Job type: Full Time

VNA Forklift Operative

Excel Recruitment is currently looking for a skilled and safety-conscious VNA (Very Narrow Aisle) Forklift Operative to join our diverse and inclusive warehouse team. In this role, you will be responsible for operating VNA forklifts to efficiently move, stack, and organise inventory within our facilities.

Full Job Description

Key Responsibilities

The role of a warehouse operative utilising VNA forklifts is diverse and dynamic, involving a wide range of tasks that ensure the smooth flow of goods through the supply chain. Each responsibility contributes to the warehouse’s efficiency and safety and helps meet business performance goals. Below is a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities involved in this role:

  • Safely operate VNA forklifts to load, unload, and transport materials within the warehouse.
  • Accurately stack and organise goods in designated narrow aisle storage locations.
  • Sorting and arranging products.
  • Rotating stock.
  • Reporting any discrepancies, damaged stock, or missing inventory.
  • Monitoring stock levels.
  • Order picking and packing.
  • Organising items in loading bays.
  • Clearing aisles, shelving areas, and workstations.
  • Following health and safety procedures.
  • Conducting routine equipment checks and reporting any maintenance or safety concerns promptly.
  • General cleaning and handballing.
  • Assisting in inventory control and stocktaking as needed.
  • Collaborating with team members to meet daily operational goals while maintaining a high standard of safety.
  • Participating in ongoing training and development opportunities to improve skills and knowledge.
  • Adhering to all company policies and health & safety regulations.

Training Provided

  • Forklift operation including VNA forklifts and pallet trucks.
  • Use of handheld scanners.
  • Compliance with all safety procedures.
  • Following lifting and handling guidelines.

Core Skills Required

  • Organisation and Time Management.
  • Attention to Detail.
  • Teamwork and Communication.
  • Physical Fitness.
  • Problem-Solving.

Preferred Qualifications and Certifications

  • Knowledge of Health and Safety Standards, ensuring compliance with workplace safety regulations.
  • Handle heavy or bulky items safely, sometimes lifting loads up to 25kg.
  • VNA license is an essential requirement for this role and you must have relevant operational experience.
  • PPT Certificate (preferred).
  • Counterbalance & Reach Forklift Certificate (preferred).
  • Valid forklift operator certification/license.

Day-to-Day Activities

  • Begin each shift with a safety briefing and equipment inspection.
  • Navigate narrow aisles carefully to pick and place items according to warehouse protocols.
  • Coordinate with warehouse staff to prioritise urgent loading or unloading tasks.
  • Monitor inventory locations and adjust stock placement to optimise space utilisation.
  • Report progress and any issues to supervisors during and at the end of shifts.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organisation of your operating area.
  • Participate in team meetings focused on continuous improvement and safety awareness.

Employment Details

  • Job Types: Full-time, Permanent.
  • Experience: General Operations – Minimum 1 year (required).
  • Work authorisation: Ireland (required).

Benefits

  • Bike to work scheme.
  • Company events.
  • On-site parking.
  • Store discount.

If you are interested in this Forklift Driver position, or any other jobs on the Excel Recruitment website, please apply via the link below. If you require further information, don’t hesitate to get in touch with 01-8717676. All applications are treated in the strictest confidence.

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Senior Occupational Therapist (Acute)

Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist
Location: Clonmel
Contract: Full‑time, 35 hours per week, 6‑month contract with strong potential for extension
Salary: Aligned with HSE Senior Grade pay scale, commensurate with experience

If you are ready for a rewarding new challenge where your skills and experience will be valued and developed, this could be the perfect next step in your professional journey.

Excel Recruitment is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to join a well‑established multidisciplinary team in a busy acute hospital in Clonmel.

This role is offering excellent professional development opportunities and the chance to contribute at senior clinical level across diverse caseloads including Neuro, Stroke, Orthopaedics, Medical, Surgical, and Rehabilitation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver high quality, patient centred care across a range of clinical specialties, including neurology, orthopaedics, surgery, stroke, and rehabilitation.
  • Complete comprehensive assessments and develop tailored treatment plans that promote independence and functional recovery.
  • Collaborate closely with patients, families, and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated and effective care.
  • Provide supervision, mentorship, and clinical leadership to junior staff and students, supporting their development and ensuring best‑practice standards.
  • Contribute to ongoing service development, quality improvement initiatives, and departmental planning.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in line with hospital standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Engage in continuous professional development and participate in training to further advance clinical and leadership skills.

Requirements:

  • CORU registration as an Occupational Therapist (essential).
  • Minimum of three years post‑graduate experience, with substantial exposure to acute hospital settings.
  • Strong clinical expertise across orthopaedics, neurology, medical and surgical rehabilitation.
  • Proven ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning and leadership development.

