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General Operatives Full-time General Operatives required for Galway Bay Seafoods, Warehouse, New Docks, Galway, Ireland to work within the Wholesale Warehouse. Working hours: Although we have adapted and changed, one thing that will never change will be our business mission to our customers. Customer satisfaction is at the heart of our mission and everything we do as a business. We believe this is best achieved by working tirelessly to deliver the highest quality product, quickly and efficiently and working cooperatively with our clients to satisfy their particular needs. "To us, the new and improved Galway Bay Sea Foods is like our new baby, and this is why we take great pride in the care and attention we give to all our customers, new and old. And while nothing could part us from what we have now, it's not really because it's so new. It's because it’s so old." Noel Holland Galway Bay Seafoods Ltd.New Docks, Galway, Ireland. Click Apply Now to submit your CV & Cover Note today! Don't have a current CV? Click HERE to view the JobAlert.ie CV templates
Summer Camp Team Leaders
This summer we will be running 2 types of camps. Art camps and STEAM camps. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our teams of leaders nationwide. STEAM CAMP LEADERS Bring the wonders of Science, Design & Technology to primary kids by delivering fun, interactive summer camps with Designer Minds! This role involves travelling to various venues, using equipment such as LEGO, robots, and art and science materials, and guiding primary children through a range of fun activities from STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Maths. You will be provided with the lesson plans, training and equipment. ART CAMP LEADERS Bring the joy of art and design to primary kids by delivering hands-on, interactive camps with Designer Minds. This role involves travelling to various venues, bringing art, design and tech equipment and guiding children through a range of interactive art activities; painting, drawing, upcycling and sculpting as well as some digital art skills such as creative coding, animation and graphic design. You will be provided with the lesson plans, training and equipment. Travelling is essential as Designer Minds events do not take place in a fixed location. This job involves travelling to a different venue each week for summer camps. Having your own car would be an advantage. Designer Minds leaders work in groups of 2-3. Most camps are scheduled from 9am-1pm, Monday to Friday, with afternoon camps on some weeks also, from 2-6pm. This is a fantastic experience for teachers, special needs assistants, early childhood experts and professionals with a background in the STEAM subjects or ARTISTS / ART TEACHERS. It is an opportunity to develop skills in a vibrant and forward-thinking educational environment. Pay rate is dependent on position and experience. A travelling allowance will also be provided. Required Education, Skills and Qualifications Above all, you must be enthusiastic about working with children, with an upbeat, kind and friendly manner. Salary and Benefits: €14.00 - €19.00 per hour. Travelling allowance also provided. Closing date: 08/05/2024. Interviews will be conducted via MS Teams. Summer camps will run from 1st July to 23rd August. How to apply: To apply, you must fill out the application form on the Designer Minds website - CLICK THE APPLY NOW BUTTON to be redirected there. On the website you will find the application form. NOTE: Applications can only be received through the online form. CVs alone cannot be accepted.
Retail Assistant
Here at Primark, we love to do things our way. Because we help our customers keep up with high fashion at affordable prices. We do everything with passion, high standards and care around here. And if that sounds like you, join us as a Retail Assistant. Because you matter People are at the heart of what we do, so it’s essential that we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best. We offer benefits that put you first: • Salary: we offer a competitive salary €12.70 per hour plus premium Sunday rate • Balance: Enjoy flexibility with accommodating shifts • Pension: Secure your future with our generous pension scheme • Discounts: Use your in-store employee discount across our fabulous range • Support: Explore our well-being initiatives and employee assistance programme. • Holiday: Enjoy generous holidays, based on your hours • Opportunity to progress your career internationally What will I be doing? As a Retail Assistant, you’ll be making our customer’s day, every day. Here’s what this looks like in action: • Providing customers with an amazing experience as you help them with things like sizes or styles, purchases, or returns • Setting up a good-looking shop floor with full shelves, tidy fitting rooms and all the latest fashions, as well as keeping a tidy and well-organised stockroom • Delivering a fast, friendly, efficient experience at till points, processing queries, voids, and returns. • Receiving, unpacking and checking off new deliveries. Getting our products on to the shop floor and ensuring they’re all correctly priced - all while making sure everything meets our high standards Who you are: We love to delight our customers with amazing in store experiences and that starts with you! Here’s what we need: • You’re passionate about people and creating those amazing experiences • You’re honest, a strong communicator who can also listen, share ideas and get involved where needed • You’ve got good organisational skills and attention to detail • You’re a team player with high levels of motivation, a positive attitude and willingness to learn • You’re interested in fashion and the latest looks • Ideally, you’ve got some experience working within a busy retail environment To join us, apply today! Our fashion isn’t one-size-fits-all and neither is our culture. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Fulfillment / Shipping Operative
LetsGetChecked is a global healthcare solutions company that provides the tools to manage health from home through health testing, virtual care, genetic sequencing, and medication delivery for a wide range of health and wellness conditions. LetsGetChecked's end-to-end model includes manufacturing, logistics, lab analysis, physician support, and prescription fulfillment. Founded in 2015 and co-headquartered in Dublin and New York, LetsGetChecked empowers people to take control of their health and live longer, happier lives. Shipping / Fulfillment Operative As Shipping / Fulfillment Operative you will participate and support in the day to day processing of shipments within LetsGetChecked. You will be responsible for both the Business to Business and Business to Customer process from product release through to Pick Pack & Ship. You will be tasked with uploading and sorting material upon release to shipping, processing shipments including but not limited to packing, staging and loading in preparation for dispatch. As part of the team you will have a thorough understanding of Fulfillment & Shipping within the Supply Chain. All actions to be carried out in accordance with customer requirements and maintained within service level KPI’s. You will be encouraged to identify and execute on areas for continuous improvement Maintenance of excellent housekeeping standards and compliance with all health and safety requirements being a prerequisite. From time to time you will be requested to support other departments where required. Principal Duties/ Responsibilities: Why LetsGetChecked? Together we have a common goal to help people live longer, happier lives. We want our employees to be healthy, travel often, and have the financial resources and support they need to live a fulfilling life, both inside and outside of work. We encourage our employees to build their careers at LetsGetChecked. We run regular career training clinics, interview assistance, and encourage employees to apply for internal opportunities. We support Learning & Development through our partner Udemy.
Library Assistant
Main Purpose of Job The postholder will work as part of a team who provide a high quality, customer focused Library and IT support to a wide-ranging customer base. The postholder will provide 1st level support to staff and students both in person via the support desk located in the Library and online via email, ticket, chat and phone support, core elements of the services offered by the Library. The Library and IT Service Desk Team are the first point of contact for all Library and IT queries and all such queries must be dealt with in a timely and appropriate manner. Main Duties and Responsibilities · Assess and advise on issues raised by users relating to use of Library and IT resources and services in the University. · Provide first-level incident support for all services supported by the team. · Where appropriate log, refer or escalate issues and queries to Library and ISS divisions and other units within the university via a ticketing system thereby ensuring customer enquiries are satisfactorily resolved. · Provide an effective and efficient service to resolve Library and IT queries. · Contribute to the development of streamlining processes and procedures as required. · Act as user proxy and contributor on service improvement and development initiatives. · Contribute to testing of service developments, changes, and enhancements. · Provide advisory support across all services and act as an initial point of contact for users. · Participate in the continuous improvement process in place at the Library & IT Service Desk · Assist with library inductions and training sessions for students and new members of staff. · Participate in training and other personal development activities for on-going development of skills and knowledge. · Benchmark, record and collate statistical data as required. · Fulfil defined Service Requests and escalate to appropriate level if necessary. · Support the updating of the Library Website as required. · Undertake other routine organisational tasks related to the service. · Perform other duties as may be assigned by the University Librarian or designated supervisor. Special Features of the Post: The Library and IT Service desk position requires onsite working and is currently not suitable for hybrid or remote working. Library Assistants at the Library & IT Service desk work 35 hours per week (or pro-rata if part-time) over a varying roster system as follows: Term time (usually early September to December and January to mid-May): 6 Day Roster, that covers 9:00 – 20:00 Monday to Thursday; 9:00 – 18:00 on Friday; and 10:00 – 16:00 on Saturday. Outside term time: 5 Day Roster that covers 09:00 – 17:30 Please note: This job description reflects the core activities of the role, and as the University and the post holder develop, there will inevitably be changes in the emphasis of duties. It is expected that the post holder will recognise this and adopt a flexible approach to work and skills development. Requirements for the role: The successful candidate will demonstrate the eligibility requirements below in terms of qualification, skills and experience: Essential Skills and Experience · Passes in 5 subjects at Leaving Certificate level or equivalent, or a recognised post-Leaving Certificate administrative/office technology qualification. · At least 2 years’ relevant employment experience. · Experience of working with a variety of relevant computer software applications (e.g. Office 365, MS Team, Email, Canvas and Helpdesk systems) · Experience working in a customer service environment; providing support to users’ queries whether delivered in person, by phone, by email or other means. · Strong knowledge of personal computers and operating systems, mobile devices, and general computer software · Excellent interpersonal and communication skills · Excellent customer service skills · Problem solving experience · Excellent IT skills with proficiency in M/S Office suite · Written and Oral competence in Irish at B2 level (at least) on the Common European Framework of Reference for Language Learning (enclosed). Applicants, who have not previously satisfied this criterion on recruitment to their post, will be required to complete an Irish assessment. Essential Attributes · Understanding of, and focus on, customer needs with a commitment to continuous development and improvement of services. · Excellent attention to detail and ability to think logically. · Excellent inter-personal skills with a natural ability to empathise and a genuine desire to advise, guide and help all users of the library. Desirable · Experience in an academic/research library environment Salary: €30,446 - €48,156 per year
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.
Clerical Officer
JOB DESCRIPTION Main duties
Office Administrator
The Role: The Office Administrator is a key role that directly contributes to Water Safety Ireland’s mission of education and lifesaving activities by assisting in the administrative duties of Water Safety Ireland (WSI). While reporting to the Assistant Office Manager, The Office Administrator (Clerical Officer) may also be called upon to administer projects and assist other Team members and Council Members from time to time. This role requires the appointee to work independently and proactively, demonstrating Initiative, ownership and follow through of all tasks within their responsibility. 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 Clerical Officer will report to the Assistant Office Manager. 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. Remuneration The salary scale applicable to this position is the Clerical Officer scale. The salary scale as of October 2023 is €534.34 – 859.81 per week. Starting salary Candidates should note that the starting salary will be at the minimum of the pay-scale and will not be subject to negotiation. 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 22 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: Daily Tasks Include the following: (Please note this list is not definitive nor restrictive) • As the first point of contact in the office, to rapidly react to incoming queries and assist where possible, and direct to relevant parties when unable to complete the request and ensure communication loops are completed • Assist in Garda Vetting Processes and Procedures for WSI • Maintenance of the Shared Contacts and Membership databases • Ownership of Course Registration – verification of membership & insurance • Ownership of shipment of certificates, manuals and stock control, liaising with outsourced providers where required • Administration of Franchisee membership process • Assist in administration of PHECC programme • Assist in handling any GDPR queries • Assist in management of Assets, completing relevant administration and ensuring Asset Register is up to date • General Administration, to include, but not limited to, ownership of membership database, updating of course registration, liaising with external stakeholders to ensure certificates and other membership requests are fulfilled in a timely manner. • Ordering of WSI pamphlets and merchandise upon member request • Assisting other team members, council members and volunteers in other administrative tasks as required What Success looks like: The following Key Performance Indicators will be periodically measured to benchmark productivity and success in this role: · Adherence to agreed calendar of agreed deadlines on weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis · Other KPIs as agreed between CO and Assistant Office Manager 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 maintain any continuous training and update any certifications that may be required to successfully complete the responsibilities of the role. · 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 and mission of Water Safety Ireland and Public Service in every aspect of your role. Key Competencies this Role Requires: · Team Work - A key competency of this role is Team Work. This is demonstrated by: 1. Shows respect for colleagues and co-workers 2. Develops and maintains good working relationships with others, sharing information and knowledge, as appropriate 3. Offers own ideas and perspectives 4. Understands own role in the team, making every effort to play his/her part · Information Management and Processing - A key competency of this role is the ability to analyse information and make appropriate decisions. This is demonstrated by: 1. Approaches and delivers all work in a thorough and organised manner 2. Follows procedures and protocols, understanding their value and the rationale behind them Keeps high quality records that are easy for others to understand 3. Draws appropriate conclusions from information 4. Suggests new ways of doing things better and more efficiently 5. Is comfortable working with different types of information, e.g. written, numerical, charts, and carries out calculations such as arithmetic, percentages etc. · Delivery of Results - A key competency of the role is delivery of results. This is demonstrated by: 1. Takes responsibility for work and sees it through to the appropriate next level of completion on her own initiative. 2. Completes work in a timely manner 3. Adapts quickly to new ways of doing things 4. Checks all work thoroughly to ensure it is completed to a high standard and learns from mistakes. Writes with correct grammar and spelling and draws reasonable conclusions from written instructions 5. Identifies and appreciates the urgency and importance of different tasks 6. Demonstrates initiative and flexibility in ensuring work is delivered. Is self-reliant and uses judgment on when to ask manager or colleagues for guidance. · Customer Service and Communication Skills - A key competency of this role is demonstrating excellent customer service and communication skills. This is demonstrated by: 1. Actively listens to others and tries to understand their perspectives/ requirements/ needs Understands the steps or processes that customers must go through and can clearly explain these 2. Is respectful, courteous and professional, remaining composed, even in challenging circumstances 3. Can be firm when necessary and communicate with confidence and authority 4. Communicates clearly and fluently 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. Develops and maintains the skills and expertise required to perform in the role effectively, e.g. relevant technologies, IT systems, spreadsheets, Microsoft Office, relevant policies etc. 2. Clearly understands the role, objectives and targets and how they fit into the work of the unit 3. Is committed to self-development and continuously seeks to improve personal performance · 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. Consistently strives to perform at a high level and deliver a quality service 2. Serves the Government and people of Ireland 3. Is thorough and conscientious, even if work is routine 4. Is enthusiastic and resilient, persevering in the face of challenges and setbacks 5. Is personally honest and trustworthy 6. At all times, acts with integrity Person Specification
Verification Officer
SGS Ireland is seeking to recruit a Verification Officer for Galway NDLS. This role would require the successful candidate to be responsible for processing driving licence applications, including customer registration, verification, authentication, and payment processing activities. The network of NDLS Centres is responsible for processing driver licence applications in 34 NDLS Centres across Ireland on behalf of our Client the Road Safety Authority. Job Description Reporting to the Regional Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following activities:
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.
