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South Kerry Local Employment Service Weekly Job Sheet

GENERAL VACANCIES

Cleaning Staff wanted for Tralee & Killarney. 086-8263255

Graphic Designer required. Commercial design background an advantage. Proficient in InDesign, photoshop & Illustrator. Full time position. Apply to Box No 2897, Killarney Advertiser

Fexco Merchant Services are seeking a number of Business Relationship Managers who will be based in their European countries of operation. Some travel will be required. Must speak fluent English & must have a fluency in another European language. To view job description in full, see www.fexco.com/careers or apply directly to Aideen Ledwith, Fexco Group H.R. at [email protected] Closing date 12th April

Operation & Maintenance Manager is required by ENERCON Tralee. Candidate will possess a relevant 3rd level qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent. Apply to ENERCON Windfarm Services Ireland Ltd., Attn: Ms. Katie Kerin, Kerry Technology Park, Tralee. Tel. 066-7178216

Part time Fire Brigade Personnel are required in the following brigades: Ballybunion, Dingle, Caherciveen, Kenmare, Tralee. Application forms & full particulars may be obtained by enclosing a 55c S.A.E. to Room 215, HR Dept., Kerry Co. Council, Tralee. Closing date April 11th. Tel. 066-7183814

 

OFFICE/CLERICAL

Admin Person wanted Part time. Working knowledge of Sage Computerised accounts would be an advantage.  Apply to Box No 2896, Killarney Advertiser, High St, Killarney

Accountant/Office Manager is required for Maternity Cover Contract – North Kerry. Part time minimum of 21hrs per week, additional hrs may be required. Experience in Sage Accounts & Quickpay an advantage. Apply to Box No 1255, Kerry’s Eye. Closing date 5th April

Beaufort Community Council require a Secretary for 19 ½ hrs per week. Apply with CV & PPS no. to [email protected]. Tel. 064-6644074

A Part-time Administrator is required at Bansha Centre, Killorglin. Also this involves in assisting with Afterschools Homework Club. Contact Patricia on 066-9761595

Both these positions are community employment schemes.

 

HOTEL/CATERING

 

Sous Chef required full time. Mid-Kerry area. Tel. 086-2623711

Scotts Hotel, Killarney require a Night Porter. Experience essential with good people skills & excellent customer service. Submit CV to Scotts Hotel, Scotts St., Killarney. Tel. 064-6631060

The Brehon, Killarney require an Assistant Restaurant Manager, Chef de Partie & Commis Chef. Apply to Ann O’Leary, HR Dept., Gleneagle Hotel Group, Killarney. Closing date 5th April.

Zest Café, Killorglin require a Part time Waitress (possibly full time over the Summer).  An Experienced Kitchen Person is also wanted for part time position approx 15- 20 hours. Experience necessary.

For further details call to above address

 

MEDICAL/CHILDCARE

Childminder required for 3 days per week to mind teacher’s children in own home, Oakpark area, car essential. Tel. 086-3962092

Childminder required for minding 2 children ages 1 & 3 in their own home. 4-5 days per week 10-5 or hrs negotiable. Tralee area. Apply to Box No 1624 Kerry’s Eye

 

SALES

Experienced Store Manager is required for Kerry Supermarket. Must have a minimum of 2 yrs experience in the grocery environment. Apply to [email protected] Closing date 8th April

Sales Person is required to operate a Supermarket butchery counter. The person will be totally responsible for the running of the dept. 2 yrs previous experience   is required. Apply to Champs Eurospar Supermarket, The Square, Killorglin. Email [email protected] Closing date13th April

 

CONSTRUCTION

Steel Fixers wanted long term work, Kerry area. 071-9856429

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Featured BTWEA Business – Glencar House Hotel

Glencar House Hotel by Joanne Griffin

Are you in search of an intimately family run Hotel that will offer a superb retreat from all the stress and bustle of everyday life? Then Glencar House Hotel is just the idyllic country retreat you are in search of! It’s the ideal place to clear the mind, fill the lungs with clear country area and recharge the batteries.

Glencar is an area festooned with walkways, majestic mountains, world class salmon and trout fishing, or just even allows your soul to bathe in the truly un-spoilt natural beauty as the hotel itself boasts panoramic views of the valley, woods, McGillycuddy Reeks and Carrauntoohil.

