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To provide technical support in the design, planning, programming and supervision of property maintenance and management matters within the Council’s Leisure Estate. This includes full design responsibility along with the preparation of appropriate contract documentation and the provision of support to the Senior Maintenance Officer. Also, to provide expert advice and support on other building services/property maintenance related matters generally. The post holder will oversee all maintenance activities with Council’s leisure centres; acting as team leader to the team of Plant Operators based on site and supervising the work of visiting contractors and in-house labour workforce. Please note
Local Area Employment Service Case Worker
Job Role Do you have the ability to guide, inspire and motivate others? Are you looking for a rewarding career where you will make a positive impact on people’s lives? If so, we may have the perfect position for you. We’re currently recruiting for a Local Area Employment Service Caseworker to join our fantastic team in an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in this influential role. As a Local Area Employment Service - Caseworker you’ll provide motivational support, careers advice and guidance to our clients whilst making them feel welcome and at ease, enabling them to overcome barriers and build confidence. You’ll provide training workshops covering a wide range of subjects from CV writing to online job searching. You’ll engage with people to assess their skills and abilities and talk about their ambitions and career goals whilst exploring learning and work opportunities acting as an intermediary with local employers. Our ideal candidate may have a sales, recruitment or employability background or have worked in an environment that involves advising and guidance. However, we do provide excellent on the job training, so are not looking for someone who ticks every single box, we’re looking for someone who has an engaging personality, can provide a warm and welcoming experience, and can seek out solutions to problems to help our customers progress into sustainable employment. This is a fantastic opportunity that'll allow you to utilise your current skills to influence, support and encourage others to build a future. In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we’re offering a competitive salary range of €29,000 to €31,000 p.a. (dependent on experience) with these great benefits: • 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy additional days) • Volunteer Days • Company Pension Scheme • Health Insurance Allowance • Employer Paid Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance • Annual Salary Review • Enhanced Maternity/Adoption and Paternity Pay Arrangements • Refer a friend scheme • Free access to BenefitHub – an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, Life assurance, Cycle to Work scheme, Tax Saver Commuter Tickets. Key Responsibilities CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Project Administrator
The Role The person appointed as the LIFE on Machair Project Administrator will be responsible for administrative tasks relevant to the EU LIFE project LIFE20 NAT/IE/000263 ‘Protecting and restoring Ireland’s network of machair systems and associated breeding wader and pollinator communities’. The successful candidate will be responsible for the financial and day to day administration of all areas of the project and the implementation of financial and administration systems, in conjunction with the Project Manager. The successful candidate will report to the Project Manager and will participate in the delivery of the reporting and dissemination of actions associated with the project. The job includes providing a secretarial service to the Project Steering Group, which meets throughout the course of the project. The post also involves fostering productive relationships with all project stakeholders, including, in particular, the local communities. Location The person appointed will be required to operate in an office in Westport, County Mayo, or in an office to be agreed by NPWS. A blended working pattern will be available, subject to approval by DHLGH Key Duties and Responsibilities Eligibility to compete and certain restrictions on eligibility Citizenship Requirements Eligible candidates must be: 1. A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or 2. A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or 3. A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or 4. A non-EEA citizen who has a stamp 4 permission1 or a Stamp 5 permission 1 Please note that a 50 TEU permission, which is a replacement for Stamp 4EUFAM after Brexit, is acceptable as a Stamp 4 equivalent. To qualify candidates must meet one of the citizenship criteria above by the date of any job offer. Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform letter dated 28th June 2012 to Personnel Officers introduced, with effect from 1st June 2012, a Collective Agreement which had been reached between the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Public Services Committee of the ICTU in relation to ex-gratia Redundancy Payments to Public Servants. It is a condition of the Collective Agreement that persons availing of the agreement will not be eligible for re-employment in the Public Service by any Public Service body (as defined by the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts 2009 – 2011) for a period of 2 years from termination of the employment. People who availed of this scheme and who may be successful in this competition will have to prove their eligibility (expiry of period of noneligibility). Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) It is a condition of the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) as set out in Department of Finance Circular 12/09 that retirees, under that Scheme, are not eligible to apply for another position in the same employment or the same sector. Therefore, such retirees may not apply for this position. Department of Health and Children Circular (7/2010) The Department of Health Circular 7/2010 dated 1 November 2010 introduced a Targeted Voluntary Early Retirement (VER) Scheme and Voluntary Redundancy Schemes (VRS). It is a condition of the VER scheme that persons availing of the scheme will not be eligible for re-employment in the public health sector or in the wider Public Service or in a body wholly or mainly funded from public moneys. The same prohibition on re-employment applies under the VRS, except that the prohibition is for a period of 7 years. People who availed of the VER scheme are not eligible to compete in this competition. People who availed of the VRS scheme and who may be successful in this competition will have to prove their eligibility (expiry of period of non-eligibility). Department of Environment, Community & Local Government The Department of Environment, Community & Local Government Circular Letter LG(P) 06/2013 introduced a Voluntary Redundancy Scheme for Local Authorities. In accordance with the terms of the Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants dated 28 June 2012 as detailed above, it is a specific condition of that VER Scheme that persons will not be eligible for re-employment in any Public Service body [as defined by the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts 2009 – 2011 and the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012] for a period of 2 years from their date of departure under this Scheme. These conditions also apply in the case of engagement/employment on a contract for service basis (either as a contractor or as an employee of a contractor). Declaration Applicants will be required to declare whether they have previously availed of a Public Service scheme of incentivised early retirement. Applicants will also be required to declare any entitlements to a Public Service pension benefit (in payment or preserved) from any other Public Service employment and/or where they have received a payment-in-lieu in respect of service in any Public Service employment. PRINCIPAL CONDITIONS OF SERVICE General The appointment is to a temporary post in the Civil Service and is subject to the Civil Service Regulations Acts 1956 to 2005, the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004 and any other Act for the time being in force relating to the Civil Service. Pay The PPC (Personal Pension Contribution) salary) for this position, with effect from 1st March 2025, is as follows: Higher Executive Officer Standard Scale PPC €58,264 - €59,967 - €61,668 - €63,366 - €65,072 - €66,769- €68,472 (NMAX) €70,928 (LSI1) - €73,378 (LSI2) A PPC pay rate applies when the individual is required to pay a Personal Pension Contribution (otherwise known as a main scheme contribution) in accordance with the rules of their main/personal superannuation scheme. This is different to a contribution in respect of membership of a Spouses’ and Children’s scheme, or the Additional Superannuation Contributions (ASC). This rate will apply where the appointee is an existing civil or public servant appointed on or after 6th April 1995 and is required to make a personal pension contribution. A different rate will apply where the appointee is a civil or public servant recruited before 6th April 1995 who is not required to make a Personal Pension Contribution. Long service increments may be payable after 3 (LSI1) and 6 (LSI2) years’ satisfactory service at the maximum of the scale. Important Note Entry will be at the minimum of the scale and the rate of remuneration will not be subject to negotiation and may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Different terms and conditions may apply if you are a currently serving civil or public servant. Subject to satisfactory performance increments may be payable in line will current Government Policy. You will agree that any overpayment of salary, allowances, or expenses will be repaid by you in accordance with Circular 07/2018: Recovery of Salary, Allowances, and Expenses Overpayments made to Staff Members/Former Staff Members/Pensioners. Tenure and Probation The appointment, which is funded under the European Union’s LIFE+ programme, is to a temporary, non-established position in the Civil Service on a fixed purpose contract, which will end on 31/01/2028. The successful applicant will serve a one year probationary period. The appointment is subject to termination at any time by either side in accordance with the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Acts 1973 to 2005. In the case of serious misconduct, the employment may be terminated at any time without notice and without penalty. The appointment, which is strictly temporary, carries with it no entitlement to permanent status (by way of limited competition or otherwise). Unfair Dismissals Acts 1977-2015 The Unfair Dismissals Acts 1977-2015 will not apply to the termination of the employment by reason only of the expiry of the fixed-term contract without it being renewed. Outside Employment The position will be whole time and the appointee may not engage in private practice or be connected with any outside business, which conflicts in any way with his/her official duties, impairs performance or comprises his/her integrity. Location The person appointed will be required to operate in an office in Westport, County Mayo, or in an office to be agreed by NPWS. The successful candidate will be required to work in the established office (except when undertaking other project-related work off-site, as required) from date of appointment for the project duration. Hours of Attendance Hours of attendance will be fixed from time to time but will amount to not less than 41 hours and 15 minutes gross per week. Candidates should note that hours of attendance may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government policy. The appointee will be required to work such additional hours from time to time as may be reasonable and necessary for the proper performance of his/her duties subject to the limits set down in the working time regulations. The rate of remuneration payable covers any extra attendance liability that may arise from time to time. Annual Leave The annual leave allowance for successful candidates will be 29 working days per annum. Sick Leave Pay during properly certified sick absence, provided there is no evidence of permanent disability for service, will apply on a pro-rata basis, in accordance with the provisions of the sick leave circulars. Officers who will be paying Class A rate of PRSI will be required to sign a mandate authorising the Department of Social Protection to pay any benefits due under the Social Welfare Acts directly to the employing Department. Payment during illness will be subject to the officer making the necessary claims for social insurance benefit to the Department of Social Protection within the required time limits.
