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From time to time, the Department of Defence receives correspondence from former Permanent Defence Force (PDF) personnel who have left the service and now wish to re-join. The purpose of these terms and conditions is to establish a generic framework to be applied on the occasion where former Officers of the PDF, with particular skillsets that are not available in the PDF at that time can make an application to be re-commissioned in the PDF. Former Officers of the Permanent Defence Force, may make an application to the Minister for Defence to be re-commissioned in the PDF. The re-commissioning shall only be considered in circumstances where there is a requirement, identified by the Chief of Staff, arising in terms of a deficiency in personnel, military capability or expertise in the PDF that cannot be resolved in a sustainable or timely manner from within existing personnel resources within the relevant Service. Persons who: • have already retired from the public service on medical grounds, or • were otherwise compulsorily retired from the PDF, or • are in receipt of a disability pension/allowance from any source, or • already retired from the public service under a Voluntary Early Retirement (VER) or Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) or similar such scheme, which specifies they are not eligible to return to employment, • have a minimum potential service of less than three (3) years to serve to normal retiring age for the rank are not eligible to apply. See below for details of other re-commissioning requirements. As former Officers are no longer members of the PDF all applications for re-commissioning must be addressed to the Minister for Defence in the first instance. When notified by the Minister of any such application the Chief of Staff will make a recommendation to the Minister on the merits of the application. The Secretary General, Department of Defence, will also be required to provide a recommendation on each application. Decisions on recommending the re-commissioning of former officers rests solely with the Minister. Any such decision shall be made on the basis of his/her determination as to the contribution the individual can make to the maintenance and sustainability of essential Defence Forces capability. The Ministers decision in such cases shall be final. Where the Minister determines that a retired officer should be re-commissioned in the context of the above, the following provisions shall apply: • He/she shall be re-commissioned at the substantive rank at which they had retired. Starting pay on re-commissioning will be at the corresponding point on the pay scale that was applicable immediately prior to his/her retirement reflecting the current rates in operation for the rank. • The specific terms and conditions applicable under these arrangements, including rates of pay, allowances, occupational pension scheme terms and conditions, employee pension contributions, Social Insurance class, etc., will be determined on the basis of the applicant's public service employment history to date. • A short service commission of three years will, initially, be offered to successful applicants for re-commissioning. Applicants should note that the President may, subject to the provisions of the Defence Act, 1954, refuse to accept the resignation of a commission or refuse to grant permission for an Officer to voluntarily retire. • During the period of the short service commission, the individual shall not be eligible to apply for or to be considered for promotion to any higher rank but, without prejudice to the entitlement of others, shall have access to career courses (not including command and staff courses) and overseas deployment. Solely during the period of the short service commission, the position will not be included in the Defence Force Regulation CS4 establishment. Six months prior to the completion of the short service commission, and on foot of an application from the officer concerned, a commission without time limitation may be offered to the officer concerned, subject to the advice of the Secretary General and the Chief of Staff. In reaching his decision, the Minister may take into account any other relevant matters as he considers appropriate and reasonable in the case and his decision in such cases shall be final. • Where a commission without time limitation has been granted, such Officers will be assigned a post within the establishment. Previous service in respect of that Officer, but excluding the period of the short service commission, will thereafter be reckonable in respect of eligibility for future promotion competitions. Any former officer applying for re-commissioning under these arrangements, must satisfy the following requirements: i) meet the medical classification and grading as set out in the provisions of Defence Force Regulations A 12; ii) meet such educational, certification, and professional requirements for the relevant appointment to which they are to be re-commissioned; iii) pass such security clearance requirements as may be determined by the Chief of Staff from time to time. The following pension(s) will be immediately subject to abatement* in accordance with the relevant Defence Forces pension scheme rules and / or Section 52 of the Public • Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 (the 2012 Act): ANNEX A PDF OCCUPATIONAL PENSION SCHEME TERMS Members of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) may qualify for occupational pension and retirement