Van Driver

Excel Recruitment are currently recruiting an experienced and reliable Van Driver for a well-established Builders Providers based in Navan. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy, customer-focused team within the construction supply sector.

The Role:

  • Delivering building materials to trade and residential customers

  • Ensuring timely and accurate deliveries across Meath and surrounding areas

  • Loading and unloading goods safely and efficiently

  • Providing excellent customer service at all times

  • Carrying out daily vehicle checks and maintaining cleanliness

  • Assisting in the yard/warehouse when required

Requirements:

  • Full clean B driving licence (essential)

  • Previous van driving experience, ideally within builders providers or construction supplies

  • Good knowledge of the local area

  • Manual handling experience

  • Strong work ethic and positive attitude

  • Customer-focused with good communication skills

What’s on Offer:

  • Competitive salary

  • Full-time, permanent opportunity

  • Supportive team environment

  • Immediate start available

If you are interested in this position please contact Sarah.

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Chef Manager – Daytime Hours

Chef Manager – Daytime Hours – Cork

I am recruiting for an experienced Chef Manager to lead the full operations of a busy, high-quality daytime café in East Cork. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a hands-on leadership role-balancing great food, smooth service, team management, and day-to-day operational oversight.

The café offers an elevated daytime menu featuring gourmet sandwiches, breakfast favourites, freshly baked goods, and bistro-style lunch dishes. The successful candidate will take full ownership of both front-of-house and kitchen operations, ensuring quality, consistency, and an exceptional customer experience throughout the venue.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operational & Team Leadership
  • Oversee all daily café operations, ensuring smooth, efficient service
  • Lead, train, and support both front-of-house and kitchen teams
  • Build rotas, manage staffing levels, and ensure labour efficiency
  • Maintain a welcoming, friendly environment with excellent customer engagement
  • Support FOH during busy periods and lead by example on the floor
  • Oversee cash handling, daily reporting, and light administrative duties
  • Drive customer satisfaction, repeat business, and overall profitability
  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and presentation throughout the café

Kitchen Responsibilities

  • Prepare and deliver high-quality breakfast, brunch, and lunch dishes
  • Lead menu planning with a focus on fresh, local, gourmet daytime food
  • Oversee prep, service flow, and kitchen organisation
  • Manage stock, waste, ordering, and supplier relationships
  • Ensure consistency in quality, flavour, and presentation
  • Maintain excellent HACCP and food safety standards

What You’ll Bring

  • Experience as a Chef Manager, Café Manager, Senior Chef, or similar leadership role
  • Ability to manage full café operations, not just the kitchen
  • Strong cooking skills with a passion for fresh, high-quality daytime dining
  • Confident leadership and the ability to inspire and manage a small team
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills
  • Strong knowledge of HACCP and food safety
  • Flexibility to work weekends and busy seasonal periods
  • Bonus: baking/pastry experience or background in menu development
  • Experience in a daytime café, gourmet deli, or high-volume casual dining venue

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Chef Manager who wants ownership, leadership, creativity, and the balance of daytime hours, all within a vibrant East Cork setting.

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Junior Buyer

Junior Buyer

My client, a thriving Irish retail company is seeking a Junior Buyer to join their retail gifting team. You will be responsible for planning, sourcing, and maintaining your assigned product ranges. The ideal candidate must understand the principals involved in the buying process. North Dublin based.

Package

  • Salary €45-50k
  • Pension
  • Free Car Parking
  • Subsidised Gym Membership
  • Subsidised Canteen

Responsibilities of this Junior Buyer job include:

  • Delivery of budget revenue and gross margin for the assigned ranges
  • Establishing and maintaining a planning approach to the assigned ranges consistent with the retail strategy
  • Engaging with relevant stakeholders including retail operations and customers to understand market needs and emerging trends
  • Develop and manage a sourcing and purchasing process in accordance with the best practice principles
  • Input on FOS planning and projects, curations, and other promotional mechanics
  • Develop strong relationships with suppliers, Range Planners, and the Stock Control team.

Key requirements of this Junior Buyer job include:

  • Strong proven experience within the retail sector
  • Excellent relationship management skills
  • Experience in buying and/or vendor management
  • Pro-active teamwork engagement
  • Strong understanding of gross margin management, pricing, and discounting practices
  • Strong analytical, numerical and IT skills

Aoife Clarke is handling the recruitment for this role in complete confidentiality. Please upload your CV below and she will be in touch should you have the correct experience for the position. For more jobs like this, please visit the Excel Recruitment website or call 01 871 7613 for more information. Unfortunately, due to volume only suitable applicants can be contacted.

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Buyer

Buyer

Excel Recruitment is currently seeking a Buyer to join a growing retail business within the pharmacy and healthcare sector. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven individual with early buying or category experience who is looking to develop their career in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Galway based.

