Baker
Main purpose of the role: Ensure the Bakery Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times. Provide our customers with excellent quality products and customer service. The ideal candidate will have/be: • Previous food preparation and production experience is desirable • Qualified baker is a distinct advantage • Creative and able to embrace new recipes • 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. Main duties: • Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative • Bake and finish products to the highest standard • Drive sales through instore initiatives • Merchandise and present the Bakery department to the highest standard at all times and in accordance with relevant store planograms and guidelines • Adhere to weekly stocktaking and daily waste procedures in the Bakery • Adhere to production planning and batch control guidelines for bakery products • Conduct quality and freshness checks • Attend relevant training as required and implement learnings in store.
Sector Officers
Open competition for appointment as: Sector Officer in the Irish Coast Guard, Department of Transport Background The Irish Coast Guard (IRCG) is a Division within the Irish Maritime Directorate (IMD) of the Department of Transport. The IRCG’s mission is deliver a world class search and rescue, maritime casualty, and pollution response service and their purpose include: • Reducing the loss of life within the Irish Search and Rescue Region and on rivers, lakes, and waterways. • Protecting the quality of the marine environment within the Irish Pollution Responsibility Zone, Harbours, and Maritime Local Authority areas and to preserve property. • Promoting safety standards, and by doing so, prevent, as far as possible, the loss of life at sea and on inland waters and other areas. • Providing an effective emergency response service. The IRCG is one of the four Principal Emergency Services (PES), who along with an Garda Siochana, National Ambulance Service and Fire Service, are a declared blue light emergency service. Further information on the IRCG, it’s Vision and Values can be obtained on its website. The IRCG currently has six vacancies for Sector Officers in their Coast Guard Units & Support (CGU&S) section. Coast Guard Units & Support Section The Coast Guard Units & Support (CGU&S) is a section within the IRCG. It is responsible for the management, resourcing, and training of the volunteer Coast Guard Units (CGUs). There are 44 CGUs divided into six sectors strategically located around the coast and on the inland waters of Ireland. Each of the six sectors is managed by a Coastal Unit Sector Manager (CUSM). All CGUs are staffed, trained, and equipped to provide a mixture of the current four core functions within their communities: • Coastal search capability • Cliff rescue capability • Boat rescue and support capability • Unmanned Aircraft System (drone) search capability CGUs are declared operational by CGU&S to the Operations section of IRCG who then task the units, as required, to respond in line with their unit capabilities. The Role The Sector Officer is a new grade within the IRCG and is equivalent to an Executive Officer in the Civil Service. They will work with assigned CGUs and report to the Coastal Unit Sector Manager (CUSM) of that sector. The role will involve working closely with the volunteer CGUs, Coast Guard and Maritime Administration personnel and other internal/external stakeholders. On the job training will be provided as appropriate. The Sector Officer is required to comply with the organisational values of ‘Pride’ and ‘Respect’ as part of this role. This post also carries a mobility obligation and Sector Officers are required to be available for service at all CGUs within their sector and also to travel to work in other sectors, when required. IRCG road vehicles will be provided for official business use only when the nature of their employment warrants the provision. The Officers driving them will be responsible for their control, cleanliness, and maintenance. Principal Duties and Responsibilities The duties of the post may include some or all of those listed below: • Supporting CGUs by undertaking the following tasks: o Conducting routine inspection of vehicles, buildings, boats, and equipment to a fixed schedule, completing appropriate checklists and administrative duties. o Initiating corrective action against defects, monitoring corrective actions, and maintaining defect records. o Managing CGU equipment, inventory and logistical requirements including associated administrative duties. o Managing local inventories. • Supporting management of the planned maintenance system. This includes recording, monitoring, and reviewing periodic service, maintenance, repair, inspection, and defect reports and compiling periodic reports on same. • Supporting maintenance and repair works undertaken by third party contractors, including associated logistical and administrative support. • Supporting the CUSM by assisting in the following tasks: o Effecting corrective actions to findings identified through audit, inspection, and safety meetings. o Managing and implementing the requirements of the safety management system. o Procuring goods, equipment, and services. o Managing the fixed asset register. o Managing