gratuity (i.e. superannuation benefits) subject to certain terms and conditions. The main defined benefits under the PDF superannuation schemes are: • occupational pension, • retirement gratuity (lump sum) or death in service gratuity, and • spouses'/civil partner's and children's contributory pensions. On re-joining the PDF, a person's specific occupational pension terms will be determined in the context of their public service employment history to date e.g. ; whether they were employed elsewhere in the public service immediately before re-joining the PDF; or how long they have been out of public service employment. All persons joining the public service since 6 April 1995 are required to pay personal pension contributions (PPC) towards their superannuation benefits and PPC pay scales apply in their case. They are also insurable for full PRSI and, on that basis, their occupational pensions are integrated with the Social Insurance code. Integration means that their entitlement to the range of Social Insurance benefits is taken into account when calculating the amount of occupational pension payable. Under standard public service arrangements, integration of occupational pension with the Social Insurance system begins from the time the occupational pension starts payment. The occupational pension is reduced from the start by a Social Insurance (State Pension Contributory) offset, regardless of whether the person has reached State Pension age. Integration applies to occupational pension benefits and employee pension contributions, but not to retirement lump sum. The Pension Related Deduction under FEMPI provisions is payable regardless of date of joining the public service. The Public Service Pay and Pension Act 2017 provides for the conversion of the PRD into a permanent Additional Superannuation Contribution (ASC) from 1 January 2019. In general, all new entrants to the PDF and the public service who join on or after 1 January 2013 are members of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme unless they: (i) have immediately preceding prior pensionable public service without a break of more than 26 weeks, or (ii) are returning under the same contract of employment. Full details of the Single Scheme are at http://singlepensionscheme.gov.ie/ For PDF members, the key provisions of membership of the Single Scheme are as follows: • Retirement benefits are based on 'career average earnings' (not final salary). • The 'vesting period' for the Single Scheme is 24 months i.e., the minimum period that a person must pay into the scheme before becoming eligible for retirement benefits. • For PDF members of the Single Scheme, their compulsory retirement ages or (where applicable) upper service limits are as provided under DFRs pursuant to the Defence Acts 1954-2011. • A minimum pension age of 50 applies. This means that occupational pension and gratuity (lump sum) will not normally be payable immediately on retirement unless the person serves to age 50 with at least 2 years' pensionable service in the Single Scheme. Where leaving the PDF before age 50, benefits are preserved and generally payable in line with, and linked to, the social welfare State Pension age (currently 66 rising to age 67 from 2021 and 68 from 2028). • A 7.5% employee superannuation contribution applies to PDF personnel regardless of rank. • Occupational pension is subject to integration with the Social Insurance system. Where the applicant: (i) has worked in a pensionable (non-Single Scheme) public service appointment in the 26 weeks immediately prior to re-appointment to the PDF, or (ii) immediately before 1 January 2013 has been and is currently on a career break or absent on special leave with/without pay from the Public Service, different pension scheme terms may apply. The specific (pre-2013) pension scheme terms and conditions will be determined, and offeredto such applicants, on a case-by-case basis in the context of their public service employment history with their prior public service employment history and the relevant pension rules (including the '40-year cap' — see below). The provisions of the Single Scheme are fundamentally different to, and completely distinct from, pre-2013 public service pension schemes (i.e. they are mutually exclusive). If a person already holds retirement benefits from previous public service employment under pre-2013 public service pension scheme(s), they cannot transfer (aggregate) or import those benefits to/with the Single Scheme and visa versa. Where an applicant already has an existingentitlement to pre-2013 public service retirement benefits, those retirement benefits remain to be administered under the provisions of those pre-2013 scheme(s). The aggregation of such previous pre-2013 pensionable service with any subsequent period of 'pre-2013' pensionable service following re-appointment to the PDF, is subject to the overriding '40-year cap' applicable under all pre-2013 public service pension schemes.. Declarations, pension-accrual, etc.: Under the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012, appointees will be required to declare: • any prior public service, or • any pre-existing entitlements to a Public Service retirement benefit (whether in payment or preserved), or • existing remuneration from any other Public Service employment, or • any such employment in which they received a payment-in-lieu of pension in respect of such service. In addition, the 2012 Act applies a 40-year limit on the total service that can be counted towards occupational pension where a person has been a member of more than one 'pre-2013' public service pension scheme (i.e. non-Single Scheme). This may have implications for any person who has already acquired occupational pension rights in a previous Public Service employment and, on re-joining the PDF, does not become a member of the Single Scheme. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Groom Army Equitation School (General Service)
