Jobs in Westmeath
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Grade and Salary E: €49,252 - €73,877 per year We are Uisce Éireann. Every day, we are responsible for the delivery of secure, safe, and sustainable water services for the people of Ireland. As Ireland’s national regulated water utility, our vision is a sustainable Ireland where water is respected and protected, for the planet and all the lives it supports. Our purpose at Uisce Éireann is to rise to the challenge of delivering transformative water services that enable communities to thrive. That means we are proud to take on the responsibility of protecting our water supply and passing on a safe and secure water system to a rapidly growing population and empowering Ireland’s social and economic growth. We are passionate about empowering our people, enabling them to make a positive impact on communities across Ireland. We are guided by a shared vision and purpose, grounded in values that define who we are and shape how we work, where we deliver for customers and communities, we work better together, we do the right thing, we aim high, and we keep each other safe. Our behaviours define how we interact, communicate, and succeed together. These values and behaviours apply to each one of us, across every role, location, and level. Our goal is to attract and develop skilled and talented people from diverse backgrounds, who bring a dynamic range of expertise and insights to our work. With a strong, values-driven workforce, we ensure Uisce Éireann can continue advancing Ireland’s water services and meeting the needs of the communities we serve for generations to come. The Role: The Asset Operations function forms the cornerstone of service delivery to customers, protecting the environment and meeting regulatory standards as well as managing the majority of operational expenditure. The Asset Operations function has responsibility for operational and maintenance strategy, policies, planning and standard operating procedures for Water and Wastewater operations both nationally and regionally, ensuring that value for money and customer service is delivered. The Workflow Functional Area is responsible for the management and monitoring of all outdoor work through the full work order lifecycle from planning to closure. This includes overseeing the initiation, dispatch and progression of work orders, processing of service requests, allocating adequate resources, identification of bundling opportunities, identification of work pre-requisites, creation of work orders to be progressed and dispatched to the field, the management of the logistics and stores to enable effective and efficient inventory control, Outage notification & processing and complaint resolution. Reporting to the Scheduling & Dispatch Lead and responsible for the supervision of a team of regional Scheduler & Dispatchers, the Scheduling & Dispatch Supervisor is tasked with managing the production of the schedule and management of work orders in a particular region This includes the schedule of activities for operations, maintenance, capital and repair work; using the Uisce Éireann Systems to optimize workload, meet work priorities and resourcing constraints. This includes managing the exceptions which are not automatically planned by the advanced scheduling tool to mitigate any risk, ensuring manual scheduling as required. This role will involve supporting an initial project phase of setting up processes, procedures and ways of working. There will be a requirement to travel. Main Duties and Responsibilities: The closing date for receipt of applications for this vacancy is 04/07/2025 . Please note that applications submitted after this closing date will not be accepted. *Please be advised that if successful you will be placed on the salary range based on your skills and experience. Please note the Market reference point (midpoint) of the range is generally the upper end of the offer where someone is deemed to be fully competent to take on the duties of the role, and leaves room for the employee to progress through the pay range as their experience develops further. Uisce Éireann is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive place of work and have a robust strategy and framework called ibelong to enable this. We are an equal opportunity employer and through our recruitment process we welcome and encourage applications from interested and suitably qualified individuals regardless of gender, age, racial or ethnic origin, membership of the traveller community, religion or beliefs, family or civil status, sexual orientation/gender identity or disability. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Healthcare Assistant
