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Company Description SGS ISL are delighted to invite applications for our 2024 apprentice program in partnership with SOLAS and MTU/DTU. This is an exciting opportunity for TWO successful candidates to embark on a career in a rewarding industry and gain a recognised qualification. On successful completion of the 2-year apprenticeship you will achieve a Higher Certificate in Science (Laboratory Technician) Candidates will have the opportunity to progress to Level 8. Please note the apprenticeship will commence early September 2025 Are you looking to kick start a career in science working for a world leader in the Pharmaceutical Industry, and get an opportunity to progress your education while getting paid? SGS ISL is a centre of excellence for all aspects of pharmaceutical testing including method development & transfer, reference standard testing, stability management and QC Release & Stability testing. SGS ISLs’ main focus is to ensure the safety of the medicine, for the millions of patients who take the products we test. This is achieved through a strong quality focus and an excellent Health Authority audit history and reputation. SGS ISL has a dynamic team culture, committed to employee development. The successful candidate will combine practical, hands-on work experience while gaining a qualification. The apprentice will attend college 2 days per week and work in our state-of-the-art lab in Ringaskiddy 3 days per week during term time. You will be required to work 5 days on site during holiday period. Job Description Responsibilities will include but limited to CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Team Leader
Costa Coffee requires a Team Leader for our store in Merchants Quay. At Costa Coffee we are as passionate about our people as we are our great coffee! Being a part of our team gives you the chance to learn new skills in coffee excellence whilst letting your personality shine through. As a Costa Barista you receive full training in delivering every customer with an unbeatable coffee experience, through great customer service and great coffee. Are you: -
Driver - Rigid
We are currently recruiting for a Driver to work from Value Centre Cork, on a Permanent Full-Time basis. The driver will be responsible for delivering products to our customers in the designated routes. Delivery is a multi-drop delivery service. A core requirement of the role will be strong interpersonal skills and the appetite to deliver a quality service, on time to our customers. Acting as a key point of contact with our customers, the driver will be required to have strong interpersonal skills and the initiative to report customer service issues to the business in order to assist with improving the service we provide to our customers. BWG Foods owns and operates the SPAR, EUROSPAR, MACE, Londis and XL brands in the Republic of Ireland, working in partnership with independent retailers with more than 1,000 stores serving local communities right across the country. The stores serve in excess of one million shoppers every single day. The wholesale division of BWG Foods also includes BWG Foodservice, Corrib Food Products and Williams Gate, as well as Value Centre and 4 Aces, our nationwide network of Cash and Carry branches. Job requirements The ideal Rigid Driver will possess the following: · Possess a valid Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) · Have a valid clean driver’s licence (minimum C licence) · Have relevant driving experience in the North East Region and surrounding areas · Have the ability to work as part of a team. · Have strong interpersonal skills · Be motivated and be able to work on own initiative · Have flexibility in terms of routes, tasks, working hours and working days CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Store Supervisor
Grade and SalaryGrade E: €49,252 - €73,877 per year We are Uisce Éireann. Every day, we are responsible for the delivery of secure, safe, and sustainable water services for the people of Ireland. As Ireland’s national regulated water utility, our vision is a sustainable Ireland where water is respected and protected, for the planet and all the lives it supports. Our purpose at Uisce Éireann is to rise to the challenge of delivering transformative water services that enable communities to thrive. That means we are proud to take on the responsibility of protecting our water supply and passing on a safe and secure water system to a rapidly growing population and empowering Ireland’s social and economic growth. We are passionate about empowering our people, enabling them to make a positive impact on communities across Ireland. We are guided by a shared vision and purpose, grounded in values that define who we are and shape how we work, where we deliver for customers and communities, we work better together, we do the right thing, we aim high, and we keep each other safe. Our behaviours define how we interact, communicate, and succeed together. These values and behaviours apply to each one of us, across every role, location, and level. Our goal is to attract and develop skilled and talented people from diverse backgrounds, who bring a dynamic range of expertise and insights to our work. With a strong, values-driven workforce, we ensure Uisce Éireann can continue advancing Ireland’s water services and meeting the needs of the communities we serve for generations to come. 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 Workflow Functional Area is responsible for the management and monitoring of all outdoor work through the full work order lifecycle from planning to closure. This includes overseeing the initiation, dispatch and progression of work orders, processing of service requests, allocating adequate resources, identification of bundling opportunities, identification of work pre-requisites, creation of work orders to be progressed and dispatched to the field, the management of the logistics and stores to enable effective and efficient inventory control, Outage notification & processing and complaint resolution. Reporting to the Inventory Stores Lead, the Store Supervisor will have responsibility over inventory and logistics management within a network of Uisce Éireann stores. Main Duties and Responsibilities: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Administration Support
Overall Purpose of the Post To provide a wide range of administration supports to the Children’s Disability Network Team and Children’s Services Manager or the Community Paediatric Clinics and other identified clinics within the regional CHO4 Physical Disability Support Service (PDSS). Duties Provide administrative supports to the PDS team / PDSS clinics as follows:
Multi Task Attendant
Purpose of the Post · Be responsible for the cleaning of the environment of the hospital. · To perform catering duties within wards and departments throughout the hospital. · To perform patient care as directed Clinical Nurse Manager / Nurse in Charge. Principal Duties and Responsibilities General Cleaning · Responsible for the general cleaning of the Hospital and areas as identified by the Ward Manager. · Ensure the agreed standard of cleanliness and Hygiene are maintained in all areas by using the approved cleaning materials. · Use and care of cleaning equipment as trained. · Be responsible for the segregation and safe disposable of waste to designated areas. · Perform daily or evening cleaning of ward areas, bathrooms, toilets, walls, floors, corridors, beds patient equipment and household and clinical waste bins. · Perform daily or evening Deep clean /isolation cleaning of assigned areas by manual cleaning and machine cleaning. · Complete Cleaning Checklists as cleaning is carried out. · Ensure all cleaning documentation is kept up to date and available for inspection e.g. Ward cleaning checks, Bed cleaning programme, Ensure ward cleaning supplies are used economically and replenished · Ensure patient’s property is respected at all times. · Report any equipment faults to person in charge. · Check and clean specified equipment and ensure instructions are followed during operation and maintenance. · To use designated cleaning products with caution, following guidelines appropriate to their use and ensuring all cleaning materials are used economically. Products will be kept in a locked cupboard/ room when not in use. These supplies should be monitored to ensure appropriate stock levels are maintained. · Immediate attention to be given to all spillage’s including tea, coffee, water, urine, faeces, vomit etc in order to reduce the risk of accidents. · Use of floor scrubber and buffering of designated floor areas on the units. · Adherence to Health and Safety Guidelines and the use of Hazard signs. Patient Care · Nursing staff will delegate patient care duties in accordance with their professional judgement and within the competence of the Multi-Task attendant · Patients/clients may require assistance in some or all activities of daily living. It is the duty of the nurse to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care required by the patient. The primary role of the Multi-Task attendant is to assist the nurse in the implementation of the care, as determined by the Registered Nurse. · The transporting of patients from the ward and various departments, either in beds, on trolleys, in wheelchairs or walking · When necessary to remain with patients in these areas and to assist patients. · Communicate any observations on the patients to the nursing staff. · Answer patient call bells when nursing staff are busy · To assist nursing staff with moving and handling of patients. · To assist male/female patients with their personal care, toileting and bathing as requested by the patient or nursing staff. · To assist with the preparation of patients for surgery as instructed by the ward manager. · Transfer of equipment as required. · To be aware of safety issues pertaining to patients and colleagues. · To adhere to Infection Control Guidelines · To adhere to Hospital Guidelines · Participating in the social and activity programmes in the Care of the Elderly setting · Refer all queries to the nurse in charge · Report any incident or potential incident which may compromise the health and safety of patients, staff or visitors and take appropriate action. · Multi Task Attendants should conduct themselves in a manner that conveys respect of the individual and ensures safe patient care, including confidentiality, courtesy, accountability, communication, dignity, privacy, health and safety. Catering Duties · Assist with patient preparation for mealtimes i.e. patient’s are made comfortable and prepare bed table area for tray service. · Distribute jugs of water / ice and glasses to the patient’s morning and evening and as required. · Distribute, input details and collect menu cards from the patients daily. · Assist with increasing awareness of Protected Mealtimes and the National Visitors Guidelines · Record patients’ dietary requirements on summary sheet for main kitchen. · Ensure that bed tables are cleaned prior to and after food service. · Assist patients with feeding at mealtimes in consultation with CMN or Nurse in charge at mealtimes, and monitor food intake. Record/ report as required. · Assist with the preparation and presentation of food, make beverages, snacks, sandwiches etc as required and serve. · Liaise with CNM /Dietician on patient requirements. · Collect food trolleys and ensure trays/ trolleys are prepared for meal service in accordance with best practice for patients. · Ensure appropriate serving utensils are used at all meal times in line with best practice. · Carry out and record food temperature checks before serving to the patient at meal times and record on temperature chart in ward pantries. · Record fridge temperature morning and evening and document, report any variances and take action. · Order / Record food stock levels for patients from the main Kitchen stores to ward pantries. · Ensure ward pantry and equipment i.e. microwave, toaster etc are cleaned in line with cleaning manual and pantry cleaning checklist is signed off. · Ensure that after each food service, catering trolley is cleaned down in the main wash up area and set up for next meal service. · Ensure segregation of food waste and paper at ward pantry in line with food waste and waste segregation procedures. · Report and label equipment breakdowns, and fill in appropriate requisition form with CNM Nurse in Charge on the ward/ dept. · Adhere to Hospital Catering and Hygiene policies. Protective clothing to be worn while on duty. · Acquaint themselves with a knowledge of Health & Safety/Food Hygiene legislation · Ensure work practice is in line with all hygiene and Health and Safety procedures, including HACCP guidelines. Waste & Laundry Operational · Be courteous and helpful to patients and their relatives and respect each other person’s privacy and dignity at all times. · Present to work wearing the agreed attire and identification, having regard to the highest standard of attire and personal hygiene · Allocation to various wards on rotation and will be required to perform day and night duty. · Acquaint themselves with Health & Safety at Work guidelines and obligations including e-learning programmes on HSELand · Ensure an adequate knowledge of the emergency action and fire Plan · Co-operate with periodic medical checks as required · Conduct his / herself in a manner that conveys respect of the individual and ensures safe client / patient care · Report any incident or potential incident which may compromise the health and safety of clients / patients, staff or visitors to the person in charge and take appropriate action · To attend meetings as required by the Unit Managers and Management Team in the Hospital with a view to maintaining high standards, open communication amongst staff and good levels of staff morale. · To attend and reach an acceptable standard of performance in courses internal and external and asdesignated appropriate by the employing authority . · Understand and adhere to all HSE policies, guidelines and procedures · Not undertake any duty related to client / patient care for which he/she is not trained · Apply precautions at all times to minimise the risks of cross infection e.g. clean up any spillages of bodily fluids · Ensure that all equipment is stored and cleaned correctly, and storage areas are kept clean and tidy · Follow Hospital Policy with regard to confidentially in relation to patient care. · In accordance with Health and Safety at work policy, it is each staff members responsibility to observe all rules relating to Health and Safety and Conduct at Work and to use any equipment provided in a safe and responsible manner. · Participate in appropriate in-service training sessions including fire safety, moving techniques in patients care, hand hygiene and any other such sessions as organised by Hospital management. · Be able to work as part of a team. · Have knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) standards as they apply to the role. · Have knowledge of Children First and complete HSELand Introduction to Children First on line e-learning programme. It is HSE policy that all staff irrespective of role, grade or position must promote the welfare of children and protect them from harm. · To be aware of fire precautions and procedures and attend fire drills once a year. · To be aware of infection control procedures · Complaints Procedures · Incident and Accident reporting · Hospital Risk Management The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/ or experience Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc (a) Each candidate must, at the latest date for receipt of completed application form for the post: (i) Possess the relevant QQI Further Education and Training (FET) Level 5 Certificate in Health Service Skills OR (ii) FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Health Service Skills or Healthcare Support OR (iii) A relevant Healthcare