Today, Eilis and Liam Hodnett, The Hotel Managers, offer exceptional accommodation and service where guests constantly return to again and again. The décor and furnishings are superb and all 19 en-suite bedrooms boast views of the spectacular landscape. The interior of the hotel exudes a cozy warmth and tranquility from the open log fireplaces to the Victorian snooker room and library. The tasty cuisine from the Cedar Restaurant is crafted from the finest and freshest seasonal local produce.

This magical treasure trove of delights is all about good food, utter charm and comfort and this was recognised when Glencar House Hotel was honored as a winner of a TripAdvisor 2012 Travellers’ Choice Award. Less than 1 % of all accommodation listed on TripAdvisor received an award.

Further details on this exciting venture can be found on www.glencarhouse.com or by email on [email protected]  and to talk directly to either Liam or Eilis Hodnett, simply ring 066 97 60102

The running of this new enterprise has emerged in 2011 with the help of the Back to Work Enterprise Allowance (BTWEA) facilitated by South Kerry Development Partnership Ltd (SKDP). This scheme encourages people getting certain social welfare payments to take up self employment opportunities by allowing them to retain a proportion of their social welfare payment, plus secondary benefits.

For further information on the BTWEA, please contact an Enterprise Officer from SKDP in your area. Joanne Griffin (Killorglin and Kenmare) on 087 615 2660 or Anne O Riordan (Cahersiveen and Killarney) on 066 947 2724.

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Featured BTWEA Business – Inspireme.ie

Inspireme.ie

 

Inspireme.ie is an event management and consultancy company. This business provides a high quality service to its customers for all levels of events. Inspireme.ie is a Kenmare based business but offer their services nationwide and can run events from any location in Ireland.

Inspireme.ie is owned and solely run by Irene Carey. Irene has more than an entrepreneurial spirit, she has a creative vision. Irene’s strategy and vision is underpinned by flawless execution and delivery, flexibility and attention to detail and value for money. Irene analyses her client’s goals and objectives at the start of a project and invests time and expertise in devising brilliant customised concepts, stories and events that will meet their needs.

Irene herself has been inspired both by having her own two children and also by the poem “The Clock” by Robert H Smith, which depicts how precious life is and how important it is to create memories. To this end, any event organised by Irene, is nothing short of true artistry that will create a happy memory to reflect on. Recent examples of Irene’s work include Bonane Sheep Shearing, Family Fun Day and Barn Dance. Irene can be contacted for further details on www.inspireme.ie or 086 062 8892

This exciting new enterprise has emerged in 2012 with the help of the Back to Work Enterprise Allowance (BTWEA) facilitated by South Kerry Development Partnership Ltd (SKDP). This scheme encourages people getting certain social welfare payments to take up self employment opportunities by allowing them to retain a proportion of their social welfare payment, plus secondary benefits.

For further information on the BTWEA, please contact an Enterprise Officer from SKDP in your area. Joanne Griffin (Killorglin and Kenmare) on 087 615 2660 or Anne O Riordan (Cahersiveen and Killarney) on 066 947 2724.

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South Kerry’s Rural Men to Cruise the Shannon

 

The Rural Men of South Kerry are taking to the Shannon for their first outing of 2013. The trip, which is organised by South Kerry Development Partnership Ltd. and takes place on Thursday, April the 11th will see the group visit Killaloe, Bunratty Castle and Adare amongst other stops. It will also include a breakfast and three course dinner as part of the package. The event is being run in conjunction with O’Callaghan Coaches in Killarney who will also provide the shuttle busses to bring the groups to and from the main pick up point in Killarney.  The total cost of the trip including all elements is €90 per person.

SKDP Board Member and organiser of the event Kevin Griffin said that these trips have proven to be very successful in the past with more than 100 people participating in some events. “We have organised a series of events over the last number of years for the Rural Men of South Kerry including trips to Croke Park and linking up with the Sean Cairde group to attend Tea Dances” Kevin said.

“We also held our first overnight trip for the men to the Lisdoonvarna Match Making festival in 2012 and this proved to be very popular also” Kevin added. Organising these kinds of events and supporting the Rural Men in general throughout the region is some of the critical work that is undertaken by SKDP, Kevin said and added that it is more important than ever that this work continues in the current climate given the isolation and pressure being felt by many in this community in South Kerry.

