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Summary of Role: As a member of the Production Team the Production Team Lead will have full responsibility for managing operations and staff in order to meet Company objectives and key performance indicators. Duties and Responsibilities: Lead, manage & motivate a team of operatives in line with company strategy & business plans including performance management, team development and succession planning; Identify and implement performance measures aligned to overall business strategy, to drive the performance of the department including monitoring of down time and root cause analysis of problems; Implementation of relevant sections of BRC & Customer food quality standards to ensure all procedures are documented in line with standards and are audited regularly to ensure compliance; Develop annual department goals and generate implementation plans to deliver against agreed targets; Assist in carrying out routine health and safety audits, improvement walks, accident /incident investigation and training to keep the site legally compliant with health and safety legislation. The Person: A minimum of three years experience in a team leader/ supervisory position; Previous experience of audits; Understanding of current Health & Safety legislation; The ability to control costs and work within a defined budget; High attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records. Preference will be given to those with: A food qualification; IOSH qualification. Normal working pattern is Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm. In return all employees will have access to a Healthcare Plan (includes children up to the age of 18), Company Pension with Life Assurance and an active Health and Well Being strategy.
Senior Park Ranger
The person appointed will be responsible for directing a team of Park Rangers and undertake duties and tasks ensuring all areas are open, safe, well maintained and tidy for the enjoyment of Parks and Cemeteries users. To ensure effective communication with site users, other members of the team and line management. Assist in the community development of the Service through internal and external initiatives that engage Service stakeholders. Please note: • This is a Permanent, Full-time post working 36 hours per week. • Working hours are: Friday to Monday 07:30 to 17:00 • A reserve list will be maintained for one year from which other similar posts may be filled. • All correspondence in relation to the job vacancy will be completed by email and phone. Therefore, it is important that applicants ensure a valid e-mail address and mobile number are provided and entered accurately when filling out the application form. • Applicants should ensure they check their emails including junk folders regularly. Benefits Employees have access to a wide range of benefits at Ards and North Down Borough Council. In addition to a competitive salary, the Council supports all staff in their career aspirations through learning and development opportunities. Current key benefits include: • 35 days of annual leave (including bank/public holidays), rising to 38 days after five years of service, and 41 days after 10 years of service, pro rata for hours worked. • Northern Ireland Local Government Pension Scheme (Council contributes 19% of salary). • Health benefits: Westfield Healthcare Scheme; Leisure Centre Membership; Cycle to Work Scheme. • Time Off in Lieu (TOIL). • Education / qualifications support after qualifying period • Plus much more…
Senior Property Maintenance Officer
The post holder will assist the Technical & Maintenance Manager to ensure that the Council remains compliant with all its Property Maintenance requirements. Please Note:
Production Operator
Job summary Randox Laboratories continues to develop disruptive innovations in Diagnostics and Healthcare globally. We are proud to have been named the Number 1 company in Northern Ireland for the second consecutive year in the Belfast Telegraph Top 100 Companies List for 2024. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. We have exciting new career opportunities for a Production Operator within our biochip team. What does our Biochip team do? Our Biochip team manufacture products for use across our Biochip Array Technology Analysers including Evidence, Investigator, MultiStat and Evolution. Our cutting-edge technology is used in Laboratories and Hospitals to diagnose health tests as wells as veterinary samples, and food testing. Location: 44 Largy Road, Crumlin, BT29 4RN. Contract Offered: Full-time, permanent. Working Hours / Shifts: Days & Nights, two weeks rotation: 40 hours per week. Days: Monday to Thursday 6am-4:40pm. Nights: Monday to Wednesday 6pm-6am. Alternates every two weeks. What does the Production Operator role involve? The role of Production Operator will be working on the production of the Randox Biochip Array products. Key duties:
Security Officer
Job Overview The Security Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of personnel, assets, and property within a designated site. This role involves monitoring access control, patrolling premises, responding to incidents, and enforcing security policies and procedures to prevent unauthorized activities. Main Activities/Tasks Duration: Full Time, Permanent Location: Newry Additional Information: Applicants should be able to provide proof that they have a right to work in the UK at the time of their application. Applicants who are unable to provide this proof will not be considered. We regret that applications received after the closing date and time will not be accepted. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a Visa. Contact: recruitment@norbrook.co.uk Norbook Laboratories Limited employs a workforce with members of all sections of the community and is committed to appointing people purely on the basis of merit. In accordance with our equal opportunities policy, we would particularly like to welcome applicants from the Protestant Community.
