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Career Opportunity: General Operative – 3 Positions

JOB TITLE

General Operative, CE

COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT (CE)

The main objective of CE is to enable long term unemployed people enter the labour market through work experience, training and support. The programme supports people to move from unemployment to the routine of work and to develop work skills, technical skills and personal skills to enable progression to work or further training.

ABOUT SPEEDPAK

Speedpak is a social enterprise providing work experience and training for people who are long term unemployed in the following commercial businesses:

  • Contract services specialising in providing customised contract packing and finishing services to industry;
  • Manufacturing, supplying and distributing promotional products including rosettes, sashes and badges and branded clothing. The business operates an online shop and exports its products

THE ROLE

Working as part of the Operations Team to carry out manufacturing, assembly, packing, distribution and printing responsibilities as directed by the Operations Manager.

DUTIES

  • Achieving set production targets
  • Meeting quality standards
  • Adhering to Health & Safety guidelines and regulations 
  • Maintaining and handling machinery, tools and equipment as per company and manufacturer guidelines
  • Following the principles of good manufacturing housekeeping
  • Receiving and recording goods inwards and outwards in accordance with company guidelines

RATE OF PAY

CE rate of pay applies for a 19.5 hour week

ELIGIBILITY

This position is funded by the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection under CE and eligibility conditions apply. 

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a copy of your CV and covering letter either by post or email no later than 5.00pm on Friday 10th September 2021

…by post to

Angela McArthur
HR & Training Officer
Speedpak CLG
Units 5-8 Clonshaugh Business & Technology Park
Dublin 17
D17 Y336

…by email to
jobs@speedpak.ie

SELECTION PROCESS

Strict COVID-19 protocols will be put in place for interviews to ensure the safely of all attendees. Those invited for interview will be provided with clear instructions in advance on the hygiene procedures in Speedpak. Masks and hand sanitisers will be available.