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JOB PURPOSE Provide a key level of supervision as the head of the green keeper team. Provide a high level of expertise in the maintenance and development of the facility, ensuring the service is kept to a high standard for club members and the public. Provide expertise on a range of fine turf matters such as the 18-hole championship golf course, 9-hole par 3 golf course, 12-hole pitch and putt, driving range, ski slope, equestrian centre and other surrounding areas within the boundaries of the facility. MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES As part of a management team, draw up and implement a maintenance programme for the facility which includes property, vehicles, equipment, grounds and health and safety. Operate irrigation plant and systems. Maintain plant in a functioning and operational manner. Install, maintain and repair drainage systems as necessary. Supervision and training of staff in all duties which are carried out within the facility. Preparation of reports relating to grounds maintenance, forward planning, equipment and other reports as requested. Maintain and control stock levels of materials i.e. fertilizer, chemicals, tools and fuel. Liaise with clubs and organisers on relevant matters relating to events. Implement agreed arrangements where possible. Communicate with management on requests from event organisers. Advise on the siting of temporary greens, tees, trees, drainage requirements, further development and landscaping of the facility. Implement written policies and procedures for the safe use of machinery, vehicles, equipment and materials. Monitor and report back to the management team on matters arising from the above. Act as key holder of premises available on call as required including hours of closure. Advise Parks Management on all maintenance issues including the purchase of equipment and materials. Responsible for the care of and daily maintenance including pre and post operational checks, defect reporting, cleaning of vehicles, plant equipment and tools, as assigned from time to time. Cutting and maintenance of greens, tees, fairways, rough, bunkers, flowerbeds, trees, shrubs and other designated areas appropriate to the facility. Preparation and application of herbicides, fungicides, compost and other dressings as required. Ensure only certified personnel are employed in spraying and proper guidelines and record keeping procedures are followed. Monitor the work of outside contractors when carrying out work on the course. Care and cleaning of equipment and plant before, during and after use. Advise Parks Management of any defects to plant, machinery or equipment. Arrange for repairs to be carried out including contact with maintenance staff. Advise Parks Management of any incidents or accidents and record information as required. Communicate with the golf course attendants to report suspected misconduct from the public. Clear leaves, stones and other litter throughout the facility. Advise on partial or full closure of the facility according to ground conditions, weather and vandalism. Comply with Health and Safety requirements, ensure wearing of PPE, safe use of machinery and handling of substances. Provide expertise on fine turf, including other relevant sites. Undertake any other relevant duties that may be required and are commensurate with the nature and grade of the post. Qualifications and Training • Pesticide application qualifications PA1 & PA6. • NVQ Level 2 Amenity Horticulture or equivalent.* *If you do not possess NVQ Level 2, you must demonstrate five years’ experience as outlined below. Experience • Two years’ experience of fine turf horticulture operations, to include: ▪ Experience and competence in the use of fine turf and amenity horticulture equipment. ▪ Experience and competence in the use of tractors and tractor-mounted equipment. ▪ Administrative duties associated with grounds maintenance work. *If you do not possess NVQ Level 2, you must demonstrate five years’ experience as above. • Two years’ experience of managing and motivating staff. Key Skills, Knowledge and Attributes • Able to work as part of a team. • Good communication skills. • Able to provide customer care. • Competent in the use of Microsoft Office packages. • Able to motivate and organise others. • Able to work on own initiative with minimal supervision. • Able to work to deadlines. • Committed to quality work. • Committed to safe working. Driving Requirements • Hold a full current driving licence (valid in the UK) including Category B+E. Working Arrangements / Flexibility • 37 hours per week, Monday–Thursday 8:00am–4:30pm, Friday 8:00am–1:00pm. The post holder may be required to work additional hours and outside normal working hours including evenings, weekends and public holidays to meet the needs of the post.