Driver
Your skill set: • Full Driving Licence. Aged 21 or over (For insurance purposes). • At least one year’s experience in a customer facing role. • Good geographical knowledge of Northern Ireland. • Excellent communication skills. • Professional presentation. • Experience in a similar role would be beneficial. Key Responsibilities: The following accountabilities are core to the effective performance of all Mercedes-Benz Drivers. Driving Duties • Supporting the Service and Sales department in deliveries and customer transport as directed. • Carry out sales associated driving activities, which may include amongst other things, visits to the tax office, driving courtesy vehicles and transporting customers and delivering customer cars to desired locations. • Support the Parts and Service Departments in deliveries and customer transport as directed. • Assist with the efficient flow of vehicles around the site and park prepared cars the car park in preparation for collection or delivery. • Ensure that when driving duties are complete you report to management team when driving duties complete. • Ensure site is presentable and car park is kept clear at all times. • As with all driving duties, drive vehicles legally and with care and respect for customers, all road users, and pedestrians. • At destination carry out a final handover with the customer. • Be familiar with all Mercedes-Benz handover processes. • Ensure documentation is checked, signed, dated, and returned to the relevant department. Salary: £12.21 per hour
Cook/Supervisor
Salary: Band 3, SCP 5-6, £24,790 - £25,183 per annum School: Business, Health and Hospitality Location: The appointee will be based at the Bangor Campus but will be required to be available for work at any of the College sites. Reports to: Principal Lecturer – School of Business, Health and Hospitality Total Hours of work: A variety of hours are available up to 36 per week full time. The post holder will be required to adopt a flexible approach (including evening work/Saturday work, if required) Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday 8.00 am – 4.00 pm and Friday 8.00 am – 2.30 pm. However, the post holder(s) will be required to adopt a flexible approach (including evening work/Saturday work, if required) and to devote such time as may be required by the exigencies of the service Main Purpose of Job To provide an efficient and effective catering provision to the students, staff and general public within SERC. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Food preparation, cooking and the overall provision of food (including menu planning, portion control, the provision of special dietary meals and hospitality catering where appropriate). 2. Organisation and supervision of food services, including collecting and lodging cash internally. 3. Supervision and direction of other employees including allocation of duties, work rotas, induction and training. 4. Ensure that general kitchen duties are carried out including washing up, setting up and clearing away equipment and tables. Cleaning of the kitchen, snack bar surround equipment. 5. Maintain hygiene, food safety and health and safety procedures. 6. Ensure kitchen equipment is maintained and reporting of any defects. 7. Liaise with technician for timely food orders. 8. Stock-taking, including the organisation of stores and fridges and receipt of deliveries. 9. Supervise and carry out the cleaning of the equipment used in the facility. 10. Monitor the use of foods and making recommendation for service delivery and purchases. 11. Liaise with technician regarding utilisation of prepared dishes and cook additional items as required to maintain a high standard of lunch provisions (e.g. soups, sandwiches and healthy eating) 12. Carry out clerical duties associated with the efficient running of the kitchen. 13. Operational control of service points including transported meals. 14. Any other duties as required by the Assistant Head of School/Head of School for the School of Business, Hospitality and Tourism NOTES 1. This is a description of the job as it is at present constituted. The duties and responsibilities are intended to give a broad indication of the variety of tasks the post holder may be asked to undertake. It should be noted that a job description is not an exhaustive list of activities and staff may be asked to carry out duties commensurate with the grade of the post. The job description may also be amended to take account of changed circumstances, and staff will be consulted when this is necessary. It is the College’s aim to reach agreement to reasonable changes, but if agreement is not possible, the College reserves the right to insist on changes to a job description after consultation with the post holder. 