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Upholsterer / Trainee Upholsterer Wanted Join a Family-Run Furniture Company with Over 40 Years of Craftsmanship We are a well-established, family-run furniture company proudly serving our customers for over 40 years. We are looking for an experienced Upholsterer as well as enthusiastic Trainee Upholsterers to join our friendly and skilled team. Positions Available- If you take pride in quality workmanship and would like to be part of a respected local business with decades of experience, we would love to hear from you. To apply: Please send your CV and a brief introduction and we will be in contact.
Production Trainee
Craft & Technical - Production Trainee: 24 Month Fixed Term, July 2026 – June 2028 Job Summary Job Title: Craft & Technical Trainee - Production Duration: 24 months Start Date: July 2026 Hours: 60 hrs per week Salary: Real Living Wage (currently £13.45 per hour) Job Description The Production Trainee will assist the Production Co-Ordinator in any way necessary and keep the office organised and well maintained. The scope of the job changes depending on the size of the production, but one thing remains the same - the Production Trainee is always busy! They might start their day making sure the production office is well stocked with all the essential supplies needed for the day ahead, then do a tea and coffee run for the team, before moving on to copying essential paperwork like call sheets, sides and scripts - then distributing to the crew. Where is it based? The scheme will be based in various locations across Northern Ireland and participants will be expected to base themselves in Northern Ireland for the duration of the scheme. Who is eligible to apply? You are eligible to apply if you can answer these four questions:
Costume Trainee
Craft & Technical Trainee Costume: 24 Month Fixed Term, July 2026 – June 2028 Job Summary Job Title: Craft & Technical Trainee - Costume Duration: 24 months Start Date: July 2026 Hours: 60 hrs per week Salary: Real Living Wage (currently £13.45 per hour) Job Description The Costume Trainee will support the day-to-day running of the costume department during prep, shoot and wrap. This is a great opportunity to learn how costume is designed, sourced, fitted, maintained and tracked to support performance and continuity. Depending on the scale of the production, a costume trainee’s responsibilities might include assisting with research, sourcing, shopping and returns, basic alterations, laundry and organising costumes and costume supplies. A costume trainee may be required to assist during casting and support artist fittings as well as assisting members of the costume team on set during filming. Where is it based? The scheme will be based in various locations across Northern Ireland and participants will be expected to base themselves in Northern Ireland for the duration of the scheme. Who is eligible to apply? You are eligible to apply if you can answer these four questions:
Trainee Studio Technical Assistant
Company Placement - Trainee Studio Technical Assistant: 12 Month Fixed Term, July 2026 – June 2027 Job Summary Job Title: Trainee Studio Technical Assistant Duration: 12 months Start Date: July 2026 Hours: 37.5 hrs per week Salary: Real Living Wage (currently £13.45 per hour) Job Description The Trainee Studio Technical Assistant supports the day-to-day technical and operational delivery of studio facilities while developing practical skills across studio operations, virtual production environments, and stage infrastructure. This is an entry-level development role designed for someone beginning their career in film, television, live events, or technical studio operations. The role provides hands-on exposure to studio technical systems including LED volumes, rigging infrastructure including working at heights, and production environments. For more details please refer to the candidate information pack. Where is it based? The role will be based in Studio Ulster - at Belfast Harbour Studios. Who is eligible to apply? You are eligible to apply if you can answer these four questions:
Trainee Manager
Main purpose of the role: Support the management team in all aspects of the operation of the store while gaining detailed experience in individual departments throughout the store. The ideal candidate will have/be: 1 years€,, experience in the retail industry is desirable Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) Experience balancing cash/tills is desirable Experience with fresh food Excellent communication skills Good delegation skills Highly driven with a strong work ethic Commerciality and brand awareness Passion for grocery retail Thrive in a fast-paced working environment. Main Duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative Set, monitor and achieve sales targets with the team on gross profit margin, net margin, waste and other KPIs as agreed with Store Manager Actively participate in all training and development initiatives, and performance assessments Merchandise and present the entire store to the highest standard at all times and in accordance with relevant store planograms and guidelines Implement planograms correctly and ensure the correct range is in place in store Gain competence with all aspects of supply procedures €" ordering, delivery procedures, stock rotation and control procedures Manage such departments as are assigned to you Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.