Pharmacist
Job Title: Pharmacist- Permanent Opportunities Available Full-Time and Part-Time Positions Available Locations- Permanent Roles- Newry & Mourne Area McKeevers Chemists is currently seeking qualified Pharmacists to join our professional and patient-focused pharmacy teams across our network of community pharmacies. Opportunities are available for both newly qualified and experienced Pharmacists in permanent positions. Successful candidates will play a key role in delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care and supporting the ongoing health and wellbeing of local communities. 🩺 Key Responsibilities This is an excellent opportunity to build and develop your pharmacy career within a supportive and well-established organisation. McKeevers Chemists is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Technical Support Specialist
Technical Support Specialist – (Job Ref: 26N/TECS) 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. We have exciting new career opportunities for a Technical Support Specialist within our Customer Support team. Our technical support team sits within our customer services department and supports a large network of both internal and external customers. With expertise on Randox’s range of quality control material, reagents and clinical chemistry analysers, along with bespoke interlaboratory data management software, the team is the front line of aid for our end users globally. The team works with regional Randox technical teams so occasional travel is required. Location: Randox Science Park, 30 Randalstown Road, Antrim, BT41 4FL. Contract Offered : Full-time, Permanent Working Hours / Shifts: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 08.40 to 17.20 or Monday-Thursday longer days with half day Friday. This role is responsible for providing support and troubleshooting to the end users of Randox products. This is an extremely varied role that will require you to develop a varied skillset, including: This role will involve supporting a global customer base and international travel may be required. Essential criteria: A bachelors degree in Biochemistry, Biomedical Science or a Life Science related discipline. Excellent organisation skills Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Flexibility for travel worldwide. Right to work in the UK. How do I apply? Click Apply on the site you are seeing this advert on they will 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 to fill the roles. About Randox: An international company operating in over 145 countries that continues to have unparalleled growth, Randox Laboratories was at the centre of the UK’s National COVID Testing Programme throughout the pandemic. In early 2020 Randox recognised the threat from COVID-19 and, based on over 40 years of diagnostic experience, quickly developed a test to accurately identify the virus. Testing at scale commenced within weeks to support the UK’s National Testing Programme and private clients alike. Additionally, as a world leader in diagnostics for clinical healthcare, toxicology and food security, our expertise and product portfolio have assisted laboratories across the world in improving health and saving lives. Randox Laboratories Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Quality Improvement Manager
Randox are a world leader in diagnostics for clinical healthcare, toxicology, and food security. Our expertise and product portfolio have assisted laboratories across the world in improving health and saving lives. 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 an exciting new career opportunity for a Quality Improvement Manager to join our QA / Regulatory Affairs team at the Randox Science Park in Antrim Town. This is a key role within our Quality Team and the successful candidate will be responsible for the management of the Randox Quality System to current quality standards and to actively seek improvement areas. Location: Office based at 30 Randalstown Road, Antrim, BT41 4LF. Travel to other Randox sites will be required. Contract Offered: Full-time, Permanent Working Hours / Shifts: 4 x 10 hour days per week. Mostly Monday to Thursday. What does this role involve? With a strong understanding in Quality Management the Quality Improvement Manager will have the following responsibilities: Who can apply? Essential criteria: Educated to degree level or possess relevant experience in a similar role At least 3 years experience in Quality Systems Excellent leadership skills Strong systems experience Highly self-motivated Desirable: Experience in the diagnostics sector Managerial experience Audit qualifications / audit experience Good knowledge of relevant directives and standards
Electrician
Randox Health continues to be at the forefront of clinical diagnostics, dedicated to improving health worldwide with our disruptive technology and innovative diagnostic solutions. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. With our ever increasing number of new clinics opening on the high street across the UK and Ireland, we require several new staff members to join our Facilities team. We have exciting new career opportunities for Electricians to join our Facilities team. Location: Home based in the Greater London area, with regular travel required to Randox sites, mainly across London and the south of England. Some travel to other parts of the UK and Ireland may be required on some occasions. Contract Offered: Full-time, Permanent Working Hours : 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 08.40 to 17.20. Some flexibility may be required. What does this role involve? The main purpose of this role will be to perform required electrical maintenance of existing Randox sites as well as fit out of new sites across the UK and Ireland. Key duties of the role will include: Randox Laboratories Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Assistant Development Manager
Support the Head of Parks & Cemeteries and the Parks & Cemeteries Development Manager in the management and delivery of small and medium capital and revenue projects and client-side responsibilities for large strategic capital schemes. Ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, compliance with governance standards, and effective stakeholder engagement Responsibility for developing, reviewing and promoting the service and support the Manager in development and implementation of Service Business Plans. Will contribute to the development of infrastructure, community assets, and service improvements that enhance the quality of life for all. Please note
