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The company requires an Electrical technician to join this quality focused team responsible for the following tasks: -Assemble electrical components per a detailed electrical/mechanical design package. -Wire up internal components including ACB’s, MCB’s MCCB’s, RCBO’s as part of an inclusive skid. -Execute QAQC checklists as part of the internal quality guide lines. Full training will be given to the ideal candidate. H ours - 4 Day Work Week (Monday - Thursday, 7.30am – 5.30pm) www.centralswitchgear.ie
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 🛑
Yard Supervisor
Barna Recycling is recruiting a yard supervisor to join our team in Athlone. As Yard Supervisor you must have excellent attention to detail to identify hazards, oversee the daily operations and organisation of the yard to ensure efficient workflow, safety compliance, while supervising staff, managing the movement of equipment and coordinating with various departments within Barna recycling. Duties and Responsibilities · Manage the day to day running of the site. · Maintain the yard in a neat and safe condition · Oversee the General Operatives on site. · Ensure smooth operations of the site · Traffic management · Liaise with the Health and Safety department to conduct safety audits and conduct accident investigations. · Implement effective programmes for maintaining, enhancing, and fostering a ‘zero incident’ safety culture. · Foster a high standard and approach to health and safety compliance across the site · Must be able to work as part of a team but equally be able to work alone under limited supervision Requirements · Clean drivers licence · Previous yard experience. · Good leadership qualities · Ability to operate machinery · Waste Management and recycling experience is a distinct advantage. · Tickets for plant is a distinct advantage · Reasonable computer skills · Daily production reporting and ad hoc reports as requested · Proficiency in the English language Terms · Permanent contract · Salary negotiable depending on experience CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Team Manager
Salary: Commencing at €47,375 Contract: Full-Time Contract (3 months), 5 days out of 7 Benefits: 23 days annual leave, pension, colleague discount, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, employee assistance programme. BECAUSE PEOPLE LISTEN WHEN YOU TALK A people-first culture where you can work with impact. A business that continues to grow and invest creating maximum joy at minimum cost. Just look at our 80,000+ colleagues across 450+ stores covering many markets globally, all leaving their mark. Our colleagues are the heart of everything we do – we’re caring, dynamic and we succeed together. The Team Manager role is at the forefront of this. There’s real accountability and ownership, we give our managers freedom within a framework, which means you can shape your team’s development and encourage a fast, efficient, enjoyable customer experience. What you’ll do At Primark we do retail our way…so here is a taste of what you can expect in the role. Excited? Good. Because it’s energising to put your skills to work in a growing global business committed to helping people express themselves – and feel a sense of belonging. Apply to make an impact as a Team Manager and be welcomed to the wide world of Primark. THIS IS RETAIL OUR WAY! APPLY NOW! Our fashion isn’t one-size-fits-all and neither is our culture. Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together.
