Jobs in Co. Down
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The person appointed will be responsible to the Community Centres & Halls Supervisors for a wide range of duties primarily in connection with the Community Centres and Halls throughout the Borough of Ards and North Down. Caretaker/Cleaner Community Halls • These are permanent part-time posts paying £13.45 per hour. They are available at various Community Halls / Centres throughout the Borough - please refer to the attached documents for contract information, locations and sample rotas. • x1 permanent, Term Time part time post (average 20 hours per week, 10 months of the year - Kircubbin Community Centre) • x1 permanent part time post (average 24.5 hours per week -Skipperstone Community Centre) Please refer to the attached sample rotas. A reserve list may be kept from this recruitment exercise. All correspondence in relation to the job vacancy will be completed by email and phone. Therefore, it is important that applicants ensure a valid e-mail address and mobile number are provided and entered accurately when filling out the application form. Applicants should ensure they check their emails including junk folders regularly. Applicants must be prepared to work outside of normal working hours including weekends and public holidays. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory completion of a medical questionnaire Benefits Employees have access to a wide range of benefits at Ards and North Down Borough Council. In addition to a competitive salary, the Council supports all staff in their career aspirations through learning and development opportunities. Current key benefits include: • 35 days of annual leave (including bank/public holidays), rising to 38 days after five years of service, and 41 days after 10 years of service. • Northern Ireland Local Government Pension Scheme (Council contributes 19% of salary). • Health benefits: Westfield Healthcare Scheme; Leisure Centre Membership; Cycle to Work Scheme. • Time Off in Lieu (TOIL). • Education / qualifications support after qualifying period. • Plus much more …
Senior Gardener / Groundsperson
The person appointed will be responsible for carrying out a range of horticultural, grounds and facility maintenance service tasks within all Parks & Cemeteries locations identified by the line manager either individually or as part of a team, ensuring all areas are well maintained, clean and presentable. To ensure effective communication with site users, other members of the team and line management. Assist in the community development of the Parks and Cemeteries Service through internal and external initiatives that engage Service stakeholders. Please Note Benefits Employees have access to a wide range of benefits at Ards and North Down Borough Council. In addition to a competitive salary, the Council supports all staff in their career aspirations through learning and development opportunities. Current key benefits include: • 35 days of annual leave (including bank/public holidays), rising to 38 days after five years of service, and 41 days after 10 years of service. • Northern Ireland Local Government Pension Scheme (Council contributes 19% of salary). • Health benefits: Westfield Healthcare Scheme; Leisure Centre Membership; Cycle to Work Scheme. • Flexi time / Time Off in Lieu (TOIL). • Education / qualifications support after qualifying period. • Plus much more …
Dispensary Technician
About the Role We are currently seeking a qualified Dispensary Technician to join our team. Reporting to the Supervising Pharmacist, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of pharmaceutical services, providing professional advice to patients, and ensuring the safe supply of medicines in accordance with all standard operating procedures. Key Responsibilities ● Facilitate the dispensing process in line with standard operating procedures. ● Manage and maintain pharmacy stock levels effectively. ● Provide expert advice to patients regarding the safe and appropriate use of medicines and complementary medicines. ● Support Pharmacists in offering guidance and advice to pharmacy staff on the safe and appropriate use of over-the-counter (OTC) and pharmacy-only medicines. ● Assess patients’ symptoms, recommend appropriate treatment options, and identify patients requiring referral to a Pharmacist. ● Build and maintain effective relationships with patients, customers, suppliers, and other key pharmacy stakeholders. ● Communicate clearly and professionally with patients, colleagues, and other health professionals. ● Ensure all pharmacy claims are accurate and submitted within required timeframes. Skills and Experience ● Fully qualified Dispensary Technician, having successfully completed the IPU Pharmacy Technicians course or equivalent. ● At least 1 year experience working in an IRISH community pharmacy setting (essential). ● Demonstrated capability to perform all duties of a Dispensary Technician to a high standard. ● Strong ability to build effective relationships with customers and team members. ● Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. ● Commitment to delivering high-quality customer service and patient care. ● High standards of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality. ● Ability to prioritise workload, work efficiently under pressure, and adapt to a fast-paced environment. Additional Information ● Applicants must have EU residency or hold a valid employment permit.
