Counterbalance Forklift Driver, Portarlington
Excel Recruitment is looking for experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver, who play a crucial role in the smooth running of the warehouse for casual work for our clients in Portarlington. It is an ongoing position with the night shift available.
An ideal candidate would be able to start immediately and have the flexibility and previous experience.
Counterbalance Forklift Driver Job Requirements:
- Valid certification to operate a Forklift
- Looking for careful Forklift Operators with the utmost care to ensure efficiency and safety in the workplace
- Proven experience as a Forklift Driver with an in-house assessment before start
- You must be a responsible individual with great experience in driving industrial vehicles. The goal will be to ensure that materials and products will always be in the right place to achieve maximum efficiency
- Excellent physical condition and coordination
Forklift Driver Job Responsibilities:
- Candidate is required to load and unload deliveries to stock and to transport the goods to the next stage of their journey
- Locate and move stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment
- Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies
- Checking the trucks are in good working order.
- Make sure any loads are safe and secure. Driver should be disciplined enough to follow the strict health and safety rules that are in place
- Keep updated records of inventory and activity logs
Please apply for these Counterbalance Forklift Driver Jobs accordingly. Please also note preference will be given to candidates who can start immediately. The contact for this job is Tamara.
We are currently seeking a driven and enthusiastic Production Operative to join our fast-paced Client located in Newcastle, Co. Dublin.
This Production Operative job offers a desirable Monday to Friday 8:30am – 5.00pm working week with the opportunity to work additional flexible overtime hours. The ideal candidate will have a can-do attitude and positive work ethic demonstrating efficiency and adaptability. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to take a step forward in their career and join a large, well-established, and thriving team with excellent progression opportunities.
Responsibilities:
- Working as part of a structured team, whilst also using your own initiative to complete jobs assigned to you with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- An energetic can-do attitude is required.
- Previous experience working within a production role (ideal but not necessary as training will be provided).
- Strong work ethic and willingness to work overtime when required, to cope with demand.
- Reliability and punctuality are a must.
Requirements:
- Valid Manual Handling (ideal but not necessary as certification will be provided)
- Own transport recommended as our facility is not on a direct bus route.
Benefits:
- Flexible overtime at 1.5x pay
- Onsite parking
- Canteen facilities
- Full training given
- Opportunities to advance
- Annual bonus
Starting hourly rate: €11.33 per basic hour (€17 per overtime hour)
Standard hours: Monday – Friday, 8.30am-5.00pm (40 hours).
What are you waiting for? Apply for this Production Operative job today via the link below for the attention of Patrycja or contact on 0874061207.
Senior Buyer – Foodservice
My client, one of Europe’s market leading food clients is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to join their team in Elche, Spain. Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, the successful candidate will optimise the sales, profit, and market share for the company. This role is ideally suited to someone with a strong foodservice buying background who would like to learn in a new, complex, and fast-moving industry. Full Spanish and English proficiency are essential for this role.
Package
- Salary – very competitive doe
- Bonus
- Pension
- Agile working
Responsibilities of this job include:
- Devise and implement an appropriate trading strategy for the category using a robust category planning process to achieve sustainable long-term revenue, margin, quality, and market share growth targets in line with the overall business strategy.
- Work with the commercial buyers, logistic team, and wholesale team to ensure excellent communication, implementation and continued compliance to category and range plans in each of the 19 cash and carries.
- Manage the promotional activity for the category to ensure that it is in line with the category strategy, better offer better buying promotional guidelines, brand positions, delivering optimum profit return.
- Manage, according to the commercial price policy, all pricing activity including cost negotiations, discounts, bonuses, rebates, special offers and promotional activity support.
- Monitoring the quality of all goods procured in accordance with safety and quality standards and taking appropriate steps to avoid quality issues and reduce business risk.
- Develop excellent long term supplier relations through the implementation of Joint Business Planning and through the development of category partners for each category.
- Develop Own Brand products from concept through to commercial launch in conjunction with cross-functional teams.
