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CONDITIONS GOVERNING THE AWARDING OF A PLACE TO BECOME AN AIR CORPS TRAINEE MILITARY AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN IN THE AIR CORPS 1. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS To qualify, a candidate shall at the time of application be: (i) a citizen of the State, or be any other person who has a lawful entitlement to reside and work within the State for the period of time that is required for the purpose of any such appointment and (ii) be of good character and satisfy any security clearance required and (iii) meet the required minimum standards of medical and physical fitness. 2. AGE REQUIREMENT Candidates must be 18 years of age or above and under 39 years of age on 12th June 2024. Please note that the upper age limit may be the subject of review in advance of future Competitions. 3. MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Candidates must have attained the required minimum educational qualifications at the time of entry into the Air Corps. On enlistment, a candidate must have obtained specific minimum grades in the Leaving Certificate/National Equivalent. The standard minimum entry requirements are a minimum of Grade O6 in five subjects, at ordinary level, to include Mathematics, English or Irish or National Equivalent qualification and one of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Construction Studies or other STEM subject (scientific, technical, engineering, mathematical). Foundation Level and Leaving Cert Applied subjects are not reckonable. PLEASE NOTE: GUIDE TO THE AIR CORPS TRAINEE MILITARY AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN TRAINING PROGRAMME 2024 1. THE AIR CORPS The Air Corps currently operates twenty six aircraft in multi-role national aviation tasks. The types of aircraft include Learjet 45, CASA CN235 maritime patrol aircraft, Airbus CN295 maritime patrol aircraft, BN Defender, Pilatus PC-9M and PC-12. The Air Corps also operates Eurocopter EC135 and Leonardo AW139 helicopters. The primary role of the Air Corps is to provide support to the Army, Naval Service and An Garda Síochána in countering threats to State security on land, sea and air. In addition, the day to day peace time role of the Air Corps includes activities such as Maritime Surveillance, Fishery Protection, Garda Air Support Unit, Ministerial Air Transport, Emergency Aeromedical Service and Air Ambulance The Air Corps trains its own Military Pilot Officers, Military Aircraft Technicians, Military Air Traffic Controllers, Air Photographers and General Service personnel. Air Corps personnel may serve overseas as mandated by Government. 2. THE AIR CORPS TRAINEE MILITARY AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN PROGRAMME The purpose of the Air Corps Trainee Military Aircraft Systems Technician programme is to provide military aircraft technicians for the Irish Air Corps. The programme offers successful candidates the opportunity of becoming an efficient and disciplined member of the Air Corps The trainee technician undergoes full basic military training and passes out as a 3-Star soldier prior to commencing their technical training. This is a unique opportunity for an individual who has an interest in military training to also pursue a career in aviation maintenance. The initial military training affords the trainee technician an opportunity to develop skills which are applicable to the aircraft maintenance environment such as discipline, self-reliance, teamwork and working to exacting standards. The system of training is of the highest standard, and the training programme in the Air Corps Technical Training School has been developed to provide ab initio technical training. The programme offers successful candidates the opportunity to become an efficient and disciplined member of the Air Corps. The programme is aimed at meeting the current and future employment needs of the Air Corps by providing graduates with a Level 7 Degree. The programme offers an interdisciplinary approach whichin the students obtain a mix of technological and operational skills specifically related to Irish Military aviation requirements.
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.
Store Manager
Maxi Zoo is part of the Fressnapf Group, the European market leader in pet product with 1,700+ shops across Europe. Maxi Zoo is Ireland’s largest pet retailer and has 30 shops in Ireland. Maxi Zoo Ireland is driven by the desire to make the life of pets and pets owners simpler, better and happier. To achieve this, we work hard, accept responsibility and seek every opportunity to learn about pets and customers. We are currently recruiting for a Store Manager for our new store in Galway. Inital training will take place in one of our Leinster locations so applicants must have transportation to facilitate onboarding. The Store Manager is a leader who is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of their store, making sure it runs smoothly and effectively. The Store Manager reports to the District Manager, and together they provide a smooth and profitable operation by driving revenue and managing costs while creating a culture based on the highest quality pet care and exceptional customer service. What you will do: · Provide overall leadership and direction to ensure store is managed in accordance with our business culture of providing excellent customer satisfaction, while creating an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect for our store team. · Engaging, coaching and supporting your team by recognising and understanding what motivates them. Creating a continuous culture of open communication within your store team. · The ability to build strong working relationships with the store management team and district management · Manage the overall staffing requirements to ensure the store has adequate, trained employees to meet business needs and sales objectives especially during peak or seasonal periods. · Have a previous track record of meeting and exceeding predetermined KPIs with the ability to drive sales performance. · Develop a strong customer focus ensuring that the customers animal’s needs are continuously met, ensuing your team put customers and their pets are the forefront of everything they do. · Hire all store personnel and develop your team through company onboarding and continuous learning with succession plans in place for your store. · Preparation of weekly store schedule and management of personnel costs are store level. · Delivery of excellent store standards with adherence to company merchandising layouts. What you will bring: · Proven successful experience as a retail Store Manager · Proven success in achieving KPI’s · Powerful leading skills and business orientation · Customer service and management skills · Strong organisational skills · Excellent communication and interpersonal skills What we offer : · Advancement Opportunities – An opportunity to grow with Europe’s biggest pet retailer. At Maxi Zoo we believe in promoting from within as much as possible and developing our team to have a career path. · Educational Opportunities -you will get great training in store, through our training programs, and through company-wide training & meetings. We also provide further management training to give you the key skills to be able to motivate/engage your store team and take your career to the next level. · Competitive Salary · Employee Discount - we offer employee discount of up to 40% in our stores! Additional benefits: · Store Manager KPI based bonus · Paid sick leave · Paid maternity and paternity leave · Annual leave starting at 21 days and rising to 23 days at year 6. · Employee assistance programme · Refer a friend Scheme · Cycle to work scheme
General Accountant
About Avaya Businesses are built by the experiences they provide, and every day, millions of those experiences are delivered by Avaya. Organizations trust Avaya to provide innovative solutions for some of their most important ambitions and challenges, giving them the freedom to engage their customers and employees in ways that deliver the greatest business benefits. Avaya contact center and communications solutions help power immersive, personalized, and unforgettable customer experiences that drive business momentum. With the freedom to choose their journey, there’s no limit to the experiences Avaya customers can create. The richness of Avaya’s global team diversity is our greatest strength, and we are committed to being a workplace where authenticity and individuality are celebrated and different perspectives are embraced. Learn more at www.avaya.com. About the Opportunity This role is for EMEA Centralised Accounting Function. This is a permanent role which will allow a part qualified accountant to develop, learn new skills and take on responsibility in financial accounting. About the Responsibilities Footer Avaya is an Equal Opportunity employer and a U.S. Federal Contractor. Our commitment to equality is a core value of Avaya. All qualified applicants and employees receive equal treatment without consideration for race, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic. In general, positions at Avaya require the ability to communicate and use office technology effectively. Physical requirements may vary by assigned work location. This job brief/description is subject to change. Nothing in this job description restricts Avaya right to alter the duties and responsibilities of this position at any time for any reason. You may also review the Avaya Global Privacy Policy (accessible at https://www.avaya.com/en/privacy/policy/) and applicable Privacy Statement relevant to this job posting (accessible at https://www.avaya.com/en/documents/info-applicants.pdf).
Assistant Store Manager
CAN YOU FOLLOW IN THE COLONEL’S FOOTSTEPS? 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 an Assistant Restaurant General Manager (ARGM) you will be “wingman” or woman to the Restaurant General Manager (RGM) . You’re an authentic brand ambassador who also happens to love our chicken and chips. Our ARGM’s 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 to run your restaurant like you own it. We want to give the kind of guest service that makes guests come back for more so we’re looking for leaders who will coach their teams well and can create a culture that puts guests at the centre. 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…
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.
Customer Service Agent
Role Summary: Joining a team of 7 Customer Service Representatives and a Team Lead. The customer service agent is a ‘people Person’ and provides a professional and customer-focused skill set. The customer service agent helps our customers by providing information on our products and service, answer questions, and managing complaints. Customer Service Representative Responsibilities: · Maintaining a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers. · Responding promptly to customer inquiries. · Handling a high volume of calls · Communicating with customers via on the phone, email, live chat, or face-to-face. · Acknowledging and resolving customer concerns. · Communicating and coordinating with colleagues, as necessary. · Providing feedback on the efficiency of the customer service process. · Ensure customer satisfaction and provide professional customer support. Skills and Experience required : · Gained at least one years’ relevant experience preferably in a customer service environment. · Have good communication skills with an excellent telephone manner. · Have demonstrated a good working knowledge of Excel and Word. · Organised, diplomatic and a good team player. · A proven ability to work to targets and timelines. Terms: · Salary: €27,500 · Hours: 37 hours per week – 9:00am to 5:30 p.m. Mon-Thurs; 9:00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Fri
Office Administrator
We are a Galway-based, family-owned and managed company providing waste collection services across the domestic, commercial, industrial and building sectors. Our complete waste management service incorporates the collection and safe disposal of solid and liquid waste. The company employs over 80 team members and due to continued investment and expansion are now looking to recruit an experienced and professional Office Administrator to support our organisation. As a Office Administrator with our company, you will play a critical role in our operations. The Successful canditate will: The company has ambitious sustainability 2030 targets that are based on existing technology and realistic deployment. This deliverable strategy builds the foundations for the next phase of our long-term ambition of reaching net-zero emissions across our direct operations by no later than 2050. Highlights include: · 50% reduction in CO2 emissions · 20% increase in collection route efficiency · All cars and vans to be Electric Vehicles · Plant 50,000 trees to offset CO2 produced as a result of operations. · Buy 100% renewable electricity. · Develop our renewable energy capability (solar panels on roofs of offices) Annual Salary Range: from € 27,500.00 to € 28,500.00
Studio/Warehouse Assistant
The Role: EZ Living Furniture requires a fixed term studio /warehouse assistant individual for their ecommerce warehouse & studio in Galway. The right candidate must have experience in painting, furniture assembly & the capability to lift heavy furniture around sets and in/out of stores. We are looking for a self-motivated and hard-working individual. The main focus of the role will be to work closely with the Studio team on a daily basis to construct & maintain numerous sets. The Company EZ Living Furniture was founded in Galway in 1998. We are a family run Irish retailer with stores operating nationwide, as well as a full online shopping experience offering delivery throughout Ireland. We are the largest Furniture Retailer in Ireland employing over 300 people. Responsibilities: Requirements: · You will be a team player, hardworking and conscientious with strong motivational skills · Experience of interiors and/or set design or visual merchandising is an added bonus but not a requirement · Ability to assemble and disassemble furniture · Work well in a fast paced & busy environment · Strong organisational & time management skills · Work well within a team and on your own initiative · Strong communication skills *Please note* this is a physically demanding role with a lot of lifting of furniture involved on a daily basis. Experience Required · Knowledge and experience in maintenance - i.e. DIY · Driving The Person Collaborative Pays Attention to detail Ability to prioritise CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Commercial Invoicing Administrator
Role Summary: Barna Recycling, one of Connacht’s leading waste management providers are recruiting for a Commercial Invoicing Administrator to join our team. Invoicing Administrator Responsibilities:
