JOBS IN WATERFORD.

1moo345

I have seen Penneys and Argos advertise online for xmas staff, has anyone seen any others around? Thanks

MiskyBoyy

1moo345 wrote:

I have seen Penneys and Argos advertise online for xmas staff, has anyone seen any others around? Thanks

Buy-lo

1moo345

Oh yeah applied there also

If anyone is looking for the argos application it is here:
http://argos.careers/find-a-job/2666

elle16

tsoparno wrote: »

Has anyone sat the aptitude test for Bausch & Lomb? What can I expect?

Hi, just wondering if you have this aptitude test?

Backstreet Moyes

Anybody know anything about lk international.

Friend got a call about a retail job down there.

I have looked into it and there doesnt seem to be much about it online.

MiskyBoyy

Nuts102 wrote: »

Anybody know anything about lk international.

Friend got a call about a retail job down there.

I have looked into it and there doesnt seem to be much about it online.

Sounds like maybe door to door salesperson. Or telesales if they've set up somewhere?

Backstreet Moyes

MiskyBoyy wrote: »

Sounds like maybe door to door salesperson. Or telesales if they've set up somewhere?

That is what I am thinking but it says retail store.

It says it is located 24 lady lane which from goggle maps is a house not a retail shop.

Also says need to be over 18 to apply which is a bit strange for retail.

Just looking into it for a friend and it looks a bit dodgy to me.

1moo345

Nuts102 wrote: »

That is what I am thinking but it says retail store.

It says it is located 24 lady lane which from goggle maps is a house not a retail shop.

Also says need to be over 18 to apply which is a bit strange for retail.

Just looking into it for a friend and it looks a bit dodgy to me.

I applied to three different ads : Customer service, retail and "barista"

They are ALL door to door jobs selling electricity. Commission only.

Same case with a friends of mine. I am unsure why they are advertising them as that, it is very misleading

aaaaaaaahhhhhh

Red Hat
Open source software provider Red Hat also had good news on the job front today, investing €12.7 million and committing to the creation of another 60 jobs in Waterford over the next four years.


The company provides services in the areas of big data, cloud computing and online security.


Its Waterford site began as a spin-out from Waterford Institute of Technology in 2014, and acts as the research and development hub for mobile app development for the US-based company.


Red Hat also has offices in Dublin and Cork.


Minister for Jobs Mary Mitchell O’Connor said the announcement heralded a “great day for Waterford and the south east region.”


http://www.thejournal.ie/jobs-kilkenny-waterford-3224645-Feb2017/

BBM77

aaaaaaaahhhhhh wrote: »

Red Hat
Open source software provider Red Hat also had good news on the job front today, investing €12.7 million and committing to the creation of another 60 jobs in Waterford over the next four years.


The company provides services in the areas of big data, cloud computing and online security.


Its Waterford site began as a spin-out from Waterford Institute of Technology in 2014, and acts as the research and development hub for mobile app development for the US-based company.


Red Hat also has offices in Dublin and Cork.


Minister for Jobs Mary Mitchell O’Connor said the announcement heralded a “great day for Waterford and the south east region.”


http://www.thejournal.ie/jobs-kilkenny-waterford-3224645-Feb2017/

It is actually seriously impressive to get this kind of investment. I’m surprised there has not been more talk about it.

Chip Whitley

Bausch & Lomb are no longer accepting printed CV's, all electronic from now on. Email CV's to recruit.waterford@bausch.com (I think!)

PTH2009

Chip Whitley wrote: »

Bausch & Lomb are no longer accepting printed CV's, all electronic from now on. Email CV's to recruit.waterford@bausch.com (I think!)

cheers emailed and got the usual automated response

have no factory experience which could go against me but you never knw

Wanderer78

PTH2009 wrote: »

cheers emailed and got the usual automated response

have no factory experience which could go against me but you never knw

ah keep trying, you have to start somewhere. best of luck

nikkibikki

NOTE: For some reason I can't post with a link so the email addresses have extra spaces to get around this. You'll need to take these out if using them.

General Operatives
Waterford, added Friday, 10th February 2017.