Next steps:

For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Charlene Cooke confidentially via email at or by phone at 089-9455139

Customer Service & Transport Administrator

Customer Service & Transport Administrator

Excel Recruitment are seeking a reliable, organised, and proactive Customer Services & Transport Administrator to join our client, a busy transport and distribution business based in Armagh.

This is a key role within the business, acting as the link between customers, drivers, and transport operations to ensure deliveries and collections are completed efficiently and on time. Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be able to commit to the stated working hours.

7:00am – 3:00pm, Monday to Friday.

We are specifically looking for candidates who have previous experience working in a customer service-based role. Experience within a transport, logistics, or road haulage environment would also be highly desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the main point of contact for customers regarding deliveries, collections, and transport enquiries.
  • Process customer orders received via email and customer ordering platforms.
  • Liaise with drivers, customers, and external partners to ensure timely and accurate deliveries and collections.
  • Prepare and process transport documentation.
  • Maintain accurate records and update transport management systems.
  • Resolve customer queries, delivery issues, delays, and complaints in a professional and efficient manner.
  • Support the wider transport team with general administrative duties.
  • Monitor transport activity and communicate updates to customers when required.

Requirements

Essential

  • Previous experience in a customer service role is required.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
  • Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • Reliable, professional, and punctual.
  • Ability to work the required hours of 7:00am – 3:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a transport administration, logistics, or road haulage environment.
  • Experience liaising with drivers and coordinating deliveries or collections.
  • Experience using transport management systems.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Monday to Friday working pattern.
  • Full-time permanent position.
  • Friendly and supportive working environment.
  • Opportunity to build experience within a busy transport operation.

Please Note

Applicants must have previous customer service experience and be available to work 7:00am – 3:00pm, Monday to Friday. Experience within transport, logistics, or road haulage is highly desirable and will be advantageous during the selection process.

If this opportunity sounds like a good match for your skills and experience, and you are looking for your next career move, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

Please apply with your up-to-date CV or contact David Dunlop at Excel Recruitment for a confidential chat and further information about the role.

#BELFHOS

Support Assistants

Excel Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for Support Assistants on a permanent basis in Lisburn.

If you’re looking for a meaningful role with an organisation that’s transforming lives and creating brighter futures, our client is the place for you.

The Client:

  • Our client is a leading organisation dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities and autism to live full, independent, and inclusive lives. With a strong focus on person-centred care, our client provides a wide range of innovative services, including supported living, vocational training, and community inclusion programmes, tailored to meet the unique needs of everyone.
  • As an award-winning charity, our client is committed to professional development, offering employees opportunities to grow their skills and advance their careers in a supportive and inclusive environment.

The Job:

In this rewarding role, you will play a vital part in enhancing the quality of life for service users through teamwork and effective collaboration. You will:

  • Empower Service Users: Assist individuals with their daily living activities, ensuring they feel included and engaged in a diverse range of activities that enrich their lives.
  • Offer Personalised Support: Provide tailored support to service users with specific personal care and support needs, fostering independence and dignity.
  • Be flexible: Embrace a flexible work environment, with opportunities to work unsociable hours and public holidays on a rotational basis, allowing for a varied and fulfilling schedule.

The Person:

  • At least 6 months of experience providing care or support, including paid work or personal caring responsibilities.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with confident numeracy abilities.
  • Good understanding of the needs of people with learning disabilities, with a genuine interest in supporting independence and wellbeing.
  • Knowledge and awareness of behaviours that challenge, with the ability to remain calm, patient and supportive in difficult situations.
  • NISCC registration (or willingness to register before employment) and ability to undergo Access NI checks.

For you:

  • £13.68 per hour (approx. £28,000 per year) and enhanced rate for statutory days.
  • Paid NISCC fee.
  • Occupational Sick Pay.
  • Training & Development including QCF Level 3.
  • Employee Assistance Programme, Health Cashback, Retail Discounts.

For more information, contact Wes McCullough. To forward your up-to-date CV, click on the APPLY link.

#BELFHOS

Reception Manager – Corporate Hotel

Reception Manager – 4* Corporate Hotel

I’m partnering with a busy, corporate-focused 4-star hotel to hire an experienced Reception Manager to lead Front Office operations and drive service excellence.

