Job: Occupational Therapist – East Galway (Doughiska)
Job Type: Full-Time agency contract, 6 month contract to begin with
Location: East Galway – Doughiska
Salary: HSE Salary Scale (Staff Grade Occupational Therapist)
Excel Healthcare is proud to partner with a well-established Adult Primary Care Team in Doughiska, East Galway, to recruit an Occupational Therapist.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly supportive, collaborative team where your development is genuinely prioritised.
Access to own transport essential.
The successful candidate
- Will work alongside three Senior Occupational Therapists and Staff Grade OTs in a close-knit team.
- Based in Doughiska.
- You will benefit from regular supervision, shared clinical knowledge, and peer support from experienced clinicians.
- You will develop strong clinical skills within a supportive team.
About the Role
The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for the provision of a high-quality, person-centred Occupational Therapy service to a designated clinical area(s) and will carry out clinical and educational duties as assigned by the Senior Occupational Therapist / Occupational Therapist Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and implement interventions for service users.
- Manage a caseload and work collaboratively with patients, families, and the wider healthcare team.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop tailored treatment plans to support clients independence and well-being.
- Perform home visits to assess living environments and recommend adaptations to enhance daily functioning.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver holistic care and rehabilitation services.
- Participate in clinical meetings, case conferences, and multidisciplinary collaborations.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with professional standards.
- Support service development through audits, quality improvement initiatives, and training activities.
Requirements:
- CORU Registration (or eligibility for registration).
- A recognised Occupational Therapy qualification (including applicants graduating in 2025).
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience working in a community or domiciliary setting is an advantage.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage a diverse caseload.
- Valid driver’s license and access to own vehicle for travel across the community.
Benefits:
- Competitive HSE salary scale with incremental progression.
- Opportunity to develop strong clinical skills within a supportive team.
- Working alongside a well-established, supportive Multidisciplinary team
- Flexible working arrangements across multiple healthcare settings.
- Regular clinical supervision
What you need to do now:
For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone 00353 89 945 5139.
Fashion Buyer
Excel Recruitment have an amazing buying opportunity for a strong Fashion Buyer who is passionate about fashion and an expert on upcoming trends. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a highly commercial and progressive buying office for one of the most iconic fashion retailers in Ireland. Dublin city centre.
Salary: €60-€75k plus generous benefits.
Responsibilities of this Fashion Buyer job include:
- Source, develop and build product ranges to reflect current trends, ensuring each range is commercial and meets company objectives, sales targets and customer needs
- Analyse performance and review current range to ensure that sales, margins and profit are achieved
- Take appropriate action in-season on repeats, cancellations and rescheduling of orders
- Prepare for & present regular range reviews and presentations
- Negotiating with a wide supply base to ensure the best possible price and margin for goods is achieved
- Maintaining and building strong working relationships with the supply base and sourcing new suppliers
- Keep up to date with and interpret trends, and constantly review competitors in the marketplace
- Collaborating with the design team on trends and product development
- Presenting to senior management
- Take responsibility for own development as well as manage the training of junior team members
Requirements for this Fashion Buyer job include:
- 5+ years’ experience in a similar role
- Significant experience in a fast-paced Buying role
- Passion for product
- Skilled negotiation techniques, organisational and influencing skills
- Developing and implementing departmental strategy
- Ability to initiate and build strong relationships with other stakeholders
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. Unfortunately, due to volume, only suitable applicants can be contacted.
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Homeware Buyer
Excel Recruitment have an amazing buying opportunity for a strong Homeware Buyer who is commercially minded. The business is well known for its beautiful homewares and is Ireland’s market leader in Homewares, and this is an exciting time to be a part of the team. North Dublin based.
Salary: €60-€80k plus generous benefits.
Responsibilities of this Homeware Buyer job include:
- Source, develop and build product ranges to reflect current trends, ensuring each range is commercial and meets company objectives, sales targets and customer needs
- Analyse performance and review current range to ensure that sales, margins and profit are achieved
- Take appropriate action in-season on repeats, cancellations and rescheduling of orders
- Prepare for & present regular range reviews and presentations
- Negotiating with a wide supply base to ensure the best possible price and margin for goods is achieved
- Maintaining and building strong working relationships with the supply base and sourcing new suppliers
- Keep up to date with and interpret trends and constantly review competitors in the marketplace
- Collaborating with the design team on trends and product development
- Presenting to senior management
- Take responsibility for my own development as well as manage the training of junior team members
Requirements for this Homeware Buyer job include:
- 5+ years’ experience in a similar role
- Significant experience in a fast-paced Buying role
- Passion for product
- Skilled negotiation techniques, organisational and influencing skills
- Developing and implementing departmental and strategy
- Ability to initiate and build strong relationships with other stakeholders
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. Unfortunately, due to volume only suitable applicants can be contacted.