Trainee Optical Assistant
Are you a caring individual looking to continue your career as an Optical Assistant? You’ve come to the right place. We’re looking for passionate, hard-workers with some previous optical experience ready to confidently welcome and help customers as they walk through our doors. And once you’ve found your feet as an Optical Assistant, you won’t just have to stop there. We have plenty of professional training and development in other business areas, as well as the support of experienced Opticians and Technicians supporting you on your journey. So whatever you want your career to look like, you can bring it to life at Specsavers. What’s on Offer? As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. Checked all the boxes? Now’s the perfect time to apply! CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
RCV Driver
Role Summary: We are looking for RCV Drivers to join our waste and recycling collection services. We are seeking customer focused individuals to collect waste and recycling on our Domestic and Commercial routes. RCV Driver Responsibilities: · To carry out required vehicle condition checks as required on daily or weekly basis in accordance with company policy · You will carry out assigned collection and delivery targets on a daily/weekly basis · You must ensure written and electronic records are maintained e.g. time sheets, worksheets, service dockets etc · Your role is to communicate courteously with customers and relay information that could potentially improve customer service or route optimisation to relevant supervisor · You will assist in training new personnel, as required · You must uphold a valid Class “C” Driving Licence and any accumulated points are communicated to the Transport Manager · To carry out any other duties as required by management in line with meeting Barna Waste company objectives Skills and Experience required: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Skip Driver
Do you enjoy the freedom of multi drop and collection driving? If so, we have a great opportunity for you to join our skip team. You must hold a valid c licence, CPC and tacho then you are well on your way. If you are interested in joining a progressive supportive team, then you are in the right place. Duties: Delivery and collection of skips from commercial and domestic customers in the Athlone area Ensure daily Vehicle checks completed Maintaining correct digital records in respect of skips collection/delivery/payment Adhere to all Health & Safety protocol Terms: Hours: 45 hours per week Permanent contract Company mobile phone CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Group Supply Chain Coordinator
C&D Foods and its affiliates are one of the largest pet food manufacturers in Europe, offering specially formulated cat and dog food for the private label market. Founded in 1969, C&D Foods and its affiliates have grown to become one of the industry’s leading pet food producers with eight manufacturing sites across Europe supplying quality products to customers around the world. We provide a one-stop-shop for all our customer’s wet and dry pet food needs, from large-scale, low-cost highly automated facilities to multi-purpose, smaller volume flexible sites. Through our dedicated Nutrition & Research Centre and focus on continuous improvement, we’ve developed a reputation for innovation, collaboration, quality and market expertise. We are now seeking a Supply Chain Coordinator to join the Supply Chain Department at our Head Office in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. JOB OVERVIEW: The Supply Chain Coordinator reports directly to the Head of Group Supply Chain. The purpose of the Supply Chain Coordinator is to support the C&D Supply Chain Team in meeting the expectations and demands of our Customers. The role will develop a good relationship with our Customers delivering the very best in Customer Service. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Civil Technician
THE ROLE Westmeath County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which temporary and permanent vacancies for Civil Technician Grade II may be filled. The purpose of the position of Civil Technician Grade II is to provide draughting, technical, and ancillary services in all fields of Local Authority work, including engineering, architectural, technological, and planning services, as may be required under the direction and supervision of the relevant engineering/cognate grade or their appointed representative. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The duties may include, but are not limited to, the following. The post holder may also be required to perform other duties appropriate to the post and contribute to the development of the role while in office. The actual duties will depend on the placement of the post but generally include: The Local Authority may require successful candidates to take up appointment within one month of the offer, or within such extended period as the Local Authority may determine at its absolute discretion. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Lifeguard
