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Woodie's; the market leader DIY, Home and Garden Retailer in Ireland and official “Great Place to Work” are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic & friendly Horticulturist to join our expanding team. If you would like the opportunity to grow in your career and with a company that will recognise and support you every step of the way, then Woodie's is for you. The Ideal Candidate: We appreciate that not every applicant will meet all of the requirements listed in our job description. If you have passion, drive and some of the skills or experience we’re looking for, we encourage you to apply! We welcome & encourage applicants from all walks of life! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Woodie's! We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. IND2
Replenishment Colleague
Woodie's is the market-leading DIY, Home & Garden retailer in Ireland with 35 stores nationwide and an online presence. We are proud to be listed as Ireland's Top Retailer by Great Places to Work and an official "Best Workplaces for Women" for the past three years! We are also recognised by the Irish Centre for Diversity & Inclusion as an accredited Investor in Diversity. We have an opportunity to join our Wexford team. Job Description Our store colleagues provide every Woodie's customer with an outstanding shopping experience through a helpful, friendly and knowledgeable approach. In this role, you will go above and beyond in order to help our customers complete their tasks, big or small.Some key responsibilities of the role: Work Location: In person
Store Colleague
Woodie's is the market-leading DIY, Home & Garden retailer in Ireland with 35 stores nationwide and an online presence. We are proud to be listed as Ireland's Top Retailer by Great Places to Work and an official "Best Workplaces for Women" for the past three years! We are also recognised by the Irish Centre for Diversity & Inclusion as an accredited Investor in Diversity. We have an opportunity to join our team in Kilkenny on a permanent contract. Job Description Our store colleagues provide every Woodie's customer with an outstanding shopping experience through a helpful, friendly and knowledgeable approach. In this role, you will go above and beyond in order to help our customers complete their tasks, big or small. Some key responsibilities of the role : We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Woodie's! We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. IND2 Job Type: Permanent Pay: From €13.70 per hour Expected hours: 30 per week Work Location: In person
Store Colleague
Store Colleague Woodie's DIY - Limerick, County Limerick From €13.70 an hour Woodie's is the market-leading DIY, Home & Garden retailer in Ireland with 35 stores nationwide and an online presence. We are proud to be listed as Ireland's Top Retailer by Great Places to Work and an official "Best Workplaces for Women" for the past three years! We are also recognised by the Irish Centre for Diversity & Inclusion as an accredited Investor in Diversity. We have an opportunity to join our team in Limerick on a permanent contract. Job Description Our store colleagues provide every Woodie's customer with an outstanding shopping experience through a helpful, friendly and knowledgeable approach.In this role, you will go above and beyond in order to help our customers complete their tasks, big or small. Some key responsibilities of the role : Work Location: In person
Store Colleague (E-store)
Woodie's is the market-leading DIY, Home & Garden retailer in Ireland with 35 stores nationwide and an online presence. We are proud to be listed as Ireland's Top Retailer by Great Places to Work and an official "Best Workplaces for Women" for the past three years! We are also recognised by the Irish Centre for Diversity & Inclusion as an accredited Investor in Diversity. We have an opportunity to join our Drogheda E-store team on a Fixed Term Contract. Some key responsibilities of the role: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Woodie's! We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. IND2 Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term Pay: €13.70 per hour Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week Work Location: In person
Store Colleague
Woodie's is the market-leading DIY, Home & Garden retailer in Ireland with 35 stores nationwide and an online presence. We are proud to be listed as Ireland's Top Retailer by Great Places to Work and an official "Best Workplaces for Women" for the past three years! We are also recognised by the Irish Centre for Diversity & Inclusion as an accredited Investor in Diversity. We have an opportunity to join our team in Galway - Headford Road on a FTC contract. Job Description Our store colleagues provide every Woodie's customer with an outstanding shopping experience through a helpful, friendly and knowledgeable approach. In this role, you will go above and beyond in order to help our customers complete their tasks, big or small. Some key responsibilities of the role : We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Woodie's! We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. IND2 Job Type: Part-time Pay: €13.70 per hour Expected hours: 24 per week Work Location: In person
Assistant Buyer