This is a hands-on leadership role for a proven Front Office Manager who thrives in high-volume environments, excels in team development, and is passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead, manage, and motivate a high-performing Front Office / Reception team
  • Drive a positive team culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and service excellence
  • Oversee daily Reception operations: check-in, check-out, and guest relations
  • Take full ownership of team performance, setting clear expectations and standards
  • Train, coach, and develop team members to maximise performance and engagement
  • Conduct inductions, structured training plans, and ongoing performance reviews
  • Identify high-potential team members and support progression and succession planning
  • Manage team rotas, staffing levels, and workflow in a fast-paced hotel environment
  • Lead by example on the floor, providing hands-on support during busy periods
  • Handle guest queries, complaints, and escalations professionally
  • Monitor KPIs, team productivity, and Front Office performance
  • Ensure strong communication and coordination within the team and across departments
  • Maintain compliance with SOPs, brand standards, and health & safety

What We’re Looking For

  • Minimum 3+ years’ experience at Reception Manager / Front Office Manager level in a 4* or corporate hotel
  • Proven track record in team leadership, training, and staff development
  • Strong experience in high-volume hotel reception operations
  • Hands-on management style with a strong guest service focus
  • Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication and leadership abilities
  • Experience with hotel PMS systems and Front Office procedures
  • Passion for hospitality, team development, and delivering results

Why You’ll Love This Role

  • Join a busy, well-established 4 corporate hotel*
  • Predominantly a Monday-Friday role, offering excellent work-life balance, with some flexibility required for weekends
  • Lead and develop a growing Front Office team
  • Strong focus on training, progression, and career development
  • Competitive salary and benefits
  • Fast-paced, professional environment with clear progression opportunities

If you’re passionate about leading teams, driving performance, and delivering exceptional guest experiences, apply today and make a real impact.

#HospSenior

Staff Grade Social Worker (Mental Health Older Persons)

Position: Social Worker – Mental Health Service for Older Persons

Location: Carew House (St Vincent’s University Hospital, Donnybrook) and the inpatient mental health unit in St Vincent’s University Hospital, Donnybrook
Contract Type: Agency, 7 month contract
Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (35 hours per week)
Salary: HSE salary scale, commensurate with experience
Start Date: Immediate

Excel Recruitment is recruiting a Professionally Qualified Social Worker for a 7-month contract with the Mental Health Service for Older Persons, based in Carew House, St Vincent’s University Hospital, Donnybrook, and the inpatient mental health unit in St Vincent’s University Hospital, Donnybrook.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Social Worker, who wants to gain valuable experience in a specialist older persons mental health service, working as part of a supportive and established multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will support older persons with complex mental health needs, contribute to person-centred and recovery-focused care, and work closely with families, carers, and experienced professionals across both community and hospital settings.

In this role, you will play a key part in assessment, care planning, discharge support, and the delivery of psychosocial interventions, while helping to ensure high-quality support for older adults accessing mental health services.

Key Clinical Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide a comprehensive social work service as part of a multidisciplinary Community Mental Health Team (CMHT), including psychiatric, psychological, nursing, and occupational therapy professionals.
  • Complete psychosocial assessments, risk assessments, and contribute to diagnostic and treatment planning.
  • Deliver evidence-based interventions to individuals, families, and groups.
  • Engage in crisis intervention and management of acute and complex cases.
  • Collaborate with external agencies and community supports, including housing, advocacy services, and voluntary organisations.
  • Promote social inclusion, recovery-based practice, and patient-centred care.
  • Participate in regular clinical supervision and case discussions.
  • Support care transitions, including hospital discharges and referrals to other supports and services.
  • Attend and contribute to multidisciplinary case reviews, team meetings, and service development discussions.
  • Support the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults in line with national policies and procedures.

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Candidate Requirements:

  • A recognised qualification in Social Work and registration with CORU as a Professionally Qualified Social Worker.
  • Minimum of 1 year’s post-qualification experience in a mental health or related setting.
  • Demonstrated understanding of mental health issues and relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act 2001, Children First, Assisted Decision-Making Act).
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Previous experience working in adult community mental health or hospital-based mental health services.
  • Familiarity with HSE systems and protocols.
  • Full clean driving licence and access to own car.

How to Apply:

For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or contact Charlene by telephone 089-9455139.

Staff Grade Social Worker (Inpatient mental health)

Position: Professionally Qualified Social Worker – Mental Health Services

Location: Churchtown Primary Care Centre and the inpatient mental health unit in St Vincent’s University Hospital, Donnybrook
Contract Type: Agency, 6-month maternity leave cover
Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (35 hours per week)
Salary: HSE salary scale, commensurate with experience
Start Date: Immediate

Excel Recruitment is recruiting a Professionally Qualified Social Worker for a 6-month maternity leave cover contract within Mental Health Services, based across Churchtown Primary Care Centre and the inpatient mental health unit in St Vincent’s University Hospital, Donnybrook.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Social Worker who wants to build valuable experience in a well-established mental health service.

The successful candidate will support adults with complex mental health needs, contribute to recovery focused care, and work alongside experienced professionals in both community and hospital environments.

In this role, you will be central to assessment, care planning, discharge support, and the delivery of therapeutic and psychosocial interventions, while also working closely with families, carers, and the wider multidisciplinary team.

