Jobs in Laois
Jobs in Laois
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Lites Group are recruiting merchandisers nationwide. Full time and part time positions available with great flexibility in hours. The role involves the placement of various point of sale materials in a variety of outlets, it can be supermarkets, pubs, events etc. Our clients are all recognisable brands within the everyday life. Some campaigns are weekly placements and some are on a regular ad hoc basis. You would be responsible for the merchandising and any point of sale placement in 4 large supermarkets within your territory. Depending on what the client demands are for that week, the number of hours could vary between 10 and 30 hours per week during busy periods. On top of this, if any other ad hoc campaigns arise in your territory, the option is there aswell to take on more work. The ideal candidate will ideally have - * One years experience in retail merchandising or be familiar with the retail world * Own Transport (most of the time you will carry POS material with you) * Smartphone * Internet access * A mixed tool kit Full training will be provided with everyday support by your manager. If you would like to earn an income with great flexibility apply today to be part of our merchandising team.
2 days agoWind Turbine Technicians (Entry and Experienced Level)
Do you have skills developed from working in the farming industry? If so, you can use those skills to transition your career to work in one of today’s fastest growing industries. Windhoist, one of the world’s leading wind turbine installation contractors, has immediate opportunities available for Entry level and Experienced Wind Turbine Technicians. Working with Windhoist will afford you the opportunity to gain globally recognised skills, qualifications and experience in the rapidly growing renewables sector ensuring employment for your future. If you are physically strong and are not afraid of hard work, an ambitious self-starter with a strong work ethic then Windhoist is the employer for you. Rate of pay commensurate with experience based on a progressive scale. Candidates should be willing to work outside of Ireland for up to four weeks at a time. Immediate start for the right candidates.
9 days agoVodafone Field Sales Representative
The successful Candidate will operate as a Sales Executive for the residential market (B2C) on behalf of Vodafone in a defined geographical area selling television packages, fixed lines & broadband to homes. You will play an essential part in the growth of our business whilst representing one of the most recognisable brands in the world. You will be required to deliver results in line with individual, team and overall business objectives. This is a full-time position, Mon – Fri. Full, paid, classroom style training is provided for the successful candidate. Many of our most successful sales representatives have come from a variety of different backgrounds, not just sales, which is why we hire for attitude and train for success. If you are a self-starter with a great attitude and the determination to create your own success story, then you will excel in this role with the guidance and award winning training offered by SalesSense Benefits
25 days agoIT Support Officer
We are looking for an experienced IT support officer to provide IT support and backup in all areas of the Glanbia Cheese EU Portlaoise site. A third level qualification (preferably in an IT related discipline) OR relevant experience in an IT support role is preferred as is 2-3 years experience in a managed service support role. How to apply: Please click the apply now button below and upload your CV and cover letter.
9 days agoMusic Teachers Wanted for Sept 2019 - Leinster Area
Teachers wanted to teach beginner keyboard as an after school activity in Primary schools. Positions available in the following locations: This role would suit a student or parent returning to work with music experience up to Grade 4 in Piano. Group teaching. Experience with 5 - 10 year olds required. Car essential. €30 per hour. Lesson plans provided. Must be free from 1pm 3/5 afternoons per week for 2/3 hours.
22 days agoMystery Shoppers/Compliance Auditors
Due to recent growth, Serve Legal are currently recruiting Mystery Shopper across Ireland & Northern Ireland to carry out age verification and other compliance audits. Applicants must be aged 18+ and preferably have access to a car although this is not compulsory. Applicants must be observant and willing to travel outside of their local areas if required. A small amount of planning and a short online report submission is required for each audit. You will be paid fortnightly for each audit that you complete, we also cover public transport costs and provide a mileage allowance to help with fuel costs. Our work is flexible and can easily fit around education or other employment. We like to recognise our best auditors with monthly, quarterly and yearly prize awards. Applicants aged 20+ will require access to a car due to the type of work available. Work for applicants aged 20+ will usually be at the weekend and on some weekday evenings. No CV is required, just apply online at www.servelegal.co.uk/apply . If you would like anymore information about the job, please watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zidC-bsou4M&feature=youtu.be For further information, please email RyanRafferty@servelegal.co.uk
19 days agoMaintenance Team Leader
The Maintenance Team Leader is responsible for planning and coordinating maintenance activity and overseeing the duties undertaken by the Maintenance Engineers. This will include effective planned maintenance and efficient reactive maintenance. We are looking a team member who is qualified in either a Mechanical or Electrical discipline with previous experience maintaining and repairing a range of equipment in a manufacturing environment especially in the food/dairy manufacturing environment. How to apply: Please click the apply now button below and upload your CV and cover letter.
