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Main purpose of the role: Manage and motivate your team, ensuring the store operates efficiently and effectively and to provide our customers with the very best customer service experience at all times. The ideal candidate will have/be: • Minimum 1 years` experience in a customer service facing role • Excellent communication skills • The ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, ability to multi task under pressure • The ability to organise work, delegate responsibilities and support team members in the store Main duties: • Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based • Be approachable and a role model who leads by example and encourages teamwork and a positive attitude in the workplace • Liaise with the day management/supervisors on any changes to layouts and ensure changes are correctly implemented • Set the standard for other employees in relation to rotation, merchandising and facing off • Assist in the induction, training and development of employees • Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy • Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working
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. 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 Assistant, Terryland
Job description At Dunnes Stores, we pride ourselves in delivering outstanding service and quality products whether it is food or fashion. We strive for excellence in all that we do, be it our award winning Simply Better Food range, our Baxter & Green Market Deli or our collaborations with some of Ireland's best Fashion & Homewares designers. Dunnes Stores offers a unique opportunity to work alongside one of the most dynamic retailers in Ireland.We are currently looking to recruit a Cleaning Assistant to carry out cleaning duties in our store. Our cleaning assistants are responsible for keeping our stores clean and tidy for customers and employees alike. Also ensuring our Health & Safety policies are implemented to the highest standard. Experience working in a duty cleaning role is preferable but not necessary. Dunnes Stores is an equal opportunities employer.
Deli Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Responsible for the preparation of high quality hot and cold deli products and for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. The ideal candidate will have/be: • HACCP training is desirable but not necessary • Excellent communication skills • Previous customer service experience is an advantage • The ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, ability to multi task under pressure • A passion for food and the ability to inspire shoppers. Main duties: • Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative • Prepare customer orders across all fresh food areas i.e. make sandwiches and rolls, dish up hot food and slice meats using the store`s portion control measures • Cook, prepare and display the foods sold throughout the day • Ensure that the counter displays across all fresh food departments are to the highest standards at all times throughout the day • Demonstrate your passion for quality food by sharing knowledge, recipes and personal recommendations with customers • Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and in line with store policy.
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 SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative • 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.
Cleaning Assistant, Edward Square, City
Job description At Dunnes Stores, we pride ourselves in delivering outstanding service and quality products whether it is food or fashion. We strive for excellence in all that we do, be it our award winning Simply Better Food range, our Baxter & Green Market Deli or our collaborations with some of Ireland's best Fashion & Homewares designers. Dunnes Stores offers a unique opportunity to work alongside one of the most dynamic retailers in Ireland.We are currently looking to recruit a Cleaning Assistant to carry out cleaning duties in our store. Our cleaning assistants are responsible for keeping our stores clean and tidy for customers and employees alike. Also ensuring our Health & Safety policies are implemented to the highest standard. Experience working in a duty cleaning role is preferable but not necessary. Dunnes Stores is an equal opportunities employer.
Heavy Goods Vehicle Drivers
An Post is actively recruiting for part-time and full-time Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Drivers for a 1 year fixed term contract for positions nationwide. About the Role The role will involve supporting the An Post HGV Network Fleet as the need arises. The position will require full compliance with standard operating procedures and achievement of work standards to ensure An Post’s Quality of Service Targets are met. CE Licence starting rate of pay is €17.36 per hour, plus additional payment for irregular hours. Candidate Specification Candidates must have a full and clean CE driving licence and up to date CPC Accreditations. Relevant work experience or experience in a customer-focused environment is ideal but not essential. You should be hardworking, committed, with good organisational skills, flexible, efficient and effective in undertaking all assigned tasks. Candidates must be 18 years of age on or before the 31st October 2024. How to Apply? We welcome all interested candidates to complete and submit the below forms and required documents via email to recruitment@anpost.ie by 5.00pm, 1st November 2024. Recruitment form Security Vetting form Valid Photo ID (Drivers Licence or Passport). Satisfactory evidence of being able to fulfil the requirements of this positions and meeting the criteria set out in this notice must be clearly demonstrated in the application and accompanying documents. The selection process will entail pre-employment clearances, including Garda Vetting. An Post is an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and championing inclusivity. If you require any reasonable accommodations to assist you in participating in the employee selection process, please simply let us know. We heartily encourage all interested parties who meet the above criteria to apply! About An Post An Post has successfully restructured the company into two world-class businesses, An Post Mails & Parcels and An Post Retail, each with its own management team and long-term strategy. The Mails & Parcels Business is rapidly growing its e-commerce and mail marketing businesses, offsetting declining mail volumes, while still delivering the highest quality postal service to every home and business in Ireland. The business plays a fundamental role in Irish economic life as the backbone of e-commerce, making sure that communities across Ireland have the same access to goods as in major world cities. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Stock Controller
