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Robinson Distribution Limited manufacture timber trailers, cranes & bodies for Irish & UK markets. Role: Auto Electrician You will be required to wire each crane to our newly built trailers. Full training will be provided. Salary: €18.00 an hour. Monday to Friday 8.30 - 5.00 Overtime available but not mandatory. Performance bonus applicable. Please click the APPLY NOW button to upload your CV. Don't have a current CV? Click HERE to view the JobAlert.ie CV templates.
Field-Based Fundraising Team Leader
Title: Field-Based Fundraising Team Leader (Nationwide) – Medicine San Frontier: Doctors Without Borders Make a difference every day – and help others do the same. We’re looking for a natural leader to take charge in the field — coaching new fundraisers, setting the tone, and leading by example. If you love working with people, thrive outdoors, and want to inspire a team to do meaningful work, this is the role for you. Location: Field-Based – Nationwide Locations Job Type: Full-time/Part-time DOE What you’ll do:
Mystery Shoppers
Mystery Shoppers - Required Nationwide! Looking to earn an extra income? Would you like to earn cash while you shop? Customer Perceptions are recruiting Mystery Shoppers across Ireland. Flexible working hours are available to suit your needs. All you need is: ✅ Good observational skills ✅ The ability to recognise outstanding customer service ✅ A strong grasp of written and spoken English Click Apply Now to submit your application today! Don't have a current CV? No worries - Just click Apply Now and upload your letter of introduction through the cv section OR Click HERE to view the JobAlert.ie CV templates section and build your CV today! 🛑 IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE WITHIN 4 WORKING DAYS OF SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION PLEASE DOUBLE-CHECK YOUR SPAM OR JUNK FOLDER 🛑
Customer Assistant
Summary From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl. Customer obsessed, high energy and love learning every day? If that sounds like you, earn €450+ per week as a Customer Assistant on our standard 30 hour contract.You’ll work across different shift times, on varied tasks and with different colleagues.What does a normal day* as a Customer Assistant look like? (*there’s no such thing as ‘normal’ in retail but we’ve tried our best!)As a Customer Assistant you are required to sell alcohol, therefore you must be 18 or over to work in our store. Shift Patterns: • Morning shift: Starting at 5am or 6am with your team, you’ll be getting our award-winning products fully stocked on the shop floor and our delicious bakery products ready for our customers to enjoy by opening time so they can Go Full Lidl! • Middle shift: Starting mid-morning or early afternoon, you’ll make sure our stores are spotlessly clean, well presented and our products remain fresh, all while helping customers with queries on the shop floor and working on tills to minimise till queues• Late shift: From your start time in the afternoon, you’ll make sure our customers experience is top class by serving them with a smile while on the tills, restocking missing items and getting the store ready for the next day What you'll do • Interacting with the customer in a pleasant, friendly and helpful manner• Ensuring stock loss controls are followed in all areas of the store • Maintaining store and external cleanliness and hygiene standards• Following freshness and rotation principles• Ensuring all waste is managed correctly• Assisting in the stock count process What you'll need • A can-do attitude and excellent customer service skills• The willingness to go the extra mile for our customers• To be responsible and reliable• To enjoy working in a fast-paced, varied environment• A good team player• Preferably, previous experience in a customer facing role but this is not essential provided you have the right attitude What you'll receive We offer a competitive and transparent salary system, that ensures pay equality across all positions at Lidl Year 1 • Basic Rate €15.10• €18.88 (Unsocial Hours) • €22.65 (Overtime/Sundays) • €30.20 (Bank Holiday) Year 2 • Basic Rate €15.70 • €19.63 (Unsocial Hours) • €23.55 (Overtime/Sundays) • €31.40 (Bank Holiday) Year 3 • Basic Rate €16.40 • €20.50 (Unsocial Hours) • €24.60 (Overtime/Sundays) • €32.80 (Bank Holiday) Year 4 • Basic Rate €17.40 • €21.75 (Unsocial Hours) • €26.10 (Overtime/Sundays) • €34.80 (Bank Holiday) Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.
