Jobs in Wexford
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Are you currently working in Retail, or would you like to make retail your career? If you are dynamic, enthusiastic, with a Strong Customer Service ethic, we may have a position for You. We are currently recruiting for a Sales Assistant. It is an opportunity to join our dedicated, hardworking team at Boggans. Full Time position available
Mini Bus Driver
Teach Spraoi Community Childcare is recruiting for a mini bus driver- with D Licence - to collect afterschool children from local primary school and drop off at our service. The driver will be accompanied by a staff member. The hours are 1.50pm - 3.15pm - Thursday and Fridays.
Hairstylist
Qualified hair stylist for part time position, qualified in all aspects of hairdressing, be part of a fun hardworking team,
Office Assistant
Job Title: Office Assistant We require an office assistant in our busy office in North County Wexford. The role involves general office duties and admin, including first point of contact for customers - both phone & face to face. Duties will include: - Dealing with incoming calls & emails, redirecting or field the queries yourself. - Data input & transfer using programmes we have setup. - Booking-in goods with our partner transport companies using their software. - Assisting with the processing of sales & purchase invoices. The applicant should: - Have a pleasant and confident manner and be fluent in English. - Be computer literate, a knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel may be an advantage - Be organised, have excellent admin skills, in particular, attention to detail. - Be willing to learn but also be able to use their own initiative. - Be a team player, be willing to help colleagues with different tasks, as required. - Be reliable. Please click the APPLY NOW button to upload your CV. Don't have a current CV? Click HERE to view the JobAlert.ie CV templates.
Train Drivers
Become a Train Driver - Open for Applications - Nationwide Locations PLEASE NOTE: The online applicant system will close when the required applicant number has been reached – early applications are recommended to avoid disappointment. We are delighted to launch our new Driver Campaign for locations Nationwide. It is an exciting time to be a part of the Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail Team. We have welcomed over 300 new Trainee Drivers into our organisation over the past number of years. We wish to continue this growth by providing YOU with an opportunity to be a part of our future. Iarnród Éireann is a proud dynamic leader in the transport network. In keeping with our company vision to continuously grow and improve, we are seeking ambitious applicants to join our “One Team”. As a Train Driver your duty will be to deliver safe, customer-focused journeys, with scope to continue on to future roles in supervisory and management positions. Candidates must be willing to work various shift patterns including weekend work. We match the responsibility of this safety-critical role with a salary scale that can reach a maximum of €69k per annum . Successful candidates will develop full operational knowledge prior to qualification as part of the Train Driver Training programme. We are an organisation that greatly values our team and its members. We work hard to ensure that each one is proud to be a part of our future. Just some of the fantastic company benefits we have for YOU! There will be a number of multiple-hurdle phases in the selection process. This will include initial online application and assessments, face to face assessment centres, competency-based interviews, rigorous medical and safety reference checking. If you are interested in this campaign, please CLICK THE APPLY NOW BUTTON to be redirected to the official careers page for this role. PLEASE NOTE: The online applicant system will close when the required applicant number has been reached – early applications are recommended to avoid disappointment.
Design Technician
We are a leading lighting consultancy practice, based outside Gorey. We specialise in the design of lighting and associated infrastructure. We want to recruit a design technician. While knowledge of lighting technology would be welcome, it is not essential as appropriate training will be provided. After training, the successful applicant will assist in the design process. This role will suit a person with experience in an engineering or other technical field. The candidate will be educated to at least NFQ level 6 in a related technical discipline. This is a Part Time Permanent Position Part-time 3 days per week, permanent position We are an equal opportunities employer.