The Assistant Buyer supports the buying team in selecting, sourcing and purchasing product ranges to meet customer needs and commercial KPIs. They assist with supplier negotiations, stock management, sales analysis and administrative tasks to ensure a smooth buying process. Their primary focus is to support successful product selection, pricing and stock availability, and working closely on the coordination of tasks and process to achieve this. Key Responsibilities: 1. Product Performance o Support the buyer in the discovery and purchasing of ranges that are aligned with the business goals and market trends. o Assist in identifying new opportunities for product innovation and range expansion o Work closely with the merchandising team in identifying gaps in the current product assortment, ensure target availability are achieved. Ensure top performing lines are a focus to maintain strong availability. o Monitor competitor activity and industry trends to inform purchasing decisions. o Work closely with the buyer to ensure product ranges align with overall company goals. o Support in reviewing customer, store feedback and sales performance to enhance the category success. 2. Supplier Management o Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to negotiate competitive pricing and favourable terms. o Assist the buyer in evaluating supplier options according to price, service and quality and determine the best choices o Assist with supplier critical path and communication ensuring timely deliveries and assisting administration in resolving supply chain issues. o Support supplier performance reviews, ensuring quality and compliance standards are met. 3. Range Management o Assist with the planning and sourcing of seasonal and promotional product. Ensuring all reporting files are kept up to date. o Help manage product launches and stock levels in collaboration with internal stakeholders o Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, product details and supplier trading terms. o Support the buyer with the development of Woodies Product Life Cycle. 4.Performance Analysis o Monitor sales and stock levels to assess product and category performance o Assist in preparing reports and insights to support buying decisions and adjustments made to ranges. o Identify underperforming products and recommend actions to optimize profitability 5.Team Support o Effective team management of L1 colleagues, ensuring clarity of their roles and responsibilities, as well as supporting the processes to deliver admin support to the Home team o Assist in providing targeted mentorship to L1’s on the team ensuring their proactive contributions enhance overall delivery and efficiency. o Provide administrative and operational support to the wider buying team. 6.Relationship Management o Collaborate with cross – functional teams including merchandising, marketing and supply chain, to ensure seamless buying process. o Build strong relationships with store colleagues and managers to foster close collaboration ensuring alignment on product plans and maximizing sales opportunities o Develop strong relationships with merchandising team to ensure efficient stock management, optimizing availability and driving sales to achieve budget targets. o Build relationships – work well with others, engage with colleagues, management, the wider business teams, forming strong working relationships 7.Compliance and Risk Management o Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company policies, legal requirements and the Grafton Group ESG agenda o Support due diligence processes, including ethical sourcing and sustainability initiatives o Assist in managing product control and safety standards Skills: o Strong understanding of consumer preferences, trends and seasonal demands o Knowledge of inventory levels, order management and supply chain coordination o Ability to manage multiple product areas and meet deadlines o Analytical skills, interpret sales metrics, inventory performance and market trends. Performance Metrics: o Achievement of sales and Revenue Metrics o Inventory management – stock turn over, aging inventory and out of stock rates. o Operational Efficiency o Customer and market insights Personal Attributes: o Results-oriented with a strong commercial awareness o Proactive attitude and takes initiative to identify opportunities o Ability to work under pressure and meeting deadlines o High level of integrity and professionalism
Finance Graduate
Description OBW Technologies Ltd, the leading national provider of portable and fixed gas detection sensors and solutions in Ireland is currently looking to hire a Finance Graduate to join their fast-paced, dynamic and growing accounts team. The Finance Graduate will support the company's finance activities by assisting with vendor and customer set-up, Invoice and Bank transaction processing and dealing with vendor and customer queries. Working with an established team, the candidate will receive great exposure to a busy finance team and will help to ensure that all administrative tasks are completed accurately, meeting the required deadlines. Responsibilities to include: • Assisting the Accounts Administrator with the set-up of vendors, processing purchase invoices. Checking of vendor statements ensuring all invoices are processed on Priority and requesting missing invoices. • Assisting the Accounts Administrator with the setup of customers on Priority, processing sales invoices and uploading onto portals / posting to customers where necessary. • Checking new PO’s in from customers that the amount is correct, payment terms, billing customer etc. and emailing to the relevant person. · Assist with the year end audit – providing information required by Mazars • Assisting Finance team with preparation for ISO Audits • Operation of general office duties to include dealing with employee queries and post. • Other duties as required and agreed with Management.