qualification OR (iv) Be currently employed as an Attendant, Multi-Task or a comparable role and be willing to undertake a QQI/FETAC Level 5 programme in Health Service skills or equivalent. AND (b) Candidates must have the personal competence and capacity to properly discharge the duties of the role. ‘Eligibility’ checking will be conducted on all application forms received and only those candidates who meet the eligibility criteria i.e. the required qualifications for the position, will be deemed eligible for inclusion in the competition. Please ensure that you complete your Application Form correctly as appeals by candidates who have not been deemed eligible, will only be entertained if the appeal is based on information supplied in your original Application Form . Appeals will NOT be entertained on additional information supplied at the time of appeal. If invited to interview, candidates will not be awarded marks for qualifications used during ‘Eligibility’ checking. Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character Post specific requirements Demonstrate previous experience of working in the hospital/caring setting. Skills, competencies and/or knowledge Knowledge & Experience · Knowledge of the hospital environment · Awareness of what job entails · Have a good base knowledge of - Hygiene Procedures - Basic food Hygiene and Food Safety - Health & Safety - Infection Control · Knowledge & Awareness of Health & Safety Competencies & Skills · Demonstrate motivation and appreciate the importance of the need to provide quality service for patients / relatives / public and in particular older people. · Demonstrate an awareness of Health and Safety issues in relation to the work area. · Demonstrate excellent communication skills. · Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and be able to work as part of a team. · Demonstrate ability of working on own initiative and be capable of performing duties with the minimum of supervision. · Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of a change of residence (e.g. home to continuing care) for the individual & their family. · Demonstrate flexibility. · Kind, caring disposition and sensitive to patients/ clients needs · Reliable · Holistic approach to working in a hospital environment. Campaign Specific Selection Process Ranking / Shortlisting / Interview A ranking and or shortlisting exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application form. The criteria for ranking and or shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. Therefore it is very important that you think about your experience in light of those requirements. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process. Those successful at the ranking stage of this process (where applied) will be placed on an order of merit panel and will be called to interview in ‘bands’ depending on the service needs of the organisation. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion The HSE is an equal opportunities employer. Employees of the HSE bring a range of skills, talents, diverse thinking and experience to the organisation. The HSE believes passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to its success – we aim to develop the workforce of the HSE so that it reflects the diversity of HSE service users and to strengthen it through accommodating and valuing different perspectives. Ultimately this will result in improved service user and employee experience. The HSE is committed to creating a positive working environment whereby all employees inclusive of age, civil status, disability, ethnicity and race, family status, gender, membership of the Traveller community, religion and sexual orientation are respected, valued and can reach their full potential. The HSE aims to achieve this through development of an organisational culture where injustice, bias and discrimination are not tolerated. The HSE welcomes people with diverse backgrounds and offers a range of supports and resources to staff, such as those who require a reasonable accommodation at work because of a disability or long term health condition. For further information on the HSE commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion, please visit the Diversity, Equality and Inclusion web page at https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/resources/diversity/ Code of Practice The Health Service Executive will run this campaign in compliance with the Code of Practice prepared by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA). The Code of Practice sets out how the core principles of probity, merit, equity and fairness might be applied on a principle basis. The Code also specifies the responsibilities placed on candidates, facilities for feedback to applicants on matters relating to their application when requested, and outlines procedures in relation to requests for a review of the recruitment and selection process and review in relation to allegations of a breach of the Code of Practice. Additional information on the HSE’s review process is available in the document posted with each vacancy entitled “Code of Practice, information for candidates”. Codes of practice are published by the CPSA and are available on www.hse.ie/eng/staff/jobs in the document posted with each vacancy entitled “Code of Practice, information for candidates” or on www.cpsa.ie .
