Hodson Bay Hotel in Athlone is seeking a Food & Beverage Assistant to join their vibrant S Bar team. This role offers an opportunity to deliver personalized service, create memorable experiences, and engage with guests in a dynamic environment. Candidates should have previous experience in a high-end bar or restaurant, a positive attitude, and strong communication skills. The position includes complimentary access to the gym, meals while on duty, and staff discounts at Hodson Bay properties. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Smyths Toys, located in Athlone, Ireland, is looking for Sales Assistants to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing excellent customer service, assisting with various retail responsibilities, and maintaining store presentation. While retail experience is desirable, it is not essential. The position offers a temporary contract with a pay rate of €14.25 per hour for those over 20 and €13.00 for those under 20, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including pension and life assurance. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Total Talent is seeking an experienced EHS Engineer in Athlone, Ireland. This role emphasizes risk management and continuous improvement to foster a strong safety culture in line with regulatory standards. Responsibilities include managing site risk assessments, ensuring EHS compliance, overseeing Management of Change processes, and promoting sustainability initiatives. Candidates should hold a degree in EHS or Health & Safety, with strong knowledge of ISO standards and experience in a regulated environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr

About Zinkworks Zinkworks partners with leading Telecommunications and Financial Services organizations to modernize legacy systems, migrate mission-critical platforms to the cloud, and engineer AI-driven automation. From OSS transformation to rApp development and network intelligence, our teams simplify complexity and turn it into competitive advantage. Based in Ireland and operating across the EU, UK, and US, Zinkworks combines deep domain expertise with delivery excellence to help clients modernize faster and operate smarter. The Role As a Technical Lead, you will be a hands‑on technical authority within a flagship Agentic AI transformation programme for a major UK Telecommunications provider. Operating from our Innovation Hub in Athlone, you will lead the design and delivery of AI‑driven platforms that automate complex telecom operations. You will sit at the intersection of architecture and execution , taking high‑level designs from Solution Architects and turning them into production‑ready systems. You will lead by example—writing code, reviewing designs, and guiding engineering teams through complex technical decisions—while ensuring delivery remains scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise standards. This role is ideal for a senior engineer who wants to stay close to the code while shaping how large‑scale AI and automation platforms are built. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership: Act as the technical authority for one or more delivery streams, guiding architecture, design decisions, and implementation approaches. Hands‑On Development: Contribute directly to critical code paths across backend services, AI orchestration, and platform integration. Design & Architecture: Translate solution architecture into detailed technical designs, ensuring scalability, security, and maintainability. Code Quality & Standards: Establish and enforce engineering standards, conducting code reviews and promoting best practices. AI & Automation Enablement: Lead the implementation of AI agents, RAG pipelines, and automation workflows in collaboration with AI Architects. Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Engineering Managers, DevOps, BAs, and Product Owners to align technical execution with delivery goals. Problem Solving: Troubleshoot complex technical issues across distributed systems, cloud platforms, and integrations. Mentorship: Mentor senior and mid‑level engineers, supporting technical growth and knowledge sharing across teams. Must‑Have Skills Extensive experience as a senior software engineer or technical lead in complex, distributed systems. Strong hands‑on expertise in backend development (Python or similar), with modern frameworks. Experience designing and delivering cloud‑native systems on platforms such as GCP, AWS, or Azure. Solid understanding of AI/ML or automation platforms, including practical experience integrating LLM‑based systems. Strong knowledge of microservices architecture, APIs, and event‑driven systems. Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and Infrastructure as Code. Ability to evaluate trade‑offs and make sound technical decisions under delivery pressure. Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical concepts clearly. Nice‑to‑Have Skills Telecom domain experience across RAN, Core, OSS/BSS, or Fixed Access environments. Hands‑on experience with GenAI frameworks, RAG pipelines, or agentic architectures. Experience with Kubernetes, container orchestration, or platform engineering. Exposure to security, compliance, or regulated enterprise environments. Inclusion & Diversity at Zinkworks At Zinkworks, we are deeply committed to fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We believe that our strength lies in the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of our team members. By embracing an inclusive environment, we empower innovation and collaboration across all levels of our organisation. Based in Ireland, we are proud to support and engage with our local communities through meaningful initiatives that promote equity and opportunity. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, as we actively contribute to creating a more inclusive and connected society for all. Zinkworks is a trusted partner to Telecoms and Financial Services organizations around the world. We help modernize legacy systems, move mission‑critical systems into the cloud, and exploit the power of AI‑driven automation. Our people thrive in technically complex environments where our commitment to quality and our expertise in software innovation and cutting‑edge technologies helps our clients prepare for the future, accelerate growth and improve operational efficiency. We build long‑lasting relationships with our customers to accompany them through their innovation journey. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Overview The purpose of this position is to achieve the key objectives with regards to service to all Network depots, cost, productivity and, throughput, through effective management of employees, maintenance of company operating standards and compliance with ISO operating procedures, as well as effective and strategic leadership, motivation, and direction of the direct reports, and their teams, which encompass all the night operations functions within the business. Operational hours usually run between 8pm and 2am. Flexibility is required. Qualifications Third level qualification in supply chain or similiar or appropriate level of experince in similar role Flexibility around working hours Excellent people skills Full clean drivers licence Excellent communicaton skills Excellent administrative and IT skills to include working with Warehouse Management Systems and MS Office Responsibilities Strategic: To contribute to the strategic planning for the Central Operation teams. Operational: To manage the night operations sortation processes and parcel movements in line with company policy. To hold overall responsibility for ensuring quality procedures at night are delivered. To hold overall responsibility for holiday planning, in line with operational requirements. To operate within, and exceed, company-set service levels for all areas of their responsibility. To achieve Hub sortation unit cost. To manage all activities of night yard traffic management team ensuring safe and efficient movement of site traffic. Financial: To control night Hub operations costs through planning and review of finance reporting procedures – use of P & L and productivity statistics. To provide appropriate input into annual and period planning. Service: To contribute to wider operations team in providing and improving support to the depot networks through liaison with Operations Support and other relevant departments. Health & safety/security: To ensure company Health and Safety policy is implemented and monitored during Night Operations, ensuring and maintaining a safe working environment. To contribute to Security Policy, facilitating security awareness and actioning vehicle and personnel searches in line with the policy. HR: To contribute to Hub Night Team recruitment, by liaising and supporting HR Department. To manage and improve employee retention in your team. To investigate and carry out disciplinary, grievance and appeal hearings in accordance with company procedures. To effectively manage all employees through communication, appraisals and training and improve employee engagement. To develop directly line managers and their reports through communication, appraisals, training and individual development and coaching. To manage absence, leading to a reduction in lost time through absence and sick pay costs. To manage On Job Trainer programme (OJT’s), ensuring new starters receive appropriate training. To contribute to regular meetings with union/employee representatives. Other: To undertake any projects designated by the CEO and work alongside Heads of Departments on other projects. Liaise with the wider team, external consultants, design agencies and independent auditors to support the production of companies Annual Report and CSR Report. #J-18808-Ljbffr