Qualifications 1. Character Each candidate must be of good character. 2. Health Each candidate shall be free from any defect of disease which would render him/her unsuitable to hold the employment and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3. Education/ experience, etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: - (a) Hold a current pool Irish Water Safety lifeguard award or equivalent (b) Be able to display a proficiency in resuscitation, swimming ability and rescue techniques. (c) Have excellent communication and customer care skills. Fluency in the English language is essential. (d) Have ability to adapt to new processes/procedures and to undergo any training that is required. Please supply copies of any relevant Certificates you may have with the application form. 4. CITIZENSHIP Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or d) A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or e) A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa or f) A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa. 5. AGE Candidates must be 18 years of age or over on the date of appointment of lifeguard. Desirable Criteria Previous Lifeguard experience Irish Water Safety Assistant Swim Teacher Award or equivalent POOL LIFEGUARD DUTIES The person employed shall be required to carry out duties as may from time to time be assigned to them in relation to their employment and as may be appropriate to any particular function of any local authority for which the Chief Executive is responsible and carry out such instructions as may be given in relation to the performance of duties. The Pool Manager or any such person designated may assign any other duties as he sees fit at his/her absolute discretion. Those who are employed as temporary pool lifeguards from the sporadic cover panel, are required to assist management in ensuring that the facility is utilised to its maximum efficiency by delivering the highest standard of service to members and guests and to support Westmeath County Council across all areas of activity. Successful candidates may be required to undertake other duties from time to time, such duties being reasonably consistent with the position of lifeguard. These activities may be added to at the discretion of Westmeath County Council as deemed necessary from time to time. Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, the duties shall include but will not be limited to the following: - The principal duty of the lifeguard shall be to safeguard the users of the pool by maintaining a constant observation of all swimmers while on duty. - Attend courses relevant to the job. - Teach swimming lessons and co-ordinate camps & parties. - On commencement of daily duties, he/she shall inspect all equipment at his/her disposal and ensure that it is serviceable. He/she shall then inspect the pool and pool area, making sure that it is clean and safe for use. - When defects are noticed, he/she shall rectify them where possible, and if not, he/she shall immediately bring them to the attention of the supervisor. - He/she shall point out the regulations to the swimmers and make sure that hygiene is practised by them, in the use of showers etc. - He/she shall see that the pool users are well behaved and shall discourage any conduct that might lead to the injury or discomfort of other swimmers. - He/she shall immediately report to the supervisor incidents of misconduct. Where minor offences occur, such as disobeying instructions or breaking the rules, the offenders shall be warned before being reported to the supervisor. - He/she shall co-operate with the supervisor in maintaining the efficient running of the pool. - He/she shall give any information in relation to the pool of the county council or its officials as requested from time to time. - He/she shall render first-aid and resuscitation if required and shall make every effort to improve his/her competency in this regard. - He/she will be required to carry out hygiene duties around the pool area - No Phone usage permitted while on duty. The person employed will be required to perform assigned duties exercising a duty of care, in the interest of safety of oneself, fellow employees and the general public, at all times in compliance with Westmeath County Council’s Health & Safety Management System. 1. Type of Post The Lifeguard post is part-time and temporary. A panel will be formed from which part-time contract posts may be filled. 2. Superannuation New entrants to the Public Service as defined in the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 shall be required in respect of their membership of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme to contribute at the rate of 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social welfare old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependant or qualified children) plus 3% of pensionable remuneration per pay period. Persons not deemed to be new entrants as defined in the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social welfare old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependant or qualified children) and also in respect of the Local Government (Spouses and Children’s Contributory Pension) Scheme to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration in accordance with the terms of the scheme. 3. Salary The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. Holders of the office shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to or received by them by virtue of their office or in respect of any services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. The salary scale is from €17.37 - €19.42 per hour incl. LSIs (15-point scale) as per Circular Letter EL 03/2025. Please note starting pay for new entrants will be at the minimum of the scale. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with government pay policy. Increments are payable, subject to satisfactory performance and in accordance with current Government Pay Policy and the provisions of the public Service Agreements. 4. Location The post will be located in Mullingar Swimming Pool, Town Park, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. Westmeath County Council reserves the right to assign you to any department, premises or district in use by the Council, now or in the future. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or other compensation. The person appointed will be required to provide him/herself at his/her own expense with the necessary mode of travel to and from work. 5. Probation There shall be a period after appointment takes effect during which the person appointed shall hold office on probation. (a) such period shall be six months, but the Chief Executive may at his/her discretion extend such period; (b) the person appointed shall cease to hold office at the end of the period of probation unless during such period the chief executive has certified that the service of the person in such office is satisfactory. 