Key Clinical Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide a comprehensive social work service as part of a multidisciplinary Community Mental Health Team (CMHT), including psychiatric, psychological, nursing, and occupational therapy professionals.
  • Complete psychosocial assessments, risk assessments, and contribute to diagnostic and treatment planning.
  • Deliver evidence-based interventions to individuals, families, and groups.
  • Engage in crisis intervention and management of acute and complex cases.
  • Collaborate with external agencies and community supports, including housing, advocacy services, and voluntary organisations.
  • Promote social inclusion, recovery-based practice, and patient-centred care.
  • Participate in regular clinical supervision and case discussions.
  • Support care transitions, including hospital discharges and referrals to other supports and services.
  • Attend and contribute to multidisciplinary case reviews, team meetings, and service development discussions.
  • Support the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults in line with national policies and procedures.

Candidate Requirements:

  • A recognised qualification in Social Work and registration with CORU as a Professionally Qualified Social Worker.
  • Minimum of 1 year’s post-qualification experience in a mental health or related setting.
  • Demonstrated understanding of mental health issues and relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act 2001, Children First, Assisted Decision Making Act).
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
  • Full clean driving licence and access to own car.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Previous experience working in adult community mental health or hospital-based mental health services.
  • Familiarity with HSE systems and protocols.

How to Apply:

For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or contact Charlene by telephone 089-9455139.

Staff Grade Occupational Therapist (mental health)

Job Title: Staff Grade Occupational Therapist – Mental Health
Location: Tallaght, Dublin (Approved Mental Health Unit)
Contract Type: Full-time agency role, long-term
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: HSE-aligned Staff Grade Occupational Therapist pay scale

Approved Mental Health Unit, Full-Time Opportunity

Are you an Occupational Therapist passionate about mental health and recovery focused care?

This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to step into a well-supported, dynamic clinical environment where your work will make a meaningful difference every single day.

Excel Recruitment is delighted to partner with an Approved Mental Health Unit in Tallaght to recruit a Staff Grade Occupational Therapist for a full-time, long-term agency role. You’ll join a highly experienced multidisciplinary team (MDT), where collaboration, development, and patient-centred care are at the heart of everything.

As a Staff Grade Occupational Therapist you will:

  • Deliver person-centred assessments and interventions in an acute/rehab mental health setting
  • Support service users to build independence, routine, and meaningful engagement
  • Facilitate both individual and group therapeutic programmes
  • Work collaboratively with Psychiatry, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, and AHP colleagues
  • Play a key role in care planning, discharge, and recovery pathways

Key Responsibilities:

  • Carry out occupational therapy assessments addressing functional ability, daily living skills, cognition, and social participation.
  • Plan and deliver evidence-based, recovery-oriented interventions aligned with service user goals.
  • Support service users to develop and maintain independent living skills, routines, and meaningful occupations.
  • Contribute to group and individual therapeutic programmes within the unit.
  • Work closely with Nursing, Psychiatry, Psychology, Social Work, and AHP colleagues to ensure holistic care planning.
  • Participate in discharge planning and transition supports where appropriate.
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with HSE and CORU standards.

Essential Requirements:

  • BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy.
  • CORU registration as an Occupational Therapist (or pending confirmation).
  • Interest in or experience working in mental health settings.
  • Strong communication, clinical reasoning, and teamwork skills.
  • A person-centred, recovery-focused approach to care.

What’s on Offer:

  • Salary in line with HSE Staff Grade OT pay scales.
  • Full-time, long-term agency position with strong potential for continuity.
  • Highly supportive MDT and OT department.
  • Opportunity to gain valuable experience within an approved mental health unit.
  • Ongoing support from both on-site clinical leads and the agency team

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 9455139.

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Grocery Team Leader

Grocery Team Leader – Waterford City

Salary: €15 – €15.50 per hour

Excel Recruitment, on behalf of our client, is seeking a motivated and experienced Grocery Team Leader to join a thriving retail team in Waterford City.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a retail professional with a background in grocery operations to take the next step in their career.

Key Responsibilities of this Team Leader:

  • Lead and motivate the team to deliver exceptional customer service and achieve daily operational goals.
  • Oversee the day-to-day running of the store, ensuring high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and stock presentation.
  • Manage stock levels, rotation, and replenishment to maintain availability and minimise waste.
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards across the store.
  • Provide hands-on support to team members, fostering a collaborative and productive environment.
  • Assist with staff training and development, ensuring team members are equipped with the skills to excel in their roles.
  • Monitor sales performance and assist in achieving store targets.

Requirements of this Team Leader:

  • Previous experience in grocery retail is essential.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
  • A customer-focused mindset with strong communication skills.
  • Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends.

If you’re ready to step into a leadership role and make an impact in grocery retail, we’d love to hear from you! Send your CV via the link below.

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