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Full time Chef de Partie Required. Employer and Employment Location: Good Food Chinese Takeaway, Main Street, Rathangan, Co. Kildare. Work Includes: Preparing Chinese cuisine food items and meal components at your station. Manage oriental ingredients that should be frequently available on a daily basis. Cooking a specific portion of each plated Chinese meal. Assisting with marinating, cutting and precooking Asian cuisine foods. Following directions provided by the head chef. Stocktaking and ordering supplies for your station. Suggest new rules and procedures for optimizing the cooking process. Required: 3+ years previous relevant experience. Minimum Annual Salary: €37,024 Working Hours: 40 hours/week, hourly rate 17.80 euros. AD PUBLISHED: FROM 21ST AUGUST 2026 TO 18TH SEPTEMBER 2026
Higher Executive Officer
What is the Higher Executive Officer Role? The Higher Executive Officer (HEO) role requires individuals who can balance operational leadership with strong analytical skills, sound judgement and a clear commitment to public service values. Acting as a vital link between senior management and operational teams, their work ensures the effective implementation of policy, reform, and service delivery on the ground and provides support in managing large projects, budgets and developing government policy. They are expected to operate confidently in complex environments, represent their area in cross-departmental and senior-level settings, and ensure the effective implementation of policies, programmes and services while managing resources responsibly. The Civil Service is now recruiting for suitably qualified and committed individuals to take up the role of HEO. This is an exciting opportunity for talented and enthusiastic individuals who are looking to embrace new challenges, do purposeful work and make a real difference to the Irish State and its people. HEOs are experienced middle managers who play a critical role in leading teams, managing delivery and supporting departmental and cross-government priorities. Reporting to an Assistant Principal Officer, HEOs play a key role in implementing policy and strategy and in delivering a world class service to the State and to the people of Ireland. HEOs in the Civil Service contribute to the Renewal 2030 Strategy and the Better Public Services programme, helping to realise a vision of a more unified, professional, responsive, open and accountable Civil Service that delivers a world-class service to the State and the people of Ireland. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Depending on the Civil Service organisation, the following is an overview of the type of responsibilities and tasks required of the successful candidate(s) at HEO level: Providing strong team leadership, offering direction, motivation and support to drive high performance and continuous improvement; Applying robust analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills to inform policy development, operational decisions and organisational priorities; Managing competing demands effectively, planning and prioritising in a dynamic environment to meet tight deadlines; Exercising sound, evidence-based judgement, making balanced and well-reasoned recommendations; Maintaining high standards of governance, accountability and customer service, contributing to a culture of integrity and public service excellence; Building productive working relationships with colleagues, senior management and external stakeholders to enable effective cross-functional delivery; Communicating clearly and professionally, tailoring messages for different audiences across written, verbal and digital channels; Managing budgets, resources and corporate responsibilities in their area in line with Departmental procedures and Civil Service obligations; Supporting learning, development and capability building, fostering a culture where staff can grow, innovate and thrive; Operating effectively in hybrid and evolving work environments, ensuring team cohesion and clarity of purpose; Demonstrating flexibility, resilience and the ability to adapt to a changing work environment; Dealing with sensitive and confidential information. The above job description is a guide to the general range of duties of the successful candidate. It is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. Why Apply for the Role? As well as a rewarding and challenging career, some of the benefits of working as a HEO include: Competitive salary, starting at €60,029 with yearly increments for satisfactory performance; 29 days of annual leave per year; Public Sector pension; Opportunities for promotion through internal, interdepartmental and open competitions; Subject to business needs and a satisfactory probationary period; Flexible working with a commitment to work-life balance and a family-friendly workplace (including work-sharing arrangements and a wide variety of special leave options); Facility to apply for Shorter Working Year Scheme; Facility to apply for career breaks; Learning and development opportunities; Access to well-being programmes to support a healthy work-life balance; Opportunity to avail of the ‘Cycle to Work’ scheme, and the tax saver public transport pass; Opportunity to join the Public Service Credit Union; Contribute to purposeful work that positively impacts citizens, communities, and society. On the closing date of 10 September 2026, to be eligible for consideration, a candidate must satisfy the following requirements: Possess a Leaving Certificate at Level 4 or above; or hold a minimum Level 4 qualification, major or minor award on the National Framework of Qualifications (or equivalent as per NARIC Ireland). Possess a minimum of three years’ relevant management experience. Demonstrable experience in: a. managing workloads, projects or processes in a complex, fast-paced environment; b. strategic thinking, using sound judgement to make well-informed decisions; c. researching and analysing information to support decision-making in a timely manner; d. working collaboratively with internal and/or external stakeholders in multidisciplinary environments; e. creating an inclusive team environment and creating opportunities for knowledge sharing; f. self-motivation, setting own targets and dealing with multiple demands while producing high quality work. Essential Requirements: Candidates must also be able to demonstrate that they possess the capabilities/skills identified as necessary for effective performance at this level, as outlined in the Capability Framework for Higher Executive Officer in the Civil Service.