6. Working Hours Candidates must be available to work from Monday to Sunday and hours shall vary from early morning to late evening within the hours during which the Swimming Pool is open. The working hours will be on a rota basis arranged by the Swimming Pool Manager. The Council reserves the right to alter hours of work from time to time. Candidates may be required to work overtime (to be approved in advance) on various occasions. Remuneration for such overtime will be paid in accordance with agreed rates and procedures. 7. Retirement Minimum retirement age is 60 while 70 is maximum retirement age for staff that commenced employment in the public sector prior to 1st April 2004. Staff who commenced employment in the public sector between 1st April 2004 and 31st December 2012, minimum retirement age is 65, with no maximum retirement age (subject to being in a state of health, to render regular and efficient service). Staff who commenced employment in the public sector from the 1st January 2013, minimum retirement age is in line with the age for the contributory state pension and maximum retirement age is 70. 8. Leave The leave entitlement and entitlement to Public Holidays shall be granted in accordance with the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997. Westmeath County Council’s holiday year runs from 1st January to 31st December. 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 as amended. 9. Sick Pay Scheme Westmeath County Council’s Sick Pay Scheme shall apply to the post of Lifeguard. 10. Transport The person appointed will be expected to report to their place of work by their own means of transport. 11. The appropriate provisions of the following Acts, where applicable, will apply to the employment Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Act, 1973 – 1991. Unfair Dismissals Act, 1977 – 1993. 12. Safety, Health & Welfare The Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act, 1989 shall apply to the post. The Lifeguard shall co-operate with the terms of Westmeath County Council’s Safety Statement. He/she shall familiarise himself/herself with the safety rules and procedures and make proper use of all safety clothing and equipment. He/she must report to his/her supervisor any defect notices in the place of work or system of work, which might be dangerous to Safety, Health and Welfare. Failure to comply with the terms of the Safety Statement may result in disciplinary action. 13. Appraisal A system of continuous appraisal will be operated during employment, which will involve discussions between employee and Line Manager in relation to performance and conduct. 14. Training It is a condition of employment that successful candidates will be required to participate in training programmes relevant to the skills necessary for the performance of the duties attaching to the post. 15. Recruitment Pursuant to article 8 of the Local Government (Appointment of Officers) Regulations 1974, the Minister has given directions as follows: - (i) The appointment shall be advertised in such a manner as to clearly indicate that the local authority is an equal opportunities employer. (ii) Selection shall be by means of a practical test and an interview board set up for this purpose. Applicants shall be required to attend for interview at their own expense, on the basis of information supplied by them in the formal application for the post. (iii) A County Council may decide, by reason of the number of persons seeking admission to the competition, to carry out a short-listing procedure and admit to the competition only persons who appear to be likely to attain in the competition a standard sufficient for appointment. It is therefore in your own interest to provide a detailed and accurate account of your qualifications/experience on the application form . (iv) A panel may be formed on the basis of such interview. Candidates whose names are on a panel and who satisfy the local authority that they possess the qualifications declared for the office and that they are otherwise suitable for appointment may within the life of the panel be appointed as appropriate vacancies arise. 16. Taking Up Appointment Westmeath County Council shall require a person to whom an appointment is offered to take up such appointment within a period of four weeks and if he/she fails to take up the appointment within such period or such longer period as the local authority in its absolute discretion may determine, the local authority shall not appoint him/her. 17. Medical Where a permanent post is being filled, it will be necessary for each successful candidate, before he/she is appointed, to undergo, a medical examination by the local authority’s Occupational Health Medical Advisor. On taking up appointment, the expense of the Medical Examination will be refunded to the candidate. In the course of their employment and whenever requested by the Council, the lifeguard may be required to undergo medical examinations and comply with such remedial requirements as the Council considers necessary. Employment will not be continued in any case where as a result of such examinations the Council considers the Lifeguard is medically unfit to continue. 18. Garda Vetting Westmeath County Council carries out vetting of applications for posts which entail contact with children. A failure to declare any relevant information will result in disqualification. Westmeath County Council reserves the right to disqualify any applicant upon receipt of relevant Garda vetting information. 19. Acceptance of Offer of Employment The local authority shall require persons to whom appointments are offered to take up such appointments within a period of not more than one month and if they fail to take up the appointments within such period or such longer period as the local authority in its absolute discretion may determine, the local authority shall not appoint them.