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 🛑
Care Assistants
What is the Role? Care Assistant Role This role is based in South Wexford , Hourly rate of €19 - €24 depending on qualification and experience. What will be expected :
Administrative Officer
DESCRIPTION OF THE POST The Administrative Officer is a middle management position within the local authority and the most senior grade within the five tier administrative structure. The administrative structure ranges from the entry grade of Clerical Officer at Grade III through to Administrative Officer at Grade VII. An Administrative Officer will generally report to and work under the direction and management of a Senior Executive Officer or Director of Services. From time to time, the Administrative Officer may be required to deputise for senior staff. Within the Administrative Officer’s department or section, Clerical Officer, Assistant Staff Officers, Staff Officers and Senior Staff Officers report to the Administrative Officer. An Administrative Officer is responsible for the efficient management, direction and deployment of resources for the department or function to which they are assigned. The Administrative Officer will generally work in a multi disciplinary team to deliver both public facing and / or internal services. Public facing (Frontline) services include social housing, transportation infrastructure, environmental protection, rural water, recreation, amenity and cultural services such as the arts and public library service. Local Authorities also play a key role in supporting economic development and enterprise promotion at local level. The Administrative Officer is the primary point of contact with other sections for service delivery for their area of responsibility. An Administrative Officer is expected to contribute to strategic and policy making decisions of the Council, and to review, develop and implement plans, policies and progressive strategies within the local authority. This may involve conducting research and consulting with statutory, local development, and social partners. The Administrative Officer works closely with senior management, elected representatives, external agencies and relevant stakeholders to deliver services to the highest standard. The overall purpose of the role is to assume responsibility, under general direction, for a large section or area of this organisation’s activities. This normally includes the management of staff. The Administrative Officer is an operational team leader, a crucial link between frontline staff and senior management with responsibility for resource management and service delivery. The ideal candidate must be knowledgeable and experienced in managing human and financial resources, highly motivated and able to work independently, and be committed to excellence in all aspects of the role. Wexford County Council offers a diverse range of opportunities at Administrative Officer level. Roles assigned to staff at Administrative Officer level will include, but are not limited to: • Homeless Services Co Ordinator • Sláintecare Co Ordinator • Healthy Ireland Co Ordinator • District Administrator (in one of the 5 Municipal Districts) • Middle management and administrative role within a Directorate e.g. Housing, Environment, Planning, Human Resources, Economic Development, with responsibility for supervising up to approximately 20 staff members Panel Formation Recruitment arrangements to this grade will now be on the following basis: The Council will form three separate panels of suitably qualified candidates to meet the requirements agreed nationally of the ratio of posts to be confined to the local authority sector, open and those confined to Wexford County Council staff. The order of candidates placed on each of the three panels is determined by where they were placed on the overall Order of Merit List. Panel A (Confined to the Local Authority Sector) will comprise of successful applicants in order of merit from within the Local Authority Sector only i.e. candidates serving in a local authority or Regional Assembly (where applicable). 50% of appointments will come from this panel. Panel B (Open) will comprise of all successful applicants in order of merit and may include candidates serving in a local authority, regional assembly and external applicants. 30% of appointments will come from this panel. Panel C (confined to employees of Wexford County Council) will comprise of all successful applicants in order of merit from within Wexford County Council. 20% of appointments will come from this panel. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POST CHARACTER Candidates shall 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: Applicants for Panel B (Open) (i) (a) have obtained at least a Grade D (or a Pass) in Higher or Ordinary Level, in five subjects (or four if Irish is included) from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Established Leaving Certificate Examination, or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme including Irish and / or English, and one of the following: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics, and (b) have obtained at least a Grade C (or Honours) in Higher Level (or Honours) Papers in three subjects in that examination (or two subjects if Irish and / or one of the following is included: Mathematics, Accounting, Business or Economics), or (ii) have obtained a comparable standard in an equivalent examination, or (iii) hold a third level qualification of at least a degree standard, and (iv) have satisfactory experience in administrative procedures, including adequate practical experience in work of an executive nature, office organisation and control of staff. Confined Competition (Panels A and C as appropriate) (v) (a) be a serving employee of a Local Authority or Regional Assembly, and have not less than two years satisfactory experience in that post or in a post at a level not lower than that of Clerical Officer or analogous post, and (b) have satisfactory experience in administrative procedures, including adequate practical experience of work of an executive nature, office organisation and control 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. THE PERSON The person appointed will be able to clearly demonstrate the key competencies as set out in this Booklet. In addition, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: • A proven and trusted capacity to contribute to the development and delivery of strategic objectives, including through implementation of change programmes and service improvements. • A satisfactory knowledge of the structure and function of local government, current local government issues, future trends and strategic direction of local government, and an understanding of the role of the Administrative Officer in this context. • An understanding of Wexford County Council’s strategic objectives, internal and external stakeholders, and a track record of successful stakeholder engagement. • A strategic thinker with an ability to understand how national policies apply to this Local Authority and to draft effective policy documents and local legislation. • Capability in delivering the full range of quality services and implementing policy decisions. • Enthusiasm for the role of the Council and its impact on the community, and an ability to represent the Council with integrity. • Relevant administrative experience at a sufficiently high level. Be able to plan and promote work effectively, work to tight deadlines, have a strategic approach in formulation and delivery of key policy objectives. • Experience of managing resources and utilising data to ensure effective service design and delivery. • A clear track record that demonstrates a high level of competencies in the management of staff and projects. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to build relationships with individual departments and with individuals within departments. • An ability to work within and, where necessary, lead multi level and multi disciplined teams and have the ability to motivate, empower, and encourage employees to achieve maximum performance. • Experience leading and managing diverse teams, enhancing employee engagement, creating a culture of innovation and personal responsibility. • Knowledge of the management of financial resources within a budgetary control framework. • A good knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety legislation and regulations, their implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace. • Ability to deputise at senior level. DUTIES OF THE POST The duties of the post shall be to give to the local authority under the direction and supervision of its appropriate employee, such services of an executive, supervisory and advisory nature as are required for the exercise and performance of any of its powers and duties and shall include the duty of deputising for other employees of the local authority, when required, and such duties as may be required in relation to the area of any other local authority. The duties shall include but are not limited to: • Identify opportunities and implement strategies to meet and to expand or improve the range, quantity, or quality of existing services. Make recommendations within areas of expertise to senior management about the shaping and implementation of policy. • Identify, agree, and initiate relevant projects, work programmes, targets, and deadlines and ensure their subsequent implementation in line with Wexford County Council’s objectives. Evaluate their success relevant to various strategies and plans. • Promote the co ordination and integration of service delivery between local government, voluntary, public sector, and local development bodies operating within the local authority’s area, especially in relation to cross sectoral, community and business interests. • Use performance indicators effectively as appropriate to evaluate success of implementation of strategies, policies, projects, work programmes. • Ensure full compliance with the organisation’s policies and procedures, that practices and standards are in compliance with good governance, legislative regulations, local government circulars and guidance. • Provide high level administrative support based on a thorough understanding of the overall workings and policies of a section. • Manage and supervise staff, assign duties and workload, up to the position / grade of Senior Staff Officer or analogous grades and to ensure the training and development of such staff; and to take responsibility for the performance of multi level staff. • Promote ongoing support to staff in the department / section, including handling day to day issues and identifying training and development needs. • Manage finance and budgets and ensure value for money. Prepare budgets and be responsible for the day to day financial management of capital and operational expenditure in the department / section, including maximising funding opportunities where appropriate and ensuring all available funding is availed of, drawn down, and recouped within appropriate timeframes. • Deliver change programmes aligned to organisational objectives. • Continuously monitor existing procedures to ensure they comply with best practice and develop new / improved procedures where appropriate. • Represent the Council at a variety of meetings. Attend meetings of elected Council members and committees regarding the activities of the relevant department / section. • Attend inter departmental meetings on behalf of the section to which you are assigned. Work on inter departmental teams concerned with introducing organisational change. • Organise and facilitate effective internal and external meetings and participate and engage in discussions as appropriate. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, managers in other departments, senior managers, customers, elected representatives, external agencies as appropriate to the activities of the section. • Deputise for senior officers as required. • Attend Court as a witness for the Council as required. • Undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibilities as may be required from time to time. CONDITIONS OF SERVICE Tenure The post is whole time, permanent and pensionable. Persons who become pensionable employees of a Local Authority who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution 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 insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependent or qualified children). All persons who become pensionable employees of a Local Authority will be required 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 net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependent or qualified children) in accordance with the terms of the Scheme. For new entrants under the Single Public Service Pension Scheme effective from 01 / 01 / 2013, superannuation contributions are 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration and 3% of pensionable remuneration. Probation Where a person who is not already a permanent employee of Wexford County Council is appointed, the following provisions shall apply: (a) there shall be a period after such appointment takes effect during which such person shall hold such employment on probation; (b) such period shall be 6 months, but the Chief Executive may, at his discretion, extend such period; (c) such person shall cease to hold such employment at the end of the period of probation, unless during such period the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such person is satisfactory. Salary The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. Holders of the post 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 employment or in respect of services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. An allowance may also be payable in respect of travel expenses and subsistence. €60,611 - €78,795 (2nd LSI) Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government. Appointees who are not existing public servants will enter at the minimum point of the scale. Health For the purpose of satisfying the requirement as to health, it will be necessary for successful candidates, before being appointed, to undergo at their expense, a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the local authority. Defects reported as a result of this examination must be remedied before appointment. On taking up appointment, the expense of the medical examination will be refunded to the candidate. Retirement / Superannuation Single Public Service Pension Scheme Effective from 1st January 2013, The Single Public Service Scheme applies to all first time new entrants to the public service, as well as to former public servants returning to the public service after a break of more than 26 weeks. All new entrants to pensionable public service employment on or after 1 January 2013 are, in general, members of the Single Scheme. Pension Age: Minimum pension age of 66 years (rising to 67 and 68 in line with State Pension age changes). Scheme Members must retire at the age of 70 years. New entrants to the public service appointed on or after 1st April, 2004. Retirement Age will be determined by the terms of the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2004. The Act introduces new retirement provisions for new entrants to the public service appointed on or after 1st April, 2004. For new entrants there is no compulsory retirement age and 65 is the earliest age at which retirement benefits can be paid. In all other cases, 60 years is the minimum retirement age, with 65 years being the maximum retirement age. Residence The holder of the post shall reside in the district in which his or her duties are to be performed, or within a reasonable distance thereof.
Store Colleague
Role overview: We are seeking an enthusiastic Sales Assistant to play a vital role in delivering an exceptional shopping experience for our customers. With affluent opportunities for career development, JD Group is the place to be if you are motivated by progression and interested in developing your career. Responsibilities:
