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Do you love healthy eating and enjoy inspiring children? Are you outgoing, energetic, and ready to get out and about? We’re looking for a Brand Ambassador to represent The Lunch Bag in primary schools and share our passion for healthy, delicious school meals! Who we are: The Lunch Bag is one of Ireland’s fastest-growing school meal companies, making a real difference in children’s lives. With the rollout of free hot school meals, we’re helping set a tradition for the future - making sure every child has access to a healthy, varied lunch every day, without waste or worry about cost. What you’ll do: Requirements: Full, clean Irish driving licence What we offer: Full-time, permanent role: Monday - Friday, 8:00–16:30 Company-branded van €30,000 per year A fun, supportive team environment where you’ll make a real difference in schools If you love meeting people, are passionate about healthy food, and want a role that’s as lively as your weekends, this could be the perfect fit!
Process Technician
The Process Technician will be deployed to production and other site activities as and when required. Manufactures product in a safe, compliant, and efficient manner, whilst ensuring manual and electronic records and documentation is completed accurately and contemporaneously. All activities must comply with EHS and quality regulations and adhere to all site and operations procedures. Key Responsibilities
Sales Assistant
Fixed Term Contract, September to December 2025 Full Flexibility, working Monday to Sunday Ability to work weekdays as well as weekends is essential About You You’ll be responsible for providing exceptional customer service, demonstrating product knowledge, and building quality customer relationships to achieve business goals whilst being an ambassador for our values and the Kilkenny brand. You will also: · Have great communication and organisational skills to keep the shop floor running smoothly and ensuring general store standards and stock replenishment are carried out/maintained. · Be collaborative in your nature, and thrive as part of a team, building relationships with colleagues and customers alike. · Maximise the sales potential of your area and enjoy the thrill of achieving sales targets. About Us Kilkenny Design is proud to promote Ireland’s unique heritage, culture, and creative talent by offer a carefully curated collection of designers across fashion, homeware, jewellery, kids, beauty, and wellness. Giving our customers the chance to find the perfect gift or something special for themselves and their families along with exceptional customer service is what we do best. This role is open to everyone who believes they can put a smile on our customer’s faces and support their colleagues. At Kilkenny our values and behaviours inform what we do and shape our decision making. We hire great people to ensure that the best possible experience is created for our customers and colleagues each day. Please note due to the large number of applicants for this role we will only be able to contact the successful candidates. Thank you. Kilkenny is a progressive employer with a Values based culture and a strong emphasis on people development.
Maintenance Fitter
About the Role: As a Maintenance Fitter, you will be joining a dynamic team responsible for the mechanical maintenance and improvement of plant, processes, and equipment. Your role will include the operation of site utilities and facilities, with a focus on identifying opportunities for improvements. You will work closely with the Maintenance Engineer and Quality Engineers to ensure the Preventative Maintenance (PM) program is up to date. Key Responsibilities:
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.
Branch 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 Branch Librarian from which future relevant vacancies may be filled subject to sanction approval from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. 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. Applicants for the posts of Branch Librarian panels are asked to indicate on the application form, the areas in the County in which they would like to work. Applicants will be invited to apply for the following panel(s): • Ennis Municipal District – if you would like to work in the Ennis area (libraries include Ennis, Corofin, Tulla) • Shannon Municipal District – if you would like to work in the Shannon area (libraries include Newmarket-on-Fergus, Shannon, Sixmilebridge) • West Clare Municipal District (North) – if you would like to work in the North Clare area (libraries include Ennistymon, Milltown Malbay, Lisdoonvarna) • West Clare Municipal District (West) – if you would like to work in the West Clare area (libraries include Kilkee, Kilrush, Kildysart, Kilmihil) • Killaloe Municipal District – if you would like to work in the Killaloe area (libraries include Killaloe and Scariff) Please only choose an area you would be willing to work in. The Council will form five separate panels of suitably qualified candidates. The order of candidates placed on each of the five panels is determined by where they were placed on the overall Order of Merit List formed by the selection board on the day of interview. Job offers will be offered as they arise in the areas identified above. Candidates will only be offered jobs in the geographical areas they have indicated they would like to work in. JOB DESCRIPTION Clare County Library service operates through 15 branch libraries (9 full-time, 6 part-time) and a Local Studies Centre. Full-time branches are located in Ennis, Ennistymon, Kilkee, Killaloe, Kilrush, Milltown Malbay, Scariff, Shannon and Sixmilebridge. Part-time branches are located in Corofin, Kildysart, Kilmihil, Lisdoonvarna, Newmarket-on-Fergus and Tulla. The Library service is an integral component in the provision of cultural services by Clare County Council within the county which also includes provision for the Arts Service, County Museum and County Archives. Clare County Library service delivers its service to the public through day, evenings, and Saturday opening hours. Branch Librarians work part-time hours, which can vary depending on the library post. The Branch Librarian is an entry-level post within the Library Service. Branch Librarians make a valuable contribution to the provision of the library service centrally and at local branch level by delivering frontline services and by providing support to library management. The duties of the Branch Librarian shall be consistent with the provision of a modern public library service that is responsive to the changing requirements of customers of all ages and abilities. The