Team Leader
Team Leader for 8 hours per week. Permanent contract at Maynooth. We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Team Leader to join our store at Flying Tiger Copenhagen Maynooth. They get to be part of our unique concept and help us create an atmosphere that's second to none. Join us and be a part of a company that's passionate about growth, creativity, and making every day extraordinary. Must be fully flexible and available to work Monday through to Sunday working a variety of shift patterns ranging from early start to support delivery to starting later to support closing the store. To be available to work up to 5 out of 7 days each week during busy trading periods. About Us At Flying Tiger Copenhagen, we don’t design to make products look nice, we design to make people feel good. Creating products that make you smile with the real value in the experiences of when we share these products with others. We are a variety retail concept with over 800 stores across 27 countries. with over 7,000 fantastic employees. As part of a responsible community, we are committed to sustainability, including sourcing of our materials, to how we operate across our businesses. What the role is about? The rate of pay for this role is €14.75 per hour, mid-week availablity is required for this role.
General Operative
Your Recipe For a Rewarding Career Starts Here! Why Dawn Farms? We can offer an excellent opportunity to be part of a world-class team offering permanent, full-time positions with set hours and plenty of opportunity for further training, development and career opportunities should you wish to progress further. Our culture is one of inclusiveness and diversity with a constant drive and focus for continuous improvement throughout our business. Our production plants are located in Naas, Co Kildare with easy access via public transport. About Us Dawn Farms is the largest dedicated supplier of cooked meat and plant-based ingredients and fermented products outside of the US supplying world leading brands across more than 44 markets from our two state of the art plant facilities based in Naas. We also have manufacturing facilities in the UK and Germany. Dawn Farms is one of the largest employers in Naas, Co Kildare with a strong culture of diversity and inclusion. Job Purpose Dawn Farms is currently seeking for General Operatives to join our Production Teams. You will play an integral part of the team in ensuring the highest level of hygiene, food safety and health and safety standards are met. Positions: Full-Time Location: Naas, Co. Kildare. Salary: €14.15 - €18.39 per hour (overtime opportunities available) Role Responsibilities & Duties
Driver
Description: SVP is a large, national, voluntary organisation with extensive experience of working with a diverse range of people who experience poverty and exclusion. Through its network of volunteers and staff, it is strongly committed to working for social justice and advocates the creation of a more just and caring society. SVP employs people to support volunteers in a variety of settings including housing, community care, shops, administration, and other specialist areas. The Role: We are currently looking to recruit a Driver (Permanent Part Time; 37.5 hours over two weeks, working a 5 days on, 5 days off rotation from Thursday to Wednesday) to join our Children & Family team in Kildare Day Care Centre. The post holder will have responsibility to further the work of the SVP in the Day Care Centre in Kildare, by ensuring the smooth transportation of users of the Centre to and from their homes while also assisting in the delivery of Meals on Wheels on a daily basis. This is a great opportunity to join one of Ireland’s largest voluntary organisations and make a difference in your community. Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills Required Qualifications • Full Clean D1 License and CPC licence is essential. • A First Aid qualification would be desirable. Experience • 1 years + driving experience with D1 licence and CPC licence is essential. • Experience of working with the elderly or vulnerable people would be desirable. • Experience of conducing regular road worthiness inspections of vehicles is desirable. Knowledge • Knowledge of the Society and of its mission and values. • Knowledge of needs and issues of the poor, elderly and disadvantaged. • Good knowledge of street and area locations within the Kildare area would be desirable. Skills • Excellent organisation skills. • Be customer focused with strong interpersonal skills. • Possess good problem-solving skills. • Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team. • Be able to establish and maintain working relationships on an ongoing basis.
