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WEEKEND SHIFT - Medical Devices 24 hour Days OR 24 hour Nights. No rotating Bishopstown, Cork City. Day Shift: Saturday and Sunday 7am to 7pm (€17.70 per hour) Night Shift: Saturday and Sunday 7pm to 7am (€19.50 per hour) You must be available to work 24 hours each week for 23 months. The successful candidate must also posses a Leaving Certificate Qualification or equivalent and will be asked to supply proof of this.
Mystery Shoppers
Mystery Shoppers - Required Nationwide! Looking to earn an extra income? Would you like to earn cash while you shop? Customer Perceptions are recruiting Mystery Shoppers across Ireland. Flexible working hours are available to suit your needs. All you need is: ✅ Good observational skills ✅ The ability to recognise outstanding customer service ✅ A strong grasp of written and spoken English Click Apply Now to submit your application today! Don't have a current CV? No worries - Just click Apply Now and upload your letter of introduction through the cv section OR Click HERE to view the JobAlert.ie CV templates section and build your CV today! 🛑 IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE WITHIN 4 WORKING DAYS OF SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION PLEASE DOUBLE-CHECK YOUR SPAM OR JUNK FOLDER 🛑
Plumbers
Role: Plumbers Location: Nationwide Work Plumbers required with minimum experience and Professional Plumbers required. You will be required to work on sites / new houses. Requirements; Safe pass and manual handling. Own tools and car will be advantageous. To apply, please click the APPLY NOW button and upload your CV. You’re also welcome to call us on 0879531488 if you’d like to discuss the role.
Healthcare Assistant
Job Description: About Us: Local Homecare Services Ltd. is a leading provider of compassionate and professional homecare services throughout Kerry and North Cork. Our mission is to support individuals in living independently and comfortably in their own homes. We are dedicated to providing the highest standard of care and building strong, trusting relationships with our clients and their families. The Role: We are currently seeking dedicated and compassionate Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) to join our growing team in Cork. As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play a vital role in our clients' lives, providing essential support with daily living activities. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in your community and help individuals maintain their independence. The Financial Package (Fully Qualified Rates): We value your time, especially during unsocial hours. Work Location: On the road
Assistant Manager
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Manager to help oversee the daily running of a busy restaurant operation. This role suits a hands-on leader who thrives on the floor, motivates teams, and is passionate about delivering outstanding customer experiences. Salary is competitive and will reflect experience. Key Responsibilities Please click the APPLY NOW button to upload your CV. Don't have a current CV? Click HERE to view the JobAlert.ie CV templates.
Shop Assistant
A shop assistant, also known as a retail or sales assistant, provides customer service and supports daily store operations . Their duties include greeting customers, answering questions, processing transactions, handling returns, stocking shelves, and maintaining a tidy store environment. They may also be involved in promotional activities, inventory management, and ensuring a positive shopping experience for customers.
Executive Tree, Parks & Landscape Officer
The Executive Tree, Parks & Landscape Officer will play a key role in the planning, management, protection, and enhancement of Cork City Council’s parks, open spaces, landscapes, and tree resource. Working as part of the Parks & Recreation Team, they will contribute to the delivery of high-quality, safe, attractive, and sustainable public spaces across the city. The role provides professional arboricultural and landscape expertise to support parks management, green infrastructure development, planning processes, and the Council’s climate action and biodiversity objectives. A central focus is the strategic management and protection of the city’s tree resource, ensuring trees are appropriately managed, protected, and integrated into Cork’s ongoing greening and resilience. The postholder will work closely with colleagues across the organisation, elected members, external stakeholders, and the public to help shape a greener, healthier, and more liveable city. They will report to the Senior Parks & Landscape Officer, or such other person as may be assigned from time to time by Cork City Council. The ideal candidate will demonstrate, through application and interview: • Relevant experience in parks, landscape, and arboricultural management • Understanding of tree and green infrastructure management in an urban local authority context • Experience in the planning, development, and maintenance of high-quality public spaces • Knowledge of environmental, biodiversity, and climate action principles in the public realm • Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to advise a range of stakeholders • Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and manage competing priorities • Commitment to public service values and sustainable service delivery • Experience in staff management and supervision • Ability to deliver quality outcomes, ensure compliance, communicate effectively, and manage resources • Knowledge of legislation, policies, and regulations relevant to parks, landscape, and arboriculture • Understanding of planning law and processes, including planning applications, Large Scale Residential Developments, Local Area Plans, and the Development Plan • Knowledge of health and safety legislation and its application in the workplace DUTIES The duties of the Executive Tree, Parks & Landscape Officer include, but are not limited to: • Assist in the planning, development, management, and enhancement of public parks, open spaces, landscapes, and the wider public realm in line with Council policies and standards • Manage and protect the local authority’s tree resource across parks, streets, housing estates, and other lands, including tree condition assessment, safety evaluation, and specification of appropriate arboricultural works • Provide professional arboricultural and landscape input to planning applications, development proposals, and infrastructure