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Costa Coffee requires a Team Member for our store in Barronstrand. At Costa Coffee we are as passionate about our people as we are our great coffee! Being a part of our team gives you the chance to learn new skills in coffee excellence whilst letting your personality shine through. As a Costa Barista you receive full training in delivering every customer with an unbeatable coffee experience, through great customer service and great coffee. Are you: -
Team Member
Costa Coffee requires a fully flexible Team Member for our store in Waterford Retail Park. At Costa Coffee we are as passionate about our people as we are our great coffee! Being a part of our team gives you the chance to learn new skills in coffee excellence whilst letting your personality shine through. As a Costa Barista you receive full training in delivering every customer with an unbeatable coffee experience, through great customer service and great coffee. Are you: -
Retained Firefighters
The role of the firefighter is: • To save life and preserve endangered life. • Protection of property from damage by fire and from firefighting measures. • To render humanitarian services. • To inform and educate your community to improve awareness of safety. A firefighter must be: • at least 18 years of age on appointment • physically fit and agile with good stamina • able to work in hazardous conditions for long periods, including at heights and in confined spaces • mechanically adept with good dexterity and co-ordination • trustworthy, honest, dependable and generally of good character (see Garda Clearance) • self-reliant and self-assured with a keen sense of discipline • able to contribute to, and work within a team • able to understand and memorise technical information • able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing Health and Safety Health and Safety forms a key part in the role of every firefighter. i. It shall be the duty of every firefighter while at work: (a) to take reasonable care for his/her own safety, health and welfare and that of any other person who may be affected by his/her acts or omissions while at work; (b) to co-operate with his/her employer and any other person to such extent as will enable his/her employer or the other person to comply with any of the relevant statutory provisions; (c) to use in such manner so as to provide the protection intended, any suitable appliance, protective clothing, convenience, equipment or other means or thing provided (whether for his/her use alone or for use by him/her in common with others) for securing his/her safety, health or welfare while at work; and (d) to report to his/her employer or his/her immediate superior, without unreasonable delay, any defects in plant, equipment, place of work or system of work, which might endanger safety, health or welfare, of which he/she becomes aware. ii. No person shall intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse any appliance, protective clothing, convenience, equipment, item or other means provided in pursuance of any of the relevant statutory provisions or otherwise, for securing the safety, health or welfare of persons arising out of work activities. Garda Clearance The Service is in a position of trust with the public and has a duty to protect them. If you have a record of an offence, this will not necessarily disqualify you as all applications are considered strictly on their merit. However, you are required to declare any offence for which you have been convicted. You are advised to declare any charges that are pending; a subsequent conviction could lead to you being discharged from the Service. If you fail to disclose information when required to do so, this will render your application void and if you have been employed may result in termination of employment. A Garda clearance check will be carried out prior to your appointment to the Service. Should you be charged with an offence between the date of the application or appointment you must notify the Service in writing, as this may affect your employment in the Service. Training Retained Firefighters are required to attend and pass a three-week initial training course. To complete this training, each recruit will be required to attend a training centre selected by the Chief Fire Officer. The main purpose is to teach practical Firefighting skills incorporating search and rescue, and the safe use of equipment such as ladders, pumps and hose. This is followed by two weeks Breathing Apparatus training at a later stage. Failure to satisfactorily complete these training courses will demonstrate a lack of suitability for the position of Retained Firefighter and may result in termination of employment. On completion of the initial training, the recruit firefighter is required to undertake a recruit induction and development program over a specified period of time designed to equip them with the necessary skills in performing the duties assigned to them by the Chief Fire Officer. This will involve an ongoing requirement to attend and pass subsequent training and refresher training courses. Each Retained Firefighter is also required to attend a weekly 2 hour drill night and a 3 day block training course typically held in the Spring. Attendance at training is mandatory. This may result in absences from your current employment/career. 1. CHARACTER: A candidate must be of good character and will be required to submit a certificate of character from two responsible citizens who are not related to him/her. 2. AGE: Candidates shall be over the age of 18 years at the date of appointment. The normal retirement age is 55 years. 