Reach Truck Driver
Your Recipe For a Rewarding Career Starts Here! About Us Dawn Farms is the largest dedicated supplier of cooked meat and plant-based ingredients and fermented products outside of the US supplying world leading brands across more than 44 markets from our two state of the art plant facilities based in Naas. We also have manufacturing facilities in the UK and Germany. Dawn Farms is one of the largest employers in Naas, Co Kildare with a strong culture of diversity and inclusion. Job Purpose Dawn Distribution is currently seeking a Reach Truck Driver to join our teamon a full-time permenant basis, based in our Naas HQ location. As a Reach Truck Driver you will be reporting into the Team Leader and/or Manager, this role requires this person to effectively and efficiently perform their daily work tasks to the highest level of hygiene, food safety and health and safety standards, meeting all targets and reporting all issues. The role involves the employee being an integral part of the team, working together and meeting daily plans. Positions: Full-Time, Permenant Location: Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland Working Hours: Mon. to Thur. 9:30am - 6pm, Friday hours based on shift rotations due to transport schedules. Salary: DOE Role Responsibilities & Duties
Health & Safety Officer
With over 50 years’ experience, SAP Landscapes is one of Ireland’s leading landscape construction and maintenance companies. We employ more than 375 people across six divisions — grounds maintenance, landscape creation, small works, winter maintenance, tree works, interior planting and we are backed for continued growth. Our work is genuinely safety-critical: tree works at height with chainsaws and machinery, winter gritting through the night, a large vehicle fleet and daily work on live client and construction sites. As we grow, we want an experienced Health & Safety Officer to help us build and lead a strong, practical safety culture across the business. Position: Health & Safety Officer Contract: Full Time (40 hours per week) Reporting to: Health & Safety Manager Base: Head Office, Maynooth, Co. Kildare Coverage: Greater Leinster (primarily Dublin-based sites) The Role Based at our Head Office in Maynooth with regular travel to client sites, you will make sure our health and safety policies, procedures and legal obligations are implemented and maintained across all operations. Working closely with the Health & Safety Manager, operational teams and site crews, you will provide hands-on support, guidance and coaching — not just paperwork — to keep our people and our clients safe. Although SAP Landscapes is a landscape company, much of our work is construction-adjacent — landscape construction, working on and alongside live construction sites, plant and machinery, working at height and traffic management. The role carries strong commonality with construction and civils health and safety, including the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations and PSCS/PSDP coordination, so experience gained in construction, civils or facilities environments transfers directly. Key Responsibilities: Ready to help us create better spaces, safely? We would love to hear from you. SAP Landscapes is an equal opportunity employer.
Craft Worker
Overview of the Department The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) plays the lead role in promoting competitive and sustainable economic development in the agriculture, food, forestry and fisheries sectors. Its mission is to lead, enable and regulate the sector in a way that optimises its contribution to social, economic and environmental sustainability. The Department’s strategic goals include: Note: All qualifications deemed essential for this role must be verified through the submission of relevant awards. In the case of non-essential qualifications, a number of candidates who are called forward to the final stage of the assessment process will be selected randomly and required to submit evidence of one or more such qualifications. Candidates should note that admission to the competition does not imply that they meet the eligibility criteria. Therefore, candidates should satisfy themselves that they meet the eligibility criteria for this competition. Application Process How to Apply Only Online Applications can be made and should be submitted via the Apply Now button. Note: As outlined above, if you do not meet the Essential Requirements listed under Section 3, your application will receive no further consideration. Closing Date Your application must be submitted no later than 12 noon on Wednesday 2nd September 2026 All queries relating to this recruitment campaign should be directed to dafm@cpl.ie with thesubject heading “Craft Worker (Agricultural Mechanic) - Kildare”
Assistant Store Manager
What you can expect: In your role as an Assistant Store Manager, you act as an inspirational role model and support the Store Manager to monitor and manage all store areas and team members in the KPI achievement with a tireless drive to deliver excellent customer service .