projects, including assessment of reports, tree protection measures, and mitigation proposals • Contribute to the development and delivery of green infrastructure, urban greening programmes, and the integration of trees and landscapes into climate action, biodiversity, and sustainability objectives • Investigate reports of hazardous trees, landscape features, and public realm issues, and recommend prioritised remedial or preventative actions in line with duty of care requirements • Assist in the specification, supervision, and inspection of landscape and arboricultural works delivered by direct labour or contractors, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and contract requirements • Contribute to the development, implementation, and review of policies, strategies, guidelines, and standards relating to parks, trees, landscapes, and the public realm • Provide professional advice and technical support to Council officers, elected members, community groups, external agencies, and the public on parks, trees, and landscape matters • Respond to public enquiries, complaints, and service requests in a timely, professional, and customer-focused manner • Maintain accurate records, reports, and data relating to tree inspections, landscape assets, works programmes, and related administrative systems • Assist with procurement, contract administration, budget monitoring, and reporting for parks, landscape, and arboricultural services • Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and contribute to continuous improvement and organisational objectives • Undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility as assigned from time to time The above specification is not intended to be exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and contribute to the development of the role over time. QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POST Character Candidates shall 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, Experience, etc. Candidates shall on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms for the post: • Hold a qualification in Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Arboriculture, Natural or Environmental Science (Level 8 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications) Desirable Skills • A minimum of five years’ post-graduate satisfactory experience in the planning, design, development, and management of one or more of the following: parks, heritage landscapes and gardens, open spaces, green infrastructure, public realm and urban design, urban forestry, tree management, sports grounds, recreation and play facilities, burial grounds, community gardens, or allotments • High standard of professional competence and relevant sector experience • Ability to work effectively on own initiative and as part of a team, including the ability to manage and motivate staff to achieve corporate objectives • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including interest groups and public representatives • Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget, including experience in procurement, and working with contractors and professional consultants • Ability to develop policies, strategies, best practice guidance, and prepare technical reports as required • Good working knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements applicable to local authorities, including health and safety legislation Salary The salary scale for the post is: €60,858 - €63,071 - €65,286 - €67,505 - €69,722 - €71,938 - €74,157 - €76,362 - €78,591 - €80,801 - €83,348 (LSI 1) - €84,596 (LSI 2) In accordance with Departmental Circular Letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1st January 2011 will enter the scale at the minimum point. Hours of Duty • The standard working week is 35 hours per week. The role may, on occasion, require evening or weekend work • Holders of the post may be required to attend for duty at any time, in accordance with arrangements made by the local authority. The Council reserves the right to alter hours of work from time to time • All hours worked will be subject to the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 and the Organisation of Working Time (Regulations) Act, 2001
Administrator
Role Requirement 1 Customer Support
Intelligent Transport Systems Officer
The ITS Officer (Grade V) will be a member of the Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) Section within the Local Area Development and Operations Directorate of Cork City Council. The role forms part of the ITS Systems Team, contributing to the delivery of the ITS strategic ten-year plan, aligned with the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy. The successful candidate will report to an Executive Engineer within the ITS Section, or to another designated officer as required. The ITS Officer will support the management team in the delivery, operation, and maintenance of ITS infrastructure and services across the city. The role involves working closely with a range of stakeholders, including elected members, and assisting in the implementation of ITS-related projects and initiatives. The successful candidate will be required to report to their line manager (Executive Engineer), assist the management team as required, and engage with elected members in respect of their role. The role may also involve deputising for the ITS Inspector from time to time. This position requires a broad range of technical knowledge and the ability to work across multiple disciplines, including:
Garda Trainee 2026 - General Competition
Age You must have attained the age of 18 and be no more than the age of 49 by the closing date for receipt of applications to this competition. Character You must be of good character. As a modern and progressive policing service, An Garda Síochána seeks candidates who display the highest standards of behaviour and maintain a network of influence of equally good character. Nationality You must, by the closing date for application to this competition be: A. A national of a European Union Member State; or B. A national of a European Economic Area State, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland or the Swiss Confederation; or C. Under the International Protection Act, 2015 and in compliance with the Admissions and Appointments Regulations 2013, as amended, be: i. A refugee or a family member of such a person in relation to whom a refugee declaration is in force and continues to be in force for the entire duration of the Garda Recruit selection and admissions process; or ii. A