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About us: Smyths Toys is the world's largest specialty retailer of children's toys with stores in 7 countries. Our headquarters in Galway has over 200 employees, with additional offices in Lille and Cologne. We operate over 280 physical retail stores in Ireland, the UK, Germany, France, Austria, Switzerland and the Netherlands, together with a substantial on-line business in each country. If you are a graduate or due to graduate in the next few years, Smyths Toys invites you to join our talent pool for current and future graduate opportunities. Based in our head office in Galway, they span across all of our departments including Buying, Finance, Marketing, IT, Supply Chain and more! We aspire to provide great career opportunities for good people and many of our successful hires over the years have progressed within Smyths and other businesses to senior roles and leadership positions. An ideal candidate will: Be ambitious and take charge of your own future and career development. Have the ability to spot opportunities and pursue them. Have a flexible mindset and always look for improvement. Be curious with a passion for learning. Have a relevant degree. Benefits: An attractive and competitive salary, reviewed annually in line with performance. An active Sports & Social Club. A benefits package inclusive of: 23 days annual leave rising according to length of service Defined contribution pension scheme on commencement In-store discount Company sick pay scheme Enhanced maternity and paternity payments Life event gifts Length of service awards Life assurance cover Employee assistance programme Bike to work scheme CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Duty Manager
Smyths Toys Smyths Toys is one of the world's largest specialty retailers of children's toys. We operate both online, and via our physical retail stores, with hundreds of stores spread across Europe and the UK. We source our product range from an extensive array of UK, European, and international suppliers.We are an equal opportunity employer, and the only thing that matters to us is your ability to do this role. Are you up for the challenge? Then please apply online today! About the Role We are looking to recruit a Duty Manager for our store in Galway. Are you our next superhero and looking to progress your retail management career? If so, we would like to hear from you. At this very exciting time of business growth, come and join us on our journey. Salary: €33,000+ Responsibilities Sales CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Administrator
Job Overview We are looking for a Branch Administrator to join our team at Euro Car Parts. This is a fantastic opportunity for a target-driven individual to work at the heart of our operations. Why work for LKQ We are a people first organisation – for our colleagues, the customer is at the heart of everything we do, and in turn we put our colleagues at the forefront of our business. As with many of our roles, we are happy to talk about flexible working options, we are committed to supporting a healthy work-life balance. We’re looking for people who love what they do, are passionate about delivering only the very best and make it their business to excel, whatever their role. We strive to support all our employees through their individual career paths and thrive within our business. Key Responsibilities LKQ Euro Car Parts sits at the heart of the automotive aftermarket, supplying an unrivalled range of vehicle parts to over 18,000 customers through a world-class logistics operation in the UK and Ireland. But we’re so much more than just a parts supplier – we lead the market through innovative digital and service offerings, supporting our customers every step of the way as they prepare for the future. If you want to start your career with LKQ Euro Car Parts apply now. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Assistant Store Manager
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 30 shops in Ireland. Maxi Zoo Ireland is driven by the desire to make the life of pets and pets owners simpler, better and happier. We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Store Manager for our new store in Galway! Inital training will take place in one of our leinster so applicants must have transportation to facilitate onboarding. Travel costs will be provided. What you will do: · Operational Store Excellence- Drive operational excellence in your store by ensuring adherence to store processes, regulations, and KPIs while supporting the Store Manager in analysing and improving results. · Customer Engagement- Ensure your team enrich customers' experiences with personalised advice and uphold a welcoming, tidy store atmosphere that reflects our commitment to providing a positive and memorable shopping experience. · Leadership- Empower your team's growth and success through supportive leadership, training, and a culture of trust and respect. Champion engagement and continuous learning ensuring every team member thrives and contributes to our shared success . · Merchandising and Inventory- Curate an enticing shopping experience with impeccably stocked shelves, use of correct planograms, ensuring accurate inventory management. · Brand Integrity - Ensuring that the animals entrusted to us are well cared for at all times, and that the welfare of the animal comes first. Maxi Zoo Ireland advocates responsible pet ownership. What you will bring: · Experienced retail professional with a proven track record in assistant management roles · Ability to step up and lead with warmth and empathy, ensuring smooth operations even in the manager's absence. · A hunger for growth, eagerness to learn and eventually lead as one of our future store managers · Customer service is your passion, organization your strength – ensuring every customer experience is exceptional. · Strong communication skills and a commitment to our company values are a must. Why join us? · Competitive Salary · 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 · 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 -you will get great training in store, through our training programs, and through company-wide training & meetings. We also provide further management training to give you the key skills to be able to motivate/engage your store team and take your career to the next level. Assistant Managers are enrolled in our company provided advanced pet knowledge programme. · Annual leave - starting at 21 days and rising to 23 days at year 6. · We are closed Easter Sunday, St. Stephen’s day and Christmas Day · Employee assistance programme · Store Christmas Party · Cycle to work Scheme · Free Uniform
Dispatch Coordinator