Three separate shuttle busses will collect and bring back the men from all parts of South Kerry – leaving Waterville at 6.30am taking in Ballinskelligs, Cahersiveen, Kells, Mountain Stage, Glenbeigh, Killorglin, Beaufort and Lidl Killarney; Leaving Annascaul Church at 6.45am taking in Inch, Fybagh, Boolteens, Castlemaine, Milltown and Listry: Leaving Kenmare at 7.15am taking in Kilgarvan, Glenflesk and the Heights Hotel.

This trip is open to all on a first come first served basis and bookings can be made through ringing the SKDP office in Cahersiveen on 066 9472724 or O’Callaghan’s Coaches on 064 6631095. For further information please contact For further information please contact Kevin Griffin on 087 2346091, Bart Moriarty on 087 2827984, John Kelly on 086 3941769, Joseph McCrohan on 087 2849165 or Batt O’Connor 087 3155233.

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South Kerry Local Employment Service Weekly Jobs Sheet

GENERAL VACANCIES

ENERCON Windfarms Services Ireland Ltd., require an Accounts Assistant with relevant qualification in the area of finance and accounting, minimum 12 months experience in similar position, proficiency in MS Office, SAP experience an advantage & excellent book-keeping & admin. skills. Send CV indicating salary expectations to ENERCON Windfarms Services Ireland Ltd., Attn. Ms Katie Kerin, Kerry Technology Park, Tralee. Tel. 066-7178216

Full/Part time Fully Qualified Hair Stylist required for Xtra Hair Salon, New St., Killarney. Call Kathleen on 087-2451369

Wanted Junior Stylist to cover maternity leave, Part time, may lead to full time. Tel. 087-8539125

North & East Kerry Development require a Tus Supervisor. Application & eligibility form available only from www.nekd.net or call 066-7142576. Send a hard copy of completed application & eligibility form singed by Social Welfare to Hazel O Malley, North & East Kerry Development, Clash, Tralee. Closing date Thursday 14th March

HOTEL/CATERING

Part-time Staff required for North Kerry Takeaway. Apply to Box No CDS274C, The Kerryman Office, Tralee

Accommodation Supervisor, Restaurant Supervisor & 2nd/3rd Yr Commis Chef required by the Killarney Oaks Hotel, Killarney. Apply to [email protected]

Restaurant Supervisor required for busy Dining Restaurant. Supervisory experience is essential. Apply to [email protected]

Night Porter required for busy Town Centre Hostel. Tel. 064-6635255

Moriarty’s Centra require Shop/Deli Assistant P/t / F/t. Forward CV to The Manager, Centra, Farranfore, Co. Kerry

Randles Hotels, Killarney require a Sales & Marketing Assistant and Front Office Assistant. Forward CV to [email protected]

Wholesome Fayre Foods require Service Supervisor & Service Staff (all levels). Previous experience required. Apply to [email protected] Tel. 064-6626637

MEDICAL/CHILDCARE

Na Leanai Childcare Centre, Causeway require Relief Staff. Tel. Teresa on 066-7148898. Forward CV by 29th March.

Dental Nurse is required for Part time work. Apply to Box No 2890 Killarney Advertiser

Tralee Pharmacy requires Pharmacy Technician/Dispenser
Reply to Box. No. 1050 Kerry’s Eye Newspaper, Ashe Street, Tralee
The Bon Secours Hospital require a HR Generalist to cover maternity leave. The successful candidate will possess a relevant 3rd level qualification &/or CIPD certification also a minimum of 3 yrs generalist experience. Informal enquiries to Deirdre Herlihy, HR Manager on 066-7149800. Apply to HR Dept., Bon Secours Hospital, Tralee. Tel. 066-7149800 Closing date 13th March

Resilience Ireland has vacancy for a Team Leader to work in Kerry. Applicants should have experience of leading teams & experience of working within the intellectual disability sector. Forward CV quoting reference (R1/RN13/0006) to Ann-Marie at [email protected]. Closing date 15th March

CLERICAL/OFFICE

Trainee Accountant is required by PFP Group Limited, Tralee. Email to [email protected] www.pfpgroup.ie

Barry Packaging Tralee require an Experienced Office Based Sales/Marketing Person. Email to: [email protected] Quote: Sales Job March 2013 in subject line

