AdministratorA short break at Center Parcs allows families to create their own experience, where they are free to do as much or as little as they like. Later this year, we’re bringing our unique and unrivalled family short breaks to Longford Forest, here in the Midlands.Set in hundreds of acres of beautiful forest, our new Center Parcs village – Longford Forest – is really taking shape and when fully operational will provide the very best in facilities and activities to over 250,000 guests each year. To transform our vision into a reality, we’re looking for an incredible and unstoppable team of around 1,000 employees – and this is a unique opportunity to be involved from the start.ABOUT THE ROLEIt’s a classic, yet diverse administration role whereby you’ll be expected to keep all things office related ticking over smoothly for multiple business areas - from dealing with guest enquiries and arranging meetings and events, right through to ordering office supplies and general filing. Alongside this, you’ll also support a senior management team with their own remit which could include collating presentations, taking minutes and diarising calendars.ABOUT YOUWe’re looking for an experienced administrator, who is used to supporting a senior management team and has a high degree of literacy and numeracy, plus a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Alongside this, you should also have a flexible and proactive approach, coupled with strong organisation skills and a confident, yet friendly telephone manner.The nature of the role means it’s imperative that you have great people skills and are happy working within a large team environment.HOURS OF WORKYou will be contracted to work 150 hours per 4 week period, on a flexible basis. This means that your days and hours of work could vary each week but you will always receive your contracted hours each period.The hours for this role will generally be Monday to Friday office hours, but flexibility will be required in line with business needs. You will be required to work some public/bank holidays on a rota basis.THE BENEFITSCenter Parcs is a fantastic place to work and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few:If this sounds like your ideal job, and you’d like to be in at the start of something great, then we’d love to see your application.Closing date: 2 April 2019 at 12 Noon.Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.
6 hours agoOpen Recruitment Competition for the position ofGeneral Operative Band 3 (Rural)at Donegal Group Schemesin West Region Arterial Drainage Maintenance and Construction Services DivisionCompetition Reference: 2019015Closing Date: 08 April 2019.The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for the position of General Operative Band 3(Rural) on the Donegal Group Schemes in West Region Arterial Drainage Maintenance andConstruction Services Division.The position is a seasonal or fixed term Non-Established State Industrial post based on a 39-hourweek, and will be subject to a seven month probation period which may be extended to ten monthsunder certain circumstances. The available appointment period may be for a lesser period thanthe probation period.Persons who wish to be considered for appointment to the above position should submit acompleted and signed application form, and copies of specified required supportingdocumentation.A short-listing assessment, based on the information supplied in the applications, may be used byOPW to select those applicants who are to be invited to attend for competitive interview.The competitive interview process will be used by OPW to select those candidates determined bythe Interview Board as being suitable for appointment to fill the position and a reserve panel,effective for a limited period, may be formed.Only those considered most suitable for placement on the panel, by the Interview Board at thecompetitive interview, will be positioned on the panels in the order of merit as determined by theInterview Board. Placement on the panel does not guarantee nor imply that an offer of employmentwill be made to those placed on same.Area of OperationThe OPW is responsible for the maintenance of schemes completed under the 1945 ArterialDrainage Act and the construction and maintenance of flood defence schemes completed underthe 1995 (Amendment) Act. The Office currently maintains over 12,000km of channels and inexcess of 700km of flood defence embankments.Appointees will be required to report directly to work, as directed by management, to any locationin the areas under the responsibility of the OPW Lifford Depot which has responsibility for theDonegal Group Schemes currently comprising works in Counties Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo.Travel expenses will not be paid for travelling to and from the designated workplace.Reporting RelationshipThe General Operative Band 3 (Rural) will be assigned a location/function by the RegionalEngineer and will report to the Regional Engineer and any other person to whom authority hasbeen delegated.Requirements and Principal Duties of a General Operative Band 3 (Rural).Note: The following list, which is not exhaustive, sets out the broad range of duties that may berequired to be undertaken by a General Operative Band 3 (Rural). Variances in the requirements ofindividual posts will reflect the management and operational requirements of individual sites andareas of work. concrete works; shuttering; steel-fixing; block work; ground works including duct work, pipe work, hand-digging etc.; plant operation, as appropriate to training received; scaffolding, as appropriate to training received; assist with structure inspections; assist with construction of large culverts; work on the construction and repair of bridges and other structures; work on channel maintenance operations and undertake all associated tasks i.e. removesilt and debris, fence, cut back foliage etc; operation of plant/equipment, including chainsaws and polesaws; driving vehicles; assist with embankment inspections; general maintenance of depots and