Clinical Laboratory Manager
Clinical Laboratory Manager (Job Ref: 25/CLWP) Randox Laboratories continues to develop disruptive innovations in Diagnostics and Healthcare globally. Our expertise and product portfolio have assisted laboratories across the world in improving health and saving lives. Our global success is a result of our pioneering products, the commitment and skill of our workforce, which continues to grow. We have an exciting new career opportunity for a Clinical Laboratory Manager within our clinical laboratory services team in Warrington. Location : Unit 2 Bishops Court. Warrington, WA2 8QY. Contract Offered : Full-time, permanent Working Hours / Shifts : 8.40am to 5.20pm, Monday to Friday, however some flexibility will be required. What does this role involve? This role is responsible for the operational and laboratory functions within the Randox Clinical Laboratory Services laboratory. Some of the key duties include: • Ensuring that all laboratory based testing for Clinical diagnostics and clinical trial samples is conducted accurately in conjunction with RCLS standard operating procedures and in-line with ISO/IEC 17025, ISOIEC 15189, GCP and MHRA Good Clinical Practice. • Liaising with the Quality Personnel ensuring that effective collection and testing procedures are in place which meet the requirements of the various regulatory bodies and international standards. • Review IQC & EQA Performance in parallel for all instruments across all clinical lab sites and take remedial action when significant deviations from the lab’s established performance are identified. • Ensuring the meeting of deadlines and turn around times for all projects. • Providing advice and guidance on technical issues associated with clinical diagnostic testing and analysis of clinical trial samples. • Ensuring that all the necessary quality control checks are completed daily and that they meet both internal and external criteria. • Daily supervision of the laboratory staff, including conducting appraisals and delivering training. • Review & trend analytical data generated by the lab for patient results. • Evaluate each labs/instrument capacity on a regular basis to improve/maintain efficiency within each lab. • Ensuring that the integrity of all samples is adhered to at all times. • Writing of new Standard Operation Procedure and Work Instructions within the department. • Liaising with clients and ensuring that they are receiving the best possible service. • Provide guidance and approval for development of new test methods in line with regulatory requirements. Who can apply? Essential criteria: • Qualified to at least degree level in Biomedical Science, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Immunology or a Life Science. • Experience in diagnostic testing and reagent applications. • Previous laboratory experience. • Excellent communication and organisational skills. • Strong leaderships skills and a high level of self motivation. • Knowledge of a variety of software packages including Microsoft packages such as Excel, Outlook and Word. Desirable: • Previous managerial experience • Previous experience managing a laboratory • Previous experience in a clinical testing laboratory • Working knowledge of quality systems • Working knowledge of Health and Safety, including CoSHH
Software Developer Team Leader
At CRASH Services we are committed to creating a fantastic place to work for our team which includes the following company benefits ✅ 4 Day Working Week with no reduction to pay or benefits* ✅ Bonus Opportunities ✅ Company Pension, with company contributing 5% of annual salary ✅ Private Health Care for team member and dependents includes consultations, tests, scans and cancer care plus up to £7.7k annual cash benefits including health screening, therapy, optical and dental ✅ Employee Assistance Programme -24/7 Mental Health and Counselling Care for team and family ✅ Life Insurance - 3 times annual salary ✅ Gym Membership ✅ Optional Health Checks and annual Health and Wellbeing Events *Full time – 28 hours per week once probation successfully completed.