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Demand Planner
Are you a skilled negotiator who thrives on securing the best deals while building strong supplier relationships? We are looking for an exceptional Demand Planner role for our well established client who specialises in providing end-tend logistics, supply chain solutions and sales & marketing.
Package
- Salary €50-65k
- Pension
- Bonus
- Healthcare
- Work from home
- Generous annual leave
Key Responsibilities for this Demand Planner job includes:
- Work with Brand Partners, Category and Customer teams to forecast volume at the SKU/customer level. Regularly review base sales, promotional volumes, NPD, delists, and inventory.
- Track, measure, and report inbound/outbound forecast accuracy monthly. Identify key drivers impacting accuracy and share insights with stakeholders.
- Contribute to annual planning cycles for Brand Partners and internal business objectives.
- Maintain stock levels in line with KPI targets. Provide weekly stock holding reports and manage aged stock with action plans to minimise write-offs.
- Produce and distribute weekly KPI reports for Brand Partners and Senior Management
- Oversee inbound stock from outside the EU in collaboration with customs agents.
- Drive the development of demand planning processes and reporting tools.
Requirements for this Demand Planner job includes:
- 2-3 years in Demand Planning within FMCG (manufacturer or distributor),
- Proven track record in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder influence,
- Demonstrated ability to manage and reduce stock holding while avoiding OOS.
- Strong planning ability with a customer-first mindset
- Strong command of D365 or SAP 4HANA (min 2 years’ experience) Advanced Excel skills; confident with forecasting tools & ERP systems
- Good understanding of P&L impact, demand planning metrics, and customs regulations.
- Familiarity with the Irish grocery and convenience retail market
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.
Food Buyer
My client, a highly successful food retailer, is seeking a commercial and innovative Food Buyer to join their expanding buying team. This is an amazing opportunity to join a highly established food business.
Salary – €80-90k plus generous benefits
Responsibilities of this Food Buyer job include:
- Manage a portfolio of brands, including product selection, range reviews, new listings, and delistings based on market needs.
- Analyse performance data to optimise ranges, improve margins, and meet sales targets.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, stakeholders, and internal teams.
- Source new products and suppliers and coordinate promotional planning and communication.
- Ensure customer and wholesale requirements are met across range, pricing, presentation, and promotions.
- Collaborate with the buying team and lead by example, promoting clear communication and team support.
Requirements for this Food Buyer job:
- 5+ years of food buying experience
- Excellent communication skills with commercial aptitude
- Proven track record in achieving required sales and margin
- Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
- Good 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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Buying Assistant
My client, a well-established multi-site retailer, is looking for a Buying Assistant to join their vibrant team. This is a fantastic buying opportunity for someone who is looking to begin their buying career and gain experience working in a dynamic buying department. Dublin city centre-based.
Package:
Salary – €30-35k plus generous benefits
Responsibilities of this Buying Assistant job include:
- Maintenance of our product and supplier databases
- Creating of new suppliers on our IT system, updating prices, supplier discount terms, etc
- Work closely with the Buying teams to accurately forecast trends and stock levels and monitor performance
- Develop and preserve strong relationships with suppliers
- Coordinated with all departments and monitored the delivery of stock to new store openings
- Communicating price changes, product information and promotional messages to all stores
- Completing replenishment orders
- Compiling sell-through reports
Requirements for this Buying Assistant job:
- Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Experience in a retail business is preferred
- Excellent attention to detail
- A pro-active teamwork approach and strong communication 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 Aoife Clarke 01 871 7613 for more information. Unfortunately, due to volume only suitable applicants can be contacted.
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Assistant Fashion Buyer
Our client, a well-established multi site retailer, is looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Fashion Buyer to join their Buying team. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to continue within head office buying, but who is also looking to challenge themselves within an innovative and progressive retail environment. Dublin-based.
Salary €40-50k plus generous benefits
Responsibilities of this Assistant Fashion Buyer job include:
- Assist the Buyer in building the range plan to deliver a commercially viable, balanced product range at competitive prices.
- Critical path management, ensuring that all critical dates are met.
- Maintain and manage relationships with suppliers and regularly review their performance.
- Raise orders – ensuring accurate info in line with buyers’ direction, accurate packing info, shipping details and merchandising input on ratio.