The Defence Forces are now accepting applications from individuals interested in a unique and rewarding career as a Groom in the Army Equitation School. Successful applicants will complete military and specialist training, equipping them with the knowledge and skills required to serve as a Groom in this prestigious unit. The role involves the care, management and conditioning of horses used in national and international competition by Army riders. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and under the age of 39 years of age on the closing date for applications. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Roofer
H&J Martin Ltd (part of the Lagan Specialist Contracting Group) is now recruiting a Roofer. Company: H&J Martin Limited Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Location: Belfast Our Business H&J Martin Limited are a Fit Out and Facilities Management company operating throughout the UK and Ireland. As part of the Lagan Specialist Contracting Group our mission is to provide Construction, Fit Out and Facilities Management solutions in an environment where people feel safe, secure and valued. Role Overview The candidate will work as part of the Mobile Maintenance Team responding to client call outs throughout Northern Ireland. They will be responsible for undertaking various planned maintenance, reactive tasks and projects providing excellent services to our high-profile customers. Please see attached document for full job advert. The closing date for completed applications is Wednesday 23rd July 2025 at 12noon. LAGAN SPECIALIST CONTRACTING GROUP ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Chemical Engineer
Chemical Engineer – (Job Ref: 25N/CHEN) Randox Laboratories continues to develop disruptive innovations within the Diagnostics and Healthcare sector 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 2024”. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. We have an exciting career opportunity for a Chemical Engineer join our dynamic team within the IVD Industry predominantly in Serum QC, R&D and Manufacturing Support. Location : Randox Science Park, 30 Randalstown Rd, Antrim BT41 4FL. Contract Offered : Full-time, Permanent. Working Hours / Shifts : 40 hours over four days per week: Monday to Thursday, 8am to 6.40pm. What does the Chemical Engineer role involve? The successful candidate will lead and contribute to cutting-edge R&D projects, from concept development through to product launch as well as supporting existing manufacturing challenges and continual process improvement. The successful candidate will work at the intersection of engineering, science and healthcare, driving innovation in diagnostic manufacturing processes that make a real difference to healthcare worldwide. Some of the key duties of the role will include: • Lead R&D projects from a technical engineering perspective • Design, develop and optimize new and existing quality control products • Develop new cutting-edge manufacturing processes for current processes • Develop and scale-up manufacturing processes for various IVD products • Identify emerging technologies and maintain a competitive edge to other serum QC manufacturers • Ensure all projects comply with UK, EU and global regulatory requirements, including ISO13485 and IVDR standards • Analyse experimental and production data to guide design improvements and ensure product performance • Prepare technical reports, protocols and all other associated documentation as per Randox procedures • The troubleshooting of formulation queries and continual improvement of formulation processes including continual improvement of departmental ISO procedures • The risk management, verification and validation of the serum quality control manufacturing process and any changes made Essential criteria: • Bachelors degree in chemical engineering or a related discipline • 3+ years experience in a relevant industry • Willingness to be practical and hands-on as well as perform theoretical research • Proven experience within the IVD, medical device or biotechnology industries • Strong understanding of chemical engineering principles, including fluid dynamics, mass transfer and reaction engineering • Knowledge of ISO 13485, IVDR and other relevant standards and regulations • Proficient in project management methodologies and tools • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills • Strong written and verbal communication skills and able to convey complex ideas effectively to a wide audience Desirable: • Masters or PhD in chemical engineering • Qualified Chartered Engineer with the IChemE • Experience with Design of Experiments and Statistical Analysis Techniques • Experience with Lyophilisation including associated manufacturing process development technologies • Experience with CIP (Clean-in-place), as well as vial filling, capping and labelling • Knowledge of automated processes and equipment, pumps, valves, PLC control
Grounds Maintenance Operative