- Develop a people plan to ensure we have the skills and experience in the commercial team to deliver the Foodservice growth plan.
Requirements for this job include:
- Business Degree or equivalent.
- Proficiency in the Spanish language at business level.
- At least 5 years’ experience of Food Service Sector within the Spanish wholesale and foodservice industries.
- Sound category management experience and a demonstrable ability to identify consumer trends and insights.
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to interpret a P&L.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to lead, motivate and develop a team of people.
Aoife McCaul 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 Aoife McCaul 01 871 7613 for more information. Unfortunately, due to volume only suitable applicants can be contacted.
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Assistant Product Technologist – Home & Lifestyle
Our client, a hugely popular homeware and fashion retailer, is seeking a confident Assistant Product Technologist for their Home & Lifestyle team. As Assistant Product Technologist for our client’s Home & Lifestyle team, you must already have strong technical expertise to deliver quality products that are safe, legal and fit for purpose. You will come with experience in homeware, soft furnishings and toys and be up-to-date on relevant testing. Dublin city centre based.
Salary & Package:
- Salary €50-55k doe
- Bonus
- Pension
- Healthcare
- Agile Working
Your day-to-day of this Assistant Product Technologist job include:
- Demonstrate technical knowledge to support the delivery of quality products that are safe, legal and fit for purpose.
- Assist with product development and adhere to “the Best Practice” sample process flow
- Investigate all Gold Seal rejections and communicate quality issues to product operations teams and suppliers
- Build competitor awareness to enable quality, fit and performance benchmarking versus key competitors
- Work with the compliance team to ensure the company quality standards are in line with industry standards (Value/Volume retail).
- Demonstrate an understanding of the legal/product/retail requirements for labelling
- Assist in identifying potential fit, fabric or component quality issues
- Compile and conclude tech packs and score card analysis as part of the delivery of the key line programme to ensure Primark quality standards and cost efficiencies are achieved
- Investigate and support resolution of quality issues in a timely manner with clear solutions and communication to all relevant stakeholders
Requirements for this Assistant Product Technologist job include:
- 2+ years experience in similar position
- Proactive problem solver and commercially minded
- Full understanding of mass production
- Experience of working hand-in-hand to varied supplier base
- Experience of implementing process and following through to review
- Experience of managing and delivering on projects
Aoife McCaul 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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My client a furniture Logistics company is looking for van drivers
This is a full-time permanent job with the view of immediate start.
This is an excellent opportunity for a person to progress eventually to a C licence.
Responsibilities for a furniture van driver:
· Loading / Unloading of furniture
· Collection/ Delivery of goods
· Completion of Digital and Manual documentation
· Follow the route and time schedule
· Load, unload, prepare, inspect and operate the delivery vehicle
· Establish effective customer relationships by providing an efficient and reliable service
· Complete all necessary paperwork to the agreed standard
· To follow the company’s health and safety policy, ensuring 100% compliance
Requirements for a furniture van driver:
· Full clean driving license
· Previous experience needed
· Fluent in written and verbal English
Please send your CV to Sarah Adams in Excel Recruitment. Excel Recruitment is Ireland’s leading Recruitment company and we are always happy to take a call to discuss the various jobs we have across all Ireland in all industries. Please call Sarah today on 01-8717637 to discuss this van driver job.
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Assistant Manager -South Dublin- Monday to Friday, Daytime €40K
We at Excel Recruitment are currently seeking an Assistant Manager at Ireland’s leading contract catering company.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with a strong 4/5 Star Hotel, contract catering, or Restaurant experience to step into a daytime position while maintaining the highest level of standard.
Benefits include:
- A highly competitive salary.
- Work-life balance in a daytime, Monday- Friday position.
- Future progression to future Management positions within the company.
- A comprehensive and benefit structure.
Responsibilities of this Assistant Manager position include:
- Manage the day-to-day operations alongside the General Manager, ensuring service is delivered to the highest standard with meticulous attention to detail.
- Prepare the allocation of operational budgets for review by the General Manager to meet the requirements of the contract.
