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Are you organised, enjoy working with people and comfortable keeping things moving in a busy environment? We’re looking for a Dispatch Coordinator to join our team at Walsh Waste & Recycling. About the role You’ll coordinate bookings and schedules, keep customers informed and ensure service records are accurate and up to date. You’ll need to be comfortable managing changing priorities, solving day-to-day problems and supporting colleagues. What you’ll do · Organise daily service schedules, bookings and customer requests. · Work closely with drivers and operational teams, communicating job details and schedule changes. · Respond to customer calls, emails and online orders in a helpful, professional manner. · Monitor job progress, follow up on outstanding work and help resolve service queries. · Maintain accurate customer accounts, service records and supporting paperwork. · Support invoicing queries, reporting and general office administration. · Contribute ideas to improve how we organise work and serve our customers. About this role What we’re looking for · Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage changing priorities. · Clear communication and a friendly, professional approach to customers. · Good attention to detail and confidence working with information and records. · A practical approach to solving problems and knowing when to ask for support. · Confidence using email and Microsoft Office, with a willingness to learn new systems. · Reliability, initiative and a willingness to work as part of a team. Experience in dispatch, scheduling, transport, customer service or office administration would be an advantage. You do not need a background in waste management, we welcome applicants with relevant transferable skills from other industries.
Shift Runner
Here’s a bit more on what you can expect from the job and some of the important experiences that can help you show you’ve got what it takes to make the Colonel proud… As a Shift Runner you will be providing direct support to the Restaurant General Manager. You’re an authentic brand ambassador who also happens to love our chicken and chips. Our Shift Runners have a wealth of experience coming from a variety of backgrounds, from supermarkets and pubs, to high street retailers and even banks. You’ll be empowered to partner with your RGM and management team to run your restaurant like you own it. We like to think of our people as the 12th secret ingredient of our famous recipe. It’s our ‘other’ SECRET. As a restaurant Shift Runner you’ll help your team be their best selves through on the job training every day, particularly in helping them give great service to our guests, day in and day out WHO WE ARE Take one man with a big idea (and some serious style), add 11 herbs and spices, 1,009 rejections, buckets of grit, ambition and southern hospitality and you’ve got KFC. It’s simple, we’re a people business that sells chicken and chips (and some other pretty epic stuff too). OUR RESTAURANT CULTURE We do things the right way. It isn’t always easy, but it’s always better. We lead with our hearts, work hard and play hard and we welcome everyone into our big KFC family. It doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from, or what your shoe size is – everyone has a place at the Colonel’s table. All we ask is that you roll up your sleeves, get stuck in and treat our team like family and our guests as friends. It’s what the Colonel would do. That got you cluckin’ excited? Apply now - there might just be a seat for you at the Colonel’s table…
Store Manager
Store Manager – Lead the Way, Shape the Experience The Role: As Store Manager, you’ll do more than run a store — you’ll shape a team, build a culture, and grow your career in a brand that’s growing too. Whether it’s multi-site management, training roles, or new opportunities as we expand, there’s space for ambitious leaders to evolve. ✨ Why Join Us? • Autonomy to make your store your own • Career development into senior roles as we grow • Leadership training and networking opportunities • Be part of a brand that promotes from within and celebrates progress �� What We Offer: • Complimentary barista-made coffee on every shift • Employee discounts across all locations • A supportive leadership team and development opportunities • A dynamic and people-focused workplace �� Location: This role is based in Eyre Square Shopping Centre, Galway City and we can’t wait for you to be part of the team! Build the team, shape the vibe, and set the standard for what’s to come. �� Ready to lead with purpose and bring something fresh to Costa Eyre Square? Apply now!