Bausch and Lomb Waterford are recruiting for General Operatives for the weekend shift as well as the 3 and 4 shift cycles. These are temporary contracts with an immediate start. The ideal candidates will be cooperative and flexible with the ability to cross train, have excellent attention to detail, exceptional energy and drive.

Objectives;

Perform various production and operations related tasks as part of an empowered team to aid in the manufacture and reliable supply of product.

Key Activities;

Operates and monitors equipment as deemed appropriate by skill level, provides materials in accordance with established procedures. Works in compliance with appropriate procedures, documentation. governmental regulations, safety programs, lean manufacturing principles and current good manufacturing practices.

Scope of Position;

To ensure all daily targets are achieved while maintaining good standards of GMP and housekeeping within the area. Maximizing outputs of all products, within quality standards. Solving production issues and working on continuous improvement initiatives. A self starter with the ability to use own initiative at all times.

Qualification/Training;

Strong attention to detail and working with minimal supervision. Exceptional energy, drive and a desire to accomplish greater goals. Ability to communicate well with manager, technician and colleagues. A cooperative and flexible individual who has the ability to cross train.

To apply email your CV to recruit.waterford @ bausch . com

Employer Details
Bausch & Lomb
Address: IDA Industrial Park , Cork Road, Waterford X91 V383
Telephone: 051 355 001, Email: recruit.waterford @ bausch . com, Web:

losthorizon

Just want to ask two questions if anybody has the answers

1. Does anybody know when West Pharma are taking on Operatives and how do you appply

2. I applied for a clerical officer post with Waterford Council about a month ago online and I heard nothing back. Is this normal?

kaef

Burzza is looking for a part-time commis chef.

flexibility and some experience in similar position required. Drop in CV into the restaurant or PM here.

tsoparno

losthorizon wrote: »

1. Does anybody know when West Pharma are taking on Operatives and how do you appply

2. I applied for a clerical officer post with Waterford Council about a month ago online and I heard nothing back. Is this normal?

Don't know anything about West Pharma but I applied for one of those Council positions too and haven't heard anything back other than the generic email to say aptitude tests would be next

losthorizon

tsoparno wrote: »

Don't know anything about West Pharma but I applied for one of those Council positions too and haven't heard anything back other than the generic email to say aptitude tests would be next

Thanks

PTH2009

how comes theres always Chef jobs available in Waterford ??. Is it demand or the case of chefs jumping between places ??

Always a few bars jobs aswell but if you dont have experience then there hard to get into too

Call centre jobs are a plenty and Factory jobs appear now and again

best of luck too everyone applying for B&L, didnt hear anything back but i wont give up

Wanderer2010

PTH2009 wrote: »

how comes theres always Chef jobs available in Waterford ??. Is it demand or the case of chefs jumping between places ??

A lot of chefs go to different hotels or pubs etc, its the nature of the trade as well. THe man who runs the Bay Tree used to work in different pubs around the town before setting up on his own.

PTH2009

Wanderer2010 wrote: »

A lot of chefs go to different hotels or pubs etc, its the nature of the trade as well. THe man who runs the Bay Tree used to work in different pubs around the town before setting up on his own.

think he worked in the showboat before it closed, heard good things about the bay tree

Id say been a chef is a stressful job but theres quite a few courses around for that professon in Waterford

speaking of courses im finding hard to find a part time course that would mean something employment wise. I have a higher cert qualification in Tourism but jobs are not around in that sector atm. Im not too pushed about going back to WIT full time and be stuck with a load of teenagers or going to WCFE. Im very good at computers but dont want to waste money on the ECDL (a bit outdated nowadays)

nics99

Just wondering has anyone that applied to Bausch & Lomb in the last couple of weeks heard anything back yet (other then the automated reply)???

debok

nics99 wrote: »

Just wondering has anyone that applied to Bausch & Lomb in the last couple of weeks heard anything back yet (other then the automated reply)???

Na just got automated reply as well

nics99

debok wrote: »

Na just got automated reply as well

Ahh sound – ill post when i hear anything...not sure how many they are taking on, hopefully a few

kaef

PTH2009 wrote: »

how comes theres always Chef jobs available in Waterford ??. Is it demand or the case of chefs jumping between places ??

