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We are currently recruiting for a full time Reservations Agent to join our team at Dromoland Castle Hotel. As a Reservations Agent you will be the first point of contact for our guests, offering them information, answering their queries and assisting with bookings in a warm friendly and courteous manner. Working schedule is from Monday to Sunday and working shifts vary, however, due to the nature of our business, flexibility is required. Overview of the Role: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Accommodation Supervisor
We are currently recruiting for a full time Accommodation Supervisor. Do you have excellent attention to detail? Do you have what it takes to lead a team? Overview of the Role: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Telephonist
We are currently recruiting for Full Time Telephonist at Dromoland Castle Hotel. The working schedule is from Monday - Sunday along with a variety of shifts available, however due to the nature of our business, flexibility is required. As Telephonist this role involves a high level of guest interaction and the ideal candidate is someone who has excellent communication skills (both verbal and written). The role of Telephonist expands to manning the switch board, guest activity bookings, assisting reception desk during busy periods checking in and out guest and general administrative support. The Ideal Candidate: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Traffic/Litter Warden
THE COMPETITION Clare County Council is currently inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for the above competition. Clare County Council will, following the interview process, form a panel for the post of Traffic/ Litter Warden from which future relevant vacancies may be filled subject to sanction approval from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Positions will be offered in order of merit as per the panel. This panel will exist for 12 months and may be extended for a further period of 6-12 months at the discretion of the Chief Executive. JOB DESCRIPTION A Traffic/Litter Warden is a member of a multi-disciplinary team of front-line services based in the Municipal Districts which deliver a wide variety of key local authority services in the heart of com/unities-services include transportation and traffic management, delivery of social housing and other key infrastructure, environmental works, recreation and amenity facilities and general community development. Local Authorities also play a major role in supporting economic development and enterprise promotion at local level. The Traffic/Litter Warden has specific responsibility for the enforcement of a variety of legislation including Road Traffic, Litter Pollution and Casual Trading acts and regulations. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated adaptable and flexible person capable of acting on their own initiative, with a strong sense of commitment to delivering quality public services. Candidates will also be expected to demonstrate clear knowledge and understanding of • Local authority services, its key stakeholders, and relationships; • Local government structures and the role of Elected Members; • Key legislation relating to road traffic and litter legislation; • Health, Safety and Welfare in the workplace; • Importance of fostering and maintaining wide ranging productive working relationships both internally and externally to the organisation; • Good Public Service values. DUTIES The duties to be assigned include the following although this list is not exhaustive and may be reviewed from time to time as organisational needs require. The duties will include but will not be limited to the following: TRAFFIC • Carrying out the functions specified in sub-section (2) of Section (2) of the Local Authorities (Traffic Wardens) Act, 1975. • To work within the guidelines as laid out in 'Procedures and Guidelines for Traffic Wardens, June 2003' or as otherwise directed. • To patrol the assigned location / town within County Clare in the course of your duties as assigned by the Director of Services or delegated person. • To issue “on-the spot fine” tickets for infringement of the current Clare County Council Parking ByeLaws for the various locations within County Clare and non-display of a current Tax or Registration Disc on parked or stopped vehicles. The post holder will need to be familiar with the various Parking Byelaws currently operating in the County. • To carry out such duties as may be assigned to them by the Director of Services in relation to the enforcement of the Litter Pollution Act 1997, which makes it an offence to throw down, place or leave litter in or on any public place. • To police casual trading throughout County Clare in accordance with the relevant Casual Trading Bye Laws for each location. • To keep accurate records of offences as required for the purposes of Court proceedings, to attend Court and to give evidence as required. • To liaise closely with Administrative Staff in the preparation of evidence. • To write clear and concise reports when required to do so. • To issue notices in relation to vehicles for sale that are parked contrary to the current Roads Act. • To remove and transmit money containers from all Parking Meters to Council Offices as required by the Council. • To count the money from said money containers when required. • To carry out such other appropriate duties relative to the post of Traffic Warden as may from time to time be assigned to them by the Director of Services. • To notify your immediate supervisor of any defects in parking signs, traffic markings and any abandoned vehicles encountered while on duty. ENFORCEMENT: a) Enforcement of Roads Act 1993 with regard to the following: • Abandonment of vehicles on public roads • Unlawful placing or retaining an unauthorised vehicle, sign, caravan etc. on a public road. • Unlawful placing of temporary dwellings on a public road. b) Stationary Traffic Offences – as per traffic warden duties, i.e., illegally parked vehicles. c) Obstructions to Traffic Duties e.g., obstructions on roads such as skips, signs, hoardings etc. d) Maintenance of Pay & Display machines including collection of money and replacement of consumables. LITTER: • To carry out the functions conferred upon you pursuant to the provisions of the Litter Pollution Act 1997 and the Waste Management Act 1996 as amended and other environmental legislation. You will be required to be conversant with such functions and with the relevant sections of the Litter Pollution Act 1997 and the Waste Management Act 1996 as amended and the Regulations made thereunder. • To visit premises