Clinic Lead
Clinic Lead – Northern Ireland Clinics – (Job Ref: 25N/CLLD) We are currently looking to recruit a Clinic Lead to oversee and coordinate the daily running of the clinics, alongside the Operations Manager. Working and liaising along with the Operations Manager to ensure a high quality of personalised care experience for all clients. This role is to help ensure that the patient journey is a smooth and stress-free experience. Location : Based within one of the NI clinics and will be required to travel regularly between clinics in Crumlin, Foyle, Holywood, Lisburn Road and any offsites. Contract Offered : Full-time, permanent Working Hours / Shifts : 8.40am to 5.20pm, Monday to Friday. Some flexibility will also be required. For this position, as you may be in contact with live blood samples, you must be vaccinated against Hepatitis B or be able to get it following a successful interview stage. In line with Care Quality Commission guidelines, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced Access NI Check. What does this role involve • Represent Randox Health as first point of contact for clients and professional stakeholders. • Provide continuity of care by co-ordinating all appointments and investigations (internal and external). • Assist the Operations Manager in managing the clinic team and ensure smooth running of all clinic procedures and activities. • Log all incoming calls and where required information on calls maintaining detailed and accurate records in PIS system. • Liaise and follow-up with professional partners, Randox associates (GP, Consultants), and nursing staff as required. • The operation of the company PIS, updating all calls, client details and enquiries, appointments, bookings, sales. • Carry out clinical testing. • Ensure all relevant documents for each client are uploaded into the patient portal of the PIS. • Successfully sell RH packages with in-depth knowledge on packages, offerings, and promotions. • Ensure timely follow up client for return appointment. • Maintenance and reporting of the office accounts. • Proactive follow-up and convert enquiries to bookings and seek advice, as necessary. • Recognise, pre-empt, and take steps to avoid incident, issue or complaint and escalate, as appropriate. • Assist and ensure sufficient overall management of the clinic with regards to supplies, equipment, fixtures, and fittings. • Attend functions / events / clinics where applicable as a company representative. • Completion of timely financial reports; daily revenue; weekly KPIs; monthly reports. • Coordinate and distribute the workload evenly within your clinic. Essential Criteria • Knowledge of products and clients • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Professional telephone etiquette and manner. • Proficient level of IT literacy. • Flexibility with working hours, as required by the business inclusive of evenings and weekends. • Exemplary customer service skills and experience. • Ability to manage existing clientele and generate new clientele at the same time. Desirable Criteria • Experience in private healthcare • Experience in managing a team. • Sales/Retail experience • Valid UK driving licence
Customer Support Advisor
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. We have exciting new career opportunities for Customer Support Advisors at our HQ on the Diamond Road, just outside Crumlin. Location: Randox Laboratories Ltd., 55 Diamond Road, Crumlin, BT29 4QY. Contract Offered: Full-time, Permanent Working Hours / Shifts: 40 hours per week, alternating between 2 shift patterns. Shift 1 - Monday to Friday from 08.20 to 17.00. Shift 2 – Monday to Thursday from 08.20 to 18.00 and 08.20 to 12.30 on a Friday. What does this role involve? This role plays a vital role in promoting Randox Health services and enhancing client relationships. This is a varied role that may also include the following responsibilities: • Respond to customer enquiries promptly via phone, email, or live chat. • Troubleshoot customer issues related to orders, account status, and relevant concerns. • Deliver exceptional customer service by addressing queries effectively. • Provide essential support for clients whilst identifying potential sales opportunities. • Assisting with sales by providing information about new and existing products. • Processing payments. • Analysing customer queries and trends. • Performing assigned administrative duties. • Collaborating with other team members and internal departments. Who can apply? This role would suit an individual who is passionate about both sales and customer service. Essential criteria: • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Currently hold the right to work in the UK. • Excellent customer service skills. Desirable: • Previous experience in a similar role. • Experience in a customer facing environment. • Experience working in a busy environment. • Experience dealing with customers via email and phone. • Previous sales experience. 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.