Chadwicks Group, part of the esteemed Grafton Group Plc, holds the prestigious position as a leading force in the builder's merchanting industry throughout the Republic of Ireland. Its foundational operations are rooted in the well-established Builders Merchants division, where renowned brands like Chadwicks, Cork Builders Providers, Davies, and Telfords have become trusted names for quality products and services. Beyond its core, the Group has embraced growth and diversification, skillfully augmenting its brand family through thoughtful acquisitions and natural growth. This strategic expansion has introduced a suite of complementary brands — Heitons Steel, Panelling Centre, Morgans Timber, Proline, and Sitetech — each offering a distinct selection of products that enrich Chadwicks Group's portfolio. This blend of time-honoured tradition and modern expansion strategies underlines Chadwicks Group's prominence in the industry, ensuring it remains at the forefront of innovation and customer satisfaction. Principle Objective Reporting to the Branch Manager the role of the Stock Controller is to perform daily cycle counting and investigation of variances while also overseeing stock takes in the Galway Branch. Knowledge, Education & Experience
Retained Fire Fighters
The County Fire Service is organised on a part-time basis. Its purpose is to make reasonable provision for the prompt and efficient extinguishing of fires and for the protection and rescue of persons and property from injury by fire. Membership of the Fire Service is voluntary and members are free to resign from the Service giving adequate notice in accordance with the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 should they wish to do so. The conditions of service are as follows: - (1) Members must be of good character and the County Council may make whatever enquiries it considers necessary to satisfy this condition. (2) The retirement age is 55 and a retirement gratuity is payable. (3) A firefighter must be physically fit and possess intelligence and initiative. Before he/she is accepted he/she will be required to pass a medical examination, including x-ray and other tests, at his/her own expense (this may subsequently be recouped on appointment). The Council will not be responsible for any expense involved in having any medical defects discovered at medical examination remedied. He/she will be required to undergo periodic medical examinations in service in accordance with paragraph (14). (4) (a) He/she will be required to be reasonably available for duty at all times, unless prior notification of absence is given to the officer in charge of the Station. Written evidence from the applicant’s employer as to availability must be provided and the Council in its sole discretion shall decide as to whether the evidence is acceptable. Self-employed must also provide written evidence, to cover the candidate’s availability for initial training, and on recruitment, for fire and other calls, drills, training and other duties which the firefighter may be required by the County Council to perform. (b) He/she will be required to attend fire brigade calls when called upon, and to carry out any other duties as ordered by an authorized officer of the Fire Service. (5) Persons appointed shall reside and work within a 1.5 mile radius or within a reasonable distance of their fire station to enable them to function effectively Persons appointed will be required to show documentary evidence of both their work address and the address of their permanent residence prior to being appointed (a letter from your current employer confirming current employment address and recent utility bills, bank statements or tenancy agreement). On receipt of a fire or other emergency call they should be in attendance at the station within five minutes. A change of residence or place of employment that would place him/her outside these limits will mean automatic termination of employment or he/she will resign from the Service. (6) He/she will be required to attend 85% of normal training practices and to have 75% attendance at actual fires and emergency calls in each quarter to qualify for quarterly retainer/availability fee. He/she will be paid a fee of €47.50 per hour for attendance at drills. (7) He/she will be required to attend special courses of training of a longer duration if necessary as detailed by the Chief Fire Officer, within and outside the County. (8) He/she will be paid for attendance at fires at the rate of €47.50 per hour for the first hour or part of, and €23.75 per hour thereafter. (Day fires 8.00 a.m. - 8.00 p.m.). For night fires (8.00 p.m. - 8.00 a.m.) he/she will be paid €95.00 per hour for the first hour or part of, and €47.50 per hour thereafter. Weekend fires are paid for at the same rate as night fires. (9) In addition, a retaining fee will be paid quarterly subject to conditions in force. Current Retaining Fees per annum are as follows: Part Time Fire Fighter 01/10/2023 On recruitment €11,769 2-4 Years €12,751 5-7 Years €13,963 8+ €15,067 Community Fire Safety A payment will be made reflecting the active role undertaken by firefighters when they attend incidents, in educating community members on the importance of fire safety and identifying the fire risks and the proper precautions that should be taken to protect their homes and their families. The value of this payment will be 40 hours annually, to be made as a fortnightly payment of €36.54. (10) All personnel are covered by an insurance policy in relation to injury at work in the Fire Service. (11) Protective clothing and standard equipment is supplied to each member. (12) Driving Licence: A candidate must, at the date of application, be the holder of a full un-endorsed valid Class ‘B’ Driving Licence. It is a condition that upon signing this Contract that you will successfully obtain a Class ‘C’ driving licence to drive emergency front line appliances prior to the completion of your probationary period, at your own expense. In the event of you not achieving this licence within 12 months from the date of signing your contract, you will be requested to apply for a re-test at your own expense within one month and in the event of you not achieving the licence on the re-test Galway County Council reserves the right to