Beechfield Care Group are currently seeking to recruit a full-time permanent Healthcare Assistant to assume responsibility for the care of residents at Bethany House Nursing Home, Tyrrellspass, Co. Westmeath. Candidates should have legal eligibility to be employed in Ireland / EU. We are not in the position to sponsor work permits for this vacancy. We are a long-established Nursing Home Group based in Dublin, Carlow, Meath, Westmeath & Kildare. Our mission is to provide the best standard of quality care to our residents. Our philosophy places the care of the resident at the heart of the nursing home. About Bethany House Nursing Home Bethany House Nursing Home is a purpose-built residential home situated in the picturesque village of Tyrellspass just 1km from the M6 and pleasantly located in the heart of the midlands in the Lake County of Westmeath. The nursing home is adjacent to Tyrellspass Castle and is within walking distance of the local Church, Browne’s on The Green hotel, and other local amenities. Bethany House is set within large garden spaces with two enclosed garden courtyards for residents to enjoy. But what really makes us special is our homely country atmosphere brought to life by our residents, families, staff, and our pets — which include Ned the donkey, Fred the pony, and our many poultry. We really have the most amazing people living and working here, that are truly dedicated to their work. About the Role The Health Care Assistant is a key member of the multi-disciplinary team responsible for the care of our resistant’s. The HCA helps, support and direct personal care required to maximise the independence and wellbeing of our resistant’s including looking after their physical, emotional, and cultural needs. Role Responsibilities • Undertake hygiene and dress care functions for residents • Safe manual handling and transfer of residents within nursing home • Delivery of food to and feeding of residents • Return of used trays and dishes top kitchen, leaving residents and their rooms neat and tidy • Bed making and linen changes • Provide incontinence and toilet care to residents, including emptying commodes and replacing catheter bags • Assisting trained nurses with provision of psychological and social support as needed • Continuous vigilance towards dignity, comfort, safety, and whereabouts of residents • Continuous adherence to hygiene, health, and safety regulations • Any other duties as required CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Stock Assistant/Delivery Assistant
The Company EZ Living Furniture was founded in Galway in 1998. We are a family run Irish retailer operating nationwide, as well as a full online shopping experience offering delivery throughout Ireland. We are the largest independent Furniture Retailer in Ireland employing over 350 people. We here at EZ Living Furniture are looking for a professional, competent and enthusiastic individual to join our store in our Athlone Store . This is a part time position 1 day a week - Friday We are looking for a very dynamic and enthusiastic individual who thrives on fast paced environments and is motivated, hard-working and efficient, with excellent time management skills. Responsibilities: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Customer Experience Specialist
Position Summary The Customer Experience (CX) Specialist will help drive a customer-first culture across the EMEA region by supporting key CX initiatives and programs that enhance the customer journey. This role will contribute to high-impact projects such as SMILES, CARE, and CX Week, and help deliver internal communications that engage and inspire employees around CX priorities. In collaboration with cross-functional teams, the CX Specialist will support the execution of the EMEA Relationship Survey, contribute to data-driven customer insights, and assist in the continuous improvement of the Teleflex eCommerce platform to ensure a seamless user experience. By promoting CX best practices and fostering internal collaboration, the CX Specialist will serve as a passionate advocate for customer satisfaction and loyalty, helping to deliver meaningful business value through every customer interaction. This position will report to the Director, Customer Experience, EMEA. Principal Responsibilities Customer Experience: • Support CX leadership in delivering initiatives and projects that drive growth and improve customer loyalty, as measured by metrics like Net Promoter Score (NPS) and Customer effort score (CES). • Support the rollout of key programs (e.g. Champions, SMILES, CARE, CX Week) that promote a customer-first mindset across EMEA. • Contribute to CX communication that engages and inspires employees to deliver exceptional customer experiences. • Act as a CX advocate by sharing best practises and fostering collaboration across teams. myTeleflex: • Support the daily management and continuous improvement of the storefronts to ensure a smooth and consistent UX. • Collaborate with the web developers to test updates, troubleshoot issues, and manage integrations or enhancements • Propose and help implement UX improvements across the platform. • Develop and maintain internal documentation, training materials, and onboarding support for new users of the system. EMEA Listening Platform –Relationship Survey: • Contribute to the design, development, and rollout of the EMEA relationship