Travel & Expenses Coordinator
Job summary 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 a career opportunity for a Travel & Expenses Co-Ordinator within our Travel Department. What does this team do? Our travel department is responsible for managing all aspects of business travel within our organisation. This includes planning, booking, and coordinating travel itineraries for employees, ensuring travel policy compliance, and managing travel budgets. This department also oversees expense reporting and reimbursement processes related to travel, negotiates with travel vendors to secure the best rates, and provides support and guidance to employees to facilitate smooth and cost-effective travel experiences. Location: Randox Laboratories, 55 Diamond Road, Crumlin, BT29 4QY. Contract Offered: Full-time, Permanent. Working Hours/Flexibility: 40 hours Monday to Friday (Some flexibility depending on department) Responsibilities: To research, source and coordinate/book travel for all travel requirements for our staff. To coordinate and book all travel requirements worldwide and process expense claims in accordance with company travel policy, guidelines and procedures. This will include booking all elements of business travel required in accordance with company travel procedures and budgets, liaising with suppliers, sourcing competitive quotes, answering travel related queries and processing expense claims in a timely manner. Providing cover outside of office hours on a rotational basis for any travel emergencies which may arise. Verify and process all staff expense claims in accordance with company travel policy, guidelines and procedures. Ensure all company staff credit card statements are reconciled for all trip expenses expenditure. Monitor the submission of expense claims and ensure all are received within the required time frame. Any other tasks or projects assigned by the Department Manager or Senior Management. Who can apply? Essential criteria: Possess GCSE (or equivalent) in Math’s and English Language (Grades A-C). Ability to communicate in English both written & verbally. Be competent in the use of Microsoft Offices computer applications: Word, Excel and Outlook. Eligibility to work within the UK Desirable: Previous experience withing a Travel department or an Administrative role. Third level qualification. Demonstrable experience of strong attention to detail.
IT Security Analyst
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 opportunity for an Information Security Manager within our IT team. Please note, given the nature of this role, the successful candidate will require to undertake an AccessNI background check. Location: Randox Science Park, 30 Randalstown Road, Antrim, BT41 4FL. (Onsite) Contract Offered: Full-time, Permanent, Onsite working. Working Hours / Shifts: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. What does this role involve? This role is responsible for network security analysis, monitoring and incident response, as well as maintenance and configuration of network security tools. Security Analysts will work with the latest technologies to detect, analyse, and limit intrusions and security events. (Fast application process) Click Apply on the site of this advertisement. You will then submit your CV to Randox. This advert may be open for as long as 30 days, although we may close the advert early, if we receive sufficient applicants.
Clinical Laboratory Manager
Clinical Laboratory Manager (Job Ref: 25N/CLSP) 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 an exciting new career opportunity for a Clinical Laboratory Manager within our clinical laboratory services team. Location : Randox Science Park (30 Randalstown Road, Antrim, BT41 4LF). Contract Offered : Full-time, permanent Working Hours / Shifts : 8.40am to 5.20pm, Monday to Friday, however some flexibility will be required. What does this role involve? This role is responsible for the operational and laboratory functions within the Randox Clinical Laboratory Services laboratory. Some of the key duties include: • Ensuring that all laboratory based testing for Clinical diagnostics and clinical trial samples is conducted accurately in conjunction with RCLS standard operating procedures and in-line with ISO/IEC 17025, ISOIEC 15189, GCP and MHRA Good Clinical Practice. • Liaising with the Quality Personnel ensuring that effective collection and testing procedures are in place which meet the requirements of the various regulatory bodies and international standards. • Review IQC & EQA Performance in parallel for all instruments across all clinical lab sites and take remedial action when significant deviations from the lab’s established performance are identified. • Ensuring the meeting of deadlines and turn around times for all projects. • Providing advice and guidance on technical issues associated with clinical diagnostic testing and analysis of clinical trial samples. • Ensuring that all the necessary quality control checks are completed daily and that they meet both internal and external criteria. • Daily supervision of the laboratory staff, including conducting appraisals and delivering training. • Review & trend analytical data generated by the lab for patient results. • Evaluate each labs/instrument capacity on a regular basis to improve/maintain efficiency within each lab. • Ensuring that the integrity of all samples is adhered to at all times. • Writing of new Standard Operation Procedure and Work Instructions within the department. • Liaising with clients and ensuring that they are receiving the best possible service. • Provide guidance and approval for development of new test methods in line with regulatory requirements. Who can apply? Essential criteria: • Qualified to at least degree level in Biomedical Science, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Immunology or a Life Science. • Experience in diagnostic testing and reagent applications. • Previous laboratory experience. • Excellent communication and organisational skills. • Strong leaderships skills and a high level of self motivation. • Knowledge of a variety of software packages including Microsoft packages such as Excel, Outlook and Word. Desirable: • Previous managerial experience • Previous experience managing a laboratory • Previous experience in a clinical testing laboratory • Working knowledge of quality systems • Working knowledge of Health and Safety, including CoSHH