person granted subsidiary protection or a family member of such a person in relation to whom a subsidiary protection declaration is in force and continues to be in force for the entire duration of the Garda Recruit selection and admissions process; or iii. By the closing date for application to this competition, have had a period of one year’s continuous residence in the State, and during the eight years immediately preceding that period, have had a total residence in the State amounting to four years. Education You must have obtained the following, by the closing date for application to this competition: An Irish Leaving Certificate with a grade D3 or O6 minimum in five subjects at Ordinary Level*; or A minimum of a Level 5 Major award (120 Credits) on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ); or A recognised qualification (at Level 5 or greater) deemed comparable to the above in terms of both level and volume of learning as determines by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI). AND A proven proficiency in either or both of the following: i. The Irish language ii. The English language Please note: • Successful applicants are required to study and pass Irish as part of a module in the Garda College. • Subjects taken at Foundation Level Leaving Certificate are not considered equivalent for entry to this competition. In certain cases, a Pass in the Applied Leaving Certificate may be deemed equivalent to an Ordinary Leaving Certificate. A H7 grade is also deemed equivalent to an O6 grade. publicjobs may verify the validity of qualifications other than the Leaving Certificate with Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI). Candidates may refer to the National Academic Recognition Information Centre which offers advice on the academic recognition of foreign qualifications in Ireland. Employment Status You must have relinquished all previous employment prior to entry to the Garda College and may not be on a career break from any such employment upon entry. Medical Standards You must be certified by a Registered Medical Practitioner (nominated by the Commissioner after consultation with the Minister) to be in good health, of sound constitution and suited physically and mentally to performing the duties of a member of the service. Physical Competence Test You must have passed a Physical Competence Test before entering the Garda College to start training. Substance Misuse Assessment You must have passed all Substance Misuse (Controlled Drug and Psychoactive Substances) Assessments to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of An Garda Síochána. The competition for the selection of Trainees into An Garda Síochána attracts a very high number of applicants. As such, the selection process to become a Trainee is comprehensive, with candidates required to undertake a range of relevant assessment tests and exercises over a number of stages. The numbers called forward to each stage of selection will be determined from time to time, having regard to the number of places to be filled in the Garda College. publicjobs will conduct the initial selection stages on behalf of the Garda Commissioner. Names and details of candidates who are successful following the selection stages conducted by publicjobs, will be forwarded to An Garda Síochána for consideration for appointment. Neither An Garda Síochána nor publicjobs will be responsible for any expenses incurred by candidates in relation to the recruitment process. Deeming of candidature to be withdrawn Candidates who do not complete and submit the Online Assessments before the specified date; submit an application form when requested; attend for interview or other test when and where required; attend/undertake any subsequent stage of the selection process as requested or who do not, when requested, furnish such evidence as required in regard to any matter relevant to their candidature, will have no further claim to consideration. Candidates are expected to provide all requested documentation to publicjobs, including all forms issued by us for completion, within seven calendar days of request. Failure to do so will result in the candidate being deemed to have withdrawn from the competition and their candidature will receive no further consideration. Benefits TRAINING, LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT As a trainee you will undergo the Foundation Training Programme, which is the initial training and development programme that incorporates the training required to perform the role and functions of a Garda in an efficient and effective manner. The programme incorporates a Level 7 Bachelor of Arts Degree in Applied Policing, accredited by the University of Limerick. Upon successful completion of phase one, Garda Trainees become sworn members of An Garda Síochána (this is called attestation) and commence their probationary period (normally two-years from attestation) in accordance with the provisions of the Admissions and Appointments Regulations. You will receive further training, tailored to the requirements of your specific role throughout your career. ANNUAL LEAVE / SICK LEAVE Upon moving to phase II (after attestation), Probationary Gardai get 29.5 days paid annual leave per year inclusive of public holidays and Good Friday, with a pro-rata entitlement for periods of service less than one year. For Gardaí on operational duties, public holidays and Good Friday are to be regarded as normal working days except where they happen to be rostered as rest days. There are flexible working options available throughout your career (approval of management required). After three months training, sick leave provides full payment of your weekly training allowance for a period of up to four weeks. The amount of any benefits payable under the Social Welfare Acts is deducted from the payment during illness. PAY Garda Trainees will receive an allowance of €354 per week for the 36 weeks of training. Accommodation and food are provided while resident in the Garda College from Sunday to Friday. Upon attestation after 36 weeks, Garda Trainees become Probationer Gardaí and move to the first point of the pay scale which is €39,194 (As of 1 February 2026), rising incrementally to €60,333 per annum after 8 years. Probationer Gardaí will be assigned to work the core shift roster (12-hour), which attracts additional allowances. Gardaí may have the opportunity to work on overtime, which is paid at a rate of time and a half, unless worked on a Sunday/public holiday, which is paid at double time.
