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Here’s a bit more on what you can expect from the job and some of the important experiences that can help you show you’ve got what it takes to make the Colonel proud… As a Shift Runner you will be providing direct support to the Restaurant General Manager. You’re an authentic brand ambassador who also happens to love our chicken and chips. Our Shift Runners have a wealth of experience coming from a variety of backgrounds, from supermarkets and pubs, to high street retailers and even banks. You’ll be empowered to partner with your RGM and management team to run your restaurant like you own it. We like to think of our people as the 12th secret ingredient of our famous recipe. It’s our ‘other’ SECRET. As a restaurant Shift Runner you’ll help your team be their best selves through on the job training every day, particularly in helping them give great service to our guests, day in and day out WHO WE ARE Take one man with a big idea (and some serious style), add 11 herbs and spices, 1,009 rejections, buckets of grit, ambition and southern hospitality and you’ve got KFC. It’s simple, we’re a people business that sells chicken and chips (and some other pretty epic stuff too). OUR RESTAURANT CULTURE We do things the right way. It isn’t always easy, but it’s always better. We lead with our hearts, work hard and play hard and we welcome everyone into our big KFC family. It doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from, or what your shoe size is – everyone has a place at the Colonel’s table. All we ask is that you roll up your sleeves, get stuck in and treat our team like family and our guests as friends. It’s what the Colonel would do. That got you cluckin’ excited? Apply now - there might just be a seat for you at the Colonel’s table…
Motor Mechanics Apprentice
Main Purpose of Job: At Connolly Motor Group we are one of Irelands No.1 Aftersales Dealers for Audi, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, SEAT, Cupra, Hyundai, Volvo and MG with sites in Ballina, Sligo, Galway and Letterkenny. Due to expansion and as part of our Apprenticeship Programme we are currently interested in recruiting 1st year Service Apprentices within Motor Mechanics to join our growing team in Mercedes-Benz Galway. The role: The apprenticeship offered will be for a 4-year period and will involve both on the job and off the job training. On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will receive a nationally and internationally recognised FETAC Level 6 Craft Certificate. The person: Skills and Competencies: • Minimum SOLAS entry requirements is essential • Leaving Certificate with a pass in Ordinary level Maths is essential • Ability to work in a team • Ability to work on own initiative • Display a keen interest in Motor Vehicles • Interested in working in a fast-paced environment • Attention to detail is fundamental to ensure quality is consistently delivered • Continuous improvement mindset • Full Clean Drivers license We understand the importance of investing in our apprentices, we provide a fully equipped toolbox to the value of €3,000, training and development, uniforms, working with world class brands, employee assistance programme, career progression post apprenticeship, further education and other benefits. If you are driven, customer focused, with a continuous improvement mindset we would be interested to hear from you.
Engineer Grade In Marine Engineering Division
1. ABOUT THE ROLE The Engineer appointed to this post will be responsible for the work of the Marine Engineering Division (MED) in the Western Region reporting to Senior Engineering Management. The Western Region includes the maritime counties of Clare, Galway and Mayo and Ros an Mhíl Fishery Harbour Centre. The work of the post will include: · Delivery of an aquaculture licence assessment and monitoring programme for the region. · Ensuring the efficient operational management of Ros an Mhíl and any other Fishery Harbour Centre as may be assigned from time to time. · Develop and implement the Fishery-related Infrastructure Development Programme within the region. · Provide technical advice where engineering and harbour operational advice is sought. · Contribute to the DAFM Marine Portfolio, including Foreshore, Environment and Climate Change Principal duties: · Manage all affairs of the region so as to maximise its contribution to the Department’s Statement of Strategy and high-level goals. · Take responsibility for and ensure delivery of the region’s contribution to the Business Plan targets of the Marine Engineering Division. · Take responsibility for and ensure all work in the region is carried out to a high standard and complies with all relevant technical, safety, environmental and planning legislation, regulations and guidelines. · Take responsibility for and ensure all expenditure in the region complies with relevant procurement and accounting guidelines, including the Infrastructure Guidelines as published by the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform. · Take responsibility for and ensure safety and welfare of all staff under their control. · Ensure all staff under their control participates fully in the PMDS (Performance Management and Development System) process. · Ensure and encourage training and development of all staff under their control. · Any other duties as directed from time to time by the Chief Engineer. The foregoing is not an exhaustive list of duties which may be entrusted to the role of Engineer Grade 1 from time to time. The nature of the role requires flexibility in terms of duties and hours of attendance. Competencies Applicants should have all the attributes required of an Engineer Grade 1 and in particular they must demonstrate, by reference to specific examples from their career to-date, that they possess or have the capacity to acquire the qualities, skills and knowledge required for the role of an Engineer Grade 1 as identified in the following competency framework. Leadership Analysis & Decision Making Management & Delivery of Results Interpersonal & Communication Skills Drive & Commitment to Public Service Values Specialist Knowledge, Expertise and Self Development 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. 2. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR The ideal person for the position of Engineer Grade I will have a strong record in engineering and management. They will manage marine capital projects and programmes, manage an advisory/inspectorial service on coastal infrastructure and aquaculture licensing and development in the Western Region of the Department’s Marine Engineering Division and will work with the other Marine Divisions to manage the Fishery Harbour Centres under their remit with particular responsibility for operations, health and safety and Human Resources. Essential Requirements Candidates must have on or before 13th July 2026; Note: All qualifications deemed essential for this role must be verified through the submission of relevant awards. Copies of these certificates should be submitted with your application form. 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. 3. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR Only Online Applications can be made and should be submitted via the Apply Now button below All sections of the form must be fully completed and submitted one or before the closing date of 12noon, Monday 13th July 2026. All queries relating to this recruitment campaign should be directed to dafm@cpl.ie with the subject heading ‘Marine Engineer Grade 1 West’ . Application acknowledgements: All applications received will be acknowledged within 5 working days of the competition closing date. If you do not receive an acknowledgement within the 5 working days, please contact dafm@cpl.ie Applications will not be accepted after the closing date.
Health & Social Care Assistant
CORLANN – WEST REGION CHILDREN’S DISABILITY NETWORK TEAM POST OF: TEMPORARY FULL TIME HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE ASSISTANT JOB REF: 98762 Job Title: Health & Social Care Assistant Location: Woodlands Campus, Dublin Rd. Galway Tenure: Specific Purpose Full time and pensionable linked on a specific purpose basis to new funding. Remuneration: Department of Health, Health & Social Care Assistant 01/02/2026 - salary scale - €36,288 x 8 increments - € 45,484 pro-rata per annum. Purpose of the post: To provide a range of supports to children from 0-18 years of age and their families who are supported by the Network Disability Team, within an interdisciplinary framework and family centred practice. Reporting Relationship: The post holder will report to the Children’s Disability Network Manager (CNDM) Qualifications: Candidates must: (i) Possess the relevant Health Service Skills QQI (FETAC) Level 5. Or (ii) Have obtained an equivalent qualification to (i) from another jurisdiction. Or (iii) Be currently employed as a Physiotherapy/ Speech & language Assistant or in a comparable role And b) Candidates must have the personal competence and capacity to properly discharge the duties of the role. A full clean Irish driving licence and use of your own car is an essential requirement. Fluency in verbal and written English an essential requirement of this post. Experience: • Candidates have experience of working with children with complex needs (for example autism, physical & medical complex needs, behaviours of concern). • Experience in the use of TEACCH, Lámh and other forms of AAC is an advantage. Working Hours: • 70 hours a fortnight. Contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8am – 8pm from Monday to Friday. A family centred approach to service delivery and the ongoing transformation of the health service will require employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. The Health Service is undergoing ongoing modernisation and therefore it is critical that a flexible attitude to changing environments and work requirements is held by the successful candidate. Annual Leave: • 23 days per annum. Probation : A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the employer’s discretion. Full Job Description attached Informal enquiries to Gillian Raftery, Children’s Disability Network Manager on 091 721400. The closing date for receipt of all applications/CV’s on-line is 5pm, Monday 15th June 2026 Interview date to be confirmed Corlann is an equal opportunities employer. INDW