PlaceMe Recruitment is seeking a Payroll Administrator in Athlone, Ireland. You will oversee payroll processing for over 500 employees, ensuring timely and accurate administration. The role demands a minimum of 2 years of experience and a payroll qualification like IPASS. Strong skills in Sage Micropay and Excel are essential, along with attention to detail and effective communication. Join a busy finance team and gain exposure to various financial operations and projects. #J-18808-Ljbffr

ERSG Ltd in Ireland is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of a major project. This role requires strong contract management, cost control, and the ability to work independently. Candidates should have demonstrable experience in complex construction projects, with a preference for those familiar with the pharmaceutical or life sciences sectors. The position offers a freelance contract with responsibilities that include managing subcontractors and maintaining project budgets. #J-18808-Ljbffr

PlaceMe Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Operations Manager for night operations in Athlone, Ireland. This role demands a strong foundation in supply chain management and excellent communication skills. The candidate will manage the night sortation processes, ensure compliance with operational standards, and maintain safety protocols. Flexibility in working hours, a third-level qualification in supply chain, and strong IT proficiency are vital for this position. Join us to lead a dynamic team and contribute to improving operational efficiencies. #J-18808-Ljbffr

PlaceMe Recruitment is looking for a HR Generalist in Athlone, Ireland. This role offers the opportunity to provide administrative support to the People Operations Team while significantly contributing to HR project planning. The successful candidate will gain exposure to various areas of HR, develop their expertise, and work with experienced HR professionals. Candidates should have HR Generalist experience and strong skills in Microsoft Excel. Flexibility and attention to detail are key to success in this busy role. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Smyths Toys Superstores seeks a Duty Manager for their Athlone store. This role involves exceeding sales targets, ensuring excellent customer service, and managing staffing needs. Candidates should have a proven track record in retail management, leadership skills, and a customer-focused mindset. The position offers an attractive salary starting from €37,000 plus a competitive benefits package including 33 days of annual leave, a pension scheme, life assurance, and in-store discounts. #J-18808-Ljbffr