We are a Galway-based, family-owned and managed company providing waste collection services across the domestic, commercial, industrial and building sectors. Our complete waste management service incorporates the collection and safe disposal of solid and liquid waste. The company employs over 80 team members and due to continued investment and expansion are now looking to recruit an experienced and professional Dispatch Coordinator to support our organisation. As Dispatch Coordinator with our company, you will play a critical role in our operations. Reports to: - The Dispatch Coordinator will report to the Business Service Lead and Business Service Manager. Key Responsibilities: · Assign drivers and vehicles to enable the timely delivery of services. · Provide drivers with vital information such as addresses, delivery instructions, and update them regularly on any changes. · Coordinate with other departments such as sales, customer service, and operations to ensure the smooth flow of information and services. · Answer incoming phone calls, emails, and other forms of communication. · Setting up routes and chargers · Support with quoting/invoicing and purchase orders. Shared office Tasks below: · Processing online orders. · End of month Matching and posting invoices & statements · Ensuring all your allocated/Department dockets are up to date. · Answering customer phone calls. · Generating & Exporting calls when required. · Setting up new accounts for different departments when required as per phone call received. · Assisting your Accounts Colleagues/Financial controller with any quires in relation to your department. Benefits: The company has ambitious sustainability 2030 targets that are based on existing technology and realistic deployment. This deliverable strategy builds the foundations for the next phase of our long-term ambition of reaching net-zero emissions across our direct operations by no later than 2050. Highlights include: · 50% reduction in CO2 emissions. · 20% increase in collection route efficiency. · All cars and vans to be Electric Vehicles. · Plant 50,000 trees to offset CO2 produced as a result of operations. · Buy 100% renewable electricity. · Develop our renewable energy capability (solar panels on roofs of offices). Annual Salary Range: from € 31,000.00 to € 33,000.00
Assistant Manager
Main purpose of the role: Ensure the store operates efficiently and effectively and provide our customers with the very best customer service and fresh food offering at all times in a clean, safe environment. To deliver on key store targets (sales and profitability) through effective management of people and operations. The ideal candidate will have/be: - 2 years` experience in a relevant position is desirable • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) • Experience balancing cash/tills • Excellent communication skills • Good delegation skills • Highly driven with a strong work ethic • An understanding of how to achieve KPIs and targets • Commerciality and brand awareness • Passion for grocery retail • Thrive in a fast-paced working environment. Main duties: • Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative • Set, monitor and achieve sales targets with the team on gross profit margin, net margin, waste and other KPIs as agreed with Store Manager • Implement planograms correctly and ensure the correct range is in place in store • Merchandise and present the store to the highest standard • Approachable and a role model who leads by example and encourages teamwork and fosters a positive attitude and atmosphere in the workplace • Ability to develop and promote good communication between employees and management in a safe, respectful and inclusive environment • Support Store Manager in the development and training of the team and in ensuring the smooth running of the store • Manage employee performance, giving regular feedback, recognition and encouragement • Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy • Understand achieving margins in all departments • Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.
Trainee Manager
Main purpose of the role: Support the management team in all aspects of the operation of the store while gaining detailed experience in individual departments throughout the store. The ideal candidate will have/be: - 1 years` experience in the retail industry is desirable • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) • Experience balancing cash/tills is desirable • Experience with fresh food • Excellent communication skills • Good delegation skills • Highly driven with a strong work ethic • Commerciality and brand awareness • Passion for grocery retail • Thrive in a fast-paced working environment. Main Duties: • Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative • Set, monitor and achieve sales targets with the team on gross profit margin, net margin, waste and other KPIs as agreed with Store Manager • Actively participate in all training and development initiatives, and performance assessments • Merchandise and present the entire store to the highest standard at all times and in accordance with relevant store planograms and guidelines • Implement planograms correctly and ensure the correct range is in place in store • Gain competence with all aspects of supply procedures - ordering, delivery procedures, stock rotation and control procedures • Manage such departments as are assigned to you • Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.
Respiratory Medical Consultant
1 Year Fixed Term Post Must be registered or eligible for registration on the Specialist Division of the Irish Medical Council The respiratory dept at PUH is well established. There is 1 consultant providing a general medicine and respiratory service for both inpatients and outpatients. Respiratory consultations are seen on the ward at PUH to assist other medical teams. Lung function tests, sleep studies and cardiopulmonary exercise testing is available to facilitate accurate diagnosis on conditions. Weekly bronchoscopy is available for daycase patients and for inpatients. Three outpatient clinics per week take place in the dept. A specialised Oxygen clinic, a sleep clinic and a general acute respiratory clinic. MDTs for lung cancer and lung fibrosis patients take place in conjunction with the respiratory dept at GUH. Weekly radiology meetings take place to discuss complex patient cases. Weekly teaching sessions for NCHDs and specialist nurses take place. Frequent Multidisciplinary meetings occur regarding patient care. PUH is a teaching hospital for Medical, Nursing, Health and Social Care Professionals. PUH facilitates a variety of undergraduate students on placement from UG, UL, TUS, ATU and UCD. It has medical training schemes for Interns, SHO’s and Specialist Registrars. Medical student at undergraduate and graduate entry are on placement from Galway University and University of Limerick. Ballinasloe is the largest town in County Galway. The town has excellent junior and secondary schools and is close to the University of Galway and the Technology University of Shannon in Athlone. The town is served by public transport to the major centres. The area offers an abundance of sports, leisure and entertainment facilities. The town offers easy access to major regional centres of Galway City. Portiuncula University Hospital (PUH) is part of the Saolta University Hospital Group it is a Model 3 hospital operating an Emergency Department (ED) with over 30,000 ED attendances per year. PUH provides acute Surgery, Medicine, Critical Care, Day Care Oncology, Maternity, Neonatal and Paediatric services. Informal Enquiries to Ms. Orla Dolan, Medical Manpower Manager, orla.dolan@hse.ie who will organise for the relevant clinician/ clinical director to link with prospective candidates. Closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday 7th August 2024 by 5pm .
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.
Shop Floor Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Merchandise, rotate and face off all stock in assigned department while maintaining hygiene and food standards. The ideal candidate will have/be: • Excellent communication skills; • Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible; • Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team; Main duties: • Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based; • Process orders for various departments; • Merchandise and present the entire store to the highest standard at all times; • Liaise with the Store Manager on changes to layouts, ends and sides and ensure changes are correctly implemented; • Implement correct labelling and stock rotation procedures; • Ensure deliveries are checked off in line with goods inwards procedures. • Keep the back-store tidy and packed away.
