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The Defence Forces Cadetship will prepare individuals morally, mentally and physically for their role as leaders in the Defence Forces whilst instilling the organisations values of respect, loyalty, selflessness, physical courage, moral courage and integrity into students. Applications are now open for Army, Air Corps and Naval Service Cadetships 2024, please see below for the various entry streams within each of the three services. Candidates must be 18 years of age or above and under 39 years of age on the 5th May 2024. Closing date for Cadetship applications is Sunday 5th May 2024 at 2359hrs CONDITIONS GOVERNING THE AWARD OF CADETSHIPS IN THE PERMANENT DEFENCE FORCE 1. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS To qualify for the award of a Cadetship, a candidate shall: a. at the time of application be- (i) a citizen of the State, or be any other person who has a lawful entitlement to reside and work within the State for the period of enlistment required for the course of training as a cadet and, if subsequently commissioned as an officer, for the additional period of time that is required for the purpose of any such appointment. (ii) Be of good character and satisfy any security clearance requirement. b. Be 18 years of age or above and under 39 years of age on the closing date for applications, i.e. 5th May 2024. 2. MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (a) Army (Line) School Leaver/Non-Graduate Candidates Must possess a minimum of Grade H5 in 3 Higher Level papers, and, Grade O6 in 3 Ordinary Level papers or Grade H7 in 3 Higher level papers. Candidates must have obtained these grades in a single sitting of the Leaving Certificate examination for CAO computation purposes. AND A candidate’s educational qualifications must include a minimum of Grade 06 at Ordinary Level or Grade H7 at Higher Level in the following subjects: (i) Mathematics. (ii) Irish. NUI matriculation exemptions apply. (iii) English. Candidates whose first language is not English must satisfy the English language requirements in accordance with NUI Matriculations Regulations (iv) Third language accepted for NUI Matriculation Registration purposes. NUI matriculations exemptions apply. Subject to meeting the criteria to have obtained a minimum of Grade H5 in 3 Higher Level papers, and, Grade O6 in 3 Ordinary Level papers or Grade H7 in 3 Higher level papers, a candidate may use the results of another sitting of the Leaving Certificate for the minimum educational requirements in (i) to (iv) above. Graduate Candidates must have successfully completed a Bachelor Degree programme at Level 8 of the National Framework of Qualifications. (b) Army (Equitation School) School Leaver/Non-Graduate Candidates Must possess a minimum of Grade H5 in 3 Higher Level papers, and, Grade O6 in 3 Ordinary Level papers or Grade H7 in 3 Higher level papers. Candidates must have obtained these grades in a single sitting of the Leaving Certificate examination for CAO computation purposes. AND A candidate’s educational qualifications must include a minimum of Grade 06 at Ordinary Level or H7 at Higher Level in the following subjects: (i) Mathematics. (ii) Irish. NUI matriculation exemptions apply. (iii) English. Candidates whose first language is not English must satisfy the English language requirements in accordance with NUI Matriculations Regulations. Subject to meeting the criteria to have obtained a minimum of Grade H5 in 3 Higher Level papers ,and, Grade O6 in 3 Ordinary Level papers or Grade H7 in 3 Higher level papers, a candidate may use the results of another sitting of the Leaving Certificate for the minimum educational requirements in (i) to (iii) above. Graduate Candidates must have successfully completed a Bachelor Degree programme at Level 8 of the National Framework of Qualifications. (c) Army (Engineer Corps) Graduate Candidates must have successfully completed: a. a Bachelor Degree programme at Level 8 or 9 of the National Framework of Qualifications in either Engineering, Architecture, or other Building Construction related discipline, accredited for membership by Engineers Ireland, Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland or other relevant professional body, OR b. a professional qualification equivalent to one of the foregoing awarded by the relevant professional body. Where an applicant has a Level 8 or higher NFQ qualification not specified above, they may seek a determination that the qualification meets the requirements subject to submitting suitable evidence of equivalence to Defence Forces Recruitment Section, Defence Forces Headquarters, Department of Defence, Station Road, Newbridge, W12 AD93, for the Director of Engineering’s determination. (d) Army (Ordnance Corps) Graduate Candidates must have successfully completed one of the following Bachelor Degree programmes at Level 8, of the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ): Bachelor of Science, Physics and/or Chemistry, or Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Engineering, Optical Electronics or MechElectronics Where an applicant has a Level 8 or higher NFQ qualification not specified above, they may seek a determination that the qualification meets the requirements subject to submitting suitable evidence of equivalence to Defence Forces Recruitment Section, Defence Forces Headquarters, Department of Defence, Station Road, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, W12 AD93, for the Director of Ordnance’s determination. 