inventory, vehicles, buildings, boats, and equipment including the update of computerised maintenance management system. o Providing general unit management support including logistical support and associated administrative tasks. • Carrying out any other duties relevant to the role that may be assigned to the Sector Officer from time to time. The position is a uniformed grade. The successful candidate will be required to wear their uniform in a presentable manner and to maintain a smart and neat appearance, as determined by Coast Guard Management. Working Environment The work will be divided between office and field. Depending on the needs of the business, a typical week may consist of 4 days travel and 1 day of office-based administrative duties. Please note, a significant amount of travel is required as Sector Officers are obliged to travel to various locations within their sector on a regular basis and on occasion to travel to other sectors as needed. Travel and subsistence payments will apply at central civil service rates. Location of Vacancies For management purposes, the CGUs are divided into six sectors: • East (Office located in Dublin City) (Greenore, Co. Louth to Courtown, Co. Wexford) • Southeast (Various locations in Waterford) (Curracloe, Co. Wexford to Ballycotton, Co. Cork) • South (Office located in Cork City) (Guileen to Goleen, Co. Cork) • Southwest (Office located in Killarney, Kerry) (Castletownbere, Co. Cork to Killaloe, Co. Clare) • West (Office located in Castlebar, Mayo) (Kilkee, Co. Clare to Achill, Co. Mayo) • Northwest (Various locations in Donegal) (Ballyglass, Co. Mayo to Greencastle, Co. Donegal) There are currently six vacancies – one for each sector. A panel will be formed from this competition to fill any further vacancies which may arise in any of the Sectors. Candidates are required to specify on the application form (tick boxes) the Sector in which they are willing to be placed. Candidates can only select a maximum of 2 sectors. The onus is on candidates to select their correct sector choice(s). Changes to these choice(s) will not be permitted after the closing date. No exceptions will be made. PRINCIPAL CONDITIONS OF SERVICE The appointment is subject to the Civil Service Regulation Acts 1956 to 2005, the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004, and any other Act for the time being in force relating to the Civil Service. Pay Personal Pension Contribution (PPC) Pay Scale 1st January 2024 is EO equivalent and is as follows: €35,687 €37,589 €38,663 €40,759 €42,638 €44,455 €46,266 €48,039 €49,830 €51,581 €53,440 €54,685 €56,461 (LSI1) €58,251(LSI2) The PPC pay rate applies when the individual is required to pay a Personal Pension Contribution (otherwise known as a main scheme contribution) in accordance with the rules of their main/personal superannuation scheme. This is different to a contribution in respect of membership of a Spouses’ and Children’s scheme, or the Additional Superannuation Contributions (ASC). A different rate will apply where the appointee is not required to make a Personal Pension Contribution. Long service increments may be payable after 3(LSI1) and 6(LSI2) years satisfactory service at the maximum of the scale. Important Note Entry will be at the minimum of the scale and the rate of remuneration will not be subject to negotiation and may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Different terms and conditions may apply if you are a currently serving civil or public servant. Subject to satisfactory performance increments may be payable in line will current Government Policy. Payment will be made fortnightly in arrears by Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) into a bankaccount of your choice. Payment cannot be made until a bank account number and bank sort code has been supplied on appointment and statutory deductions from salary will be made as appropriate. You will agree that any overpayment of salary, allowances, or expenses will be repaid by you in accordance with Circular 07/2018: Recovery of Salary, Allowances, and Expenses Overpayments made to Staff Members/Former Staff Members/Pensioners. Annual Leave The appointee will be entitled to 23 days annual leave a year rising to 24 days a year after 5 years’ service, 25 days after 10 years’ service, 26 days after 12 years’ service and 27 days after 14 years’ service. This leave is exclusive of public holidays. Hours of Attendance Hours of attendance will be fixed from time to time but will amount to not less than 41 hours and 15 minutes gross and 35 hours net per week. Extra attendance will be compensated as set out in the requirements of Circular 14/2014. Location The officer’s headquarters will be within their sector or as may be designated from time to time by the Head of the Department. When absent from home and headquarters on duty the appointee will be paid travel expenses subject to standard Civil Service practices. Closing date Your application must be submitted on the Publicjobs website not later than 3pm on Thursday, 9th May 2024. IMPORTANT NOTE The above represents the principal conditions of service and is not intended to be the comprehensive list of all terms and conditions of employment which will be set out in the employment contract to be agreed with the successful candidate(s).