9 days agoCare Assistants (CAREGivers)
We are seeking compassionate, reliable and responsible Care Assistants to make a difference in the lives of seniors by helping them to stay at home as long as possible. Duties include, but are not limited to:
23 days agoSocial Worker
COMHAIRLE CHONTAE LAOISE LAOIS COUNTY COUNCIL Candidate Information Booklet (Please read carefully) Post of: Social Worker Closing Date: 4.00pm Friday, the 30th August 2019 Completed Application Forms (4 copies) should be submitted to: Human Resources Department Laois County Council Aras an Chontae Portlaoise Co. Laois. COMHAIRLE CHONTAE LAOISE - LAOIS COUNTY COUNCIL POST OF: SOCIAL WORKER (Professionally Qualified) THE COMPETITION Laois County Council is inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for the above competition. Laois County Council will, following the interview process, form a panel for the post of Social Worker (professionally qualified) from which post of Social Worker may be filled. THE ROLE The Social Worker works as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the Housing Department of Laois County Council. The role requires a clear knowledge and understanding of local authority services and its key stakeholders and relationships, local government structures and its democratic role and mandate, current local government issues, future trends and strategic direction of the sector. The Social Worker shall operate under the direction of and report to the Senior Social Worker to which they are assigned. They must undertake those duties as assigned to them by their Supervisor. The Social Worker shall also report to the Director of Service of the section to which they are assigned or any other person designated by the Director of Service. The Person: Candidates will through their application form and at the interview: 6. RECRUITMENT Selection of candidates for appointment shall be by means of a competitive interview. a) Shortlisting Process The local authority may decide, by reason of the number of persons seeking admission to a competition, to carry out a shortlisting procedure. The number of persons to be invited, in these circumstances, to interview, shall be determined by the local authority from time to time having regard to the likely number of vacancies to be filled. The local authority may at its discretion, decide that such shortlisting will be based on qualifications, relevant experience and information submitted on the application form. In that regard, candidates should ensure they provide detailed and accurate information in completing the form. Alternatively, the local authority may at its discretion decide to shortlist by way of preliminary interview. b) Competitive Interview Selection of candidates for appointment shall be by means of a competitive interview. The competitive interview shall be conducted by or on behalf of the local authority. The Council is committed to a process of selection on merit, based on fair and open competition. The criteria for judging suitability and ranking will be related directly to the qualification, attributes and skills required to undertake the duties and responsibilities to the standard required in the post. c) Panels A panel may be formed on the basis of the interviews from which a Social Worker will be employed on a full-time, permanent capacity within the life of the panel. Temporary contract positions, as they arise may also be offered, within the life of the panel. d) References/Documentary Evidence Each candidate may be required to submit as references the names and addresses of two responsible persons to whom he/she is well known but not related. Candidates may be required to submit documentary evidence to the local authority in support of their application. 7. GARDA VETTING Each candidate will be required to co-operate with the Garda vetting procedure. 8. DRIVER’S LICENCE & INSURANCE You may on occasion be required to use your car on official business. In such situations you must hold a current clean driver’s licence and have available adequate means of transport. If, during your employment, your licence is revoked, even temporarily, or if you receive endorsements on your licence which may affect your duties you are obliged to notify the Council immediately. 9. HEALTH For the purposes of satisfying the requirement as to health it will be necessary for each successful candidate, before he/she is appointed, to undergo at his/her expense a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the local authority. On taking up appointment, the expense of the medical examination will be refunded to the candidate. 10. RETIREMENT The Single Public Service Pension Scheme (“Single Scheme”) as provided by the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 commenced with effect from 1st January 2013. The act introduces new pension and retirement provisions for new entrants to the public service appointed on or after 1st January 2013. Pension age set initially at 66 years; this will rise in step with statutory changes in the SPC age to 67 years in 2021 and 68 years in 2028. The compulsory retirement age of 70 applies. Otherwise the retirement age of the relevant Scheme applies. It should be noted that candidates who are in receipt of a Public Service Pension and are rehired in any paid capacity by a Public Service Body may be liable to have their pension abated. Prior to appointment successful candidates will be obliged to complete a Declaration in relation to previous Public Pensionable Employment. 11. RESIDENCE The holder of the post shall reside in the district in which his/her duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. 12. SUPERANNUATION The superannuation contributions of relevant scheme will apply. 13. COMMENCEMENT The local authority shall require persons 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 longer period as the local authority in it’s absolute discretion may determine, the local authority shall not appoint him/her. 14. DATA PROTECTION The personal information on 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. 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 or employee of the Council or person nominated by the County Council to interview or examine applicants, will automatically disqualify the candidate for the position being sought. Expenses incurred by candidates in attending interview, etc., will be at the candidates own expense Laois County Council is an equal opportunities employer.
1 day agoAirport Transfer Drivers - French Alps
Full time (35 hours per week) / Part time (25 hours per week) / Weekend (Saturday and/or Sunday) / Flexible (Weekday hours TBC) positions available. Driver Job Description: PowderCab are based in Morzine, France and operate transfers between Geneva Airport (occasionally other airports/destinations/city centres) to various ski resorts in the Portes du Soleil and Grand Massif ski areas (occasionally other resorts). Your role as a driver will include (but not limited to) driving paying clients in one of our long wheel based 8-seater minibuses on European alpine roads in a timely, safe, calm and considerate manner. Above all, candidates must be excellent, aware, careful, considerate and confident drivers. Additional Job Roles: ———————————————————————————————————- The PowderCab office is in central Morzine, and therefore all candidates need to base themselves in Morzine for the full winter season (start of December – mid April). Successful candidates will be on a competitively salaried seasonal contract enabling them purchase lift passes at the seasonal workers lift pass price (considerably cheaper than paying the full amount). We do not provide accommodation, however, we can provide you with a list of seasonal accommodation providers in Morzine. We also provide a week of training at the beginning of December (paid for by PowderCab) which includes an alpine driving awareness and safety course. All candidates must attend and successfully complete the course before contracts begin. *In order to drive in France we will organise a French medical in December to ensure you are medically fit enough to drive paying customers. ———————————————————————————————————- HOW TO APPLY: If you are interested in working for PowderCab and meet all of the above requirements/qualifications and qualities, then please forward us a copy of your CV with a recent photograph by email to jobs@powdercab.com. Appropriate applicants will then be sent an application form to complete fully and be required to submit 2 approved referees. Applicants who successfully reach the interview stage will be contacted by email or phone. Many thanks and we look forward to hearing from you soon.
12 days ago