3. MEDICAL AND PHYSICAL STANDARDS Candidates must be in good mental and bodily health and free from any physical defect, abnormality, physiological condition or history of serious illness likely to interfere with the efficient performance of their duties. The following are the minimum physical requirements: a. Height A candidates’ height will be determined at the Medical Examination – see Para. 8. Weight and chest measurements must be in keeping with height and age. Min. height: 157.48cm. Note: BMI will be determined at Stage 2, the Assessment Phase of the competition b. Vision Colour vision must be normal. Both eyes must be free from disfiguring or incapacitating abnormality and free from acute or chronic disease. There must be no evidence of squint or latent squint. The eligibility of applicants who have had previous incisional or laser treatment to correct visual acuity will be determined at the Medical Examination. Please see Annex C for further information. Vision must be not be less than 6/18 in each eye, corrected to not less than 6/6 in one eye and 6/9 in the other. c. Dental Candidates must be free from any serious periodontal disease and possess teeth to a specific standard, which is not less than the equivalent of eleven over eleven natural teeth functionally opposed. In certain circumstances, artificial teeth may be acceptable. d. Hearing A good standard of unaided hearing is essential. Candidates will be required to undergo an audiometric test at which: (1) The sum of the hearing threshold at 1,2,3, 4 and 6 kHz should not exceed the age and gender related warning levels contained in the "Guidelines on Hearing Checks and Audiometry Regulations 2007", issued by the Health and Safety Authority. (2) Candidates under 25 years of age must be able to hear all measured pure tones up to and including 8 kHz at 20dB in each ear. Candidates aged 25 and older must be able to hear all measured pure tones up to and including 8 kHz at 25dB in each ear. Candidates must also be free from acute or chronic ear disorders. Candidates are advised to avoid all sources of loud noise or music for a period of 48 hours prior to this audiometric test, as exposure to such noise may adversely affect the results of the test. N.B. Candidates must satisfy these various medical and physical standards and requirements in order to remain in the Competition. In addition, successful Candidates will be required to undertake compulsory random drug testing throughout their career in the Defence Force in accordance with Defence Force Regulation A7. Stage 1 – Online Psychometric Testing Stage 1 of the selection procedure involves tests that measure a range of skills and qualities that are necessary in the job. These tests provide a consistent and suitable way of screening candidates at the initial stage of the selection campaign. These tests are designed to identify the most suitable people to go forward to the next stage of the Cadetship Competition. The tests have been designed so that they are fair to all applicants and are objectively scored. Candidates will be required to complete an unsupervised psychometric test online. Candidates will be supplied with psychometric test familiarisation material in order to introduce them to the format of the tests. Candidates will be required to complete the unsupervised online psychometric test within the timeframe specified by the Defence Force. Candidates should pay particular attention to ensuring that the contact details specified on their application are correct. Candidates who have attained the requisite score in the unsupervised online psychometric test, at Stage 1 will be required to attend for a subsequent supervised online psychometric test at Stage 2. Note: If a candidate fails to meet the minimum standard at Stage 1, they will not be permitted to proceed to the next stage of the competition. Stage 2 – The Assessment Phase Army, Army (Equitation School), Army (Engineer Corps) and Army (Ordnance Corps) candidates who have attained the requisite score at Stage 1 of the competition, will be required to attend at the Defence Force Training Centre, Curragh, Co. Kildare, for the Assessment Phase (possible overnight duration) of the Competition. The Assessment Phase will consist of the following: Physical Fitness Test: In order to qualify for a Cadetship, candidates will be required to pass a physical fitness test, which is designed to assess their potential to undergo the rigours of military training. Candidates must attain the standard laid down in order to proceed in the competition. A candidate must complete this test as part of their cadetship application; this test is not valid for any other Cadetship applications or other Defence Force competitions. (See Annex ‘D’ for details of the test and suggested training programme). Supervised online Psychometric Test. If a candidate’s performance at a supervised test is outside the expected scoring range from their unsupervised test at Stage 1, they may be excluded from subsequent stages of the selection process. Group Assessment: Candidates will be required to participate in a group assessment. Realistic Job Preview: This involves a familiarisation visit to the Cadet School at the Military College, Curragh, Co. Kildare and informal interaction with instructional staff and Cadets All components will be conducted on the one occasion. Note: If a candidate fails to meet the required standard at the Assessment phase, they will not be permitted to proceed to the next stage of the competition. Online Personality Questionnaire. Candidates who have attained the requisite score at Stage 2 of the competition will be sent an online personality questionnaire to be completed within the timeframe specified by the Defence Force prior to attending for interview. Note: In addition to the above, candidates for Cadetships in the Army Equitation School will be required to undergo and pass a practical equestrian test before attending for Stage 3 - The Interview. If a candidate fails to meet minimum standards of equestrian test, they will not be permitted to proceed to the next stage of the competition. This is a scored test standardised to the ‘Showjumping Ireland National 5 Bar Assessment’ for young riders. The applicant’s score will form part of their overall score in the cadetship competition. Stage 3 - The Interview Successful candidates will be invited to the Cadet School, Military College, Defence Forces Training Centre, Curragh Camp, Co. Kildare to attend a competency based interview, where they will be required to demonstrate competency in a selection of the following areas: • Planning and Organising • Decision Making and Problem Solving • Working with Others • Communication • Leadership and Supervising • Personal Motivation and Discipline • Resilience • Information Handling In the competency based interview, candidates will be asked to give examples from their own experiences of life, school, university, hobbies, work, pastimes etc., to demonstrate evidence in several of the above areas. Candidates who fail any of the competencies at Interview will be deemed unsuccessful in the competition. Feedback is available upon request. All requests for feedback must be received within 3 months of issuance of the individuals result.
