimum of a 2.2 honours degree in relative discipline• Record of high achievement and delivery• Strong problem solving skills• Proven self-starter with the drive and desire to succeed• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently• Excellent leadership and communication skill• Must have access to car to get to our site We offer 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