Dispenser/trainee Dispenser
We have an excellent opportunity for a qualified Full Time Dispenser/Trainee Dispenser to work in our Donaghcloney branch. Working 40 hours per week, between the hours of 9.00am to 6.30pm between Monday and Friday, according to the rota. Additional hours may be required from time to time. Working as part of a team duties can include; sales of over the counter medicines, providing customers with information on symptoms and products, prescription receipt and collection, date checking, and the ordering, receiving and storing of pharmaceutical stock. Applicants must have excellent communication skills and have the ability to work accurately with attention to detail. Essential Criteria
Trainee Optical Assistant
Are you a caring individual looking to start your career as an Optical Assistant? You’ve come to the right place. We aren’t looking for people with years of experience and heaps of qualifications, just passionate, hard-workers ready to confidently welcome and help customers as they walk through our doors. And once you’ve found your feet as a Trainee Optical Assistant, you don’t just have to stop there. We have plenty of professional training and development in other business areas, as well as the support of experienced Opticians and Technicians supporting you on your journey. So whatever you want your career to look like, you can bring it to life at Specsavers. Our store Based in Sligo, our store has great career progression opportunities! What’s on offer? As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include:
Trainee Optical Assistant
Are you a caring individual looking to start your career as an Optical Assistant? You’ve come to the right place. We aren’t looking for people with years of experience and heaps of qualifications, just passionate, hard-workers ready to confidently welcome and help customers as they walk through our doors. And once you’ve found your feet as a Trainee Optical Assistant, you don’t just have to stop there. We have plenty of professional training and development in other business areas, as well as the support of experienced Opticians and Technicians supporting you on your journey. So whatever you want your career to look like, you can bring it to life at Specsavers. Our store Based in Longford, our store has great career progression opportunities! What’s on offer? As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include:
Garda Trainee 2026 - General Competition
Age You must have attained the age of 18 and be no more than the age of 49 by the closing date for receipt of applications to this competition. Character You must be of good character. As a modern and progressive policing service, An Garda Síochána seeks candidates who display the highest standards of behaviour and maintain a network of influence of equally good character. Nationality You must, by the closing date for application to this competition be: A. A national of a European Union Member State; or B. A national of a European Economic Area State, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland or the Swiss Confederation; or C. Under the International Protection Act, 2015 and in compliance with the Admissions and Appointments Regulations 2013, as amended, be: i. A refugee or a family member of such a person in relation to whom a refugee declaration is in force and continues to be in force for the entire duration of the Garda Recruit selection and admissions process; or ii. A person granted subsidiary protection or a family member of such a person in relation to whom a subsidiary protection declaration is in force and continues to be in force for the entire duration of the Garda Recruit selection and admissions process; or iii. By the closing date for application to this competition, have had a period of one year’s continuous residence in the State, and during the eight years immediately preceding that period, have had a total residence in the State amounting to four years. Education You must have obtained the following, by the closing date for application to this competition: An Irish Leaving Certificate with a grade D3 or O6 minimum in five subjects at Ordinary Level*; or A minimum of a Level 5 Major award (120 Credits) on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ); or A recognised qualification (at Level 5 or greater) deemed comparable to the above in terms of both level and volume of learning as determines by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI). AND A proven proficiency in either or both of the following: i. The Irish language ii. The English language Please note: • Successful applicants are required to study and pass Irish as part of a module in the Garda College. • Subjects taken at Foundation Level Leaving Certificate are not considered equivalent for entry to this competition. In certain cases, a Pass in the Applied Leaving Certificate may be deemed equivalent to an Ordinary Leaving Certificate. A H7 grade is also deemed equivalent to an O6 grade. publicjobs may verify the validity of qualifications other than the Leaving Certificate with Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI). Candidates may refer to the National Academic Recognition Information Centre which offers advice on the academic recognition of foreign qualifications in Ireland. Employment Status You must have relinquished all previous employment prior to entry to the