Army Recruit - General Service
JOB DETAILS The Defence Forces are now accepting applications for General Service Recruit in the Army.We live in a world of diversity; the Defence Forces require men and women from all backgrounds that possess a strong sense of duty, enjoy working as part of a team, and are looking for a rewarding yet challenging career.Army applicants must be at least 18 years old and under the age of 29 years of age on the closing date for applications.When making an application for General Service Recruitment applicants should be aware that the areas of responsibility that applicants apply to are as follows: 1 Brigade - Cork Interview Centre Cork, Carlow, Clare, Galway, Kerry, Kilkenny, Laois, Limerick, Offaly, Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford 2 Brigade - Dublin / DFTC Curragh Interview Centre Dublin, Cavan, Donegal, Kildare, Leitrim, Longford, Louth, Mayo, Meath, Monaghan, Roscommon, Sligo, Westmeath and Wicklow.Where possible we will facilitate applicants to conduct fitness testing & interview at a location closest to their home. IMPORTANT NOTICE* It is the candidate's sole responsibility to enter their email address correctly when completing the application form. The candidate will receive an acknowledgement within 48 hours of submitting the online application. If a candidate does not receive an acknowledgement within the time, the candidate must inform Recruitment & competition section within 72 hours of applying by emailing recruitment@defenceforces.ie Candidates should be aware that some email providers filter @defenceforces.ie into junk/spam folder.
Sales Acquisition Executive
About This Role: We are hiring Sales Acquisition Executives to transform Irish homes with Gigabit Fibre broadband. This is a door to door sales position. Why This Role: Others:About eir: We are the country's biggest and best network with Ireland's fastest broadband, 4G mobile as standard, as well as the largest 5G network and individual business solutions. We are proud to be part of the very fabric of Ireland, going right back to the foundation of the state. We touch every community across the country. We already connect over 2 million customers across Ireland, which means we're one of the country's biggest brands. At eir, we can connect you to cutting edge careers, inspirational people, plenty of commitment and ambition, and a fantastic future. Our aim is to be the provider of choice for communications services in Ireland, which means we focus on looking after our people, so they can do the same for our customers.
Butcher
Main purpose of the role: Ensure the Meat Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times and provide our customers with excellent quality and products and services. The ideal candidate will have/be: • Craft butchery course is desirable • Numerical skills • 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 • HACCP training is beneficial but not essential. Main duties: • Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative • Maintain retail cuts at a high standard in accordance with customer needs • Drive sales through ensuring SOPs and store standards are met on a daily basis • Merchandise and present department to the highest standard • Implement planograms correctly • Control stock rotation so that quality and freshness of goods is of the highest standard • Manage waste and shrink in the department • Ensure continuous improvement in the Meat Department by remaining up to date with new products and initiatives • Enhance product knowledge by gaining information from a range of sources and share ideas, suggestions and builds -Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.
Duty 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: • Minimum 2 years` experience in a management position; • 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;
Assistant Office Manager – Executive Officer
The Role: The key purpose of this role is to assist in fulfilling WSI’s mission of education and lifesaving activities by assisting in the management of the physical office and assets. While reporting to the Financial and Office Manager, The Executive Officer will also be called upon to manage projects, oversee other team members, and assist other team members and council members from time to time. This role requires the EO to work independently and proactively, demonstrating Initiative, ownership and follow through of all tasks within their responsibility. While prior public sector experience is not required, this role would be ideal for an experienced clerical officer looking for the next step in their career. Experience in collation of data for reports to various functions and management of databases would be a distinct advantage. Experience in pensions reporting and SAGE would also be advantageous. This role is based in the Galway Office. We are currently operating a blended working structure, with some days in office and some days from home. CONDITIONS OF SERVICE Terms of Appointment Appointment is subject to a six-month probationary period. If at any-time during this period, it appears that the appointee would not be suitable for final appointment the probation will be terminated. Reporting Structure The Assistant Office Manager will report to the Office Manager, and will manage the Office Administrator. Location WSI has a Hybrid Working Policy that allows you to apply to work remotely up to three days and in the office for a minimum of 2 days a week. Tenure: The role is offered on an initial three year fixed term contract. Remuneration: €35,687 - €58,251. This appointment will be made on the Executive Officer scale in line with current Government pay policy. Please note that if you are new to the public sector, you will commence on the first increment of the scale. Different remuneration and conditions may apply, if, immediately prior to appointment the appointee is already a serving Public Servant. Prior to taking up duty an appointee seconded to the post will be required to provide a comprehensive statement to WSI from his/her substantive employer confirming salary and pension details. Annual Leave The appointee will be entitled to 23 working days holidays in each year (in addition to the usual Public and Bank Holidays) to be taken at a time or times convenient to WSI. The appointee will be required to take annual leave for the period of the Christmas closure of WSI offices. Key Responsibilities: Tasks Include the following: (Please note this list is not definitive nor restrictive) • Management of all physical assets for Water Safety Ireland, including company vehicles and equipment, ensuring all assets are maintained and insured as necessary. • Oversight of maintenance of the office building. This includes monthly ordering of supplies, scheduling of cleaning and maintenance as well as ad hoc maintenance with service providers as required. • Negotiation with all service providers for the office and assets annually, to ensure current contracts are fit for purpose. • Liaising with insurers in relation to assets; annual negotiation and renewal of policies. • People Management: Line management of the Office Administrator, including assistance with relevant duties when necessary. • Database Management: the management of several databases, including data entry. • Project Management: management of the update and integration of several databases and operating systems, as well as other integrations in the future. • Day to day office management: To ensure that the public phone number of the office is monitored during business hours. • To attend all training. This may include training outside of normal working hours, and it may include training on site, at alternative locations or online training platforms. • Minimum required hours must be met each week, (currently 35). EO must accurately clock in and out for all attendance on the employee portal and adhere to all employee legislative and health and safety requirements. What Success looks like: The following Key Performance Indicators will be periodically measured to benchmark productivity and success in this role: · Successful management and delivery of key responsibilities · Demonstrating the key competencies relevant to this role, as specified below · To proactively review and update working calendar commitments to ensure that all agreed deadlines are consistently met. · To proactively reach out to relevant stakeholders in relation to calendar commitments to ensure that all agreed deadlines are consistently met. · Ensure all files, communication materials, and documentation relevant to role are clear concise and easily accessible to all relevant stakeholders. · Other KPIs as agreed between Financial Manager and Financial Officer Health and Safety · To report any health and safety issues clearly and promptly to all relevant stakeholders. · To attend all training. This may include training outside of normal working hours, and it may include training on site, at alternative locations or online training platforms. · To immediately attend to all accidents or incidents, ensuring that appropriately trained first aider is called if necessary and that all accidents and incidents are accurately and promptly reported to the Health and Safety Officer on the appropriate form. Customer Care · To be professional, courteous, and positive in all dealings with all stakeholders. · To deal with all customer queries, concerns or complaints in a prompt, courteous and professional manner. · To inform all relevant stakeholders of any customer complaints or concerns with a view to learning from the situation and preventing a recurrence. · To reflect the values of Water Safety Ireland and Public Service in every aspect of your role. Key Competencies this Role Requires: · People Management - A key competency of this role is People Management. This is demonstrated by: 1. Consulting and encouraging the full engagement of the team, encouraging open and constructive discussions around work issues. 2. Getting the best out of individuals and the team, encouraging good performance and addressing any performance issues that may arise Offering own ideas and perspectives. 3. Valuing and supporting the development of others and the team. 4. Encouraging and supporting new and more effective ways of working. 5. Dealing with tensions within the team in a constructive fashion. 6. Encouraging, listening to, and acting on feedback from the team to make improvements. 7. Actively sharing information, knowledge, and expertise to help the team to meet its objectives. · Analysis and Decision Making - A key competency of this role is the ability to analyse information and make appropriate decisions. This is demonstrated by: 1. Effectively dealing with a wide range of information sources, investigating all relevant issues. 2. Understanding the practical implication of information in relation to the broader context in which you work – procedures, divisional objectives etc. 3. Identifying and understanding key issues and trends. 4. Correctly extracting and interpreting numerical information, conducting accurate numerical calculations. 5. Drawing accurate conclusions & making balanced and fair recommendations backed up with evidence. · Delivery of Results - A key competency of the role is delivery of results. This is demonstrated by: 1. Taking ownership of tasks and being determined to see them through to a satisfactory conclusion. 2. Remaining logical and pragmatic in your approach, setting objectives and delivering the best possible results with the resources available through effective prioritisation. 3. Constructively challenging existing approaches to improve efficient customer service delivery. 4. Accurately estimating time parameters for projects, making contingencies to overcome obstacles. 5. Minimises errors, reviewing learning and ensuring remedies are in place. 6. Maximises the input of your team in ensuring effective delivery of results. 7. Ensuring proper service delivery procedures/protocols/reviews are in place and implemented, · Interpersonal and Communication Skills - A key competency of this role is demonstrating excellent interpersonal and communication skills. This is demonstrated by: 1. Modifying your communication approach to suit the needs of a situation or audience. 2. Actively listening to the views of others. 3. Liaising with other groups to gain co-operation. 4. Negotiating, where necessary, to reach a satisfactory outcome. 5. Maintaining a focus on dealing with customers in an effective, efficient, and respectful manner. 6. Being assertive and professional when dealing with challenging issues. 7. Expressing yourself in a clear and articulate manner when speaking and in writing. · Specialist Knowledge, Expertise and Self Development - A key competency of this role is demonstrating specialist knowledge, expertise, and self-development by: 1. Displaying high levels of skills and expertise in your own area and providing guidance to colleagues. 2. Having a clear understanding of the role, objectives, and targets and how they support the services delivered by WSI, and the ability to clearly communicate this to the team. 3. Leading by example, demonstrating the importance of development by setting time aside for development initiatives for yourself and for the team. · Drive and Commitment to Public Service Values- A key competency of this role is possessing the drive and commitment to Public Service Values. This is demonstrated by: 1. Remaining consistently committed to the cause of Water Safety and WSI’s mission. 2. Consistently striving to perform at a high level. 3. Demonstrating flexibility and openness to change. 4. Consistently ensuring that customer service is at the heart of your work and teamwork. 5. Remaining thorough and conscientious, even if work is routine. 6. Remaining enthusiastic and resilient, persevering in the face of challenges and setbacks. 7. Remaining honest and trustworthy. 8. Acting with Integrity at all times and encourages this in others. Person Specification Please note that this job description is not exhaustive or exclusive, and you may be called upon from time to time to perform tasks beyond the scope of this document, as dictated by the business needs.
Branch Librarian
THE ROLE: The Branch Librarian makes a valuable contribution to the provision of the library service at local branch level by delivering a frontline library service to the public and by providing support to library management. The duties of the Branch Librarian shall be consistent with the provision of a modern public library service that is responsive to the changing requirements of customers of all ages and abilities. The position of Branch Librarian involves a level of responsibility with employees working mostly on their own and requires a good deal of flexibility and adaptability. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties to include but are not limited to: • Delivery of Front-line library service duties at a busy public library; • Responding to customer queries, including information and requests; • Operating existing and future IT systems - word processing, spreadsheets, database, library systems, e-mail and internet; • Assisting the public in using the public internet, self-service facilities and other Library I.T. equipment; • Assisting in the promotion of the library service through an active role in the organisation and delivery of events – e.g. book clubs; storytelling, class visits, community events & exhibitions; • Branch Relief Work – cover in other locations as required to maintain library branch network opening hours during periods of holiday leave, sick leave, etc.; • General clerical and administrative duties relevant to the Library Service, e.g. processing and RFID tagging of new library stock, cash management, Health & Safety, branch statistics, etc.; • Any other duties that may be assigned as part of the overall functioning of the Library Department. QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POST 1. CHARACTER Candidates must be of good character. 2. HEALTH Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 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 has a 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 3. EDUCATIONAL STANDARD Each candidate must have a good general level of education. 4. DESIRABLE It would be desirable if each candidate has a proficiency in the use of Information Technology, e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet. Previous relevant customer care experience is also desirable as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills. DETAILS AND PARTICULARS PROBATION Where a person is permanently appointed to Galway County Council the following provisions shall apply – a) there shall be a period after appointment takes effect, during which such a person shall hold the position on probation; b) such period shall be one year but the Chief Executive may, at his discretion, extend such period; c) such a person shall cease to hold the position at the end of the period of probation, unless during this period the Chief Executive has certified that the service is satisfactory; d) the period at (a) above may be terminated on giving one weeks’ notice as per the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Acts; e) there will be assessments during the probationary period. REMUNERATION: The hourly rate is €15.27 - €24.56 per hour, based on 35 hour working week. €27,896 - €44,860 per annum Starting pay for new entrants will be at the minimum of the scale. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. WORKING HOURS The person appointed will be required to work variable part-time hours over the libraries working week from Monday to Saturday in the branch to which he/she is assigned. The post of Branch Librarian is a part time position. The standard working week for fulltime employees of Galway County Council is 35 hours 10 minutes per week. The Council reserves the right to alter the hours of work from time to time. RETIREMENT AGE: New Entrants to the Public Service on or after 1st of January 2013 have a compulsory retirement age of 70 years under the provisions of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme & Other Provisions Act 2012) New entrants to the public service as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004 do not have a mandatory retirement age. RESIDENCE: The person holding the office must reside in, or at an address convenient to the Local Authority, as approved by the Chief Executive. GARDA VETTING: Garda vetting will be sought in respect of individuals who come under consideration for appointment.
Stock Takers
Retail Asset Solutions are looking to take on Casual Retail Stock Counters to join our already existing team. The Company We are a leading provider of retail stocktaking, merchandising and supply chain management services. With over 3500 employees throughout the UK and Ireland, we provide a hardworking and rewarding workplace with many progression opportunities. The Role We are looking for Retail Stock Counters to add to our already successful team. This a casual role which means you can control the days you work Employment will be carried out on different retail customer sites and stores and travel will vary on a shift-by-shift basis. Certain locations ( Dublin* and Carlow) will have minibus transport provided free of charge otherwise you must be able to drive to and from job sites. You will be responsible for ensuring stock is counted quickly and accurately using a handheld scanner. Being able to stand for prolonged periods of time is needed for the role and access equipment such as ladders or steps may have to be used on occasion to reach high stock. Transport in Dublin must be discussed at interview stages Key Skills/ Experience Required Due to the nature of our work, you must be able to work unsociable hours including early mornings and throughout the night when required. As a result, we can only accept applicants 18 years and over. You must have a 'can do' attitude and be able to work long shifts when required on large counts. With our innovative business, the technology changes and progresses and therefore being a quick learner is a key skill required. Any experience of handling stock is an advantage but not a necessity. A good understanding of the English language is essential. The Package/ Benefits €13.65 per hour plus holiday pay Access to Wagestream, this is a new system which enables colleagues to track, save and access up to 50% of their wages prior to pay day. Wagestream also offers financial advice, contributing to the financial wellbeing of RAS colleagues. Free Minibus transport is offered in certain locations ONLY ( Dublin* and Carlow) Millage and expenses where minibus is not available Progression Opportunities Transport in Dublin must be discussed at interview stage Retail & Asset Solutions are hiring NOW with immediate starts available. If you think you are suitable for this position and you want to find out more, please apply today! retailsupport.reg6@retailassetsolutions.com
Fruit And Veg Chargehand
Main purpose of the role: To ensure the Fruit and Veg Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times and provides our customers with excellent quality products and customer service. The ideal candidate will have/be: • Minimum 1 years` experience as a Sales Assistant with experience in Fresh Food Departments and ordering • Excellent communication skills • Have a true passion for the food industry and as such be creative and innovative with the fresh offering • The ability to inspire, lead and motivate employees • The ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment with the ability to multi task under pressure Main duties: • Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative • Achieve sales targets and margins as agreed with the store manager • Adhere to weekly stocktaking procedures • Ensure purchasing of stock is carried out in accordance with procedures and control of stock rotation, so that the quality and freshness of the goods is of the highest order; • Participate in quality review meetings and ensure actions resulting from same are carried out • Minimise waste and shrink in the department • Merchandise and present the department to the highest standard at all times • Bring new ideas to the department through regular research and benchmarking against competitors • Deal with all customer queries and efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy • Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working