Retained Fire Fighter
Condition of Employment Character: Each candidate must be of good character. The County Council may make whatever enquiries it considers necessary to satisfy this condition. Age: A Retained Fire-fighter must be not less than 18 and must be under 55 years on the first day of the month in which the latest date for receiving application forms occurs. A birth certificate must be submitted to Laois County Council as proof of age. Retirement: On reaching 55 years of age, or sooner if found medically or physically unfit to continue, a part-time Fire-fighter shall be required to retire. However, such Fire-fighter have the option to continue working up to age 60 subject to compulsory annual medical assessment measured against agreed standards. PROBATION: From the date of commencement as part-time Fire-fighter there shall be a period of ten months during which he/she shall be on probation. During this period he/she shall be required, when requested by the Chief Fire Officer, to undergo and successfully complete a Recruits Induction Course and a Breathing apparatus Wearers Course. Such period of ten months may be extended at the absolute discretion of the County Council. The part-time Fire-fighter shall cease to be employed at the end of the period of probation unless the County Council is satisfied that he/she has been satisfactory in all respects. You will also be required to undergo Heavy Goods Vehicle driver training (Class C licence) & successfully pass the appropriate driving test. Health: Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Eyesight levels should be uncorrected visual acuity of 6/9, 6/12 or better. (Candidates should check with an optician to ascertain if eligible to avoid unnecessary interviews and expense prior to applying for the position). Medical Examination: Before recruitment a candidate must undergo and pass health and fitness tests in accordance with “An Occupational Health System for members of the retained Fire Service as issued by the Local Government Management Services Board July 2005, in order to qualify for the post. (Refer to enclosed Firefighter Selection Tests). During the period of employment the person appointed must participate in the Occupational Health Systems as laid down in “An Occupation Health system for members of the Retained Fire Service” as issued by the Local Government Management Services Board July 2005. He/she will co-operate with Laois County Council in arrangements to this end. A Firefighter who, in the opinion of the Medical Advisor conducting the Occupational Health system, is unsuitable for operational duties as a Firefighter will be required to resign. Education and sustainibility: A candidate must have attained a suitable level of education to enable him/her to undergo successfully the appropriate training and to perform satisfactorily as a part-time Firefighter. Driving License: On date of appointment the successful candidate must hold a full clean driving licence in respect of Category B Vehicles or equivalent in the EU Model Driving Licence on the latest date for the receipt of completed applications. Candidates are also required prior to appointment to procure and maintain a Class C learner permit. In addition, the successful candidate must have access to a car as he/she may be required to travel to training courses in the course of his/her duties. Drills And Further Traning : A part-time Firefighter shall attend and participate in drills and shall undergo from time to time courses and further training, including Breathing Apparatus Training, minimum of 2 weeks, as required or deemed appropriate by the County Council. The location(s) of the training shall be decided by the County Council. Drills shall be held at such frequency as decided by the County Council in its absolute discretion. Adequate advance notice shall be given to Firefighters. Residence: (a) The residence and place of normal work of each part-time Firefighter shall be within a distance from the Fire Station, acceptable to the Fire Authority. (As a rough guide a maximum distance of 1½ miles from the Fire Station). If at any time his/her availability is affected by change of work or any other reasons, he/she will be required to resign. • A part-time Firefighter shall be required to report for duty to the fire station in its present location or in the event of change of location, to such new locations that may be decided by the Fire Authority. Changes in the location of a fire station will not result in payment of disturbance money or other compensation. Availibility: Written evidence from the employer as to availability must be provided and the County Council, in its sole discretion, shall decide as to whether the availability as so evidenced is acceptable. Self-employed must also provide written evidence as to availability. Such written evidence must cover a candidate’s availability on recruitment for fire and other calls, drills, training and such other duties which the part-time Firefighter may be required by the County Council to perform. If the County Council deems a part-time Firefighter’s attendance to be unsatisfactory, it may terminate his/her service. Recruitment: • Applicants will be required to attend for interview at their own expense. • Candidates will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy test as part of the recruitment process. • The