Garda College and may not be on a career break from any such employment upon entry. Medical Standards You must be certified by a Registered Medical Practitioner (nominated by the Commissioner after consultation with the Minister) to be in good health, of sound constitution and suited physically and mentally to performing the duties of a member of the service. Physical Competence Test You must have passed a Physical Competence Test before entering the Garda College to start training. Substance Misuse Assessment You must have passed all Substance Misuse (Controlled Drug and Psychoactive Substances) Assessments to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of An Garda Síochána. The competition for the selection of Trainees into An Garda Síochána attracts a very high number of applicants. As such, the selection process to become a Trainee is comprehensive, with candidates required to undertake a range of relevant assessment tests and exercises over a number of stages. The numbers called forward to each stage of selection will be determined from time to time, having regard to the number of places to be filled in the Garda College. publicjobs will conduct the initial selection stages on behalf of the Garda Commissioner. Names and details of candidates who are successful following the selection stages conducted by publicjobs, will be forwarded to An Garda Síochána for consideration for appointment. Neither An Garda Síochána nor publicjobs will be responsible for any expenses incurred by candidates in relation to the recruitment process. Deeming of candidature to be withdrawn Candidates who do not complete and submit the Online Assessments before the specified date; submit an application form when requested; attend for interview or other test when and where required; attend/undertake any subsequent stage of the selection process as requested or who do not, when requested, furnish such evidence as required in regard to any matter relevant to their candidature, will have no further claim to consideration. Candidates are expected to provide all requested documentation to publicjobs, including all forms issued by us for completion, within seven calendar days of request. Failure to do so will result in the candidate being deemed to have withdrawn from the competition and their candidature will receive no further consideration. Benefits TRAINING, LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT As a trainee you will undergo the Foundation Training Programme, which is the initial training and development programme that incorporates the training required to perform the role and functions of a Garda in an efficient and effective manner. The programme incorporates a Level 7 Bachelor of Arts Degree in Applied Policing, accredited by the University of Limerick. Upon successful completion of phase one, Garda Trainees become sworn members of An Garda Síochána (this is called attestation) and commence their probationary period (normally two-years from attestation) in accordance with the provisions of the Admissions and Appointments Regulations. You will receive further training, tailored to the requirements of your specific role throughout your career. ANNUAL LEAVE / SICK LEAVE Upon moving to phase II (after attestation), Probationary Gardai get 29.5 days paid annual leave per year inclusive of public holidays and Good Friday, with a pro-rata entitlement for periods of service less than one year. For Gardaí on operational duties, public holidays and Good Friday are to be regarded as normal working days except where they happen to be rostered as rest days. There are flexible working options available throughout your career (approval of management required). After three months training, sick leave provides full payment of your weekly training allowance for a period of up to four weeks. The amount of any benefits payable under the Social Welfare Acts is deducted from the payment during illness. PAY Garda Trainees will receive an allowance of €354 per week for the 36 weeks of training. Accommodation and food are provided while resident in the Garda College from Sunday to Friday. Upon attestation after 36 weeks, Garda Trainees become Probationer Gardaí and move to the first point of the pay scale which is €39,194 (As of 1 February 2026), rising incrementally to €60,333 per annum after 8 years. Probationer Gardaí will be assigned to work the core shift roster (12-hour), which attracts additional allowances. Gardaí may have the opportunity to work on overtime, which is paid at a rate of time and a half, unless worked on a Sunday/public holiday, which is paid at double time.
Dispenser/Trainee Dispenser
We have an excellent opportunity for a qualified Full Time Dispenser/Trainee Dispenser to work in our Belvoir branch in Belfast. Working 37.5 hours per week, from 9.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday. Additional hours may be required from time to time and applicants must be fully flexible to work according to the rota. Working as part of a team duties can include; sales of over the counter medicines, providing customers with information on symptoms and products, prescription receipt and collection, date checking, and the ordering, receiving and storing of pharmaceutical stock. Applicants must have excellent communication skills and have the ability to work accurately with attention to detail. Essential Criteria