survey, ensuring timely execution and cross-functional alignment. • Collaborate on customer database cleaning and validation to ensure data accuracy for survey distribution and other listening efforts. • Coordinate internal and external communications for survey promotion and follow-up in partnership with Marketing, Sales and Communication. • Support the feedback loop by tracking follow-up actions, helping teams respond to insights and improve customer experience. • Monitor survey participation and flag issues or improvement opportunities to increase engagement and data quality. • Assist in analysing and presenting customer feedback to drive actionable insights. Education / Experience Requirements • Bachelor’s Degree • 2+ years’ experience in Customer Service, Marketing or eCommerce, (preferably in Medical Device or B2B sector). • Adaptability and Resilience: comfortable working in fast-evolving, ambiguous environment with shifting priorities. Able to take initiative, plan effectively, and execute with flexibility. • Customer-Centric Mindset: Passionate about improving customer experiences and empowering people to work more easily and efficiently. • Creative Problem-Solving: Proactive in identifying opportunities, resolving challenges, and bringing forward innovative, practical solutions. • Stakeholder engagement: able to collaborate across functions and engage with diverse stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into actionable insights. • Curiosity and learning agility: eager to explore new tools, platforms, and technologies. Open to questioning own assumptions and continuously improving. • Organizational excellence: demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills. • Technical fluency: advanced in Microsoft excel and other Microsoft 365 applications; comfortable navigating basic web and digital tools. • ERP Knowledge: experience with ERP systems (SAP ECC preferred) for referencing information and extracting data is a plus. Specialized Skills / Other Requirements • Customer Centric Mindset: Always act with the customer in mind, striving to understand and exceed expectations • Authentic & Sincere: Communicate openly and genuinely, trust through honesty and integrity • Collaborative and appreciative: work well with others, valuing diverse perspectives and recognizing contributions • Supportive and dependable: be a reliable team player, ready to help and follow through on commitments • Adaptable & Open to Change: embrace new ideas and adjust quickly to evolving priorities • Accountable & Proactive: take ownership of your work, follow through on responsibilities, and drive results
RHM-- - Operations And Clinical Services Manager
Operations and Clinical Services Manager RHM-6-25-137 Regional Hospital Mullingar Location of Post: There is currently one permanent whole-time vacancy available in Regional Hospital Mullingar. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Operations and Clinical Services Manager from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Informal Enquiries: Name: Margaret Kelleher Location: Hospital Manager, Regional Hospital Mullingar Email: Margaretm.kelleher@hse.ie HR Point of Contact: DML is committed to providing information and services which are accessible to all, if you require accessibility assistance throughout any stage of the recruitment process, please contact: William Wang HR Recruitment Officer HSE Dublin and Midlands Email: William.wang@hse.ie Tel: 087 325 1532 Purpose of Post: The Operations and Clinical Services Manager will have a very hands-on approach to all aspects of the operational function of the hospital and will lead on all activities relevant to this. He/she will support the development of structures within RHM to deliver on the strategic as well as day-to-day operation function within each service and directorate as applicable. The primary purpose of the Operation and Clinical Services Manager is to provide strong strategic, professional and managerial leadership for all aspects of the health service operation for RHM. The Operations and Clinical Services Manager will focus on planning, developing and implementing RHM operational strategy and monitoring and managing operational performance. The Operations and Clinical Services Manager also had lead responsibility for the Clinical Services including HSCP services in the hospital. The Operations and Clinical Services Manager will work as part of the hospital executive with professional accountability for the effective and efficient delivery of operational and clinical support services in enablement of Clinical Directorates and broader corporate structures. The post holder will be accountable for the clinical and operational competence of all staff under their authority. The scope of the operations function includes: Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Post Specific Requirements ·A relevant qualification, with a minimum of a primary degree, ideally in a healthcare or clinical field. A master’s degree in a healthcare-related area is desirable.