- Ensure that all financial targets and KPIs are achieved within a framework of financial control.
- Staff training in customer service and product knowledge.
Requirements of the Assistant Manager position include:
- Previous senior management experience in a similar role, 4/5 Star Hotels, restaurants, or contract catering.
- Excellent interpersonal and the ability to develop relationships with stakeholders.
- Full working knowledge on modern trends in all forms of Hospitality.
- Up to date SOP’s and procedures both in front and back of house including audits and appraisals.
- Full working rights in Ireland.
If this is a position that may interest you then please don’t hesitate to get in touch via email with an up to date CV to Neil in the utmost confidence or call directly on 0876256793.
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We at Excel Recruitment are currently seeking a Talented Head Chef at an established Gastro-bar located in Arklow. A €50K Package at a 40 hour week.
What are the benefits of this Head Chef Position?
This is a full-time position at a highly competitive salary along with creative freedom and Gratuities.
It is a fantastic opportunity for a career-driven Chef to become part of an established Gastrobar that values hard work and promotes from within while working a 40 hour working week.
What are the responsibilities of this Position?
- Oversee the running of service and the overall kitchen operation ensuring dishes are executed to a meticulous level of standard.
- Work well with others as a leader of a team in a busy environment that encourages a team mentality.
- Working knowledge of HACCP & Food Safety regulations.
- Being Conscientious in regards to minimising waste.
- Menu writing and costing consistent with seasonality.
What are the requirements of the Head Chef Position?
- Previous experience as a Head Chef in a similar environment.
- Good organisational skills and ability to work as part of a team in a busy environment
- Full knowledge of HACCP (although we can provide full training)
- Good standard and comprehension of English
- Full working rights in Ireland
If this sounds like an opportunity you may be interested in, then please don’t hesitate to get in touch via email with an up-to-date CV to Neil in the utmost confidence or call 0876256793
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Fashion Buyer
I am delighted to be recruiting a Fashion Buyer for this highly progressive Irish family-owned omni-channel retail business. You will be buying the Clothing, Textiles and Accessories within a focused team and a rewarding environment. This is a great opportunity to join an innovative and growing retail brand. Dublin based with flexible working from home options.
Package
- Salary €60-70k
- Bonus
- Pension
- Illness Benefit
- Death In Service
- Staff Discount
- Agile working
Responsibilities of this Fashion Buyer job include:
- Create a buying strategy for clothing, accessories, and textiles, that fulfils the group’s direction, maximises market opportunities by understanding trends and customer expectations and needs gathered from market research.
- Sourcing, selecting, and managing suppliers by attending trade shows, in Ireland and overseas.
- To devise and negotiate competitive terms and conditions with suppliers to ensure mutually beneficial relations and sustainability for both parties.
- Working with the Merchandising Manager plan financial budgets and open to buy for the department to achieve category sales and gross margin targets across all channels.
- Analysing past sales patterns to anticipate trends in consumer buying and forecast future profitable sales.
- With the Merchandising Manager, evaluate the performance of suppliers in terms of sell throughs, pricing, product quality, return rates, profit margin, sustainability, and delivery.
- Manage Open to Buy (OTB), options and stock plans for the assortment, supporting operational efficiency and the need to improve stock turn.
- Manage product lifecycle from launch through to exit of terminal ranges.
- Work closely with the online team to position the brand as a truly omnichannel retailer and extend the online clothing proposition.
- Develop good relationships with store and online managers to gather feedback, improve collaboration to achieve a better sell through and enhance our customer experience.
Requirements for this Fashion Buyer job include:
- Minimum of 5 years experience and a proven track record working in the Retail Sector with a significant understanding of retail buying and selling.
- A creative multi-tasking individual with excellent range planning and building skills.
- Creative flair for selecting seasonal clothing and accessories, and knowledge of retail and consumer trends.
- Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, communication, organisational and presentation skills.
- Strong analytical skills and proven IT proficiency.
- The capability to work in a fast-paced environment, juggle agendas and achieve targets.
- Confidence to be able to forecast and give presentations to all levels of management.