Benefits

  • Salary €50k doe
  • Pension
  • Career Progression Opportunities
  • 1 day work from home

Responsibilities of this Buyer job include:

  • Supporting the development and execution of category strategies across OTC, vitamins, skincare, beauty, and healthcare.
  • Assisting in analysing sales data and market trends to optimise product ranges, pricing, and promotional activity.
  • Identifying new product opportunities and contributing to range reviews and innovation projects.
  • Managing supplier orders in line with agreed schedules to maintain strong stock availability.
  • Supporting negotiations of supplier agreements, trading terms, and promotional plans under guidance from senior team members.
  • Building and maintaining positive working relationships with suppliers, wholesalers, and brand partners.
  • Assisting in planning seasonal activity, in-store promotions, and marketing campaigns with suppliers.
  • Working closely with retail and operations teams to ensure smooth implementation of promotions, planograms, and product launches.
  • Helping maintain consistent category standards and merchandising across all stores.
  • Monitoring category performance, stock levels, and profitability through regular reporting.
  • Ensuring compliance with internal processes, pricing accuracy, and relevant regulatory requirements.

Requirements for this Buyer job include:

  • Minimum 1 year’s experience in buying, category management, merchandising, or a retail commercial role, ideally within the pharmacy sector.
  • Experience working within an Irish pharmacy chain is an advantage.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage product ranges or support commercial decision-making.
  • Strong commercial awareness with an analytical mindset.
  • Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships internally and externally.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and EPOS systems.
  • Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and time-management skills.
  • Willingness to learn, take initiative, and grow within a fast-paced commercial environment.

Aoife Clarke is handling the recruitment for this role in complete confidentiality. Please upload your CV below, and she will be in touch should you have the correct experience for the position. For more jobs like this, please visit the Excel Recruitment website or call 01 871 7613 for more information. Unfortunately, due to volume, only suitable applicants can be contacted.

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Warehouse Manager

Excel Recruitment are looking for an experienced and hands-on Warehouse Manager to lead our warehouse operations and ensure efficient, accurate, and timely distribution of our products.


The Role

The Warehouse Manager will be responsible for overseeing all warehouse activities, managing staff, optimizing processes, and maintaining high standards of inventory accuracy and customer service. This role requires strong leadership skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, product-diverse environment.


Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily warehouse operations including receiving, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch.

  • Manage inventory control processes to ensure stock accuracy and minimize shrinkage.

  • Lead, train, and motivate warehouse staff to achieve performance targets.

  • Develop and implement efficient warehouse layouts and workflow processes.

  • Ensure timely fulfillment of customer orders with high accuracy levels.

  • Maintain health & safety standards and ensure compliance with company policies.

  • Monitor KPIs and prepare regular operational reports.

  • Coordinate with purchasing, sales, and logistics teams to maintain optimal stock levels.

  • Manage relationships with courier and freight partners.


Requirements

  • Minimum 4 Years’ experience in warehouse management or a similar leadership role.

  • Experience in FMCG, retail, wholesale, or stationery distribution preferred.

  • Strong understanding of inventory management systems and WMS platforms.

  • Proven leadership and people management skills.

  • Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.

  • Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

  • Forklift license (preferred).


Key Competencies

  • Operational Planning & Execution

  • Inventory Accuracy & Stock Control

  • Team Leadership & Development

  • Process Improvement

  • Customer-Focused Mindset


What We Offer

  • Competitive salary package

  • Career growth opportunities

  • Supportive and collaborative team environment

  • Staff discounts on products

  • Performance-based incentives

If you are interested in this position contact Sarah.

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Warehouse Team Leader

Excel Recruitment are seeking an experienced Warehouse Team Leader with a strong background in pharmaceutical operations to oversee daily warehouse activities, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead a high-performing team. This role is critical in maintaining GDP/GMP standards, ensuring inventory accuracy, and supporting efficient distribution of pharmaceutical products.


Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise and coordinate daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch.

  • Ensure full compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and GDP (Good Distribution Practice) guidelines.

  • Maintain accurate inventory control and oversee cycle counts and stock reconciliation.

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of warehouse operatives to meet performance and quality targets.

  • Monitor temperature-controlled storage conditions and ensure proper handling of pharmaceutical products.

  • Manage documentation and ensure audit readiness at all times.

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce errors.

  • Enforce health & safety standards across warehouse operations.

  • Coordinate with Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, and Logistics teams to ensure smooth workflow.


Requirements

  • Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a warehouse supervisory or team leader role within the pharmaceutical industry.

  • Strong knowledge of GMP, GDP, and regulatory compliance requirements.

  • Experience with WMS (Warehouse Management Systems) and inventory management tools.

  • Proven leadership and team management skills.

  • High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

  • Forklift certification (preferred).