and properties if necessary and to consult with the proprietors concerning the collection and disposal of their refuse. • To carry out such other appropriate duties relative to the post of Litter Warden as may be assigned to them by the Director of Services or delegated person. • To perform all duties required in a courteous and efficient manner. • To issue on the spot fines. • To identify and report litter black spots to the Council. • To participate in Environmental Programmes by visiting schools and voluntary organisations, e.g. Tidy Towns Committee. • To advise the Council on the adequacy of litter bins ENFORCEMENT: a) Litter Enforcement – under the Litter Pollution Act 1997, as amended. b) Monitoring of Public Amenities i.e., monitoring of parks and beaches with regard to illegal parking, use of vehicles, littering and other provisions regarding same under the Local Government Act 1994 as amended. MONITORING: a) Reporting breaches of Technical Regulations to Clare County Council, including: • Waste Disposal – reporting of suspected breaches of the current Waste Management Act to the local authority • Planning Regulations – reporting breaches of the Planning Regulations to the local authority • Water Pollution – reporting suspected pollution of water to the local authority • Air Pollution – recording and reporting to the local authority instances of air pollution • Noise Pollution – recording and reporting to the local authority instances of noise pollution • Litter Management – recording and reporting to the local authority instances of litter pollution MISCELLANEOUS: (a) The person appointed will be required to carry out such duties as assigned to them from time to time. (b) The person appointed will be required to liaise with An Garda Síochána at local level, Area Engineers, Area Overseer, and Community Warden, Director of Service or other appropriate employees of Clare County Council. (c) To write clear and concise reports when required to do so ESSENTIAL CRITERIA 1. Character Each candidate must 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, Training, Experience, etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: a. Have a reasonable standard of education sufficient to enable them to perform the job efficiently and effectively. b. Have a satisfactory knowledge of the legislation required to carry out the role of Traffic/Litter Warden. c. Possess adequate experience which would demonstrate the capacity to carry out the role and function of Traffic/Litter Warden. d. Be capable of writing clear and concise reports and keeping work records, etc. e. Hold a full clean current driving licence in respect of Category B Vehicles or equivalent in the EU Model Driving Licence on the latest date for the receipt of completed applications. *Non-Irish Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications, overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document. 4. Age Each candidate must be under 70 years of age on the latest date for receipt of completed Application Forms for the office if they are deemed not to be new entrants to the Public Service as defined by the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004. However, the age restriction of 70 years does not apply to "new entrants" to the Public Service as defined by the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004. 5. 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, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa. Salary: The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. Holders of the post will be paid at the appropriate point on the salary scale in accordance with the relevant Department Circular. Where the appointee has been serving elsewhere in the public service in an analogous grade and pay-scale and will be moving without break to another part of the public sector at an analogous grade, the appointment may be made at the appointee’s current point of scale. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Starting pay for new entrants to the sector will be at the minimum of the scale. The current salary scale applicable to the post is €693.81 - €716.73 per week (October 2023)
Operator/Operative
Uisce Éireann is Ireland’s national regulated water utility and is responsible for providing water and wastewater services throughout Ireland. Our mission is to ensure all our customers receive a clean, safe and reliable supply of drinking water and have their wastewater collected and safely returned to the environment. We will protect the health and well-being of the people of Ireland, protect the environment in all our activities and support Ireland’s social and economic growth through appropriate investment in water services. 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/Wastewater 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/Wastewater 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/Wastewater Network Operator will be a key interface with the customer and will resolve issues first time where possible. The Water/Wastewater 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 all counties to fill current vacancies and are also looking to add to our national 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 futher 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. The Role: The Water/Wastewater 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/Wastewater 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. We are currently recruiting for Water/Wastewater Treatment Operators in the all counties to fill current vacancies and are also looking to add to our national panel for future vacancies.Applications will be considered for vacancies that arise in the next 12 months. Main Duties and Responsibilities:
General Maintenance Person
We are currently recruiting for a full time General Maintenance Person to join our team at Dromoland Castle Hotel. If you have the necessary experience, then we would love to hear from you. Overview of the Role: · Maintain and repair mechanical and electrical machinery. · Perform all routine preventative maintenance. · HVAC experience. · Attend to all types of repairs and maintenance work in the hotel premises and guest rooms. · Record all daily work on maintenance software. · Work every third weekend. · Maintain, clean and tidy plantrooms. The Ideal Candidate: · Minimum of 2 years’ relevant work experience. · Relevant Qualifications. · Good interpersonal and communication skills. Motivations: -
Librarian
