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29 Aug, 2022

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Cloughjordan House seek Craft Gardener

09 Apr, 2022

Cloughjordan House is a family-run wedding business located in Cloughjordan, North Tipperary. Cloughjordan House is currently seeking an experienced craft gardener for a full-time position, to help create and maintain their beautiful walled gardens, polytunnels, woodland, and lawns. The successful applicant will enjoy working alongside the Head Gardener, and must have experience in working with organic vegetable growing, herbaceous...

Landtech Soils building new team to work in Dublin area

23 Mar, 2022

Landtech Soils Ltd was established in 1989 and began with the development of commercial turf grass production and specialist soil based mixes for the Irish landscaping industry. In keeping with modern trends and technological development in this sector, Landtech Soils has continued to evolve and is now focused on the provision of Urban Greening Solutions. The company supplies and installs a wide range of high technology based...

Domestic & General Property Support Services are Recruiting

16 Sep, 2021

Domestic & General is a company that is rapidly expanding and we are looking for the right person to join us with the view of progressing even further in our Grounds Maintenance/Landscaping department and the company as a whole. Each person that works for us has the opportunity to grow and progress. We are looking to take the next step forward and hope to find an ambitious, passionate and knowledgeable person to get us where we want to...

Recruitment Special - Recruitment Tips

08 Jan, 2021

How To Dress For An Interview Who Should You Be Impressing? Growing up I was always told to dress suited and booted for every interview. Whenever I was unsure of what to wear for an interview I would fall back on my trusty suit. Crisp white shirt, smooth black pants and jacket with a bloodred tie. To paraphrase my mother “dressed to kill”. But is that what you need in horticulture? Probably not....

Recruitment for Horticulture - Sam Barret

08 Jan, 2021

Sam Barrett explains what makes our recruitment service the ideal place to match top horticulture candidates with the right employer Working on the landscapes and gardens around the Republic of Ireland and the UK is always hard work, but your recruitment campaigns shouldn’t be. What you need is a focal point for all of the talent in horticulture to congregate where you can discover the right experts to help grow your...

Gov.ie - Return to Work Safely Protocol

17 May, 2020

The Return to Work Safely Protocol is designed to support employers and workers to put measures in place that will prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace when the economy begins to slowly open up, following the temporary closure of most businesses during the worst phase of the current pandemic. The Protocol should be used by all workplaces to adapt their work procedures and practices to comply fully with the COVID-19 related...

Minister Humphreys publishes National Return to Work Safely Protocol

16 May, 2020

The protocol will help businesses and workers to return to work safely following COVID-19 closure. The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) have been charged with oversight and enforcement. The Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys TD, on Saturday, 9 May 2020 published the National “Return to Work Safely Protocol” . The Protocol clearly and comprehensively sets out the steps and processes that...

Gov.ie - Notice for workers who may be returning to work - Covid Payment

16 May, 2020

Close your Pandemic Unemployment Payment the day you return to work The government has announced that the first phase of the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business is due to commence on Monday 18 May. Taking this into account, the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection wishes to advise workers who may be returning to work on Monday 18 May to close their claim for the Pandemic Unemployment Payment...

Update from Keelings on seasonal employees

05 May, 2020

Keelings acknowledge the understandable concerns expressed on the travel of seasonal horticultural workers from Bulgaria to Ireland to work at our farm in north Dublin. Over the past two weeks, we have shared information to demonstrate why the travel of these workers to Ireland was necessary and what steps we are taking to ensure we comply with all relevant guidelines to protect the welfare of our employees and communities. Regrettably,...

Returning to work in the Landscape Sector - O'Briens Landscaping

28 Apr, 2020

Working safely at the National Rehab Hospital Landscape workers have the advantage of being able to work outdoors and alone. “ We’re gearing up for lifting of restrictions and a safe return to work, ” commented, Ciaran O’Brien, Managing Director of Peter O’Brien and Sons Landscaping LTD. “We’ve remained operational throughout the restrictions through our work on essential infrastructure...

Starting a Farm Food Business - From Fork to Farm

02 Mar, 2020

In conjunction with Teagasc and Kilkenny Leader Partnership, the Local Enterprise Office Kilkenny is hosting an information seminar. Hear from Food entrepreneurs who will share their experiences. Date: 04/03/2020 Time: 10.45 am - 1.00pm Venue: Springhill Court Hotel, Waterford Road, Kilkenny. Book Now! Tea/Coffee & Scones served on arrival. Chairperson: Matt O’Keefe, Journalist 11.15...

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