Riqas 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 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. Randox Laboratories Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Quality Compliance Officer
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 Quality Compliance Officer within our QA / Regulatory Affairs team. What does the QA / Regulatory Affairs team do? Develop and implement Policies to ensure compliance with National and International Quality Regulations and Harmonised Standards. Monitor and inform/communicate/apply standards created/maintained by external bodies and integrate within the internal quality management system. To proactively seek risk areas & implement process improvements accordingly Location: Randox Science Park, 30 Randalstown Road, Antrim, BT41 4FL. Contract Offered: Full-time, Permanent. Working Hours / Shifts: 40 hours per week, Monday – Thursday 10 hours shifts . What does the Quality Compliance Officer role involve? This role is responsible for conducting internal audits. This is a varied role that will require you to develop a varied skillset, including: To participate in external audits with Accreditation and Registered bodies. Conduct internal quality system audits. Review the CAPA program and the assistance with the implementation of preventative actions. Assist the performance of supplier audits and assist with accreditation body, registration body, and customer audits. Support staff with design verification, validation, risk management, and change control activity. Interpretation of quality and compliance standards, assist in the development of existing designs and processes and compliance with National and International standards. Full on the job training will be provided on our processes. Who can apply? Essential criteria: This role would suit someone educated to degree level or with demonstrated relevant experience of the Randox Quality Management System Excellent communication skills with the ability to disseminate information in a concise manner throughout the company. Desirable: Life science degree. Experience with and a working knowledge of the ISO13485, MDSAP and the IVDR 2017/746 requirements. Experience in developing and conducting process validation studies. 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. Randox Laboratories Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Electrician
Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. With our ever increasing number of new clinics opening on the high street across the UK and Ireland, we require several new staff members to join our Facilities team. We have exciting new career opportunities for Electricians to join our Facilities team. Location: Home based in the Greater Manchester area, with regular travel required to Randox sites, mainly across the North of England and Scotland. Some travel to other parts of the UK and Ireland will be required on some occasions. Contract Offered: Full-time, Permanent Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 08.40 to 17.20. Some flexibility may be required. What does this role involve? The main purpose of this role will be to perform required electrical maintenance of existing Randox sites as well as fit out of new sites across the UK and Ireland. Key duties of the role will include:
Joiner
We require highly motivated and reliable individuals to work within our Facilities and Maintenance Department. We are recruiting for Joiners / Carpenters to assist our Facilities Team, which will include working alongside our Electricians. The position will be based in Crumlin and will be involved in maintenance of existing Randox sites as well as fitout of new sites across the UK and Ireland. Travel to other sites will form part of this role. Location: Crumlin, County Antrim, with travel across the UK and Ireland required. Shift Pattern : Monday – Friday, 8:40am – 5.20pm. Some flexibility may be required. Contract type : Permanent, full-time. These Joiner / Carpenter roles will require experience in all types of first and second fix joinery from site works to shop fitout. The successful candidates will be working as part of both the maintenance team and the fitout teams as required. The role: To raise all material purchase requisitions and forward to Facilities Supervisor in a timely manner. Ensure that adequate stock records are maintained for all materials held. To assist with sub-contractors visiting sites to perform necessary/preventative maintenance. Being responsible for ensuring all work carried out is in accordance with current Building and Planning Policies applicable to the works. Assist the Facilities Supervisor with planning aspects of building works for new extensions and alterations. Liaise with Facilities Supervisor on a daily/weekly basis for updates. To execute the work schedules for all relevant General Maintenance in a timely manner. To ensure all job sheets are forwarded at the end of each week for inclusion in the next schedule of work. Ensure that site walk rounds are performed once a month externally to log any external maintenance required. To liaise with Facilities Supervisor regarding audits and to ensure that all requests are completed. To ensure that you are adequately trained on all equipment required to perform your duties. To ensure that all members of the team are always working with appropriate PPE and within Health and Safety Guidelines. Ensure monthly H&S Checks are performed on all equipment and reported to the Supervisor. The candidate: Qualified joiner with experience on site Previous experience in general building sites or fitout environment. Experience in dry lining / ceilings, 1st and 2nd fix joinery Proficient in using hand and power tools. Ability to lift and handle heavy objects. Ability to work in all weather conditions. Competent in performing routine manual labour tasks. Excellent attention to detail and ability to understand and execute written instruction. Good timekeeping/time management skills. Ability to complete necessary paperwork Valid Construction Skills Register Card. Valid UK drivers licence About Randox: An international company operating in over 145 countries that continues to have unparalleled growth, Randox Laboratories has been the heartbeat of the UK’s National COVID Testing Programme throughout the pandemic. In early 2020 Randox recognised the threat from COVID-19 and, based on over 40 years of diagnostic experience, quickly developed a test to accurately identify the virus. Randox Laboratories Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