3. HEALTH: Candidates must: (a) Be free from any defect or disease which would render him/her unsuitable for duty with the Brigade and be in a state of health as determined by the Council’s Medical Adviser, such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. (b) Before being accepted for appointment a candidate will be required to pass a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner nominated by Waterford City & County Council; and as a condition of retention of the appointment, to pass further such medical examinations at specified intervals. Successful candidates to the position will be required to co-operate with the National Occupational Health System for Retained Firefighters. 4. EDUCATIONAL STANDARD: Each candidate must have obtained at least Grade D (or a pass) in five subjects, including Mathematics and English, from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Junior Certificate Examination or in an examination of at least equivalent standard. 5. DRIVING LICENCE: A candidate must, at the date of application, be the holder of an unendorsed Class ‘B’ Driving Licence or a provisional Class ‘B’ Driving Licence. On appointment and after an interval decided by the Chief Fire Officer, Firefighters will be required to obtain a HGV licence to enable them to drive Fire Appliances. 6. ANNUAL LEAVE Four weeks annual leave per annum (28 days). Payment for annual leave is 8% of earnings. These earnings will be calculated based on the previous year’s earnings excluding the retainer, clothing allowance and payment for annual leave and public holiday leave in the previous year. The payment for annual leave will be made when employees take annual leave as part of the fortnightly pay cycle. 7. REFERENCES Each applicant is required to submit as references the names, address, e-mail addresses and contact number of two responsible persons to whom he/she is well known but not related and of which at least one must be a previous employer. Any offer of employment will be subject to both references being of a satisfactory standard. In the event an unsatisfactory reference is received, Waterford City & County Council reserves the right not to proceed with the offer of employment. 8. PARTICULARS (including duties): i. A person appointed must reside and, if in employment, work within a reasonable distance of their appointed Fire Station which will allow him/her respond within the turnout time set by the Chief Fire Officer. Any changes to address or employment after appointment to the position must be notified in writing to the Chief Fire Officer. ii. Turnout Time – All applicants must have the ability to present at the Fire Station within the specified minutes outlined for that Fire Station upon a call being sent to their pager, which the fire fighter carries when providing cover. 5 MINUTE TURNOUT TIME 8 MINUTE TURNOUT TIME Tallow Ardmore Lismore Kilmacthomas Cappoquin Portlaw Dungarvan Dunmore East Tramore Waterford City iii. Payment in respect of attendance at incidents shall be in accordance with the WRC Agreement for Retained Firefighters 2023. iv. Attendance and payment in the case of fire drills shall be in accordance with the WRC Agreement for Retained Firefighters 2023. v. A successful candidate will be employed by Waterford City & County Council as Retained Firefighter for fire-fighting and special service duties. vi. Retained Firefighters are required to fulfil the availability scheme arrangement and be available in accordance therewith for fires and other incidents. vii. Retained Firefighters must carry a Fire Service pocket alerter at all times (when on duty) and must ensure that it is in proper working order. The onus of arranging to receive the call out alarm rests with the Retained Firefighter. Rostering and availability scheme arrangements are subject to alteration from time to time according to need, or in interest of efficiency. viii. A successful candidate will be required to attend and pass a Recruit Training Course before taking up appointment; also to attend and qualify at a Breathing Apparatus Course and attend such other training courses as may be required. He/she must attend weekly training sessions at the Fire Station and participate in all relevant training programmes. ix. A person appointed will be required to undertake a course of training in heavy vehicle driving and qualify as a Category C Driver. x. The duties of the employment will include such other duties appropriate to the employment assigned from time to time by the Chief Fire Officer, or other Officer deputising for him, or any Officer of the Brigade duly designated for the purpose; and, in particular, to carry out, or assist at, the cleaning, testing or repair of any equipment. xi. A person appointed will be required to conform to all staff policies operating in Waterford City & County Council. If at any time his/her availability is adversely affected by change of work, or any other cause, he/she shall be required to resign his/her appointment. xii. Firefighters will be offered the opportunity to take part in Community Fire Safety projects such as school visits, community group talks, smoke alarm campaigns etc. xiii. Candidates who are in employment should inform their employers of their candidature and the requirements of this appointment. Such candidates will be required to produce at the interview employer's statement that they will be released to attend Fire Service Calls and fulfil training when required. 9. PROBATION: Initial appointment will be for a probationary period of Twelve months. The person appointed will cease to hold the appointment at the end of the probationary period unless the Chief Fire Officer certifies that he/she has complied with the requirements for appointment and is otherwise satisfactory. 10. REMUNERATION, etc: The employment is part-time. Pay Schedule – All Firefighters will move to a fortnightly pay schedule with effect from 2024 as per Circular E.L. 03/2023. Inclusive Annual Retained Allowance 0-2 years service €11,769 / Year 2-4 years service €12,751 / Year 5-7 years service €13,963 / Year 8 years plus €15,067 / Year Hourly Rate of Attendance Attendance at Drill (Drill usually 2 hours in duration per week) €47.50 / Hour