Production Operative, Level
Job Overview The successful candidate will join our team involved in manufacturing veterinary products whilst complying with all aspects of Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety procedures. The position includes carrying out all relevant activities to Good Manufacturing Practice, using appropriate techniques and equipment and following departmental written procedures in addition to the completion of necessary documentation. Main Activities/Tasks
Category Manager
With 17 branches, a strong on-line trading platform and centralised warehousing and distribution facilities Fane Valley Stores is Northern Ireland’s leading supplier of animal health and agricultural products to farmers and the rural community. Our aim is to exceed the expectations of our customers. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven Category Manager to join our Procurement team at our Head Office in Moira. This role offers the chance to influence product strategy, build strong supplier partnerships and deliver commercial excellence. About the Role: As a key member of the Stores Procurement team, the Category Manager will lead the full procurement strategy for a defined portfolio of product categories. This role plays a pivotal part in shaping product ranges, building and managing strategic supplier partnerships, driving commercial negotiations and providing informed guidance on stocking levels to support the Purchasing team and overall business performance. Key Responsibilities:
Social Care Worker
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2024 . Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Social Care Worker to join our team in our Adult Respite Service, Ard na Mara, Ladysbridge, Co Cork . Contract Type: Permanent Contract Hours: 19.5 hours per week (part time) Salary Scale: €38,392to €53,673 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) Annual Leave Entitlement : 31/32/34 days pro rata Overview of the Post: To work as part of the team in Ard NaMara (Adult Respite Services) and to support the Person in Charge in providing a quality service to adults with disabilities availing of respite. Assisting Service Owners to plan for and direct their supports to meet their personal goals during respite, and to support service owners in making connections within their local community. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc. (a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: (i) Hold professional registration, or be eligible for registration, on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. See list of recognised Social Care qualifications at: https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/social-care-workers / (see note 2 below) OR (ii) Have a schedule 3 qualification. See list of recognised Schedule 3 qualifications at: https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/registration/registration-requirements/approved-qualifications/schedule-3-qualifications/schedule-3-qualifications.html (see note 1& 2 below) OR (iii) Have a comparable qualification recognised by Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU OR (iv) Applicants who satisfy the conditions set out in Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005, (see note 3 below*), must submit proof of application for registration with the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. The acceptable proof is correspondence from the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU confirming their application for registration as a Section 91 applicant was received by the 30th November 2025. OR (v) Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued. AND (b) Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability, for the proper discharge of the role Annual registration On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. · Experience in contributing to the development of personal plans. · Has experience and knowledge of the role of a key worker. · Experience of delivering personal care to adults. · Experience of assisting adults with medical needs/ administering medication. · Experience of engaging in professional supervision. Desirable Criteria: · Experience of working with adults with disabilities including physical/intellectual/ ASD/behaviours of concern. · Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team. · Experience in taking leadership in the development of personal plans. · Experience in responding to complaints. If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible Working · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: What now? To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date for applications: Before noon Wednesday 21st January 2026 A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. · Please review Enable Ireland’s Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: https://enableireland.ie/resources/publications/rezoomo-privacy-policy · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy
Production Operative, Level
Job Overview The successful candidate will join our team involved in manufacturing veterinary products whilst complying with all aspects of Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety procedures. The position includes carrying out all relevant activities to Good Manufacturing Practice, using appropriate techniques and equipment and following departmental written procedures in addition to the completion of necessary documentation. Main Activities/Tasks
Manufacturing Supervisor
Norbrook Laboratories is recruiting Manufacturing Supervisors to take a pivotal leadership role in our world-class sterile veterinary medicines facility. This is your opportunity to lead high-performing teams, drive operational excellence, and directly shape the quality of life-saving products used across the global animal health industry. If you're a motivated, quality-driven leader with experience in highly regulated manufacturing—we want to hear from you. What You’ll Do Location: Newry, Co. Down Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Company: Norbrook Laboratories Apply Today through the link below or email your CV to recruitment@norbrook.co.uk Norbrook Laboratories is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community, and in line with our policy, particularly encourage applications from the Protestant community.
Production Manager
About the role We are currently on the lookout for a Production Manager to join us, at our Spray Drying manufacturing facility in Charleville. This role has responsibility for the efficient operation of the site. The Production Manager is the champion of Kerry’s commitment to Safety First and Quality Always in the Spray Drying Facility and consistently making it easier and more valuable for our customers to do business with us. About Kerry Dairy Ireland Kerry Dairy Ireland is a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business with a very substantial consumer foods presence and a leading nutritional and dairy ingredients division, delivering high-quality dairy solutions with a focus on sustainability and innovation. From partnering with local family farms to producing world-class dairy products, we ensure every step of our value chain reflects our commitment to excellence. With over 50 years’ experience in milk processing, dairy and nutritional technology advancement, and product innovation, we are a key stakeholder in the global food industry and creators of a strong portfolio of market leading dairy brands including Cheestrings, Charleville and Coleraine Cheese, Dairygold, Golden Cow and our new SMUG range. Our from food, for food culture and deep-rooted connection to our 2,800 milk suppliers differentiates our business and offers captivating opportunities for our customers and consumers. Our dairy comes from some of the world’s richest grazing land and is produced by a network of Irish family farms that have one of the lowest carbon footprints in the world. Through a combination of expertise, innovation, and sustainability, Kerry Dairy Ireland is proud to shape the future of dairy while meeting the diverse needs of our farmers, customers, and communities. Headquartered in Tralee, Co. Kerry, we operate multiple manufacturing facilities in the southwest of Ireland, including Listowel, Charleville, Newmarket, and Farranfore. Additionally, we manage 29 Farm & Home stores throughout the region, ensuring comprehensive coverage and service. In Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom, our presence extends to key locations in Portadown, Coleraine, and Ossett. Globally, Kerry Dairy Ireland employs over 1,600 dedicated professionals across Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, USA, Netherlands, Spain, Germany, and China. In 2024, we achieved a turnover of approximately €1.3 billion, reflecting our commitment to excellence and growth. What you'll be doing
Colleague Manager
Everyone is welcome at M&S. No exceptions. It’s your background, abilities and differences that make you, uniquely you. And when you’re part of M&S, that individuality has the potential to make waves. About the role This section tells you all you need to know about the position and its responsibilities, outlining everything we hope to see in a successful candidate. At M&S, we’re evolving faster than ever before. As part of our transformation journey, we’re reshaping the way we serve our customers, empower our colleagues, and deliver results. We’re moving at pace, driven by innovation, agility, and a steadfast focus on excellence. If you're ready to lead with purpose, inspire teams, and make a real impact, this new role is your opportunity to be part of something extraordinary. Lead and Inspire