interview board will recommend a panel of suitable applicants and further vacancies may be filled from the panel. • Applicants will be required to undergo Garda Vetting procedure Duties: (a) Each part-time Firefighter shall be required to attend at fires and other emergencies, drills, displays etc, at such times and for such periods as required by the Authority. • Each part-time Firefighter shall operate in accordance with such rostering arrangements as exist, or as may be arranged by the Fire Authority, from time to time, and shall attend with due promptness fire and other calls, emergencies and duties in any part of County Laois and in the area of any other Fire Authority as required by the County Council. Firefighters may be contacted via smart phone and shall participate in any online crew availability systems adopted by the Fire Authority. • A part-time Firefighter, as and when required, shall perform such duties as are assigned to him/her from time to time. Failure to respond promptly to fire or other calls shall at the discretion of the County Council, result in termination of service. Clothing Etc While on duty, part-time Firefighter shall use the clothing and personal equipment provided by the Council and such clothing and equipment shall be left in the Station immediately after the cessation of duty. Part-time Firefighter may not use such clothing and equipment save while on duty. Grievence and Diciplinary Procedures: The terms of the County Council’s Grievance and Disciplinary procedure shall apply to part-time Fire-fighters. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
General Services Supervisor
SECTION 1: THE ROLE Cork County Council is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates with relevant experience, who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which vacancies for General Services Supervisor Roads (Bandon/Kinsale MD) may be filled. The initial assignment for the position will be based in Kinsale, Co. Cork . The General Services Supervisor is an outdoor, frontline, supervisory line management role which includes responsibility for the management of staff. The General Services Supervisor is also one of the Council’s key representatives on the ground on a day-to-day basis and is often the first point of contact in emergency and crisis management situations. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated, adaptable, and flexible person with a strong sense of commitment to delivering quality public services, who must also demonstrate a clear knowledge and understanding of: 4. Age Age restrictions shall only apply to a candidate where he/she is not classified as a new entrant within the meaning of the Public Services Superannuation Act, 2004. A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 70 years of age. SECTION 4: TENURE The position is permanent and full-time. The post is pensionable. A panel may be created to fill vacancies for General Services Supervisor Roads (Bandon/Kinsale MD) which may arise over the lifetime of the panel. The local authority shall require a person to whom an appointment is offered to take up such appointment within a period of not more than one month and if they fail to take up the appointment within such period, or such longer period as the local authority in its absolute discretion may determine, the local authority shall not appoint them. SECTION 5: REMUNERATION The initial wage is €896.28 basic per week (point 1) on assignment, rising after training and satisfactory service by annual increments to €1,056.14 basic per week (point 10) . Where there is an increment entitlement, increments are paid subject to satisfactory attendance, conduct and performance. Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Heritage and Local Government. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government Policy. SECTION 6: LOCATION OF POST The initial assignment for the position will be based in Kinsale, Co. Cork . The base for working purposes shall be the location as determined by Cork County Council. The person appointed may be requested to provide temporary cover in adjoining municipal districts, as required. Cork 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 compensation. The successful applicant will be required to reside in the area in which the duties of the post are to be performed or at a location acceptable to the Council. SECTION 7: WORKING HOURS The working hours at present provide for a 5-day, 39-hour week . You may be required to work overtime as required from time to time. All hours worked will be subject to the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 and the Organisation of Working Time Act (Regulations) 2001 . SECTION 8: ANNUAL LEAVE The current annual leave entitlement is 25 days per annum inclusive of Good Friday or on a pro-rata basis for the period. Notice of intention to take leave shall be given to the Council at least two weeks before proposed leave commences. Cork County Council’s leave 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). SECTION 9: TRANSPORTATION When required to do so, holders of the office shall hold a full driving licence for Class B Vehicles and shall 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. Cork County Council may supply a van for use in connection with the work, which will be fitted with a GPS system and which will be monitored regularly.