Student Mental Health & Wellbeing Project Officer
Main Purpose of Job The Student Mental Health & Wellbeing Project Officer will lead the implementation of a one-year pilot initiative to strengthen student mental health and wellbeing at Shannon College of Hotel Management through the development of a coordinated, proactive and preventative approach to mental health support. The post has been established through the HEA Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund and will play a central role in building the College's capacity to promote positive mental health, enhance early intervention, and develop sustainable systems that improve the overall student experience. Working collaboratively with colleagues across Shannon College, the University of Galway student services, academic and professional staff, student representatives, and relevant external agencies, the postholder will coordinate the planning, delivery and evaluation of initiatives that promote student wellbeing and strengthen mental health supports across the campus. The postholder will provide leadership in developing preventative mental health initiatives that increase awareness, build resilience and improve mental health literacy among students and staff. They will coordinate targeted wellbeing programmes, workshops, campaigns and events that encourage help-seeking behaviours, reduce stigma and foster an inclusive, supportive learning environment. Emphasis will be placed on early identification of students having trouble and ensuring that appropriate referral pathways are accessible, effective and well understood. A key purpose of the role is to strengthen coordination between the College, University of Galway Student Counselling and Student Health Services, and external health and community agencies, ensuring that students can access timely and appropriate supports. The Mental Health Project Officer will work to improve communication, develop clear pathways for referral and signposting, and support staff in responding confidently and appropriately to students presenting with mental health concerns. The postholder will also contribute to the monitoring, evaluation and continuous improvement of student mental health services. This will include gathering and analysing qualitative and quantitative data, monitoring service utilisation and emerging trends, evaluating the impact of wellbeing initiatives, and preparing reports to inform institutional planning and future service development. The role will contribute to the development of a coherent Mental Health and Wellbeing Plan for Shannon College, providing recommendations that support the long-term sustainability of mental health initiatives beyond the pilot project. The Mental Health Project Officer will work closely with those responsible for the provision of counselling services to support increased access to mental health supports, helping to reduce barriers to care and improve the overall responsiveness of services. While the role is not a counselling position, it will complement expanded counselling provision by strengthening prevention, coordination and early intervention activities across the College. Ultimately, the purpose of the role is to embed mental health and wellbeing as a core element of the Shannon College student experience, contributing to improved student engagement, retention, success and belonging, while creating a healthier, more inclusive and supportive campus community. Main Duties and Responsibilities • Lead the planning, coordination and implementation of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Pilot Project in accordance with the objectives of the HEA Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund. • Support the development and implementation of a whole-school approach to student mental health and wellbeing. • Develop, implement and monitor an annual work plan to deliver agreed project objectives, milestones and outcomes. • Contribute to the development of policies, procedures and protocols that support student mental health, wellbeing and early intervention. • Coordinate initiatives that promote positive mental health, resilience and wellbeing across the student community. • Develop and deliver mental health awareness campaigns, workshops, events and psychoeducational programmes that encourage help-seeking, reduce stigma and build mental health literacy. • Promote preventative approaches that support student engagement, belonging, transition and overall wellbeing. • Identify emerging trends and areas of student needs to inform future wellbeing initiatives and service planning. • Act as a central point of coordination for student mental health initiatives and support pathways within the College. • Promote early identification of students who may benefit from additional support and facilitate appropriate referral and signposting to internal and external services. • Work collaboratively with academic and professional staff to support appropriate responses to students experiencing mental health difficulties while maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality. • Support the coordination of enhanced counselling provision to improve accessibility. • Work collaboratively with Student Services, academic departments, student representatives and relevant committees to embed wellbeing across the student experience. • Foster partnerships that enhance access to specialist supports and community resources. • Coordinate mental health awareness and mental health literacy initiatives for staff and students. • Support staff in recognising and responding appropriately to students experiencing mental health difficulties. • Encourage the development of peer support and student engagement initiatives where appropriate. • Develop systems to monitor project implementation, service activity and programme outcomes. • Collect, analyse and interpret quantitative and qualitative data relating to student wellbeing initiatives and support services. • Evaluate the effectiveness and impact of project activities using student feedback, staff feedback and institutional data. Requirements for the Role: The successful candidate will demonstrate the eligibility requirements below in terms of qualification, skills and experience. Essential Criteria • Relevant degree in psychology, counselling, mental health, social work, occupational therapy, nursing, or a related discipline. • Demonstrated experience supporting mental health and wellbeing in an educational, healthcare, or community setting. • Knowledge of common student mental health issues and evidence-based wellbeing interventions. • Ability to assess needs, provide appropriate support, and make referrals to internal and external services. • Ability to maintain confidentiality and work within ethical and professional boundaries. • Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, inclusion, and student-centred practice. Desirable Criteria • Familiarity with hospitality education or the unique pressures experienced by hospitality students. • Experience working within higher education or with young adults (18–25 years). • Experience establishing or developing wellbeing programmes or services. • Experience collecting and analysing wellbeing data for evaluation and reporting. • Experience managing projects, budgets, or grant-funded initiatives. • Experience coordinating multidisciplinary support services. • Experience building partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. I prefer this response
Team Member
Join Our Team as a Barista – Brew Up a Great Career with Us! The Role: This isn’t just another job — it’s your chance to kickstart a career in a brand that values growth, development, and promoting from within. As a Barista, you’ll be part of a supportive team where learning is part of the day-to-day, and where your potential matters. Why Join Us? Make it Yours: This role is based in Eyre Square Shopping Centre – known as the liveliest and most attractive shopping destination in Galway City Apply today and bring your love for coffee to life!