The Lake Hotel, Killarney require a Front Office Manager. A detailed job description is available on request. Apply to HR Dept., Lake Hotel, Muckross Rd., Killarney. Email [email protected]

A Part time Receptionist is required for Guesthouse in Killarney. Apply to Foley’s Townhouse & Restaurant or call The Manager on 064-6631217

Full time Administration Assistant is required by Irish Health Foods Ltd. Email to [email protected]

SALES

Mid-Kerry Pharmacy require a Sales Assistant. Pharmacy OTC experience preferable, Full time, 5 days. Apply to Box No KL285C, Kerryman Office, Killarney

Eddie Slattery Dairy & Refrigeration Ltd in Tralee requires a Van Sales Person. Send CV to Siobhan Roche, DeLaval Ireland, Unit 6, Shamrock Business Park, Graiguecullen, Carlow

Full time/Part time Sales Assistant required for seasonal work, 6-7 months/year. Suitable candidates must be willing to work weekends & evenings in a luxury retail store. Apply to Box No 2889, Killarney Advetiser

MOTOR/MECHANIC

Artic Driver wanted for bulk feed deliveries with full EC Licence, at least 2 yrs. experience, Kerry area. Apply to Box No DS 282C, The Kerryman

 

SKILLNET

Are you unemployed?  If so then there are a limited number of places available on the following courses which may be of interest to you. These places will be offered on a first come first served basis.  For people who are unemployed there is no cost.

• Train the Trainer is a 6 day FETAC level 6 course and will be run in Killarney. Date to be confirmed.

• First Aid is a 3 day FETAC level 5 Occupational First Aid course with the venue most likely Killarney or Killorglin, dependant on numbers. Date to be confirmed.

• Manual Handling comes with a company certificate and is 4 hours long. The likely start date for this is again March. Killorglin or Killarney possible venue. Date to be confirmed.

• Hillwalking is a FETAC level 5 award course. It will run for 12 days most likely 2 days a week for 6 weeks, The course will start in September 2013 and will take place in Killorglin.
– Potential course entrants must have completed 10 walks & Occupational First Aid.
– The hillwalking is designed for people who provide or wish to provide a guiding service to visitors.

All the above courses will run subject to numbers.
To register and for further information please contact Kathy in the Killorglin Local Employment Services office on 066 9762444 or email [email protected]

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Killarney Students Complete Mental Health Peer Support Programme

27 Killarney students were this week presented with their certificates having completed a 5 week long Mental Health Peer Support Programme. The programme was delivered to students from St. Brendan’s College and St. Brigid’s Secondary School by four facilitators Deirdre Fleming of SKDP, Geraldine Sheedy, Mary Collier and Paul Kennedy. The four were themselves trained in the Peer Support Programme through the voluntary Be Aware Prevent Suicide group as agree as part of this training to roll out the programme in schools, workplaces and clubs on a voluntary basis.

The programme provides the students with the skills to recognise signs of mental stress in themselves and others and the knowledge around the range of support groups out there to help people. It aims to give them the confidence to speak about mental health issues and to assist others who may be experiencing difficulties to find the support they need to overcome them.

The facilitators described the Killarney students as an excellent group and praised them for their dedication in giving up the two hours a week over the five weeks to complete the programme. They hope that this work will assist young people in finding the supports they need to overcome any mental health issues they might encounter.

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Business of the Month – Bartek Witek Photography

Your Wedding Day is a day to remember forever. It is a celebration of your love. It is a moment of a lifetime. It is your story…… and Bartek Witek is available to comprehensively capture the story of your wedding day and prides himself on capturing professionally crafted, instinctive images.

Bartek Witek is an Irish based documentary Wedding and Lifestyle Portrait Photographer. Located in County Kerry since 2005, and he is happy to provide documentary wedding photography for your special day anywhere in Ireland, Europe and other International destinations. His unobtrusive and relaxed presence at a wedding allows him to capture natural emotions and interactions between the couple, their family and friends.

Bartek’s style is the perfect blend of honest emotional reportage photography and vibrant modern portraiture. His packages are carefully chosen to provide the client with a wide range of options and prices and provide the flexibility, quality and creative flair to present the client with a very special record of their day. What excites Bartek is capturing reality and fleeting moments, frozen to be enjoyed forever. Bartek’s speciality are weddings but he is happy to document special family events like communions and  confirmations.

Further details on this exciting new venture can be found on www.bwitek.eu or by email on [email protected] and by mobile on 087 919 7221

This new enterprise has emerged with the help of the Back to Work Enterprise Allowance (BTWEA) facilitated by South Kerry Development Partnership Ltd (SKDP). This scheme encourages people getting certain social welfare payments to take up self employment opportunities by allowing them to retain a proportion of their social welfare payment, plus secondary benefits.

For further information on the BTWEA, please contact an Enterprise Officer from SKDP in your area. Joanne Griffin (Killorglin and Kenmare) on 087 615 2660 or Anne O Riordan (Cahersiveen and Killarney) on 066 947 2724.

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Business of the Month – Small Furniture

Small Furniture is a business specializing in unique handmade fairytale furniture for children. Each piece of furniture is a handcrafted, original design. You choose it, personalize it and they will make it. All at an affordable price. At Small Furniture, they embrace beauty, quality and uniqueness which is reflected in their handcrafted, tailor made furniture from sketchpad through to creation.

This dynamic new business was established in 2012 by Jacek Sobala and is located in Killorglin, Co. Kerry. As a parent, Jacek became increasingly frustrated when it came to locating quality furniture for his children. It became difficult to find a set that would last throughout their childhood, without paying too much! Thus, Jacek came to the conclusion that the only way around this was to design and build his own.  Jacek as a parent understands the importance of children’s furniture being durable, washable, spacious and beautiful.

Further details of this exciting new venture can be found on www.smallfurniture.info  Items available from Small Furniture range from Beds and Bookcases to Toy boxes, Wardrobes and Lockers. Mattresses and Duvet Sets can also be sourced and supplied

This new enterprise has emerged in 2012 with the help of the Back to Work Enterprise Allowance (BTWEA) facilitated by South Kerry Development Partnership Ltd (SKDP). This scheme encourages people getting certain social welfare payments to take up self employment opportunities by allowing them to retain a proportion of their social welfare payment, plus secondary benefits.

For further information on the BTWEA, please contact an Enterprise Officer from SKDP in your area. Joanne Griffin (Killorglin and Kenmare) on 087 615 2660 or Anne O Riordan (Cahersiveen and Killarney) on 066 947 2724.

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New Opportunity for Farm Families to examine diversification opportunities

Farm families from throughout South Kerry are invited to attend the launch of the second initiative to encourage them to develop new enterprises which are non agricultural. The initiative is being launched by South Kerry Development Partnership Ltd. and is being funded under the RDP (LEADER) Programme. It is aimed at those farmers who feel they could develop a viable on farm business using assets they have on the farm. It is being launched at a public information meeting taking place on Tuesday the 12th of February in the SDKP office, Library Place, Killorglin starting at 7.30pm.

The majorly successful first round of this initiative saw 15 farming families take part in the programme which has resulted in one enterprise already being established and another seven currently working towards making a Rural Development (LEADER) Programme application in order to start up their enterprises. The new enterprises being established are mainly in the tourism sector but also include the training and agricultural safety areas.

The programme is delivered through a combination of site visits, regular reporting updates and group training events that allow promoters to make informed decisions about their proposed business ideas. Consultant James Turner, who worked with the first group of farm families, said that “the first programme generated 7 excellent diversification proposals which are of great benefit to both the farming families concerned and South Kerry as a whole.” He said that the benefits of initiatives such as this have been clearly proven in the UK where a sustained period of support for diversification has changed the lives of many UK farming families and revitalised the UK economy. James added that he believes a tremendous marketplace exists in South Kerry for diversified farm businesses, and the support and guidance is freely available for those willing to take up the challenge.

RDP Manager Fiona English said that SKDP is delighted with the take-up by farm families under the first programme and is hopeful that a similar number of participants will come forward this year. “The launch meeting on February the 12th in Killorglin will give those farm families who may have a business diversification idea the opportunity to hear from and question others who have gone down the road already” Fiona said. She added that those attending will get all the details about the scheme and how to apply on the night. “We hope that following this second initiative, a similar number of applications will come in for RDP grant aid to set up their businesses” Fiona said.

Diversification Application