Office Assistant
Munster Proteins is the rendering and by-products division of ABP Food Group. Munster Proteins is focused entirely on providing sustainable, bio-secure and environmentally responsible services to the food industry. We are experts in the recovery, rendering and recycling of animal by-products. Munster Proteins operates from an EU approved modern processing unit in Ferrybank, Co. Waterford. We are currently looking for a part time Office Assistant to join our Waterford Proteins Team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to for an opportunity to join a vibrant team. The Role: More about ABP Food Group ABP is one of Europe’s leading privately owned agribusiness companies. We work side-by-side with over 45,000 farmers to deliver an award-winning range of fresh and frozen meat and meat products to the retail, wholesale and foodservice markets in Europe and worldwide. Headquartered in Ardee, Co. Louth, ABP has operations in, nine countries across Europe. The Group employs c. 13,300 people and operates across five divisions: Ireland & Poland (beef & lamb processing) UK (beef & lamb processing) Olleco (fresh cooking oil wholesale and recycling) Proteins (animal by-products) and Pet Food (own label and co-manufacturing). The Company’s culture is one of measurement, change, innovation and a relentless focus on improvement in every aspect. Customer focus is central with the Group having a strong reputation with major retailers. ABP's Vision is to be the best at what we do; a leader, not in only in terms of size and scale but also on quality, efficiency, traceability, and sustainability. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
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 Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based € 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.
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.
Support Worker
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND - SOUTH EAST REGION We are hiring Support Workers in our Waterford Services Come and work with one of Ireland’s best 150 Employers! Brothers of Charity Services Ireland are looking for bright, ambitious individuals who have a positive attitude towards working with people with an intellectual disability and who are committed to ensuring that our persons supported lead as fulfilling and enjoyable a life as possible. Role: Support Worker Contracts Available: The following posts are based in Cairdeas Services A Perm Full time Support Worker (Care Assistant Grade) B Perm Part time Support Worker (72 hours per fortnight) C. Temporary Full time Support Worker (Holiday Relief Cover D. Temporary Full time Support Worker (Locum Relief) E. Temporary Part time Support Worker (46 hours per fortnight) The following posts are based in Comeragh Services: F. Permanent Part time Support Worker (52 hours per fortnight with up to 5 sleepovers) G. Temporary Part time Support Worker (52 hours per fortnight with up to 5 sleepovers) Please indicate in your cover letter which post(s) you are applying for. Location: Waterford The role of a Support Worker Support Workers provide a key-working caring role for a group of People Supported by the Services. They are responsible for all aspects of personal care required during the day. This includes meals, personal hygiene and other related aspects of physical well-being. Secondly, a major focus of the Support Worker role is to assist and support People Supported by the Services with the development of their Individual Plans and achievement of associated outcomes. In addition, a critical component of this role is to support People Supported by the Services in community participation and integration. Some of our benefits: · Competitive Rates of Pay (€32,199 - €45,484 pro-rata - HSE Pay Scales) · 22 days Annual Leave · Defined Benefit Pension Plan · Full Training provided · Career Progression · Sick Pay Benefits · Employee Assistance Programs Closing Date for Applications: 26th November 2024 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Optometrist
Salary Package: Around €70,000 Depending on Experience Plus Performance-based Bonus + Welcome Bonus! Working hours: Full Time or Part Time Experience level: You must be a CORU-registered Optometrist Specsavers in Waterford seek an ambitious and talented Optometrist to join them. This store focuses on pulling together and working as a team to ensure that our valued patients have an excellent experience. Become our new Optometrist at Specsavers in Waterford – a highly successful store with a great reputation for staff progression and the very highest standards of customer care What’s on Offer? • Salary of up to €70,000 depending on experience • A strong performance-based bonus scheme with potential of up to €10,000 a year! • A Welcome Bonus of up to €5,000 • Personal Health Insurance • Death in Service • 25 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays • Your Birthday Off Every Year • Enhanced Sick and Family Support • Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities • Support with CET • Access to the latest clinical technology such as OCT • Highly trained support staff with long-serving experience Our Optometrists are an integral part of our store management team, so we’re keen to get you up to speed outside the test room too. With ILM courses, Pre-Reg supervision and the Specsavers Partnership scheme (Pathway) all available to explore. Along with your clinical expertise – this will stand you in good stead if you choose to become a store director yourself one day. What we’re looking for You’ll need to be a qualified and CORU-registered Optometrist with the drive, passion and the willingness to build upon our customer-focused culture. As part of our team, you’ll need to be able to provide a unique blend of customer care and professional excellence. You’ll need to demonstrate good attention to detail along with a passion for the community. Teamwork also forms a big part of our culture, so the ability to work well with others is essential. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Care Support Workers