ideal candidate for this post will be a highly motivated person, with drive and commitment to delivering quality public services. The role involves a level of responsibility with employees in some postings working mostly on their own and requires a good deal of flexibility and excellent communication skills. Desirable Criteria • An interest and ability to work with members of the public. • Strong interest in working with children and young adults and ideally a proficiency with children’s and young adult literature and programming. • Understanding and dedication to customer services. • A proficiency in the use of Information Technology, including a good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, and also in the use of digital and social media. • Energy and enthusiasm with a commitment to the needs of the community. • Strong interpersonal and excellent communications skills, both verbal and written. • Good organisational and time management skills. • Strong judgement and capacity to innovate and work on your own initiative and as part of a team. • An interest in literature and reading and the arts in general. • Problem Solving. • Community and stakeholder engagement. • Hold a current full Class B driving licence free from endorsements. When required to do so, holders of this office shall drive a motor car in the course of their duties and for this purpose provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the local authority. 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: • Perform and administer all duties according to local authority and library service guidelines. • Customer service – front line library service duties and also responding to customer queries, including information and requests. • Assisting the public in using the public internet, self-service facilities, and other Library IT equipment. • Operation of Branch Library with respect to security, emergency and maintenance of premises including cleaning and upkeep of premises. • Assisting in the promotion of the library service through an active role in the organisation and delivery of events – e.g., book clubs, storytelling, class visits, community events and exhibitions. • General clerical and administrative duties relevant to the Library Service, e.g., processing and tagging of new library stock, cash management, Health & Safety checklist, branch statistics. • Assistance, support, and guidance to library users in the areas of information communication technologies, Internet services and online resources. • Assisting the running / management of events which are programmed from Library HQ or within the individual branch library on an annual basis. • Maintenance, shelving, and processing duties on all library stock. • Maintenance of building in accordance with Clare County Council’s Health and Safety Management Programme. • Branch relief work – cover in other locations as required to maintain library branch network opening hours during periods of holiday leave, sick leave, etc. • Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time. • The branch librarian will always form part of a team delivering the library service in a specific area so working within a team and taking direction from a team lead is an essential part of the job. The following caretaking duties may also apply: • Be responsible for the general safe custody and cleanliness of the building, its contents, and grounds. This includes cleaning and general upkeep duties. • Maintain the toilets in a clean and hygienic condition and keep same supplied with toilet requisites. • Make a full check of the library before locking up each evening and to carry out regular inspections as instructed. • Be familiar with such fire drill and fire precautions as may be in operation and be familiar with the location and operation of all fire-fighting equipment in the building and with emergency evacuation procedures. • Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time. The person employed will be required to perform assigned duties exercising a duty of care, in the interest of safety of oneself, fellow employees and the general public, at all times in compliance with Clare County Council’s Health & Safety Management System. QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POST ESSENTIAL CRITERIA Character Each candidate must be of good character. Health Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Education, Training, Experience, etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: • Each candidate must have a good general level of education. 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. 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. 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 €17.04 - €26.51 per hour (August 2025). Annual Leave The annual leave applicable to this post will be 8% of hours worked in any one year. Clare County Council’s holiday year runs from 1st January to 31st December. Granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave and arrangements for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1977 (as amended). Work Base Clare County Council reserves the right to assign you to any district in use by the Council, now or in the future. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or other compensation. The person appointed will be required to provide themselves at their own expense with the necessary mode of travel to and from work. Working Hours The post entails a wide range of duties which require maximum flexibility, and the candidate will be required to work variable part-time hours over the library’s working week, from Monday to Saturday. The Branch Librarian will be required to work the hours over a 2-week period, including caretaking duties, on a rota system over 6 days from Monday to Saturday. This rota will also include evening work. Hours may vary from time to time. The Council reserves the right to alter the number of hours worked each day/each week and/or the times at or the days on which the hours are to be worked. The post-holder will be given as much notice as is reasonably practicable of any change in the schedule of hours worked. Terms & Conditions of Employment: • Please ensure that you satisfy the essential requirements for this post (as specified in the Conditions & Qualifications) in advance of completion of the online Application Form. • Notify the Human Resources Department of any change of contact details. • If you are successful in this competition and a job offer ensues, original certificates/qualifications will be requested. • Interviews may be held remotely, online using Microsoft Teams. • Expenses incurred by candidates will be at the candidate’s own expense.