THE COMPETITION Clare County Council is currently inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for the above competition. Clare County Council will, following the interview process, form a panel for the post of Librarian from which future relevant vacancies may be filled subject to sanction approval from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Positions will be offered in order of merit as per the panel. This panel will exist for 12 months and may be extended for a further period of 6-12 months at the discretion of the Chief Executive. JOB DESCRIPTION Clare Library Service is headquartered in Ennis and manages and supports a network of a Local Studies Centre and fifteen public libraries strategically located across the county. The library service is constantly innovating and diversifying in a dynamic and changing environment, taking advantage of technological advancement in particular to deliver a wide and varied range of front-line services to customers. The Library Service has a cultural remit within the Rural Development Directorate which also includes the management of the County Museum, the County Archives, and the Arts Service. Library staff have a collaborative and supporting role in the day-to-day management of these other cultural services. A new cultural facility which includes a new library for Ennis is nearing construction completion and will open in mid 2024. Clare County Council is seeking dynamic, creative, and motivated individuals to be placed on a panel for the role of Senior Executive Librarian who will assist in fulfilling our vision to be open, accessible, a focal point for our communities and delivering a quality customer service. The Librarian is an entry level professional librarian post and performs a role in almost all areas of library service. The post may be assigned responsibility for day to day management of a branch library or, alternatively, based in Library Headquarters with responsibility for managing particular service areas. ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE FOR THE ROLE The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated person, with drive and commitment to delivering quality public services and continual professional development who can demonstrate clear knowledge and understanding of: • Local authority services, its key stakeholders, and relationships • Local government structures and its democratic role and mandate • National and international public library policy and strategy Desirable Attributes and Skills: • Understanding of and dedication to customer service • Understanding of bibliographic services and cataloguing • Energy and enthusiasm with a commitment to the needs of the community • High level of IT proficiency, digital and social media • Strong interest in working with children and young adults and proficiency with children's and young adult literature and programming • Strong interpersonal and communications skills • Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and supervisory experience skills • Community and Stakeholder engagement • Decision making • Strong judgement and capacity to innovate and work autonomously • Ability to work under pressure in a cross functional environment and to tight timelines • People / team management • Planning and organising workloads effectively • Fostering and maintaining productive working relationship both internally and externally in the organisation DUTIES The duties to be assigned include the following although this list is not exhaustive and may be reviewed from time to time as organisational needs require. The duties will include but will not be limited to the following: • Supporting ICT and Digital services • Managing and promoting My Open Library (pending National Agreement). • Developing and supporting literacy and family support services. • Planning, promoting, and implementing programs for children and young adults, networking with local schools and teachers and planning/coordinating the Summer Reading Programme. • Maintaining service to the public including working late nights / weekend and rosters. • Developing and supporting community engagement. • Organising event and activity programming. • Management and development of the library team, including the PMDS process. • Adhering to Health and Safety and Child Protection policies. • To support the Line Manager to communicate, implement and manage all change management initiatives within the relevant area of responsibility. • To supervise employees in supporting roles including assigning duties and workload. • To provide on-going support to employees in the department or section, including handling day to day problems and identifying training and development requirements as appropriate. • To ensure full compliance with all organisational policies and procedures including grievance and disciplinary, performance management and attendance management. • To communicate and liaise effectively with employees, supervisors and managers in other sections, senior managers, and customers in relation to operational matters for their section. • To prepare budgets and ensure that work programmes are implemented within allocated budgets. • To identify opportunities for improvements in the service delivery within the relevant area of responsibility and to use key performance indicators or other performance indicators effectively as appropriate. • To compile, prepare and present reports as necessary, including the preparation of reports or letters which may be sensitive and/or confidential in nature. • To support the implementation of good practices with transparent reporting and communications to deliver accountable services in the department or section. • To provide assistance in the understanding and interpretation of the Council’s policies and procedures to employees in their area of responsibility and to customers as appropriate. • To carry out duties in a manner that enhances public trust and confidence and ensures impartial decision making. • To organise and facilitate internal and external meetings and participate and engage in discussions as appropriate. • To carry out duties in a politically neutral manner, with a clear understanding of the political reality and context of the local authority. • To manage projects from inception to final outcome stage. • Applying for grant aid from various Departments. • To provide specialist administrative assistance and support in the delivery of projects as required. • To support the Line Manager in the management and implementation of Health and Safety for the section or department. • Deputise for line manager when required. • Any other duties that may be assigned by the line manager COMPETENCIES FOR THE POST OF LIBRARIAN Key Competencies for the post include the following and candidates will be expected to demonstrate sufficient evidence within their application form of competence under each of these. Please take particular