H&J Martin Ltd (part of the Lagan Specialist Contracting Group) is now recruiting for a Grounds Maintenance Operative Company: H&J Martin Limited – Facilities Management Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Location: Belfast and the Greater Area Our Business H&J Martin Limited are a Fit Out and Facilities Management company operating throughout the UK and Ireland. As part of the Lagan Specialist Contracting Group our mission is to provide Construction, Fit Out and Facilities Management solutions in an environment where people feel safe, secure and valued. Role Overview The successful candidate will work as part of the Grounds Maintenance team based in Belfast but will cover a number of locations throughout Northern Ireland. They will be responsible for undertaking various planned maintenance and reactive tasks and providing excellent services to our high-profile customers. Please see attached document for full job description The closing date for completed applications is Wednesday 23rd July 2025 at 12noon. LAGAN SPECIALIST CONTRACTING GROUP ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Parts Advisor
Your skill set: Essential: • Minimum of 6 months’ previous experience gained in a Motor Factors or Dealer retail parts environment. • A practical knowledge of computerised systems • Excellent organisation and administrative skills • Good presentation i.e., be able to uphold high levels of customer care, excellent communication skills and well-presented application form. • Previous experience in a computerised goods inwards environment Desirable: • A good understanding of stock handling and returns to manufacturer procedures. • Knowledge of Audi systems • Experience of Kerridge Key Responsibilities: The following responsibilities are core to the effective performance of all Parts Persons working within the Audi Brand. Accuracy of work is a priority in all responsibilities. We may require additional specific activities and, where so, these will be identified separately. Customer Service and Satisfaction • Welcome visiting customers and identify their needs with them. • Identify the exact details of the goods required, obtaining vehicle details as appropriate. • Retrieve the correct part, if in stock, or offer to order the part for the customer. • Be aware of and apply appropriately, any centre discounting policies using any allowable discretion. • Invoice the part to the customer and take payment as appropriate. If the customer is an account customer identify an order number and send to the Accounts Department for billing. • Maintain and update front counter displays and promotions. • Well in advance of service and repair bookings, retrieve job card and identify if parts need reordered. • One day before each job, requisition necessary stock and allocate to the vehicle. If required, assemble the complete order for the servicing staff. • If required, deliver parts to the service staff and source or place orders for additional parts required. • Contact customers, where required, to let them know of special offers and parts promotions. Stock Administration • Place orders in response to customer demand over and above PNS where specific situations require it. • In specific circumstances, where authorised, source parts with other Audi centres on interdealer arrangement and organise collection. • Check daily parts deliveries for damage & accuracy against the delivery notes and where necessary records discrepancies in the Parts Discrepancy System. • Locate parts to the appropriate bin locations, ensuring that trade deliveries are placed in the goods outwards or appropriate designated area. • Place any pre-paid parts in the “Customer Paid Bin”. • Inform customers by phone that their parts have arrived. Other Administration • File Audi information on parts and accessories. • Deal with parts no longer required for any reason, issuing credit notes and administering handling charges as necessary. Annual Stock Control • Ensure all workshop and retail parts are in their correct locations. • Ensure that all incoming stock is located properly. • Check off physical stock present. • Report stock damages or losses to the Parts Manager. • Re-site duplicated stock. Profitability / Cost Control • Development of personal knowledge and experience in order to improve profitability, customer satisfaction and efficiency. • Ensure that all parts and materials are accurately recorded on the job sheet. • Ensure warranty removed parts are correctly labelled and placed in the warranty storage area. • Any additional parts ordered to be approved by the Service Receptionist of Workshop Foreman. • All non-Audi products must be authorised by the Parts Manager/Administrator. • Take an active part in upholding the Company’s Health and Safety Policy as set out in the Conditions of Employment.
Scientist
Randox Laboratories continues to develop disruptive innovations within the Diagnostics and Healthcare sector 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 2024”. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. We are currently looking to add two Scientists on 12 months fixed term basis to our External Quality Assessment team. What does this team do? Randox’s Quality Assessment Scheme (RIQAS) is a global external quality assessment (EQA) program designed to help clinical laboratories monitor and improve the accuracy and reliability of their diagnostic testing. Specifically, RIQAS provides: How do I apply? (Fast process) Click Apply on the site of this advertisement. You will then submit your CV to Randox for review. This advert may be open for as long as 30 days, although we may close the advert early, if we receive sufficient applicants.
Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Regulatory Affairs Specialist – (Job Ref: 25N/REGS) Randox Laboratories continues to develop disruptive innovations within the Diagnostics and Healthcare sector 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 2024”. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. We have an exciting career opportunity for a Regulatory Affairs Specialist within our regulatory affairs team. Location : Randox Science Park, 30 Randalstown Rd, Antrim, BT41 4FL. Contract Offered : Full-time, Permanent. Working Hours / Shifts : 40 hours over four days per week: Monday to Thursday, 8am to 6.40pm. What does this role involve? The main function of this role is to provide regulatory support to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations. The main duties of the role include: • Review websites on a regular basis to monitor updates to regulations and standards and to ensure any new relevant publications are purchased and reviewed. • Review new / updated publications and summarise impact to the company. • Present new publications to the Impact Assessment Team, take minutes of the Impact Assessment meeting and track actions from the meeting. • Ensure regulatory procedures comply with all applicable regulatory regulations and harmonised standards. • Advise teams of updates to regulations and advise them what is required. • Maintain the library of regulations and standards. • Assist with the preparation and update of regulatory assessments for new devices. • Work with relevant departments to maintain the life-cycle of documents for Randox Products. • Perform detailed format reviews of the technical files to ensure consistency. • Perform annual reviews of technical files and medical device files. • Review and approval of product labelling (IFU, labels). • Provide regulatory support for customers, distributors and OEM partners. • Work with the QA & Regulatory teams to ensure regulatory compliance and licenses are maintained. Who can apply? Essential criteria: • Educated to degree level in a Science or Engineering related discipline, or relevant experience. • Strong IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Office packages. • Experience with interpretation of technical information and performance data. Desirable: • Experience in a controlled manufacturing or analytical environment. • Experience of working in a highly regulated industry e.g. ISO13485, IVDR 2017/746, or similar standards. • Experience in preparing technical files. • Experience in registering IVD products and CDx products in US, Europe, China and Japan. • Knowledge of In vitro diagnostics (IVD) devices This advert may be open for as long as 30 days although we may close the advert early if we receive sufficient applicants to fill the roles.
Product Registration Officer
Product Registration Officer – (Job Ref: 25N/PRDR) Randox Laboratories continues to develop disruptive innovations within the Diagnostics and Healthcare sector 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 2024”. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. We have an exciting career opportunity for a Product Registration Officer within our regulatory affairs team. Location : Randox Science Park, 30 Randalstown Rd, Antrim, BT41 4FL. Contract Offered : Full-time, Permanent. Working Hours / Shifts : 40 hours over four days per week: Monday to Thursday, 8am to 6.40pm. What does this role involve? The main function of this role is to assist with national and international product registrations for Randox products. The main duties of the role include: • Assist with all requirements of registering the Randox product line directly in Europe, Brazil, Canada, China, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Malaysia, South Korea and USA etc. • Prepare regulatory documentation, review and interpret previous regulatory documents, technical information and performance data to ensure compliance with national/ international regulations and standards. • Compile, submit and follow up on registration files to obtain and maintain marketing authorisations for IVD Medical Devices and to manage them throughout the life-cycle and respond to questions from the various regulatory authorities. • Support the Technical writers with updating technical files. • Assisting with the IVDR CE marking process. • Provide regulatory support when required and ensure that customers, distributor and OEM partners are serviced at the highest level of satisfaction through quality service and quick responses. • Coordinate the legalisation of registration documents. • Prepare regulatory assessments for new products and assess the impact of changes on current registration. • Perform detailed format reviews of the technical files to ensure consistency. • Review and approval of product labelling (IFU, labels). • Provide regulatory support for customers, distributors and OEM partners. • Work with the QA & Regulatory teams to ensure regulatory compliance and licenses are maintained. Who can apply? Essential criteria: • Educated to degree level in a Science or Engineering related discipline, or relevant experience. • Strong IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Office packages. • Experience with interpretation of technical information and performance data. Desirable: • Experience in a controlled manufacturing or analytical environment. • Experience of working in a highly regulated industry e.g. ISO13485, IVDR 2017/746, or similar standards. • Experience in preparing technical files. • Experience in registering IVD products and CDx products in US, Europe, China and Japan. • Knowledge of In vitro diagnostics (IVD) devices This advert may be open for as long as 30 days although we may close the advert early if we receive sufficient applicants to fill the roles.
Apprenticeship Programme
Expression of Interest – Kirby Group Apprenticeship Programme Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years To build your career by assisting in the delivery of ‘leading edge’ engineering projects. To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards. To benefit from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability. To work with the best. About Kirby Group Engineering Kirby Group Engineering is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high-value engineering services to a number of ‘blue chip’ companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK and Europe, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative, collaborative and performance focused. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance. The Opportunity Kirby is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high-value engineering services to a number of ‘blue chip’ companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK and Europe, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative, collaborative and performance focused. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance. Kirby are currently seeking candidates for our Apprenticeship Programme. We aim to develop the best and brightest apprentices to become world class craft professionals. Requirements Applicants must have completed their leaving certificate and have obtained a minimum C3 / O4 grade in ordinary level maths and will need a Valid Safepass Card – No experience necessary. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