Dog Groomer
Maxi Zoo is part of the Fressnapf Group, the European market leader in pet product with 1,700+ shops across Europe. Maxi Zoo is Ireland’s largest pet retailer and has over 30 shops in Ireland. Maxi Zoo Ireland are driven by the desire to make the life of pets and pets owners simpler, better and happier. We are seeking a full-time qualified Groomer for our Turners Cross Store Start your career in grooming as a Groomer! As a Groomer in our Grooming Salon, you’ll have the opportunity to build personal relationships with your customers and their pets each time they visit and truly become a part of their family. You’ll get to know their pets’ styles and personalities to create a customized, stylish experience just for them! From that first shampoo to that final strut home, you’ll take pride in the services you provide What you will do: · Consultation - Communicating effectively with pet owners to understand their preferences and concerns, and provide advice on dog grooming (hair care, device use, breed characteristics, etc.) as well as the recommendation of the related product assortment. · Customer Engagement - Provide excellent customer service getting to know each customer and their pet individually, remembering their preferences and any specific needs in line with the animal protection legislation. · Follow-Up and Follow-Through - Follow up with customers after their grooming appointments to ensure satisfaction and address any feedback or concerns promptly. Additionally, demonstrate reliability and professionalism by consistently delivering high standard grooms. · Sanitisation and Cleanliness - Maintaining a clean and organized grooming area, including disinfecting equipment, washing towels and grooming tools, and ensuring a safe and hygienic environment for dogs and staff. · Product Knowledge - Maximizing Revenue through Grooming Services Promotion and combine this service with providing expert advice to support the sale of own-brand products. What you will bring: · Fully flexible across 5 days, it is a full time role which includes weekends · Previous hands on experience in grooming salon and/or QQI Level 6 Dog Grooming/City & Guilds · Proficient in all aspects of grooming and clipping all dog breeds to a high standard. · Professional attitude that can communicate effectively with all salon customers and the wider grooming team to build trust and rapport with pet parents. · Time management: Independently prioritise and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes. · A passion for Animals: Interest in grooming/animal care. Are comfortable/confident around all breeds of dogs (large and small) and treats all furry visitors to the salon as they would their own pet. · Personal development: Drives their own development within the salon, is reliable, asks questions, uses time effectively to learn from the qualified groomer in the salon. Sees a long term career in grooming. Why join us? · Service pay- Higher rate of pay from when you reach 12 months service · Employee Discount - we offer employee discount of up to 40% in our stores and 20% in our Salon · Paid leave- Sick leave, annual leave and bank holidays, maternity/paternity leave · Refer a friend scheme · State of the art grooming salon · Advancement Opportunities – At Maxi Zoo we believe in promoting from within as much as possible and developing our team to have a career path. · Community- A chance to work in an environment where employees and customers share the same passion for animals · Educational opportunities- Continuous learning through our induction plan, e-learning academy, classroom training environment and development plans. · Employee assistance programme · Cycle to work Scheme · Free Grooming Uniform CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Staff Psychologist
Staff Grade Psychologist Adult Services Full Time – Permanent (35 Hour Working week) Horizons is seeking to recruit highly motivated and enthusiastic Staff Grade Psychologist’s in Adults Services. The successful applicant will work within an interdisciplinary team. Requirements of the post: Informal enquiries can be made to John Buttimer, Principal Psychologist on 086 067 2530 or email at ButtimerJ@horizoncork.ie. Interviews for this position will be held on Thursday 24th July in Horizons’ Headoffice in Blackpool, Cork. Completed application forms must be returned no later than Friday 11thJuly. Applicants may be short listed on the basis of their application. A panel may be formed for a 12-month period to fill future permanent or temporary, full time or part-time Staff Grade Psychologist positions that may arise across Adult Services in Horizons. The Department of Health & Children Consolidated Scales apply. Visit our website at www.horizonscork.ie
Sales Manager
Your role SHIFTS YOU ARE APPLYING FOR: 38.75hrs p/w; Mon 10:45 - 19:00; Tue 09:30 - 17:45; Wed 09:30 - 17:45; Thu 12:45 - 21:00; Sat 09:30 - 17:45 To be a successful Sales Manager, you will lead and inspire your team to prioritise outstanding customer service and achieve performance targets. Every day will be varied, fast paced, challenging but ultimately rewarding. People are at the heart of what we do so your experience in leading, coaching and motivating a team will be crucial to your success. You can count on us to invest in your personal development from day one. Flexible working options are available. To be a successful Sales Manager you will: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Procurement Officer
Job Description We are seeking an experienced Procurement Officer to join our team at LIFI Construction Limited. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing and acquiring goods and services, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships to ensure cost-effective procurement and timely delivery. Key responsibilities include identifying and evaluating suppliers, negotiating contracts, managing procurement processes, monitoring inventory levels, and ensuring compliance with company policies. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in procurement, supply chain management, or a related field, along with strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills. Familiarity with procurement regulations and software is an advantage.