installations; maintain ISO records and communications, as required; comply with all required Health & Safety procedures; undertake all required tasks in an efficient and safe manner, under the direction of theForeman; any other duties appropriate to the grade and training.The General Operative is required to: demonstrate flexibility and mobility, consistent with the needs of the service; contribute to and maintain a good team spirit and an effective team-working environment; remain calm while working under pressure and make sound judgements; work on own initiative in accordance with manager/supervisor instructions whilst being aneffective part of a larger team; apply excellent and effective interpersonal and communication skills coupled with aprofessional, polite and courteous manner when dealing with colleagues, management andthe public; apply a positive, flexible and proactive approach to work allied with an ability to deliver aneffective work presence; carry out all work in an efficient and safe manner, in accordance with the directions of theRegional Engineer/Foreman, with regard to self, colleagues and the public throughunderstanding, observance and application of Health and Safety requirements; successfully undertake training as and when required; be capable of meeting the full range of the requirements of the position; carry out other duties/works deemed by management as reasonable and appropriate to thegrade and to the position; Co-operate with the operation of and introduction of new work practices and technologye.g. tablets, smart phones, vehicle tracking, electronic information circulation, electronic incllocation reporting.Special working conditions apply: Manual handling and lifting of awkward / heavy loads; Mechanical lifting of awkward / heavy loads; Environmental awareness; Working at heights and in confined spaces; Working in inclement weather conditions; Management of Traffic and assisting with plant mobilisation to and from sites; Dealing sensitively with members of the public/property owners; Hazards – sharps, chemicals, traffic, wildlife, walking long distances on uneven/soft ground,dealing with disorderly members of the public; climbing and descending ladders/embankments etc; Working in or near water/watercourses; Working in large urban areas; Working in isolated rural areas.Contacts with: staff of the Office of Public Works; land and other property owners; members of the public; external contractors and suppliers.Essential Eligibility Requirements: a current full, clean driving licence, category B & W; a current Safe Pass Card.AgeOn the closing date for receipt of applications for this position, the following are the eligibilityrequirements with regard to age;- the minimum age requirement for potential applicants is 18;- the appointee will be a member of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme, as defined in thePublic Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions)Act 2012. Under the Scheme, retirement is compulsory on reaching 70 years of age.Outside EmploymentThe position is whole time and the officer may not engage in private practice or be connected withany outside business, which would interfere or conflict with the performance of official duties.Clarification must be sought from line management where any doubt arises. If, followingappointment, the appointee is or intends to be engaged in or connected with any outside business oremployment, the appointee is obliged to inform OPW HR Management (Operational) Division of suchan intention.HealthIn order to be accepted as suitable for employment, the appointee must satisfy certain criteriaincluding suitability in respect of health. The onus is on the appointee to declare their suitability, tothe best of their knowledge and belief, regarding their health status, and in this regard, theappointee will be asked to complete a health self-declaration statement and complete an on-linehealth questionnaire. Please note that any misstatements, incomplete statements and/or falsedeclarations are liable to disqualify the appointee from the competition and/or result in thesummary termination of their appointment to/employment in the position.Security Clearance and CharacterGarda vetting may be sought in respect of individuals who come under consideration for certainappointment(s). The proposed appointee may be required to complete and return a Garda Vettingform that will be forwarded to An Garda Síochána for security checks to be undertaken. Enquiriesmay also be made with the police force of any country in which the proposed appointee resided.Persons selected for appointment under this competition may receive offers of appointment, thecommencement and continuation of which would be subject to satisfactory Garda Vetting of theproposed appointees. All appointments are conditional on the OPW receiving satisfactoryreferences for proposed appointees, when requested.PayThe General Operative Band 3 (Rural) weekly pay scale for the position is as follows:Personal Pension Contribution (PPC)€536.42, €568.22, €587.95, €597.94, €607.94, €617.93, €627.92, €631.80, €641.67This rate will apply where the appointee is a new entrant or an existing civil servant appointed onor after 1 January 2013 and is required to make a Personal Pension Contribution.Non-Personal Pension Contribution (Non-PPC)€510.72, €541.40, €565.27, €575.12, €579.17, €588.75, €598.24, €607.74, €617.22This rate will apply where the appointee is not required to make a Personal Pension Contribution.
7 hours agoLocation: This position is in South Donegal, reporting to Ballyshannon DepotReporting to: Depot ManagerJob PurposeThis position of relief van sales driver will require delivery of products to our customers in a hygienic, friendly & efficient manner.Responsibilities
9 hours agoThe Customer Service Representative team supports our customers by providing prompt resolution of customer service queries. The day to day role involves liaising with customers, mainly via phone and using problem solving skills to handle customer queries.Hours: 8.30 - 16.30 Days: Sunday - Thursday.