Social Care Workers-support Workers
WESTMEATH RESIDENTIAL SERVICES SOCIAL CARE WORKERS/SUPPORT WORKERS VARIOUS CONTRACTS We are seeking to recruit motivated, creative and energetic support workers to join our Residential Services team. The focus of the role will be to lead initiatives in supporting the individuals to live a life of their choosing and what matters most to them. The role will support the individuals to become connected and valued within their local community, to provide opportunities for new experiences and to assist each person in developing real and authentic relationships. The ideal candidates will have a proven track record in supporting individuals to develop valued social roles and also have experience in supporting individuals with communication needs and those who may display behaviours of concern and will have experience of person centred planning and knowledge of person directed and individualised support approaches. Requirements: Please note that the successful candidates will be required to be available for any of day, weekend, waking night duty and ‘sleep-over / over-night’ shifts. In addition, we require staff members to be willing to work alone in the residents’ homes and across a variety of locations if required. Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: Monday 14th July 2025 Informal enquiries to: Amanda Maher, Area Director - 086 0835301 To apply and for further details please go to our web page at Current Vacancies Muiriosa Foundation
Technician Grade I
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The successful candidate shall perform such duties as may from time to time be assigned to them in relation to 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 your duties. They shall, if required, act for an employee of a higher level. They may be required to work outside the normal job description from time to time. Below are examples of the role and responsibilities of a Technician Grade I within various departments, however, the lists below are not exhaustive, and the duties may overlap or vary within each area. Holders of the office may be assigned to work in all appropriate areas within Westmeath County Council in the course of their employment. Typical work assignments would include areas such as Roads, Housing, Planning or Environment Departments. The duties of the post of Technician Grade I include, but are not limited to: • Providing technical services relevant to the area of responsibility to which he/she has been assigned, e.g. site inspection, site surveying, preparation of detailed dimensional drawings, design layout, setting out, mapping and graphics, report writing, and such other duties associated with the role; • Carry out site surveying using GPS, Total stations, Automatic Levels etc; • Possess a satisfactory knowledge of Health & Safety documentation and carry out all responsibilities in relation to Health and Safety; • Reading and reviewing maps, project drawings and plans, technical specifications, etc.; • Operating the appropriate hardware and software technology as required to carry out the work to which he/she has been assigned and be skilled in the use of AutoCAD and have a working knowledge of AutoTurn, Keylines, Maproad Pavement Management System, Prime 2, ArcGIS, MapInfo etc; • Undertaking inspections, taking records or samples and compiling reports, for example (depending on section) o Roads inspections – to verify compliance with various licenses; o Housing inspections - for the purposes of assessing planned or reactive maintenance requirements, monitoring of private rented housing standards or assessment of grant applications; o Environmental inspections – for the purposes of ensuring compliance with statutory obligations. • Assisting in the production of tender and contract documents and drawings; • Assisting in the preparation of CPO documents including Maps/Schedules/Registers; • Working on the production of documents for Part VIII Planning or other statutory applications; • Carrying out land registry searches and folio searches; • Validation of planning applications; • Assist in developing best practice procedures; • Comply with the H&S Management System and assist in its ongoing development; • Liaise with other departments, members of the public and external agencies in relation to design aspects of assigned work; • Supervision of staff/projects that may be assigned to him/her; • Contributing to individual staff development, personal development and team development initiatives; • Being accountable for efficient and effective processing of work assigned to him/her; • Assisting with the preparation of cost estimates for projects; • Acting for a Technician of a higher rank during his/her absence or as required to do so; • Carry out any other duties that may be assigned by the Senior Engineer/Chief Technician or his/her nominee from time to time. The particular duties and responsibilities attached to the post may vary from time to time, without changing the general character of the duties or level of responsibilities entailed. The post holder may therefore be required to perform duties appropriate to the post, other than those detailed above, and to take instructions from and report to, an appropriate Officer or such designated Officer as may be assigned from time to time by the Council. The Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate that they have: • Satisfactory knowledge of the technical and administrative aspects of local authority work • Knowledge in AutoCAD or Civil3D including the preparation of preliminary plans, and detail design drawings • Knowledge in surveying including the principals in using GPS, total stations, and automatic levels • Strong verbal and communication skills • Self motivation with a record of demonstrating initiative and judgment in a work place environment • Experience in sampling and familiar with different sampling techniques • Knowledge and skills to undertake duties and the ability to follow and take direction • The ability to prepare and present technical reports • Possesses the ability to interpret and critically analyse scientific data • Knowledge of Health & Safety and relevant guidelines • Ability to provide support to a more senior officer as and when required • The ability to work well with colleagues, public and wider stakeholders • Ability to work well as part of a team and also to work off own initiative. • Have good organisational skills and possess technical training and experience of a high standard QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POST 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, EXPERIENCE etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms :- Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: (a) (i) have passed the N.C.E.A. / H.E.T.A.C National Certificate Final Examination in ▪ Civil Engineering, or ▪ Geo-surveying, or ▪ Construction Studies, or ▪ Construction Studies in Building Maintenance, or ▪ Construction Studies in Architectural Graphics, or ▪ Hold an equivalent qualification. and Have at least three years satisfactory experience after attaining the qualification concerned Or (ii) Have satisfactory relevant experience in a technician post at Grade II level or in an analogous post under a local authority or health board in the State, and have at least three years satisfactory relevant experience in a technician post at Grade II level or in an analogous post, Or (iii) have satisfactory service, in a technician post at Grade I or higher level in an analogous post under a local authority or health board in the State. (b) Possess adequate training and/or experience relating to the control and supervision of staff. 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 DRIVING LICENCE • Hold a current full driving licence in respect of category B vehicles or equivalent. * Non-Irish Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications. overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document. PARTICULARS OF POST 1. The Office Westmeath County Council is forming a panel of Technician Grade I from which permanent and/or temporary positions may be filled. This office delivers a wide range of surveys and designs to a number of sections within the Westmeath County Council and while initial responsibility will be for road design-based projects there will be an ongoing requirement to provide services to other Departments. 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 post will be paid at the appropriate point on the salary scale in accordance with the relevant Department Circular. The current salary scale applicable to the post is :- €48,277 per annum to €53,769 per annum (maximum) €55,482 per annum (LSI 1) (after 3 years satisfactory service at maximum) €57,218 per annum (LSI 2) (after 6 years satisfactory service at maximum) New Entrants to the Local Authority Service commence on the 1st point of the scale in accordance with current Government Policy as set out in Department of the Environment Circular Letter EL 02/2011 of 28th January 2011 and Circular EL 05/2016 dated 5th February 2016. 4. Annual Leave The annual leave entitlement shall be 30 days per annum which will increase to 29 days after 5 years service. 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 local agreements which may apply from time to time. 5. Working Hours The working hours at present provide for a five day, thirty-five hours working week. The working hours may be reviewed at any time by the Council. All hours worked are subject to and recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997, and the Organisation of Working Time Regulations 2001. The provisions of Westmeath County Council’s Time and Attendance Policy is applicable to this grade at the current time. 6. 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 one year, 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. 7. Retirement New entrants who are members of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme may retire at 65 but must retire at age 70. Existing Public Servants appointed, if they became pensionable after March 2004, may retire at 65 but have no maximum age at which to retire. Existing Public servants who became pensionable prior to March 2004 may retire at 60 but must retire at age 70. 8. Driving Licence Candidates should be a holder of a full driving licence, Category “B”, and provide their own motor vehicle for use in carrying out their duties. Westmeath County Council as an employer must be indemnified on your insurance policy. If during your employment your licence is revoked, even temporally or if you receive endorsements on your licence which may affect your duties you are obliged to notify the Council immediately. 