Healthcare Rapid Responder
Join our team as a Rapid Healthcare Responder! Do you have homecare experience? Yes? Alongside QQI Level 5 Health & Social Care? Apply with us today! As a Healthcare Assistant, you will be responsible for providing spot checks, client reviews alongside staff shadowing. WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR: Compassion: A genuine passion for making a positive impact on the lives of others. Dedication: Commitment to providing vital support and care to those who need it most. Team Spirit: A desire to be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration and excellence. BENEFITS Sign On Bonus: Receive a €200 bonus after 3 months* Flexible Scheduling: Flexible working hours Fortnightly Pay: Get paid fortnightly – no waiting around! Employee Recognition: Be celebrated with awards – Employee of the Month, Employee of the Quarter and Employee of the Year. Refer a Friend: Earn €200 for successful referrals Free Perks: Free comprehensive training and support, Garda vetting, Cycle to Work Scheme, Wellbeing package, career progression opportunities QQI Courses: QQI enrolment and support* WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR Qualifications & Experience: Have a least 1 years Homecare experience in Ireland, at least 2 Core Modules of QQI level 5 in Health & Social care – Care Skills and Care of the Older person and working towards Full QQI level 5 in Health & Social Care Drivers licence: Hold a full driving licence with access to a car Communication Skills: Good standard of English - both spoken and written Flexibility: Must be available to work alternative weekends Desirable criteria: Have excellent interpersonal skills, and have an empathic approach to people and be highly organised, and have excellent time management skills KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To undertake any other reasonable duties as required* ABOUT US At Connected Health, we don't just offer a job – we offer careers that are at the forefront of transforming the way homecare is delivered across Ireland. We recognise that the individuals we employ are pivotal to driving this transformation within the sector. That's why, at Connected Health, our mission is unwavering: to continually attract, recruit, and develop the finest homecare team.Connected Health is a leading, well established home care provider providing care throughout Ireland. Connected Health is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, good relations, respect for diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the delivery of its services to clients. It is also committed to ensuring that the talents and resources of all its employees are utilised to the full. Connected Health welcome applications for all job roles from members of all communities. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Healthcare Assistant
Join our team as a Healthcare Assistant! No prior experience? No problem! We provide accredited QQI training alongside ongoing development opportunities to help you thrive in this rewarding role. As a Healthcare Assistant, you will be responsible for providing essential support to individuals who require assistance with daily tasks, personal care, and maintaining their independence. HOURLY SALARY | €15.35 - €21.35 BENEFITS Bank Holiday: Double paid on Bank Holidays Weekend Rate: Saturday & Sunday Rate Flexible Scheduling: Flexible working hours Sign On Bonus: Receive a €200 bonus after 3 months* Refer a Friend: Earn €200 for successful referrals Fortnightly Pay: Get paid fortnightly – no waiting around! Employee Recognition: Be celebrated with awards – Employee of the Month, Employee of the Quarter and Employee of the Year. Free Perks: Free comprehensive training and support, Garda vetting, Cycle to Work Scheme, Wellbeing package, ongoing career progression opportunities and local discounts QQI Courses: QQI enrolment and support* WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR Compassion: A genuine passion for making a positive impact on the lives of others. Dedication : Commitment to providing vital support and care to those who need it most. Team Spirit: A desire to be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration and excellence. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR Qualifications & Experience: 1 year of paid home care experience AND/OR: QQI Level 5 (Care Skills and Care of the Older Person) we can help you achieve this, Drivers licence: Hold a full driving licence with access to a car. Communication Skills: Good standard of English both spoken and written Flexibility: Must be available to work alternative weekends ABOUT US At Connected Health, we don't just offer a job – we offer careers that are at the forefront of transforming the way homecare is delivered across Ireland. We recognise that the individuals we employ are pivotal to driving this transformation within the sector. That's why, at Connected Health, our mission is unwavering: to continually attract, recruit, and develop the finest homecare team. Connected Health is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, good relations, respect for diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the delivery of its services to clients. It is also committed to ensuring that the talents and resources of all its employees are utilised to the full. Connected Health welcome applications for all job roles from members of all communities. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Retained Firefighters