2. In carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the post it is expected that the post holder will do so in accordance with the College Ethos, Equal Opportunities Policy and that in doing so the post holder will contribute to the discharge of Section 75 statutory duties and implementation of the College Equality Scheme. 3. This is a post which is governed by The Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults (Northern Ireland) Order 2003. Before appointing anyone to this post, it is policy to ask for the relevant check to be carried out by Access NI. 4. The College operates a no smoking policy and all staff are expected to adhere to this. 5. In order to deliver its objectives, the College has developed to the following set of values and all staff expected to work within these; • Solution focused • Excellence driven • Responsive • Collaborative 6. All Staff at Principal Lecturer Level and above (including equivalent staff on NJC Terms & Conditions, band 6 and above) are required to participate in day/evening and holiday cover rotas as required 7. All Staff are required to contribute to a healthy and safe working environment and to adhere to all health and safety regulations and College policies. 8. All staff has a responsibility for ensuring that risks are managed at College, team and individual level. This process will include the assessment and effective control of all acceptable risk situations. 9. All Budget holders will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of a balanced budget across their area of responsibility, including the delivery of any agreed cost improvement programmes. 10. Staff will be expected to participate in staff training and development activities to update and enhance their own knowledge, skills and professional competence needed to fulfil the role effectively. 11. Please note that a waiting list may be created from this post from which further appointments may be made should the same or a similar post arise within six months of the interview date. Please note such posts may be based at any College Campus. Selection Criteria Cook/Supervisor Essential Assessment Criteria 1. Hold a Level 2 qualification in Food Preparation e.g. NVQ Level 2 or City and Guilds 706/1/2 OR A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a chef in an educational environment. 2. Hold a Level 2 Award in Food Safety 3. 3 years recent experience, within the last 6 years of food preparation and service in the Hospitality/Catering industry 4. Demonstrate evidence of Supervisory experience in the Hospitality/Catering industry 5. Demonstrate experience in creative menu planning, production and service of a variety of dishes 6. Demonstrate excellent communication skills both written and oral Desirable Assessment Criteria 1. Supervisory management qualification
Experienced Production Operatives
Job Overview The successful candidate will join our established team involved in manufacturing veterinary products whilst complying with all aspects of Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety procedures. The position includes carrying out all relevant activities to Good Manufacturing Practice, using appropriate techniques and equipment and following departmental written procedures in addition to the completion of necessary documentation. Main Activities/Tasks
Floating Support Worker
FLOATING SUPPORT WORKERS Could you assist young people to build the skills and confidence to find, set up and maintain their own homes in the community? MACS Floating Support Service supports young people aged 16-25 in the community who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or need help maintaining their tenancy. Floating Support Workers support on average 15 young people who receive individualised support based on support planning ongoing assessment/review and keeping safe were appropriate. Please see attached Job Description and Person specification for essential skills and knowledge required for the post and click APPLY to submit your CV. Posts Available: Full Time, Permanent (Belfast x3, Lisburn x1, Downpatrick x1 and Newry x1) Salary: £25,545 per annum Benefits: MACS Pension contribution of 4% of salary; up to 41 days annual leave (pro rata and including bank holidays); enhanced paid leave for Sick, Maternity and Carers leave; paid training days per year; Flexible and Hybrid working options available and Health Benefits. Closing Date: Wednesday 30 April 2025 at 9.30am. We will review applications daily and if successfully shortlisted, will be in touch as soon as possible if we’d like to invite you for interview. See attached Recruitment Guidance notes and Why Work For MACS with more information, or email hr@macsni.org if you have any further queries. MACS is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit and all offers of employment are subject to an Access NI Disclosure Check.