We change places of work after a year or two to prevent routine, burnout and keep learning how to cook food. Experience from many kitchens really helps when adapting to new place. Also bottom line salary is roughly 19kpa so if line cooks will get an offer for extra 20 euros per week from competitors they will accept it with no doubts. Imho that doubles rotation on bottom line.


When we believe to have enough experience in cooking (it's never enough tbh) we change workplace again and apply for a higher positions for example senior CDP or sous (head chef's right hand). From this moment rotation slows down as there's much more to learn from manager position and salary is better.

Once we believe that we have enough experience in managing whole kitchen, staff, dealing with suppliers, accounts, calculating costs etc, then we look around for opportunity to get head chef's position and decent job for long term.

That's why there are so many ads for commis, de parties, kitchen assistants, line chefs jobs and very little for head chefs or managers.

Wanderer78

kaef wrote: »

We change places of work after a year or two to prevent routine, burnout and keep learning how to cook food. Experience from many kitchens really helps when adapting to new place. Also bottom line salary is roughly 19kpa so if line cooks will get an offer for extra 20 euros per week from competitors they will accept it with no doubts. Imho that doubles rotation on bottom line.


When we believe to have enough experience in cooking (it's never enough tbh) we change workplace again and apply for a higher positions for example senior CDP or sous (head chef's right hand). From this moment rotation slows down as there's much more to learn from manager position and salary is better.

Once we believe that we have enough experience in managing whole kitchen, staff, dealing with suppliers, accounts, calculating costs etc, then we look around for opportunity to get head chef's position and decent job for long term.

That's why there are so many ads for commis, de parties, kitchen assistants, line chefs jobs and very little for head chefs or managers.

i know plenty that bailed ship due to stressful working conditions, crap money, unsociable working hours and generally being treated like crap. sounds like a dreadful industry to work in.

kaef

Wanderer78 wrote: »

i know plenty that bailed ship due to stressful working conditions, crap money, unsociable working hours and generally being treated like crap. sounds like a dreadful industry to work in.

It's all about moving onwards and upwards faster than getting depressed

Here's interesting article about it:
https://www.bestchefnetwork.com/blog/8/working-under-pressure-in-professional-kitchens-and-still-enjoying-it

Wanderer78

kaef wrote: »

It's all about moving onwards and upwards faster than getting depressed

Here's interesting article about it:
https://www.bestchefnetwork.com/blog/8/working-under-pressure-in-professional-kitchens-and-still-enjoying-it

ah theres only so much 'onwards and upwards' one can do, particularly when normal life stuff occurs, i.e. kids, mortgages, general life etc etc. i dont think its a career for the faint hearted anyway.

kaef

stressful working conditions, crap money, unsociable working hours and generally being treated like crap. sounds like a dreadful industry to work in.

Stressful working conditions let you build up immunity for stressful situations in everyday life. Where most people would sit down and cry chef would deal with the **** and carry on:)

Money is not really crap - in most case scenario there's a benefit in kind, tips,free staff food, free access to leisure centres, etc which allows you to save a good few bobs.

Unsociable working hours - we don't need to socialise after work. We do it during the work:) If we don't socialise enough during the work hen we hang out together after work and come back next day:)

Being treated like a crap - I would love to say it's not happening. However it applies mostly to weakest part of the group. If you show that you're strong, you're not full of crap, do your job without complaining that its hard plus show some interest and passion about food then you're not treated like a crap.

There's only so much 'onwards and upwards' one can do, particularly when normal life stuff occurs, i.e. kids, mortgages, general life etc etc
That's the reason why every chef should climb fast into the stable and properly paid position. Not everyone is able to work in a kitchen. If it's difficult from the begining then there's no point forcing yourself to stay in this industry.

I prefer this than working for a big chain corporation like Tesco, Dunnes or factory - crap money, being treated like a stupid monkey with written precedures for every aspect of life at work. If somebody piss you off you can't just tell'em 'fup off ya pedrophile'. because that will cost you a job. Sounds like a dreadful industry for me:) Kitchens are last places in the world where is a real freedom of speech - you can insult everybody and everybody can insult you:D

mooseknunkle

nics99 wrote: »

Ahh sound – ill post when i hear anything...not sure how many they are taking on, hopefully a few

Supposed to be taking on about 80 before May and only around 30 started so far