CHARACTER: Each candidate must be of good character. The County Council may make whatever enquiries it considers necessary to satisfy this condition. AGE: A Retained Fire-fighter must be not less than 18 and must be under 55 years on the first day of the month in which the latest date for receiving application forms occurs. A birth certificate must be submitted to Laois County Council as proof of age. RETIREMENT : On reaching 55 years of age, or sooner if found medically or physically unfit to continue, a part-time Fire-fighter shall be required to retire. However, such Fire-fighter have the option to continue working up to age 60 subject to compulsory annual medical assessment measured against agreed standards. PROBATION: From the date of commencement as part-time Fire-fighter there shall be a period of ten months during which he/she shall be on probation. During this period he/she shall be required, when requested by the Chief Fire Officer, to undergo and successfully complete a Recruits Induction Course and a Breathing apparatus Wearers Course. Such period of ten months may be extended at the absolute discretion of the County Council. The part-time Fire-fighter shall cease to be employed at the end of the period of probation unless the County Council is satisfied that he/she has been satisfactory in all respects. You will also be required to undergo Heavy Goods Vehicle driver training (Class C licence) & successfully pass the appropriate driving test. HEALTH: Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Eyesight levels should be uncorrected visual acuity of 6/9, 6/12 or better. (Candidates should check with an optician to ascertain if eligible to avoid unnecessary interviews and expense prior to applying for the position). MEDICAL EXAMINATION: Before recruitment a candidate must undergo and pass health and fitness testsin accordance with “An Occupational Health System for members of the retained Fire Service as issued by the Local Government Management Services Board July 2005, in order to qualify for the post. (Refer to enclosed Firefighter Selection Tests). During the period of employment the person appointed must participate in the Occupational Health Systems as laid down in “An Occupation Health system for members of the Retained Fire Service” as issued by the Local Government Management Services Board July 2005. He/she will co-operate with Laois County Council in arrangements to this end. A Firefighter who, in the opinion of the Medical Advisor conducting the Occupational Health system, is unsuitable for operational duties as a Firefighter will be required to resign. EDUCATION AND SUITABILITY: A candidate must have attained a suitable level of education to enable him/her to undergo successfully the appropriate training and to perform satisfactorily as a part-time Firefighter. DRIVING LICENCE: On date of appointment the successful candidate must hold a full clean driving licence in respect of Category B Vehicles or equivalent in the EU Model Driving Licence on the latest date for the receipt of completed applications. Candidates are also required prior to appointment to procure and maintain a Class C learner permit . In addition, the successful candidate must have access to a car as he/she may be required to travel to training courses in the course of his/her duties. DRILLS AND FURTHER TRAINING: A part-time Firefighter shall attend and participate in drills and shall undergo from time to time courses and further training, including Breathing Apparatus Training, minimum of 2 weeks, as required or deemed appropriate by the County Council. The location(s) of the training shall be decided by the County Council. Drills shall be held at such frequency as decided by the County Council in its absolute discretion. Adequate advance notice shall be given to Firefighters. RESIDENCE: (a) The residence and place of normal work of each part-time Firefighter shall be within a distance from the Fire Station, acceptable to the Fire Authority. (As a rough guide a maximum distance of 1½ miles from the Fire Station). If at any time his/her availability is affected by change of work or any other reasons, he/she will be required to resign. (b) A part-time Firefighter shall be required to report for duty to the fire station in its present location or in the event of change of location, to such new locations that may be decided by the Fire Authority. Changes in the location of a fire station will not result in payment of disturbance money or other compensation. AVAILABILITY: Written evidence from the employer as to availability must be provided and the County Council, in its sole discretion, shall decide as to whether the availability as so evidenced is acceptable. Self-employed must also provide written evidence as to availability. Such written evidence must cover a candidate’s availability on recruitment for fire and other calls, drills, training and such other duties which the part-time Firefighter may be required by the County Council to perform. If the County Council deems a part-time Firefighter’s attendance to be unsatisfactory, it may terminate his/her service. RECRUITMENT : 1. Applicants will be required to attend for interview at their own expense . 