Secretary/Administrator
For over 65 years, RBK has provided accounting, audit and taxation services to domestic and overseas business in Ireland. We have grown from a relatively small, regional practice to Ireland's leading independently branded Accountancy Firm, with offices in Dublin, Athlone and Roscommon. We are currently seeking a Senior Administrative Assistant seeking an exciting opportunity to utilise and develop skills working within a variety of areas in the Firm, and working closely with a number of our Partner and Management teams. Why choose RBK? In RBK, you are more than a number - you are a valued part of our team. Our aim is to empower you, to shape your own career and drive future business success in RBK. We provide you with a supportive & collaborative working environment to allow you to thrive professional and personally. We will support you, offering first hand client experience, exposure to our senior leadership from the outset and mentoring programmes so you will learn from the best! As a People First Firm, we work as One United Thriving Team , living our Values by: · Putting People First and consistently treat everyone fairly, with respect integrity and trust. · Making A Positive Difference by giving back to our clients and communities. · Being In It Together to achieve a clear end goal by collaborating and having each other’s back. · Keeping it Clear And Concise to avoid confusion and bring clarity, purpose and prioritisation for everyone. · Stepping In & Owning It With Excellence by taking responsibility for achieving better outcomes and results. Duties Key Requirements · A minimum of 2 to 3 years’ experience in an administrative role is essential. · Experience working within a professional services environment would be an advantage. · Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively. · Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. · Strong IT skills, including MS Office. · Excellent attention to detail. · The ability to collaborate with co-worker and clients.
Fresh Produce Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Ensure the fresh departments operates efficiently and effectively at all times and provide our customers with excellent quality and products and services. The ideal candidate will have/be: • Excellent communication skills • Numerical skill • Customer focused • A passion for food and the ability to inspire shoppers • The ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, ability to multi-task under pressure • No previous experience necessary as training will be provided Main duties: • Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative • Drive sales through ensuring SOPs and store standards are met on a daily basis • Merchandise and present department to the highest standard • Implement planograms correctly • Control stock rotation so that quality and freshness of goods is of the highest standard • Manage waste and shrink in the department • Ensure continuous improvement in the Fruit & Veg Department by remaining up to date with new products and initiatives • Enhance product knowledge by gaining information from a range of sources and share ideas, suggestions and builds • Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working
Deli Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Responsible for the preparation of high quality hot and cold deli products and for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. The ideal candidate will have/be: • HACCP training is desirable but not necessary • Excellent communication skills • Previous customer service experience is an advantage • The ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, ability to multi task under pressure • A passion for food and the ability to inspire shoppers. Main duties: • Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative • Prepare customer orders across all fresh food areas i.e. make sandwiches and rolls, dish up hot food and slice meats using the store`s portion control measures • Cook, prepare and display the foods sold throughout the day • Ensure that the counter displays across all fresh food departments are to the highest standards at all times throughout the day • Demonstrate your passion for quality food by sharing knowledge, recipes and personal recommendations with customers • Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and in line with store policy.
Shop Floor Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Merchandise, rotate and face off all stock in assigned department while maintaining hygiene and food standards. The ideal candidate will have/be: • Excellent communication skills; • Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible; • Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team; Main duties: • Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative; • Process orders for various departments; • Merchandise and present the entire store to the highest standard at all times; • Liaise with the Store Manager on changes to layouts, ends and sides and ensure changes are correctly implemented; • Implement correct labelling and stock rotation procedures; • Ensure deliveries are checked off in line with goods inwards procedures. • Keep the back-store tidy and packed away.
Sales Acquisition Executive
About This Role: We are hiring Sales Acquisition Executives to transform Irish homes with Gigabit Fibre broadband. This is a door to door sales position. Why This Role: Others:About eir: We are the country's biggest and best network with Ireland's fastest broadband, 4G mobile as standard, as well as the largest 5G network and individual business solutions. We are proud to be part of the very fabric of Ireland, going right back to the foundation of the state. We touch every community across the country. We already connect over 2 million customers across Ireland, which means we're one of the country's biggest brands. At eir, we can connect you to cutting edge careers, inspirational people, plenty of commitment and ambition, and a fantastic future. Our aim is to be the provider of choice for communications services in Ireland, which means we focus on looking after our people, so they can do the same for our customers.
Experienced Full and Part time Dog Groomers
Petmania Grooming Studios is currently the largest and most successful grooming business in the country and boasts some of the most talented and committed Groomers available. We run busy energetic grooming studios where you will be expected to not only groom our canine customers to a very high standard, but treat our human customers with the same level of customer service you would like to receive yourself. We are currently recruiting for full and part time Groomers for our newly opened Athlone Store The successful candidate will join the experienced grooming team in our Athlone store, and take part in all grooming activities including; If you would like to join this team, you must hold a QQI level 5 or City and Guilds in Grooming and have at least 1 year’s practical experience in a grooming role. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Sales Acquisition Executive
About This Role: We are hiring Sales Acquisition Executives to transform Irish homes with Gigabit Fibre broadband. This is a door to door sales position. Why This Role: Others:About eir: We are the country's biggest and best network with Ireland's fastest broadband, 4G mobile as standard, as well as the largest 5G network and individual business solutions. We are proud to be part of the very fabric of Ireland, going right back to the foundation of the state. We touch every community across the country. We already connect over 2 million customers across Ireland, which means we're one of the country's biggest brands. At eir, we can connect you to cutting edge careers, inspirational people, plenty of commitment and ambition, and a fantastic future. Our aim is to be the provider of choice for communications services in Ireland, which means we focus on looking after our people, so they can do the same for our customers.
Sales Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. Interact with each customer with great pride, passion and care and inspire shoppers through knowledge and expertise. The ideal candidate will have/be: • Excellent communication skills • Ability to engage with and prioritise customer needs • Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible • Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment • Customer driven • Previous customer service experience is an advantage. Main duties: • Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based • Show a positive attitude and take responsibility for ensuring customers receive an excellent shopping experience • Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy • Merchandise shelves, ensuring that all areas of the store are presented to the highest standard • Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.
Team Manager
To drive sales in your department while delivering a great customer experience and store environment. Collaborate with the store management team to support the daily running of the store and develop a high performing and engaged retail team. Reports to: Department Manager / Assistant Manager This role will: Motivate and organise your team to provide exceptional store environment and customer experience while optimising sales. Key Responsibilities: Sales & Customer Experience Use all available data to gain full knowledge of your section/department’s performance to drive sales and meet targets Manage stock file accuracy in your allocated section/department by using all available information Drive improved availability in-store with a consistent focus on size and option control to meet customers’ expectations Responsible for commercial planning, period layout plans and planograms for your section/department Support colleagues to create commercial and inspiring displays in your section/department which enhance the customer experience attracting footfall and sales Carry out daily task allocation and daily rosters so that all Retail Assistants in your section/department are fully effective and engaged Manage the Tills and Fitting Rooms area when required to provide a fast, friendly and efficient shopping experience that delivers our customer promise Manage customer complaints and queries in the first instance with a view to resolving them in line with our customer promise, escalating where necessary to senior management People Organise and guide Retail Assistants in your section/department with a focus on developing their skills and knowledge to provide a great customer experience Motivate and engage the Retail Assistants in your team with an emphasis on employee experience, wellbeing, recognition and communication (Primark Way of Communicating) Provide ‘in the moment’ coaching and training on the way of working with ongoing observation and feedback Assist with recruitment, on-boarding and development of Retail Assistants to create a high performing and engaged team that consistently delivers against standards and policies Support with Employee Relations queries with a view to resolving issues at the lowest possible level Carry out performance management activities with Retail Assistants, including absence management Communicate and promote Primark’s ethical, environmental and charitable initiative ‘Primark Cares’ Effectively manage the performance of your team through regular feedback to support a culture of continuous learning and improvement and to deliver great customer service Leverage the performance and potential of your team by identifying and improving talent with regular feedback Manage Workday effectively by responding to requests within timescales and activating system delegation to other managers in your absence Operations / Cost Control Oversee gap ordering and review orders before they are placed for your section/department Optimise stock levels to maximise sales in your section/department, through effective use of the Stock Replenishment System (PSR) Manage all pricing in line with the Primark Pricing Principles guide, e.g. Monitor pricing for accuracy, check markdowns are applied and monitored, and appropriate POS are displayed Assist the Store Manager with the protection of people, property and premises by securing cash, stock and property. Keyholder responsibility, including availability for emergency call outs. Support the daily running of the store by adhering to all Primark’s policies and procedures Skills & Experience Excellent people skills to serve customers, lead the team and build credible working relationships with all store colleagues Strong service focus with experience of delivering excellent customer experience while maintaining high store standards Good commercial awareness and understanding of local trading patterns Ability to guide and support a team to achieve results CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