9. Travel: When required to do so, holders of the post drive a motor car in the course of their duties and for this purpose, provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the local authority. If you are required to travel as part of your official duties, Westmeath County Council as your employer must be indemnified on your insurance policy. Travelling expenses and subsistence expenses necessarily incurred in the course of official duties will be refunded in accordance with appropriate rates in line with the relevant Department Circulars and Westmeath County Council’s Travel and Subsistence Policy. 10. 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. 11. Residence Holders of the office shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. 12. Employee Benefits Examples of some of the current Employee Benefits include: • Allocation of 30 Days Annual Leave per annum (pro-rata) • Access to Flexi Time Scheme • A range of Family Friendly Policies • Availability of a Optical Benefit Scheme • Availability of a Cycle to Work Scheme • A range of Learning and Developmental Opportunities • Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave • Option to become a member of Westmeath County Council’s Social Club • State of the art office accommodation in our Civic Headquarters • Automatically entered into a pension scheme • Access to the services provided under Westmeath County Council’s Employee Assistance Programme
Trainee Optical Assistant
As a Trainee Optical Assistant at Specsavers, you’ll be the friendly face at the heart of our stores working among a team of experienced professionals, delivering unmatched customer service every single day. Our team We have a wonderful team of dedicated people in our store ready and waiting for you to meet. 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. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Optometrist
Are you an ambitious optometrist looking to keep your career moving as part of our well-established team? You’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re newly qualified or have years of experience, if you’re passionate and committed to eyecare and ready to bring your best every day, you could be perfect for this role. With clinical and professional development as well as innovative equipment at your disposal, among a team of other experienced Opticians and Technicians, this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss. Our store Based in the heart of Athlone, our store has 3 test rooms, all with the latest technology and OCT. Our team We have a wonderful team of 25 dedicated people in our store, all with a wealth of experience, all ready and waiting for you to meet. 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. These include: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Apprentice Service Advisor
Due to continued growth within the group, we are currently recruiting for a trainee Service Advisor to work in our modern Joe Duffy Athlone dealership. Joe Duffy Group is Ireland’s leading motor retailer representing 13 brands across 24 locations with a team of 650 employees and an enviable franchise portfolio of world-leading brands. In 2023, Joe Duffy Group was announced as Ireland 9th Best Employer in the Sunday Independent. Our competitive advantage is underpinned by the quality of the people we employ and the unrivalled career path we can offer. We are looking to recruit a dynamic and ambitious individual that displays drive, passion, energy, talent and integrity. This is a fantastic career opportunity to train as a Service Advisor with Ireland's largest motor retail group. Successful candidates will complete a minimum of six months structured and comprehensive training. A full and clean Irish or EU driving licence and a full-time work VISA are absolutely essential requirements for this role. Requirements: To be the focal and experienced point of contact for our Athlone customers requiring servicing or repair to their vehicles. Managing the flow of information between the workshop, the rest of the dealership and the customer, delivering excellent customer service at all times. To manage all service telephone and walk-in enquiries on behalf of the dealership. Qualify service needs and diagnose vehicle running problems where appropriate. Establish understanding and an agreement with the customer of the work to be carried out. Calculate workshop capacity insuring that all details are entered onto the service workshop loading system. Manage the handover and administration of Customer Service Vehicles. Explain the work carried out on vehicle ensuring customers full understanding and authorisation. Manage any necessary liaison with department manager regarding customer dissatisfaction. Follow up in line with dealership procedures. Understand and adhere to manufacturer brand service requirements. Maintain safe working practices and abide by the working rules and standards of the dealership. Maintain product knowledge on the full Athlone dealership range. Maintain relevant systems ensuring accuracy at all times. Likely to be/have: Impeccable appearance and well presented to work in a corporate environment. Good oral & written communication skills. Excellent organisational skills. Able to record accurately all relevant details. Ability to 'up sell' additional work / accessories. An ability to absorb and understand technical data and explain it to our customers as required. A full, clean driving licence is an essential requirement for this role We will recognise and reward your hard work, achievements and loyalty with our excellent basic salary benefits package: Employment Assistance Programme. Industry-leading training and progression plans. Bike to Work Scheme. 20 days of Annual Leave. Life cover. Active Social Club. PRSA.