- Proactively sourcing new product ideas through research (online, street style, competitors, etc.) in line with the company’s sustainability policies.
- Visit stores regularly and communicate relevant feedback.
- Identify and select vendors and suppliers using criteria such as quantity and quality of commodities, price, and delivery date.
- Determine the correct method to process purchase requisitions depending on total cost, timeliness, competitive bidding, and existing contracts.
- You will be responsible for managing large budgets, forecasting and monitoring market trends.
Requirements for this Assistant Fashion Buyer job include:
- A passion for fashion.
- 2 years of buying experience.
- Third level qualification – A fashion or business-related qualification is desirable.
- Strong Excel skills and excellent numerical ability are essential.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines.
- An understanding of the customer and the ability to creatively develop a product that addresses identified trends.
- Ability to build strong working relationships both externally & internally.
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 Aoife Clarke at 01 871 7613 for more information. Unfortunately, due to volume, only suitable applicants can be contacted.
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Assistant Food Buyer
My client, Ireland’s leading food retail, wholesale and food service business is seeking a commercial and passionate Assistant Food Buyer to join their highly reputable business in Dublin. The successful candidate will manage and optimise their assigned product portfolio while building relationships with suppliers and key stakeholders in the business.
Salary €50-55k plus generous benefits
Responsibilities for the Assistant Food Buyer job include:
- Managing the portfolio product range, product quality and category plans to ensure that it reflects market and consumer trends.
- Managing the sourcing and introduction of own-label products in conjunction with the product development teams.
- With the support of the Trading Manager, negotiating the total purchase cost of products for the relevant portfolios.
- Setting wholesale selling prices and monitoring portfolio and product margins to ensure that profitability objectives for both the company and customers are being met.
- Developing excellent long-term relationships with key stakeholders, including suppliers and Retail Partners.
- Supporting project development and roll-out within the category.
Experience required for the Assistant Food Buyer job includes:
- Third level qualification and/or at least 2 years’ experience operating in a commercial function, e.g. Trading, Finance or Supply Chain.
- Strong commercial acumen and proven analytical skills combined with excellent written and oral communications capabilities are prerequisites.
- Knowledge of applying category management principles would be an advantage.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to build long-term, stable relationships.
- Project management skills would be an advantage.
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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Food Safety & Quality Manager
My client, a highly successful Irish food supplier, is looking for a Food Safety & Quality Manager to join their team. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for providing Food Safety & Quality support in each area of production, storage, and transport.
Salary: €65-€70k plus generous benefits.
Responsibilities of this Food Safety & Quality Manager include:
- Develop and maintain quality and safety management systems in line with relevant regulations and industry standards.
- Lead cross-functional teams to support risk management processes and ensure compliance through regular internal reviews.
- Manage approval processes for suppliers and products to ensure consistent quality and safety standards.
- Carry out system audits, identify areas for improvement, and work with relevant teams to implement effective solutions.
- Ensure training programmes are current, well-structured, and aligned with required compliance standards.
- Investigate and resolve operational quality and safety concerns, including customer feedback and complaints.
Requirements for this Food Safety & Quality Manager include
- 3-5 years of experience in technical Quality management.
- Strong knowledge of HACCP and Food Safety Management Systems.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills.
- Full driver’s license and access to a car and authorised to work in the EU.
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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Food Safety and Quality Technical Specialist
Are you passionate about ensuring the highest quality standards in every aspect of production?
Excel Recruitment have an amazing opportunity for a Food safety and Quality Technical Specialist strong who is passionate about quality management. This is an amazing opportunity to join a highly progressive employer that values its employees. Dublin based.
Package
- Generous salary doe plus generous benefits
Responsibilities of this Food Safety and Quality Technical Specialist include
- Supporting the implementation and maintenance of Food Safety and Quality Management systems (policies, procedures, and records).
- Monitor products to ensure they meet specifications through internal checks.
- Managing product documentation, including specifications, SOPs, and QC records, and completing daily product attribute records.
- Investigating customer complaints and collaborating with internal and external teams to resolve issues.
- Reporting non-conformances, implementing corrective actions and conducting CCP (Critical Control Points) verification checks.
Requirements for this Food Safety and Quality Technical Specialist include
- Diploma in Science or Food Science (minimum).
- 1+ year of QA/QC experience in food manufacturing (preferred).
- Flexible, quick learner with strong problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills.
- Able to work independently and in a team.
- Detail-oriented with good decision-making 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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