Dispensing Optician
Salary: Competitive basic depending on your experience Working Hours: Full or part time Experience Level: Must have previous experience working in an optician Come and join our accomplished team as a Dispensing Optician at Specsavers Ennis, where we are at the height of customer care. Join us and help work to ensure every single one of our customers receives the very best patient experience. We’re community-focused and we need someone ready to use their passion, skills and experience to build on our ever-growing and loyal customer base. Our Dispensing Opticians are the face of our clinic on the shop floor and usually an integral part of our store management team, so we’re keen to get you up to speed with management responsibilities. With ILM courses, pre-reg supervision and Specsavers Partnership Pathway available, we can guide you on your way to becoming a great leader. This – along with your clinical expertise – will stand you in good stead if you choose to become a store director yourself one day. We’re dedicated to our customers, but what really makes this role stand out is that we offer a workplace with a difference - where people grow both personally and professionally. What’s on offer? Then there’s you Alongside being a qualified and CORU registered Dispensing Optician, we are searching for someone who shares our store’s ethos. Someone who wants to grow, develop and offer exceptional customer care along the way. We want a practitioner who prides themselves on their clinical judgment, that isn’t afraid of a hands-on approach and who is keen to get involved and build rapport with the rest of the team. In summary, we’re looking for a skilled Dispensing Optician to join us, be part of the team and assist in driving our practice forward. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Team Leader
About the job Location: Contracted Hours Available: We’re on the lookout for a friendly and upbeat Team Leader to bring energy, positivity, and great vibes to our store! In this role, you’ll be right at the heart of it, supporting your Store Manager, keeping the team motivated, and making sure every customer leaves with exactly what they came in for (and a smile to go with it). When your Store Manager’s away, you’ll step up and keep things running smoothly with confidence and care. The day to day You’ll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the store—creating great customer experiences and driving commercial success. You’ll lead by example, showing what great service looks like and bringing the cardfactory Way to life. Along the way, you’ll help others grow while continuing to build your own skills. With your energy and commercial know-how, you’ll drive store initiatives, keep communication flowing, and create a positive, inclusive vibe. And by keeping an eye on the numbers, you’ll help make sure everything’s running smoothly, and the team is thriving. About You What we’re looking for: Why join us If you’re ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, this could be the perfect opportunity. At cardfactory, we’re all about celebrating people—and that includes you. You’ll be supported every step of the journey, with opportunities to grow, lead, and shine. We’ll back your potential, cheer on your progress, and help you grow. Sound like a perfect fit? Apply today and let’s make every day a celebration!
Checkout Operator
Main purpose of the role: Ensure the Checkout Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times and provide our customers with excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will have/be: 2 years€,, experience in a retail role is desirable Ability to balance tills 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 Main Duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative Use a computerised till system that has a barcode scanner Weigh and price products such as fruit and vegetables Check customers` ages for restrictions on items such as alcohol Pack customer€,,s purchases Process store loyalty cards, coupons and vouchers Take payments and make sure the till balances at the end of the day Spend time away from the till, stocking shelves and checking stock Merchandise and present the department to the highest standard at all times Attend and engage in team meetings and implement any learnings
Recruitment Consultant
TTM Healthcare Solutions is recognised as the largest healthcare talent solutions specialist in Ireland. We are currently recruiting for a Recruitment Consultant to join our tribe based in TTM’s Ennis HQ, with flexible working from home options after an initial period. We are looking for an experienced professional who is a self-starter, ambitious and has experience in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities •Identify and develop new business opportunities by prospecting and networking •Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and provide excellent customer service •Achieve sales targets, objectives and weekly KPIs as set by division manager •Maintain up-to-date knowledge of products, services, and industry trends. •Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to streamline candidate sourcing, compliance, and onboarding processes. •Manage and update candidate and client records meticulously within the CRM system, ensuring data accuracy. •Deliver timely and insightful sales reports, forecasts, and pipeline updates to senior management. •Coordinating with clients and internal teams to understand daily and weekly shift demands and efficiently allocate candidates to appropriate shifts based on availability, qualifications, and client needs. •Monitor and report on shift fill rates, candidate attendance, and client satisfaction metrics to management for continuous service improvement. The Ideal Candidate •1 - 2 years’ experience in a sales role. Clerical or administrative experience will also be taken into consideration •Excellent communication and interpersonal skills •Strong negotiation and presentation skills •Ability to work independently and as part of a team •Self-motivated, results-oriented and driven •Ability to travel nationwide as required (mileage reimbursement). Access to own transport will be required as well as a full driver’s licence So… What makes us different? We reward high performance - 75% of our Leadership Team have been promoted from within our company. Realising and unleashing the potential within ensures our tribe of people are the linchpin to our success. Alongside highly competitive base salaries and market leading commission structure we also offer the following: Wellbeing - Up to 27 days' annual leave, with additional leave for those with 5+ and 10+ years' service. Plus, an additional day off for our birthday! We also have an active Sports and Social Club, from rugby trips, BBQs and Tapas Thursdays. Social Value - We offer up to 6 volunteer days a year & we also plant a tree for each new starter within the business. Reward - We offer a joint-contribution pension scheme. Also, we celebrate success through monthly Fun Fridays and our annual Summer Party. Health - Fully subsidised healthcare scheme along with a suite of programmes across our wellness & diversity platform. Learning & Development - We tailor and develop specific training plans for your career progression. Access to World Class Sales training Family - We also contribute to Paternity & Maternity leave. TTM Healthcare Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer
