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Overview New Balance is more than just a sportswear brand – we are a family. We want people to join our team who can develop with us as we continue our journey as a growing brand. Our retail stores are looking for associates who can engage, excite, educate and entertain our consumers from the moment they walk through the door. We need your passion and the desire to be a true brand ambassador as well as your genuine love for working with customers. Apply now for the chance to join an incredible team! Responsibilities
Road&A Technician
About Kerry Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment. About the role The position involves assisting Flavour Creation in Naas in terms of weighting of ingredients, process development, application & preparing tastings to support pipeline growth. The role also involves the day-to-day maintenance of the laboratory to ensure it functions in a manner associated with industry class technical facilities. Hands on approach is required. Key responsibilities
Sales Associate
Part Time Sales Associate Brand Kipling Posted Date 5 hours ago(18/04/2024 08:39) Job ID 2024-20987 # of Openings 1 Category Sales Advisor Type Part Time Overview We’re looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Sales Associate to join our Kipling outlet store in Kildare Designer Outlet Responsibilities We strive to create a fun and supportive team environment where every member plays their part in creating a great customer experience. And whether you are working part time or thinking a career in retail, we expect that our Sales Associates deliver exceptional customer service and contribute to the store’s success in the following ways: Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Click here to get started.
Defence Forces Cadetships 2024
The Defence Forces Cadetship will prepare individuals morally, mentally and physically for their role as leaders in the Defence Forces whilst instilling the organisations values of respect, loyalty, selflessness, physical courage, moral courage and integrity into students. Applications are now open Naval Service Cadetships 2024. Candidates must be 18 years of age or above and under 39 years of age on the 19th May 2024. Closing date for Naval Service Cadetship applications is Sunday 19th May 2024 at 2359hrs GDPR Notice All applications for Defence Forces positions are processed in accordance with the Defence Forces Applicants Privacy Notice, as set out on the applicants page with Candidate Manager Careers Information Applications forms for entry into the Defence Forces are only available through the online application form on this site. The online application form for enlistment is only available when recruitment competitions are open. There is NO access to the online application form when recruitment is closed. Reserve Defence Forces The Defence Forces are NOT accepting applications the Reserve Forces at this time. Please Note: Application forms for entry into the Defence Forces are only available through the online application form on this site. The online application form for enlistment is only available when recruitment competitions are open. There is NO access to the online application form when recruitment is closed. Applications Through Irish To make an application through Irish send an email to recruitment@defenceforces.ie to request an application form. Cadetships may be available in the following: NAVAL SERVICE (Operations Branch) NAVAL SERVICE (Marine Engineering) NAVAL SERVICE (Electrical Engineering) Subject to the specific criteria being fulfilled as outlined below, applications may be made by the following: GRADUATES SCHOOL LEAVERS/NON-GRADUATES SERVING PERSONNEL 1. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS To qualify for the award of a Cadetship, a candidate shall: a. 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 enlistment required for the course of training as a cadet and, if subsequently commissioned as an officer, for the additional period of time that is required for the purpose of any such appointment. (ii) Be of good character and satisfy any security clearance requirement. b. Be 18 years of age or above and under 39 years of age on the closing date for applications i.e. 5th May 2024. 2. MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (a) Naval Service – Operations Branch School Leaver or Non-Graduate Candidates Must possess a minimum of Grade H5 in 3 Higher Level papers, and, Grade 04 in 3 Ordinary Level Papers or Grade H7 in 3 Higher level papers. Candidates must have obtained these grades in a single sitting of the Leaving Certificate examination for CAO computation purposes. AND A candidate’s educational qualifications must include a minimum of Grade 06 at Ordinary level or H6 at Higher Level in the following subjects: (i) Mathematics. (ii) Irish. NUI matriculation exemptions apply. (iii) English. Candidates whose first language is not English must satisfy the English language requirements in accordance with NUI Matriculations Regulations. Subject to meeting the criteria to have obtained a minimum of Grade H4 in 4 Higher Level papers, and, Grade O2 in 2 Ordinary level papers or Grade H7 in 2 Higher level papers, a candidate may use the results of another sitting of the Leaving Certificate for the minimum educational requirements in (i) to (iii) above. Where a School Leaver applicant is undertaking a field of study in Nautical Science at Level 7 (or below) of the NFQ, they may be facilitated in continuing their training to complete their field of study in Nautical Science at Level 7 of the NFQ in a college nominated by the Flag Officer Commanding Naval Service. Where a School Leaver applicant has undertaken / is undertaking a Level 8 (or below) NFQ qualification not specified above, they may seek a determination that the course of study meets the requirements subject to submitting suitable evidence of equivalence to Defence Forces Recruitment Section, Defence Forces Headquarters, Department of Defence, Station Road, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, W12 AD93, for the Flag Officer Commanding Naval Service’s determination. Graduate Candidates Must have successfully completed a Bachelor Degree programme at Level 8 of the National Framework of Qualifications. OR Have successfully completed a Bachelor Degree programme at Level 7 of the National Framework of Qualifications, from a recognised institution, in Nautical Science. (b) Naval Service – Marine Engineering School Leaver or Non-Graduate Candidates Must possess a minimum of H5 in 3 Higher Level papers, and a minimum of Grade O4 in 3 Ordinary Level papers or Grade H6 in 3 Higher Level papers. Candidates must have obtained these grades in a single sitting of the Leaving Certificate examination for CAO computation purposes. AND A candidate’s educational qualifications must include: (i) Mathematics. Minimum of Grade 02 in an Ordinary Level Paper or Grade H6 in a Higher Level paper. (ii) Irish. Minimum Grade O6 in an Ordinary Level paper or Grade H6 in a Higher Level paper. NUI matriculation exemptions apply. (iii) English. Minimum Grade O6 in an Ordinary Level paper or Grade H6 in a Higher Level paper. Candidates whose first language is not English must satisfy the English language requirements in accordance with NUI Matriculations Regulations. Subject to meeting the criteria to have obtained a minimum of Grade H5 in 3 Higher Level papers, and, a minimum of Grade O4 in 3 Ordinary Level or Grade H6 in 3 Higher Level papers, a candidate may use the results of another sitting of the Leaving Certificate for the minimum educational requirements in (i) to (iii) above. Where a School Leaver applicant is undertaking an engineering programme in Marine Engineering at Level 7 (or below) of the NFQ, they may be facilitated in continuing their training to complete an engineering programme in Marine Engineering at Level 7 of the NFQ in a college nominated by the Flag Officer Commanding Naval Service. Where a School Leaver applicant has undertaken / is undertaking a Level 8 (or below) NFQ qualification not specified above, they may seek a determination that the course of study meets the requirements subject to submitting suitable evidence of equivalence to Defence Forces Recruitment Section, Defence Forces Headquarters, Department of Defence, Station Road, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, W12 AD93, for the Flag Officer Commanding Naval Service’s determination. Graduate Candidates Must have successfully completed a Bachelor Degree programme at Level 8 of the National Framework of Qualifications. OR Have successfully completed a Bachelor Degree programme at Level 7 of the National Framework of Qualifications, from a recognised institution, in Marine Engineering. (c) Naval Service - Electrical Engineering School Leaver or Non – Graduate Candidates Must possess a minimum of Grade H4 in 4 Higher Level papers, and a minimum of Grade 02 in 2 Ordinary Level papers or Grade H7 in 2 Higher Level papers. Candidates must have obtained these grades in a single sitting of the Leaving Certificate examination for CAO computation purposes, AND A candidate’s educational qualifications must include the following: (i) Mathematics. Minimum of Grade H5 in a Higher Level paper. (ii) Irish. Minimum Grade O6 in an Ordinary Level paper or Grade H6 in a Higher Level paper. NUI matriculation exemptions apply. (iii) English. Minimum Grade O6 in an Ordinary Level paper or Grade H6 in a Higher Level paper. Candidates whose first language is not English must satisfy the English language requirements in accordance with NUI Matriculations Regulations. Subject to meeting the criteria to have obtained a minimum of Grade H4 in 4 Higher Level papers, and, a minimum of Grade 02 in 2 Ordinary Level papers or Grade H7 in 2 Higher Level papers, a candidate may use the results of another sitting of the Leaving Certificate for the minimum educational requirements in (i) to (iii) above. Where a School Leaver applicant is undertaking an engineering programme in Electrical / Electronic Engineering at Level 8 (or below) of the NFQ, they may be facilitated in continuing their training to complete an engineering programme in Electrical / Electronic Engineering at Level 8 of the NFQ in a college nominated by the Flag Officer Commanding Naval Service. Where a School Leaver applicant has undertaken / is undertaking a Level 8 (or below) NFQ qualification not specified above, they may seek a determination that the course of study meets the requirements subject to submitting, suitable evidence of equivalence, to Defence Forces Recruitment Section, Defence Forces Headquarters, Department of Defence, Station Road, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, W12 AD93, for the Flag Officer Commanding Naval Service’s determination. Graduate Candidates Graduate Candidates must have successfully completed a Bachelor Degree programme at Level 8 or higher of the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) in either Electrical or Electronic Engineering. Where an applicant has a Level 8 or higher NFQ qualification not specified above, they may seek a determination that the qualification meets the requirements subject to submitting, suitable evidence of equivalence, to Defence Forces Recruitment Section, Defence Forces Headquarters, Department of Defence, Station Road, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, W12 AD93, for the Flag Officer Commanding Naval Service’s determination. PLEASE NOTE: • Leaving Certificate Applied does not qualify for the Cadetship competitions. • Where applicable, applications for Cadetships are invited from persons who are sitting examinations in the competition year, which would enable them to satisfy the Minimum Educational Qualifications criteria for each cadetship category. Original documentary evidence that a candidate meets the minimum educational qualifications, as outlined above, must be presented to the relevant Interview Board Secretary. Applicants will be notified of a date via email when this evidence must be provided. • Candidates must provide documentary proof from the National University of Ireland, at Stage 1 of the selection procedure, for any educational exemptions. Further information is available on www.nui.ie • In order to be eligible to apply for a Cadetship, holders of European and International qualifications must satisfy the Matriculation Registration requirements as outlined in the current “NUI Matriculation Regulations available on www.nui.ie. The equivalent grades required for those candidates who sat the Leaving Certificate Examination prior to 2017 can be found at Annex E.3. 3. MEDICAL AND PHYSICAL STANDARDS Candidates must be in good mental and bodily health and free from any physical defect, abnormality, physiological condition or history of serious illness likely to interfere with the efficient performance of their duties. The following are the minimum physical requirements: a. Height A candidates’ height will be determined at the Medical Examination – see Para. 8. Weight and chest measurements must be in keeping with height and age. Min. height: 157.48cm Note: BMI will be determined at Stage 2, the Assessment Phase of the competition. b. Vision Colour vision must be normal. Both eyes must be free from disfiguring or incapacitating abnormality and free from acute or chronic disease. There must be no evidence of squint or latent squint. The eligibility of applicants who have had previous incisional or laser treatment to correct visual acuity will be determined at the Medical Examination. Please see Annex C for further information. • Operations Branch: Vision not less than 6/9 in one eye and not less than 6/12 in the other eye with normal night vision, without the use of corrective lenses. • Engineering Branch: Not less than 6/18 in each eye, corrected to not less than 6/6 in one eye and 6/9 in the other. c. Dental Candidates must be free from any serious periodontal disease and possess teeth to a specific standard, which is not less than the equivalent of eleven over eleven natural teeth functionally opposed. In certain circumstances, artificial teeth may be acceptable. d. Hearing A good standard of unaided hearing is essential. Candidates will be required to undergo an audiometric test at which: (1) The sum of the hearing threshold at 1,2,3, 4 and 6 kHz should not exceed the age and gender related warning levels contained in the "Guidelines on Hearing Checks and Audiometry Regulations 2007", issued by the Health and Safety Authority (2) Candidates under 25 years of age must be able to hear all measured pure tones up to and including 8 kHz at 20dB in each ear. Candidates aged 25 and older must be able to hear all measured pure tones up to and including 8 kHz at 25dB in each ear. Candidates must also be free from acute or chronic ear disorders. Pay and Allowances etc. 1. In line with Department of Finance instructions of 23 December 2010, starting pay 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. 2. The following are the current rates of pay that apply to Cadets with effect from 1 October 2023 Officers Pay: Rate 1 - Cadets Current Rates of Pay with effect from 1 October 2023 Point Personal Pension Contribution (PPC) scale Full PRSI (Class H) 1st €22,630 2nd €25,149 3rd €28,361 4th €31,253 5th €35,157
Fitter
The Competition The purpose of this recruitment campaign is to form a panel for Kildare County Council from which permanent and temporary posts as Fitters may be filled as vacancies arise. The Candidate It is desirable that candidates demonstrate through their application form and at the interview that they have: • Has relevant experience to be able to efficiently carry out the duties/responsibilities as detailed above. • Has good communication and interpersonal skills • Has the ability to work independently or within multi-disciplined teams • Understands the role of the Fitter • Has a good standard of education that will enable them carry out work which may be assigned, including the keeping of records and the submission of reports. • A sound understanding of Health and Safety Processes as they apply to this environment • Self-motivated with a record of demonstrating initiative and ability to use judgement in a workplace environment • Flexibility in terms of working hours as the duties can involve working outside of normal hours as required • Good public service values and ethics Duties and Responsibilities The employee will carry out such duties as may be assigned to him by the Workshop Foreman, Machinery Yard Superintendent or other authorised personnel, subject to the terms of the Productivity Agreement for Craftsmen. The successful candidate will be based at the new Machinery Yard, Naas, be available to work in other parts of the County, and will be required to maintain and repair vehicles, construction plant and equipment, pumps and treatment works within the County. On taking up duty they will be required to possess a standard set of tools for use in connection with their duties. The employee shall perform duties as may from time to time be assigned to you them in relation to their employment and as may be appropriate to any particular function of the local authority for which the Chief Executive is responsible and carry out such instructions as may be given in relation to the performance of their duties. The duties shall be as such as will be assigned by the Supervisor Foreman, Machinery Yard Superintendent or other duly authorised person. The person appointed shall give to the Local Authority such appropriate services as may be required and shall include, inter alia: A non-exhaustive list of duties is provided below: • Inspect vehicles and plant, and related equipment, determine and carry out necessary maintenance work on vehicles and plant, including, welding, body repair and use of diagnostics equipment; • To assess items of plant for repair and decide in consultation with the Supervisor Foreman the course of repair; • To follow industry best practice methods when carrying out repairs; • Undertake fitter duties both on and off site, including roadside breakdowns, as required; • To ensure that all workshop equipment is kept in a clean, tidy and serviceable condition; • To report all accidents and incidents as soon as practicable to the Supervisor Foreman or Machinery Yard Superintendent. • To report immediately to the Supervisor Foreman or Machinery Yard Superintendent the circumstances of any inefficiency or unsatisfactory work or service in his/her charge; • Implement and fully comply with the Safety Health and Welfare systems of Kildare County Council; • Be responsible for the safekeeping of all workshop equipment and spare parts; • Carefully maintain records, on all maintenance and repair work performed, and fully adhere to any management system that is in place by Kildare County Council; • Respond and be available for to out-of-hours service callouts (including Bank Holidays and National holidays) as instructed by the Supervisor Foreman, Machinery Yard Superintendent or other authorised person; • To assist and liaise with other County Council Departments on works and emergencies; • To accept the introduction of all new plant, equipment and machinery and to be flexible in the use of same; • To co-operate and participate in new work systems including the keeping and updating of all records in book and/or electronic format; • Attendance at training courses will be mandatory, e.g. safety training, etc. • To be available, during emergencies, to respond to requests for assistance outside of normal working hours; • Carry out any other relevant duties or instructions which may be given from time to time as assigned by the Supervisor Foreman, Machinery Yard Superintendent or other duly authorised person. Qualifications Character: Each candidate must be of good character. Health: Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Education, Training and Experience etc.: On the latest date for receipt of completed application forms, candidates must: (i) Have a good standard of general education; (ii) Have completed and passed all phases of a recognised apprenticeship in HGV Mechanics or Construction Plant Fitter; (iii) Have a minimum of 3 years recent experience in Heavy Goods Vehicles or Construction Mechanics; (iv) Have a current Class B Driving Licence; (Class C Driving Licence to be attained during Probation Period) (v) Have previous experience in: • Satisfactory work experience in the maintenance and repair of diesel truck engines and machinery and petrol engine vehicles, machinery and Light Commercial Vehicles; • A high degree of mechanical, fuel, electrical and electronic diagnostics and the use a wide range of basic and specialised tools, including the latest in diagnostic equipment; • Satisfactory work experience with transmission systems, steering, breaking and suspension systems; • Experience in vehicle electronics, pneumatics, and hydraulics and their integration with transmission, electrical and other vehicle systems; • Experience in carrying out twelve week full vehicle inspections and inspection sign-off’s; • Safety, Health & Welfare at Work and maintaining health & safety records. • Recording plant maintenance and repair records. • Working on own initiative in a demanding work environment. Also it would be preferrable to have experience/knowledge on the following: • Working with Road Construction Equipment; • Knowledge/understanding of surface dressing systems; • Experience with Winter Maintenance Equipment; • Experience in light fabrication and welding. • Experience working with water pumping systems (knowledge on different types of pumps and pump configurations). • Experience on Services, Repair and Pre CVRT inspections on Light Commercial Vehicles. Please supply copies of any certificates, diplomas or degrees you may have with the application form Particulars of Employment The Post The post is wholetime (i.e., 37 hours per week) and appointment may be permanent or temporary. Location Kildare County Council reserves the right to assign the successful candidates to any premises in use by the Council, now or in the future. The person appointed will be required to report to their place of work by their own means of transport and at their own expense. Commencement Kildare County Council shall require a person to whom an appointment is offered to take up such appointment within a period of not more than one month and if they fail to take up the appointment within such period, or such other longer period as the Council in its absolute discretion may determine, Kildare County Council shall not appoint them. Working Hours Normal hours of work will be from 8.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m., Monday to Thursday and 8.00 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. on a Friday. A Local Productivity Agreement applies from 3.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. on a Friday. The Council reserves the right to alter your hours of work from time to time. You will be required to work overtime on various occasions for which payment will be made at the appropriate nationally agreed rates. You will be expected to co-operate with on call arrangements where required. All hours of work will be subject to and recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 and the Organisation of Working Time Act (Regulations) 2001 Reporting Arrangements Fitters report directly to the appropriate supervisor in the Section or to any other employee of Kildare County Council as the Director of Services or other appropriate employee may designate for this purpose. A system of regular appraisal will be operated during employment, which will involve discussions between the employee and the line manager regarding performance and conduct. Probationary Period of Employment Where a person is permanently appointed to Kildare 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 twelve months, but the Chief Executive may, at their 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 present weekly scale is:- €752.37 - €774.41 - €827.37 - €832.85 - €838.24 - €843.69 - €849.13- €854.56 - €860.00 - €865.45 - €870.85 On appointment successful candidates will be placed on the first point of the salary scale. Appointment to a higher point of the salary scale may apply to candidates employed elsewhere in the public service, subject to verification of service history. Remuneration is paid fortnightly by PayPath directly to the employees nominated bank account. The current wage pay cycle may be revised during the period of employment. Remuneration is subject to all statutory deductions, e.g., P.A.Y.E. and P.R.S.I. Increments are paid annually subject to satisfactory attendance, conduct and performance and national agreements. Increments may be withheld if performance, attendance and/or conduct are not satisfactory. Superannuation & Retirement A person who becomes a pensionable employee of the County Council will be required in respect of their Superannuation to contribute to the Local Authority at the appropriate rate. The terms of the Local Government Superannuation (Consolidation) Scheme 1998 as amended or the Public Services Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004 or the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme & Other Provisions) Act 2012 will apply as appropriate on appointment. Retirement age for employees is dependent on their relevant contract of employment, with due consideration being given to the rules of the Superannuation Scheme to which they belong. • For appointees who are deemed not to be “new entrants” as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, retirement is compulsory on reaching 65 years of age. • The minimum retirement age for “new entrants” to the public service as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004 is 65. There is no mandatory retirement age. • Effective from 1st January 2013, The Single Public Service Scheme applies to all first-time new entrants to the public service, as well as to former public servants returning to the public service after a break of more than 26 weeks: - Retirement age is set, initially, at 66 years; this will rise in step with statutory changes in the State Pension Contributory (SPC) age to 67 years in 2021 and 68 years in 2028. - Compulsory retirement age will be 70. Annual Leave Granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave and arrangements for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 and the nationally agreed annual leave scheme for the sector. The annual leave year runs from 1st January to 31st December. The current leave entitlement for this post is 25 days including Good Friday. Residence The person holding the office must reside in, or at an address convenient to the Local Authority, as approved by the Chief Executive. Outside Employment The position is whole-time, and the officer may not engage in private practice or be connected with any outside business which would interfere with the performance of official duties. Code Of Conduct/Organisation Policies Employees are required to adhere to all current and future Kildare County Council codes of practice including Code of Conduct of Employees and all current and future organisational policies including, but not limited to Health and Safety, Communications, Data Protection, Equality, Staff Mobility, Attendance Management and Use of Electronic Equipment. Training Employees are required to attend and participate fully in training programmes as may be decided by the Council from time to time and to apply their learning in the course of their daily working activities. Health and Safety Regulations Kildare County Council as an Employer is obliged to ensure, so far as it is reasonably practicable the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work of all its employees. Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, the County Council has a legal duty to exercise all due care and take all protective and preventative measures to protect the Safety, Health and Welfare of its employees. All employees also have a legal obligation under Safety and Health legislation to cooperate with management and not engage in any improper conduct or behaviour or do anything, which would place themselves or others at risk. Canvassing Any attempt by a candidate, or by any person(s) acting at the candidate’s instigation, directly or indirectly, by means of written communication or otherwise influence in the candidate’s favour, any member of the staff of the County Council or person nominated by the County Council to interview or examine applicants, will automatically disqualify the candidate for the position being sought.
Litigation/family Law Solicitor
Coughlan White and Partners, a dynamic and long established practice based in Newbridge, Co. Kildare are seeking an experienced Litigation/Family Law Society to join their friendly and energetic practice. The successful candidate should have excellent experience in litigation and family law. The position is full time however work life balance is an important aspect of the firm and part time, flexible working arrangements will be considered. Candidate should have the following attributes: If you wish to apply for this role please email a CV and cover letter to: credmond@coughlansolicitors.ie
Principal Scientist
About Kerry Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment. About the role This is an exciting opportunity for a Principal Scientist to join our team of passionate food creatives. In this role you will be working as part of the Meat Pan European RD&A team based in Naas, while also travelling to support our customers in their production facilities throughout Europe when required on an occasional basis. What will I be doing? Get in touch today! In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally. Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic. We look forward to meeting you!
Sales Support Manager, Central
Requisition ID 51397 Position Type FT Permanent Recruiter #LI-VP2 Posting Type LI About Kerry Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment. About the role This role is responsible for leading the sales support team in Central Europe to ensure the commercial team can provide a best-in-class service to our customers. Sales support is an extension of the sales function; their primary purpose is to manage customer requests in relation to existing and potential opportunities on behalf of Sales teams, as well as increase capacity and productivity for the team by handling an effective pipeline management, data quality and best practices. What will you be doing? Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.
General Assistant
Cloverlodge Nursing Home is a luxury, purpose built single story nursing home, centrally located in Athy, Co. Kildare.We are now recruiting for a General Assistant to join the team. Hours include weekdays and weekends so full flexibility is required. This would be a 30 hour week. Purpose of the Role As General Assistant, you will contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the home management with regards to ensuring that a high standard of cleanliness is adhered to at all times. This role will involve working in both the Kitchen and Housekeeping teams.Responsible To: Director of Nursing What does the role of a General Assistant entail? All posts are subject to satisfactory references, medical and Garda vetting.
Supervisor
Competitive hourly rate of pay, monthly bonus of 10% if sales targets achieved (with the potential of 20% if stretch targets achieved), generous employee discount, annual jewellery uniform allowance and other excellent benefits! We are currently seeking a pro-active, results driven supervisor to join the team in our store. If you thrive on taking the lead on retail operations, inspiring a high performing team to beat their targets and provide a world-class service, then we'd love to have you join us! The role The supervisor is our brand ambassador and in this role, you will over-see the running of the busy sales floor, motivating the team of sales assistants to drive sales and excel in customer service and support them in creating special memories for our customers. Enjoying a fast-paced, sometimes high-pressured retail environment is essential. Day to day, you will share your Pandora product knowledge with the wider team, run shop floor coaching sessions to unlock the team’s sales potential, and make sure store operations are running smoothly. Supervisors will lead by example, so will be set their own personal KPIs and sales targets. About Pandora The largest jewellery company in the world, we give a voice to millions of people’s loves every day. We sell three pieces of our hand-crafted jewellery every second and have the largest network in the industry, with almost 7,000 points of sale around the globe and a strong online business. We pursue sustainability In everything we do and have set ambitious and measurable targets across every touchpoint of our business, from sourcing through to the materials we use and the marketing of our products. Our people Our global workforce is made up of over 33,000 passionate people who, in 2023, helped Pandora record the highest earnings to date, led by a refreshed long-term growth strategy. The pace of our progress has created an energising, ambitious culture where we are empowered to be ourselves and equipped to deliver our very best. As we continue to grow, we also continue to invest in our talent. We’re looking for people who share our values and can help us bring our ambitions to life. What to expect from the role Sales floor • Hold the daily team briefs, sharing store’s KPIs, and motivate the team in beating these • Perform store walks; understand the importance of commerciality and how this shapes the visual merchandising in store • Monitor store sales figures • Handle serious complaints that have been escalated Personal sales Classification: Pandora Internal • Achieve and exceed individual and store sales targets by using effective selling skills; focusing on up-selling, UPT, ATV and productivity • Build the bond between our brand and our customer, by answering queries, providing exemplary service and adapting your approach depending on individuals personalities and needs Store operations • Act as key holder for the store and ensure the relevant store opening/closure procedure is actioned • Cashing up and reconciling the till systems • Assist the store management with administrative duties including recruitment and conducting investigations and disciplinary hearings if required • Assisting with product and POS deliveries; unloading and storing in the correct spaces in store • Operating the till system, handling financial transactions including returns and exchanges, and anything escalated by the wider team • Always being alert while on the shop floor and following company security policies and procedures, to keep the wider team and customers safe The successful candidate Our supervisors are the ambassadors of the Pandora brand. Therefore, the ideal candidate will be a highly capable individual and a passionate team player who will confidently support their team to provide an unforgettable Pandora in-store experience. Prior experience with a leading brand and/or desirable consumer product retailing is preferred. If you are a senior sales assistant, or current supervisor looking for your next challenge then this could be the opportunity for you. We look for people who demonstrate the ability to apply our company core values of dreaming, daring, caring and delivering in their role. An ideal candidate will have: • Proven experience in driving sales and profitability in store • A passion for driving a culture of exemplary customer service • Strong communication skills in order to establish and coach a high performing team • The ability to be adaptable and flexible to changing business needs • A positive, can-do attitude with a contagious enthusiasm for Pandora product and core values • A well-presented appearance with a taste for desirable products and a passion for retail Why work with us? Our people are an integral part of our success. Our commitment to unforgettable career progression is just the start. We offer a competitive rewards package that is second to none. Our generous benefits package includes: • A competitive hourly rate of pay • Monthly bonus of 10% if sales targets achieved (with the potential of 20% if stretch targets are achieved!) Classification: Pandora Internal • A generous annual jewellery uniform allowance that you can spend on jewellery to express yourself and your individuality! • Generous employee discount • Access to our online benefits platform with plentiful retail, hospitality and entertainment discounts • Free support for you and your loved ones through ‘Retail Trust’ on all things health and wellbeing, financial advice, legal aid and lots more • Parties, incentives and gifts throughout the year If you are looking for a new challenge and feel you have the relevant skills then don’t miss out! Please click apply to submit your application. Pandora’s recruitment procedures are designed to be transparent and clear for all candidates. This helps us ensure that applicants are provided with a fair and equal opportunity to demonstrate their competencies and skills by removing blocking factors, possible biases, and risks of discrimination. 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