10 hours agoFanfruit Ltd is a well-established, wholesaler of fresh fruit, vegetables and potatoes based in mid Louth - 2 miles north of Dunleer and 3 minutes from M1.Due to continued business expansion, we are currently recruiting for experienced Pickers / Packers in our store.The successful candidate(s):Job Type: Full-time also shift position available
13 hours agoCounty CorkJob SummaryEolas International Research is a successful global market, consumer and sensory research company with our head-office in Cork. We employ 50 people in Ireland and have an international team of researchers in over 120 countries.We have significant experience within the food, drink, personal and home-care industries listing some of the largest FMCG companies as our clients.We work closely with our global customers offering unique and personalised product quality audit services, focused on four distinct, yet complementary, areas of research, namely - consumer, sensory, market and laboratory research.We have a global team of researchers in 120 countries who perform in-store audits against quality standards on behalf of our clients. We also retrieve products from markets from right across the globe to test them in our laboratories in Cork or in our clients’ laboratories worldwide.As well as our analytical laboratories in Cork we are also the largest independent sensory research company in Ireland and have trained sensory panellists in Cork who perform sensory testing for companies as part of their quality programmes, in advance of new product launches or product reformulations etc. We work with some of Irelands leading Food & Beverage manufacturers as well as many multinational clients.Job Type / CategoryWe are currently recruiting for a QC Analyst to work in our laboratoriesThis role will be part of our existing Sensory and Laboratory Analysis team and will be involved in:
19 hours ago€25,000 - €35,500 a yearCPM is recruiting for Residential Fundraising Ambassadors to secure donations on behalf of our charity clients.If energy, passion and enthusiasm is at the heart of your work, we would love to hear from YOU!Our Missionis to bring about the day when ALLdogs can enjoy a happy life, free from the threat of unnecessary destruction.If you have a passion for animals and to strive for a career full of opportunitiesand rewards– Then this is the role for YOU!Not only will you be provided with full training, supportand progressionopportunities from CPM, you will also receive a generousguaranteed basic salaryand exceptional commissionstructure.We are looking for people with a ‘can-do’ attitude and positivepersonality.The perks of the job: Job Type: Full-timeSalary: €25,000.00 to €35,500.00 /year
19 hours agoRhodes Hotel is an independent boutique bed and breakfast hotel in central London.Excellent Zone 1 location next to Hyde Park.Less than 5 mins walk from Lancaster Gate and Paddington stations.We are currently recruiting for a full-time Receptionist (five days a week) to join our successful hotel and passionate team for the long-term.This position has the benefit of favourable hours and stability in terms of working the same days and hours every week. On occasion, flexibility will be required to cover other receptionist’s holidays.We will train you on the hotel software and duties required, but only apply if you are highly motivated and experienced individual, who has worked in a similar role for at least 12 months. You will be an excellent and confident communicator with exceptional people skills to handle all different types of customers, including difficult guests.Is this role right for me?Necessary characteristics:
19 hours ago£20,000 - £26,000 a yearWe are looking for someone with excellent communication skills and a natural caring nature who will make a valuable addition to our team.The role is a key pivotal one as the practice has a very personal approach.We are a small, highly professional team who strive to give our patients the very best experience.The role will be suitable for someone who is very well presented and organised, with a systematic approach to dealing with instructions and daily tasks.Daily tasks include, but not limited too:
19 hours agoSt AlbansPermanent£18,795 - £20,344 a yearAdvert InformationJob Title: Admin Support Officer - YC Hertfordshire Location: Based in Apsley (& Hemel Hempstead) Salary Range: £18,795 - £20,344 pa Hours: 37 per week Contract: Permanent YC Hertfordshire Support Officer Admin YC Hertfordshire enables young people to succeed through the delivery of targeted prevention and early intervention to address emerging needs, improve life chances, and reduce escalation to more expensive and intensive services. It supports young people who are challenged in education, their communities or home life to ensure a successful transition to adulthood. We are looking for an enthusiastic and flexible person to work with the Senior Support Officer to provide a variety of administrative support to our staff team in this interesting and varied role. You will be an organised person with excellent computer and administration skills, the ability to update and manage computer databases. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel is essential. Excellent communication skills are important – as is an approachable and friendly manner and the ability to talk to members of the public – either face to face or on the telephone. This is a full time role based mainly at Apsley; however you may be required to work in our young people’s centres in Dacorum and St Albans. We therefore require you to hold a full driving license and have access to a car. For more information, or for an informal discussion, please call Tracy Walsh on 01442 454060. Closing Date: 7th April 2019 Interview Date: 12th April 2019Additional InformationSafeguarding children and adults is of utmost importance to Hertfordshire County Council. The Council requires employees to abide by legislation and best practice to enable Hertfordshire to achieve this. This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. For more information click hereApplication InformationTo apply: Please follow the 'Apply for Job' button at the bottom of the screen. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. As part of the application you will be prompted to provide a supporting statement which is your opportunity to evidence how your skills, knowledge and experience match what we are looking for based on the PERSON SPECIFICATION area of the attached Job Outline. If you do not supply a supporting statement, your application may be rejected. For Candidate Guidance on How to Apply: Click Here PLEASE NOTE: All questions marked with a * are mandatory question and must be answered – you will not be able to submit your application until all mandatory questions have been answered. English Fluency:Please Note: The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. PLEASE NOTE: AS PART OF THIS ROLE YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO WORK AT SITES OTHER THAN YOUR OWN WORK BASE, THEREFORE REGULAR ACCESS TO A CAR IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ROLE.
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