Deputy Manager
Deputy Manager for 40 hours per week, Galway. We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Deputy Manager to join our store at Flying Tiger Copenhagen Galway. They get to be part of our unique concept and help us create an atmosphere that's second to none. Join us and be a part of a company that's passionate about growth, creativity, and making every day extraordinary. Must be fully flexible and available to work Monday through to Sunday working a variety of shift patterns ranging from early start to support delivery to starting later to support closing the store. For this role, availability must include being able to work up to 5 out of 7 days a week. to cover busy trading periods, absence, holidays About Us At Flying Tiger Copenhagen, we don’t design to make products look nice, we design to make people feel good. Creating products that make you smile with the real value in the experiences of when we share these products with others. We are a variety retail concept with over 800 stores across 27 countries. with over 7,000 fantastic employees. As part of a responsible community, we are committed to sustainability, including sourcing of our materials, to how we operate across our businesses. What the role is about? Flying Tiger Copenhagen offers a progressive and fun place to work. Our store teams possess solid retail skills, are commercially focused and have the autonomy to make and be accountable for decisions related to their store. We actively invest in our people and offer career progression opportunities. If you have a solid and demonstrable background in a similar role within a fast paced retail or hospitality environment and this opportunity sounds like the new challenge you're looking for, we'd love to hear from you! This rate of pay for this role is €34,155 annually.
Christmas Sales Assistant
Flying Tiger Copenhagen is fast approaching our busiest and most exciting time of the year! With Christmas around the corner, we are currently seeking enthusiastic and team players to join us for the festive period. If you are a pro-active individual who enjoys interacting with people to deliver great customer service in a bustling environment, then we'd love to have you join us! At Flying Tiger Copenhagen, we like to make the ordinary, extraordinary ! Join us in making moments & experiences special for our customers this Christmas. We are excited to share that we are looking to fill a variety of different contract types of this Christmas, with fully flexible and part time shifts available. Let us know what you’re looking for! This role requires 8 hour minimum per week but we offer more. Ideally, all applicants will have flexible availability as we operate a seven-day shift pattern. The rate of pay for this role is €14.15 per hour. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Team Leader, Eyre Square
Team Leader for 8 hours per week. Eyre Square, Galway. We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Team Leader to join our store at Flying Tiger Copenhagen Eyre Square, Galway. They get to be part of our unique concept and help us create an atmosphere that's second to none. Join us and be a part of a company that's passionate about growth, creativity, and making every day extraordinary. Must be fully flexible and available to work Monday through to Sunday working a variety of shift patterns ranging from early start to support delivery to starting later to support closing the store. Must be available to work 5 out of 7 days each week. About Us At Flying Tiger Copenhagen, we don’t design to make products look nice, we design to make people feel good. Creating products that make you smile with the real value in the experiences of when we share these products with others. We are a variety retail concept with over 800 stores across 27 countries. with over 7,000 fantastic employees. As part of a responsible community, we are committed to sustainability, including sourcing of our materials, to how we operate across our businesses. What the role is about? The rate of pay for this role is €14.75 per hour, mid-week availablity is required for this role.
Textile Department Manager
We are Ireland’s largest retailer providing fashion, homewares and food for our loyal customers. We operate 134 stores across Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Spain, as well as a growing online store. Our guiding principle is to deliver excellent quality products at competitive prices and we are constantly developing our product ranges. We currently have a number of vacancies for Textile Department Managers in our stores in the Galway region. The primary job function of the Department Manager is to take accountability for their department, ensuring the delivery of exceptional customer care, operational standards to maximise sales and profitability, whilst maintaining costs and controlling stocks. Inspiring performance of team through coaching to deliver outstanding results and customer service. The successful candidate will have the following responsibilities: Key Responsibilities: If this sounds like the job for you, please apply now and tell us why you would be perfect for this challenging and rewarding role! Dunnes Stores is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Cleaning Operative
Mount Charles Group are one of the largest and privately owned soft Facilities Management, catering and ancillary service/product providers in Ireland. If you are a customer focused individual and want to join a fun and family orientated business which believes people are our greatest asset, then we have a role for you! Our family values speak for themselves: Do the right thing, Have fun & grow together, Take pride in what you do! We are currently recruiting for a Cleaning Operative to join our team based at Tailte Eireann Tuam , Galway. This is a great opportunity to join a world leading facilities management company. Working Pattern: The Mount Charles Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Due to the number of applicants Mount Charles receives, we only respond to short-listed applicants. If you have not been contacted within six weeks of the closing date, you have not been selected for interview. Mount Charles Group has a policy on recruiting ex-offenders, a copy of which is available upon request. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working for the Mount Charles Group. GREAT PEOPLE - GREAT SERVICE - GREAT FUTURE