note of these when completing the application form as any short-listing and/or interview processes will be based primarily on the information provided by candidates in the application form: MANAGEMENT AND CHANGE • Ability to understand management decisions and effect leadership in the role • Think creatively in fostering solutions • Project manage processes and maintain momentum • Ability to understand management decisions and to effect leadership in the role DELIVERING RESULTS • Acts decisively and makes timely, informed, and effective decisions. • Pinpoints critical information and address issues logically. • Develops operational and team plans in the Library Section having regard to corporate priorities, operational objectives, and available resources. • Establishes high quality service and customer care standards. • Allocates resources effectively to deliver on operational plans. • Identifies and achieves efficiencies. • Ensures compliance with legislation, regulation, and procedures. • Project Management in relation to grant aid. PERFORMANCE THROUGH PEOPLE • Effectively manages performance of individuals and teams to achieve operational plan targets and objectives. • Leads by example to motivate staff in the delivery of high-quality outcomes and customer service. • Develops staff potential. • Manages underperformance or conflict. • Understands effective communications at all levels within the organisation. • Actively listen to others. • Demonstrates high level of verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to foster and maintain productive working relationships within the organisation and with relevant stakeholders externally. PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS • Initiative and creativity. • Enthusiasm and positivity about the role of the Librarian. • Resilience and Personal Well-Being. • Personal Motivation. • Understands the importance of corporate governance. • Commitment to integrity & good public service values. • Understanding the structures and environment within which the local authority sector operates and the role of the post of Librarian in this context. • Political awareness. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA 1. Character Each candidate must 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, Training, Experience, etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: (a) hold a degree (level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications) in the area of Library and Information Studies. Failure to input and upload proof of essential educational qualifications in your application form will deem you ineligible for this competition. *Non-Irish Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications, overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document. 4. Age Each candidate must be under 70 years of age on the latest date for receipt of completed Application Forms for the office if they are deemed not to be new entrants to the Public Service as defined by the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004. However, the age restriction of 70 years does not apply to "new entrants" to the Public Service as defined by the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004. 5. 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, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa. Salary: The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. Holders of the post will be paid at the appropriate point on the salary scale in accordance with the relevant Department Circular. Where the appointee has been serving elsewhere in the public service in an analogous grade and pay-scale and will be moving without break to another part of the public sector at an analogous grade, the appointment may be made at the appointee’s current point of scale. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Starting pay for new entrants to the sector will be at the minimum of the scale. The current salary scale applicable to the post is €48,089 - €49,561 - €51,039 - €52,537 - €54,047 - €55,806 (1st LSI) - €57,572 (2nd LSI) (October 2023) (Analagous to Grade V – Staff Officer
Deli Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Responsible for the preparation of high quality hot and cold deli products and for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. The ideal candidate will have/be: • HACCP training is desirable but not necessary • Excellent communication skills • Previous customer service experience is an advantage • The ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, ability to multi task under pressure • A passion for food and the ability to inspire shoppers. Main duties: • Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based • Prepare customer orders across all fresh food areas i.e. make sandwiches and rolls, dish up hot food and slice meats using the store`s portion control measures • Cook, prepare and display the foods sold throughout the day • Ensure that the counter displays across all fresh food departments are to the highest standards at all times throughout the day • Demonstrate your passion for quality food by sharing knowledge, recipes and personal recommendations with customers • Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and in line with store policy.
Sales Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. Interact with each customer with great pride, passion and care and inspire shoppers through knowledge and expertise. The ideal candidate will have/be: • Excellent communication skills • Ability to engage with and prioritise customer needs • Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible • Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment • Customer driven • Previous customer service experience is an advantage. Main duties: • Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based • Show a positive attitude and take responsibility for ensuring customers receive an excellent shopping experience • Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy • Merchandise shelves, ensuring that all areas of the store are presented to the highest standard • Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.
Administrator
Job Details We are now looking for an Administrator to join the team in Kilrush Nursing Home and Memory Care Centre, Kilrush, Co. Clare.This is a full time position, hours of work are Mon to Thurs 09:00 to 17:00 and Fri 09:00 to 16:00. Purpose of the Role The Administrator will consult with the Director of Nursing on a day to day basis and serve as a crucial point of contact for any administrative area concerning the Nursing Home. What does this role entail? All posts are subject to satisfactory references, medical and Garda vetting.