terminate your Contract. It is the responsibility of the fire fighter to notify the Chief Fire Officer in writing without delay of any endorsement or suspension applied to your licence. (13) (a) From the date of commencement as an operational retained firefighter, there shall be a period of one year during which the firefighter shall be on probation. Such period of one year may be extended at the absolute discretion of the County Council. The firefighter shall cease to be a firefighter at the end of the period of probation unless the County Council is satisfied that the firefighter has been satisfactory in all respects (see point b); (b) A firefighter, during his/her probation, will be required to undertake a recruit training course and an Initial Breathing Apparatus Wearers course, or any other course that the Council may consider necessary, and a firefighter who fails to pass the above mentioned courses will cease to be a firefighter at the end of the period of probation. (14) Annual leave must be taken, as per Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 and holiday pay will be paid accordingly as per agreed national guidelines from LGMSB in November 2000. An Annual Leave request form is in operation for approval of Annual Leave. (15) He/she will attend medical examinations as per Occupational Health system for retained fire-fighters as issued by LGMSB to Fire Authorities and more frequently if requested by Galway County Council for specialised courses. (16) Where a member becomes incapacitated as a result of serious illness or injury, paid leave shall be provided for twelve weeks on receipt of a Medical Doctor’s report. Paid sick leave may be extended to six months depending on the merits of the case and the applicant’s attendance records. Extended sick leave would generally only be extended to a member on one occasion only. An application of sick leave extension has to be made in writing to the Chief Fire Officer for his approval and sanction. 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 hasa 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 REGULATIONS FOR FIRE BRIGADE PERSONNEL 1. Every member must report for duty with the utmost speed on notification of a fire call. The onus of arranging to receive call out alarm rests with members. 2. Every member must remain at duty until;- the fire has been extinguished and the brigade has returned to the station, and the equipment has been carefully and properly stored away, and the party dismissed by the officer in charge, or; - relieved by another member on the order of the officer in charge. 3. No member shall leave his post unless the prior approval of the officer in charge is obtained, and no member shall relieve another member without the prior approval of the officer in charge. 4. Firefighters are responsible for fire fighting under the direction of the officers and for the carrying out of such other orders as may be given to them from time to time by an officer either in writing or verbally. 5. Any member of the fire brigade who:- (a)fails to carry out his duties in a smart and efficient manner, (b)fails to take proper care of his equipment, (c)fails to carry out an order from a superior officer given verbally or in writing, (d)Causes any damage to premises or equipment through carelessness, (e)Adopts a negative or obstructional attitude likely to interfere with the smooth and efficient working of the brigade, (f) Attempts to introduce issues which have no bearing on fire brigade duties, (g)Attempts directly or indirectly to intimidate any member into any particular action against his/her will, shall be reported immediately to the Chief Fire Officer who will investigate the matter. Any member found guilty of any of the above may be reprimanded, suspended or dismissed. 6. Any member of the fire brigade who is unpunctual at drill shall not be paid drill fees and where a member is absent from two consecutive drills he shall be liable to be dismissed. 7. Each member of the fire brigade shall while engaged on fire brigade duties at fires, practice, traveling to or from fires, and while on the fire brigade premises, carry out his duties in a smart and efficient manner. Any slovenliness or otherwise unsatisfactory carrying out of his duties on the part of any member of the fire brigade shall be reported to the Chief Fire Officer for necessary disciplinary action. 8. Each member of the fire brigade who volunteers for fire brigade service must be prepared to accept the many risks entailed and fulfil to the best of his/her ability his/her duty in the saving of life, the fighting of fires and the saving of property. 9. As part of the interviewing process each member must pass a series of prequalification tests to determine he/she’s suitability for the fire service. These tests will to be carried out by the Council/Chief Fire Officer before being admitted as a student on the Recruits Induction course. If the student fails to pass these pre-qualification tests he/she is deemed to unsuitable for admittance to Galway Fire Service CODE OF PRACTICE ON RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PROCEDURES GENERAL PRINCIPLES This Code of Practice sets out the commitment by Galway County Council to comply with standards of best practice and integrity in its recruitment and selection procedures. It also outlines the obligations and responsibilities of persons who apply for employment with the Council, as well as their rights. It is based on the general principles of fairness and consistency in approach to all candidates, through competency-based selection procedures which are conducted in an open and transparent manner.
Petcare Advisor/Sales Associate
Petmania are currently recruiting for two part-time Sales Associates for our Galway store. The ideal candidate will be passionate about retail and sales and be willing and eager to make their mark in the store. In addition to this it is an advantage if you are currently studying or recently qualified in Animal Care to QQI level 5 or 6. We currently have two 20 hr contracts available- please note you must be available mid week The main tasks you will be responsible for are; In addition to your basic pay we offer you; Quarterly bonuses based on the success of the store, Great training opportunities through our myPetmania portal, Paid maternity and paternity leave, Access to Cycle to Work scheme and Laya Employee Assistance Scheme, Access to HSF Health cover And if you are interested and show an aptitude for it, the opportunity to up skill to become a Dog Groomer. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