Key Competencies

  • Leadership & Team Development

  • Regulatory Compliance & Audit Readiness

  • Problem Solving & Decision Making

  • Inventory Accuracy & Process Optimization

  • Strong Communication Skills


What We Offer

  • Competitive salary package

  • Performance-based incentives

  • Ongoing professional development

  • Opportunity to work in a regulated, high-quality pharmaceutical environment

  • Supportive and collaborative team culture


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Retail Team Leader

Retail Team Leader

Excel Recruitment is currently seeking to recruit a hands-on Team Leader to join a leading Irish non-food retail chain in Limerick. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company awarded as a great place to work with an excellent package on offer along with every 2nd weekend off.

The successful candidate will have strong commercial and communication skills, thrive in a leadership role and will hold management experience in grocery, DIY, big-box non-food, or fashion retailing.

Salary package:

  • €30-35k DOE
  • Every 2nd weekend off
  • Company Pension
  • Discounted Healthcare
  • Sick Pay Scheme
  • Educational Assistance
  • Bonus Scheme
  • Colleague Discount
  • Wellness initiatives

Key responsibilities of this job:

  • Delivering excellent customer service at all times
  • Effectively leading your team through motivation, training, and coaching
  • To provide leadership within your department while achieving sales growth through identifying, developing, and coaching talent
  • Identifying commercial opportunities
  • Supporting with the recruitment of store colleagues when required
  • Conducting Performance Appraisals when required and supporting with talent and succession planning for your team
  • Following health and safety regulations and ensuing compliance whilst maintaining excellent operational standards

Skills and qualities essential for this job:

  • 2+ years of retail management experience in grocery, DIY retail, or high-volume big box non-food/fashion retail
  • An inspirational leader
  • Excellent commercial, visual, and customer service skills
  • Strong people leadership skills
  • KPI driven

Should you be interested in hearing more about this Team Leader job opportunity, please apply to the link provided with your updated C.V or contact Aislinn 018717604

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Retail Team Leader

Retail Team Leader

Excel Recruitment is currently seeking to recruit a hands-on Team Leader to join a leading Irish non-food retail chain in West Dublin. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company awarded as a great place to work with an excellent package on offer along with every 2nd weekend off.

The successful candidate will have strong commercial and communication skills, thrive in a leadership role and will hold management experience in grocery, DIY, big-box non-food, or fashion retailing.

Salary package:

  • €30-35k DOE
  • Every 2nd weekend off
  • Company Pension
  • Discounted Healthcare
  • Sick Pay Scheme
  • Educational Assistance
  • Bonus Scheme
  • Colleague Discount
  • Wellness initiatives

Key responsibilities of this job:

  • Delivering excellent customer service at all times
  • Effectively leading your team through motivation, training, and coaching
  • To provide leadership within your department while achieving sales growth through identifying, developing, and coaching talent
  • Identifying commercial opportunities
  • Supporting with the recruitment of store colleagues when required
  • Conducting Performance Appraisals when required and supporting with talent and succession planning for your team
  • Following health and safety regulations and ensuing compliance whilst maintaining excellent operational standards

Skills and qualities essential for this job:

  • 2+ years of retail management experience in grocery, DIY retail, or high-volume big box non-food/fashion retail
  • An inspirational leader
  • Excellent commercial, visual, and customer service skills
  • Strong people leadership skills
  • KPI driven

Should you be interested in hearing more about this Team Leader job opportunity, please apply to the link provided with your updated C.V or contact Aislinn 018717604

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Dietitian

Dietitian

Excel Healthcare is partnering with our client, an ambitious healthcare group, to hire a qualified Dietitian to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and motivated Dietitian to oversee the nutritional department across three nursing homes including a transitional care facility all based in the Dublin area.

The successful candidate will be supported by all members of the multidisciplinary team and will deliver comprehensive and individualised nutritional care for patients and residents. For those long-term residents who need minimal input, support materials will be provided for the nursing staff to guide nutritional care. You will report to the Director of Clinical Services and have autonomy when managing your workload. This role will require travelling between each facility, on a schedule that suits you.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct dietetic assessments and develop care plans for patients/residents
  • Process referrals and ensure these are reviewed within an appropriate timeline
  • Provide nutritional education and support for the nursing and catering departments
  • Develop policies, support materials and resources to put in place across our clients’ respective facilities
  • Participate in MDT meetings, contributing to the plan of care for patients/residents
  • Liaise with acute hospital dietitians to manage relationships with key stakeholders
  • Project KPI’s and reports to the Director of Clinical Services

Job requirements:

  • Qualification in Dietetics
  • Active registration with CORU
  • Full, clean driving license
  • Experience in both a residential and a hospital setting is an advantage
  • Ability to work on own initiative

Benefits:

  • Attractive renumeration package for the right candidate
  • Flexible working hours
  • Mileage allowance
  • 22 days annual leave
  • Professional fees covered for CORU and INDI
  • Pharmacy discount and subsidised meals
  • Career development opportunities

If you would like to discuss this role in more detail, please submit your CV below or contact Caoimhe on 087-7013426. Your application will be treated in confidence.

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