Aoife McCaul 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 Aoife McCaul 01 871 7613 for more information. Unfortunately, due to volume only suitable applicants can be contacted.
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Junior Fashion Designer
My client, a popular and successful fashion, homewares, and gift retailer is seeking to recruit a creative Junior Fashion Designer. In this role, you will support the Designer in the design and development of the seasonal collections. This is an amazing opportunity to join a progressive employer with a values-based culture. Dublin based with flexible working from home options.
Package
- Salary €35-40k
- Pension
- Illness Benefit
- Staff Discount
- Agile working
Responsibilities of this Junior Fashion Designer job include:
- To contribute towards research, trend, fabrics, and colour for the brands lifestyle ranges in both home and clothing.
- Responsible for supporting the Designer in the design and development of the seasonal collections.
- Determine commercial trends and create artwork for our Homewares range.
- Manage the development of products from concept design to launch, liaising with buyers, ensuring deadlines are met.
- To liaise with both Irish and international suppliers.
- Create technical packs and liaise with international suppliers to ensure efficient sampling.
- To assist in the sourcing and development of fabrics and trimmings.
- To assist with the updating of range plans using Adobe packages.
- To be style led in your designs, while being trend aware.
- To work with packaging experts, to bring the product to mark.
Requirements for this Junior Fashion Designer job include:
- Creative flair, originality and eye for excellent design is essential.
- Excellent computer skills full knowledge of the Adobe creative suite such as Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Ability to work on numerous seasons at once and across different categories.
- Commercial awareness and up to date knowledge of retail and consumer trends.
- An in-depth knowledge of repeat print and pattern design is essential.
- Successful candidates should be confident and be able to forecast and give presentations to all levels of management.
Aoife McCaul 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 Aoife McCaul 01 871 7613 for more information. Unfortunately, due to volume only suitable applicants can be contacted.
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Senior Store Manager – Designate
Our client, a leader in DIY and home enhancement retailing is seeking to recruit a Senior Store Manager to join one of their stores in Dublin. With big box stores nationwide this is an opportunity suited to a commercial and operational Retail Manager with strong business acumen, experience in managing the business P&L, and a proven track record in delivering KPIs.
The successful candidate will be joining an award-winning retailer who are renowned as a fantastic place to work!
As Store Manager, you will lead your team through phenomenal leadership, ensuring excellent service and standards, and create and implement a store business plan to increase customer base and store profitability.
This is a great job opportunity for a commercial and operational Senior Store Manager with experience in managing large teams, high turnovers, and big box stores.
Salary package:
- €55-70K DOE
- Company pension
- Private healthcare
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Sick pay scheme
- Educational assistance
- Bonus
- Discount
- Wellness initiatives
- Every 2nd weekend off
Skills and experience required for this job:
- 5+ years of senior store management experience in grocery, DIY retail, or high volume big box retail
- Experience in managing a large turnover of €5+ million essential
- Experience in managing 10,000+ sq ft stores
- An inspirational leader with experience in leading teams of 30+
- Excellent commercial, visual, and customer service skills
- Target-driven with a commercial focus
- Excellent operational and planning skills
Responsibilities of this job include:
- Motivating, encouraging, and developing a strong support management team
- Manage your P&L and ensure all departmental margins are in line with store profitability
- Implement retail priorities and effectively communicate targets and objectives
- Communicate and drive all KPI’s across your leadership team and colleagues
- Liaise closely with the suppliers and Head Office buying teams on product sales and space allocations
- Ensure exceptional customer service is in place throughout the store and that this company culture is met by all staff through coaching, managing, and reporting
- Ensure all store policies and procedures are carried out and adhered to at all times
- Monitor stock loss and implement strategies to reduce company deficit costs
- Analyse sales reports and react accordingly to grow or maintain profits, margin and sales
- Manage all store HR Issues, performance management, appraisals, and succession planning and revert back to HR Director
Should you be interested in hearing more about this Senior Store Manager job, please upload your current CV to the link below or contact Aislinn 018717604
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