2. Candidates will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy test as part of the recruitment process. 3. The interview board will recommend a panel of suitable applicants and further vacancies may be filled from the panel. 4. Applicants will be required to undergo Garda Vetting procedure DUTIES: (a) Each part-time Firefighter shall be required to attend at fires and other emergencies, drills, displays etc, at such times and for such periods as required by the Authority. (b) Each part-time Firefighter shall operate in accordance with such rostering arrangements as exist, or as may be arranged by the Fire Authority, from time to time, and shall attend with due promptness fire and other calls, emergencies and duties in any part of County Laois and in the area of any other Fire Authority as required by the County Council. Firefighters may be contacted via smart phone and shall participate in any online crew availability systems adopted by the Fire Authority. (c) A part-time Firefighter, as and when required, shall perform such duties as are assigned to him/her from time to time. Failure to respond promptly to fire or other calls shall at the discretion of the County Council, result in termination of service. CLOTHING ETC . While on duty, part-time Firefighter shall use the clothing and personal equipment provided by the Council and such clothing and equipment shall be left in the Station immediately after the cessation of duty. Part-time Firefighter may not use such clothing and equipment save while on duty. GRIEVANCE AND DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE : The terms of the County Council’s Grievance and Disciplinary procedure shall apply to part-time Fire-fighters. DATA PROTECTION : This personal information of the application form is used solely in processing your candidature. Such information held is subject to the rights and obligations set out in the Data Protection Acts, 1988 & 2003 and the General Data Protection Regulation.
Petcare Advisor/Sales Associate
Petmania are currently recruiting for a part-time Sales Associate for our Portlaoise store. The ideal candidate will be passionate about retail and sales and be willing and eager to make their mark in the store. In addition to this it is an advantage if you are currently studying or recently qualified in Animal Care to QQI level 5 or 6. We currently have a 24 hr contract however we envisage that more hours will be available each week- please note you must be available mid week as well as weekends The main tasks you will be responsible for are; In addition to your basic pay we offer you; Quarterly bonuses based on the success of the store, Great training opportunities through our myPetmania portal, Paid maternity and paternity leave, Access to Cycle to Work scheme and Laya Employee Assistance Scheme, Access to HSF Health cover And if you are interested and show an aptitude for it, the opportunity to up skill to become a Dog Groomer.
Retail Associate
At TJX Europe, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritises your development. Whether you’re working in our Distribution Centers, Corporate Offices, or Retail Stores—TK Maxx & Homesense, you’ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX team—a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer. Job Description: We’re looking for Retail Associates to join our team in a welcoming environment. Whether you’re starting your career or already have experience, we’re excited to work with you and help you grow. Why Work With Us? If you’re ready to bring your energy and passion, we’d love to hear from you! Join us and be part of a place where every day is a chance to make a difference. As proud as we are of our past success, it’s our future that excites us most. We strive to provide opportunities for growth, recognition and a competitive salary and benefits package. Share our determination to think bolder and bigger, and be part of our future. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and/or sexual orientation.
Counter Assistant
We currently have an excellent opportunity for a Part Time Counter Assistant to join our Castletown branch. Working 16.5 hours per week, between the hours of 12.30pm to 5.30pm Monday and Tuesday, and 11.30am to 5.30pm Wednesday. Additional hours may be required from time to time and applicants must be fully flexible to work according to the rota. Working as part of a team duties can include; sales of over the counter medicines, providing customers with information on symptoms and products, prescription receipt and collection, date checking, and the ordering, receiving and storing of pharmaceutical stock. Applicants must have excellent communication skills and have the ability to work accurately with attention to detail. Essential Criteria