Job Opportunity Care Support Worker Waterford Cheshire Services Various Hours – Part-Time & Permanent We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team for the above position. Candidates must be highly motivated, creative, and experienced with a passion for engaging with the people we support daily. About Cheshire Ireland Cheshire Ireland provides quality services to adults with physical, sensory, and neurological disabilities at a medium and high level of need. More information on our organisation can be found at https://www.cheshire.ie/ What we do We provide individualised supports for people to meet their physical, psychological, and social care needs in an environment that encourages independence and promotes their rights and well-being. Our services provide a friendly, cooperative, and positive working environment within busy residential and community services. The right candidate will share our values and will be passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of the people we support. How we work Our services are based on clear principles of supporting people “one person at a time”. As a member of the team, you will be committed to high quality rights-based, person-centred service delivery, be willing to embrace change and help foster a culture of continuous improvement. What you will do You will support people with all aspects of their daily lives as per their individual needs and in accordance with their evolving personal plans to support them to live their best possible lives. You will be required to establish and maintain relationships with the people we support that are based on respect and equality and that promote their rights and independence. It is critical that when undertaking your work that you do so in a manner that is consistent with Cheshire Ireland’s values, operating ethos, and standards. Who we are looking for: Hold or be in the process of undertaking a minimum of QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support or a minimum of QQI Level 6 Social Care or a Nursing qualification. Have experience in supporting people with disabilities. Hold or be working towards gaining a Full Manual Driving license and willingness to drive for work. Desire for personal and professional development. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written. Eligibility to work in Ireland is essential. Good Standard of verbal and written English. Computer literate (experience with online care management systems an advantage). Personal integrity and trustworthiness. Positive attitude. Willing to embrace change and is committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning throughout the service. Committed to the principles of rights-based, person-centred services. Candidates who have experience and no qualifications may be hired if they are willing to undertake and complete QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support within two years of the commencement of their role. Why work for us Flexibility in working hours. €15.91 to €18.49 Depending on Experience. Premiums paid on unsocial hours. Career opportunities. Induction and ongoing training via Cheshire Academy. Free onsite Parking. Benefits Sick pay benefit. Company Pension Scheme. Maternity benefit. Bike/Cycle to work scheme. Employee assistance programme. Death in Service benefit for pension members. Employee Referral bonus. Welcome packs. Employee discounts. Cheshire Ireland is an equal-opportunity employer. All successful candidates will be subject to vetting by the Garda National Vetting Bureau www.cheshire.ie Company Reg No: 20165 Reg Charity No: CHY 5484 Charities Regulator No: 20008321
Social Care Worker
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND - SOUTH EAST SERVICES Please apply to be in consideration for the following Nova Services & Comeragh Services vacancies (see attached for further details): A. Permanent Full time Social Care Worker - Nova Services B. Temporary Full time Social Care Worker - Nova Services C. Temporary Part time Social Care Worker (45 hours per fortnight) - Night Duty - Comeragh Services Please indicate in your cover letter which post you are interested in. Come and work with one of Ireland’s best 150 Employers! Brothers of Charity Services Ireland are looking for bright, ambitious individuals who have a positive attitude towards working with people with an intellectual disability and who are committed to ensuring that our persons supported lead as fulfilling and enjoyable a life as possible. The role of a Social Care Worker Social Care Workers fulfil a key supportive and advocative role for individuals supported by the service. The Social Care Worker’s role is to support the person in all aspects of their life focusing on the individual's ability and promoting independence and development of skills. They assist in all aspects of the practical tasks associated with the daily life of the person supported either in their home or within a day service setting. The Social Care Worker will assist and support people who use the service with the development of their individual person centred plan and the achievement of associated outcomes, and critically, will support people who use the service to make informed choices and fulfil their potential. They will encourage participation in the community through inclusive and creative thinking, seek opportunities for new experiences and help individuals make their own, informed choices. · Competitive Rates of Pay (€38,451 - €54,445 pro-rata) · 22 days Annual Leave plus additional service-related leave · Defined Benefit Pension Plan · Flexible Working Hours · Full Training provided · Full & Part-Time Work · Career Progression · Sick Pay Benefits · Employee Assistance Programs
