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Job Overview Norbrook are recruiting for a Recruiter to join our Recruitment Department to support Norbrook’s recruitment processes, ensuring effective organisation & management of tasks. Main Activities/Tasks Duration: Permanent Location: Newry, Co. Down Remuneration: Salary Attractive Benefits: Free Life Assurance Company Pension Scheme 32 days annual leave Wedding Leave Employee well-being initiatives Healthcare plan, Company Sick Pay Employee Assistance Programme On-site free parking Canteen Facilities Employee Perks scheme Discounted Car Insurance Annual Employee raffle Employee recognition scheme Career development opportunities Contact: recruitment@norbrook.co.uk Norbrook Laboratories Limited employs a workforce with members of all sections of the community and is committed to appointing people purely on the basis of merit. In accordance with our equal opportunities policy we would particularly like to welcome applicants from the Protestant Community.
Operations Supervisor
Applications are invited for the position of Operations Supervisor on a Permanent Full time basis. The focus of this role will be to assist with the effective management, planning and coordination of the operation in Value Centre Cork. Reporting to the Value Centre Operations Manager, key responsibilities for this role are as follows: · Supervise with daily warehouse activities to ensure all appropriate targets are being achieved by employees · To ensure Procedures relating to stock protection and minimising shrinkage are followed at all times. Job requirements The ideal candidate will possess some of the following skills: · Previous experience in a warehouse/retail supervisory role · Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills · Must have strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise, lead and motivate a team · Must have excellent I.T Skills · Experience with Food Safety, HACCP training. Ensuring compliance with hygiene and quality regulations. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
General Operative
Applications are invited for the position of General Operative on a Permanent full-time basis in Value Centre Little Island Cork. Duties of a General Operative include: · Stock replenishment, merchandising and order assembly. · Dealing with customer queries in a professional manner. · Co-operation and participation in all food safety, health & safety and security requirements. · House-keeping duties. Job requirements The suitable General Operative should: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Driver - Rigid
We are currently recruiting for the position of Rigid Driver on a permanent full-time and part time basis. This role will be based out of Value Centre Ennis to work for one of our preferred partners, Newman Logistics. The driver will be responsible for delivering products to our customers in the designated routes. A core requirement of the role will be strong interpersonal skills and the appetite to deliver a quality service, on time to our customers. Acting as a key point of contact with our customers, the driver will be required to have strong interpersonal skills and the initiative to report customer service issues to the business in order to assist with improving the service we provide to our customers. The duties of the Delivery Driver include but are not limited to: · Delivering multi temperature products to customers at different locations · Dealing with clients face to face · Ensuring all calls on route sheet are completed · Interact with customers and work colleagues in a professional and cheerful manner · Complete customer requests in a professional and timely manner · Receive orders in a professional manner · Report maintenance problems to supervisor · Keep vehicle clean inside and out · Follow all safety regulations and precautions · Wear all required and necessary Personal Protective Equipment · Perform other related work as required Job requirements Requirements · Up to date CPC card · Full Clean C Licence · Driver & Tacho Card · Fluency in both written and spoken English is essential · Customer service skills · Previous driving experience an advantage CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Driver - Rigid
We are currently recruiting for a Driver to work from Value Centre Cork, on both a Permanent Full time and Permanent Part-Time basis (2 days per week). The driver will be responsible for delivering products to our customers in the designated routes. Delivery is a multi-drop delivery service. A core requirement of the role will be strong interpersonal skills and the appetite to deliver a quality service, on time to our customers. Acting as a key point of contact with our customers, the driver will be required to have strong interpersonal skills and the initiative to report customer service issues to the business in order to assist with improving the service we provide to our customers. BWG Foods owns and operates the SPAR, EUROSPAR, MACE, Londis and XL brands in the Republic of Ireland, working in partnership with independent retailers with more than 1,000 stores serving local communities right across the country. The stores serve in excess of one million shoppers every single day. The wholesale division of BWG Foods also includes BWG Foodservice, Corrib Food Products and Williams Gate, as well as Value Centre and 4 Aces, our nationwide network of Cash and Carry branches. Job requirements The ideal Rigid Driver will possess the following: · Possess a valid Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) · Have a valid clean driver’s licence (minimum C licence) · Must have a manual driving licence (To be able to drive both automatic and manual vehicles) · Have relevant driving experience in the North East Region and surrounding areas · Have the ability to work as part of a team. · Have strong interpersonal skills · Be motivated and be able to work on own initiative · Have flexibility in terms of routes, tasks, working hours and working days CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Qualified Pharmacy Technician
We are hiring for a Permanent Pharmacy Technician for our Grange store, Cork. This position is open to a Fully Qualified Technician. The position is full-time, 5 days a week including every second Saturday. The hours are 9 am to 6 pm. There are no Sundays, Bank Holidays or Late Nights. The position is in a busy dispensary and would suit a candidate who has experience in working in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities · Receive written prescriptions and verify that information is complete and accurate. · Maintain proper storage and security conditions for drugs. Ensure all drugs are fit for supply and in date. Stock must be regularly checked to identify expired or short-dated stock and dealt with according to company procedures. · Answer telephones, responding to questions or requests. · To accurately and efficiently dispense medication per the prescriber's and pharmacists' wishes. · File prescriptions that have been filled. · Clean, and help maintain equipment and work areas. · To accept and dispose of returned medicines in a safe and environmentally responsible way. · Establish and maintain patient profiles, including lists of medications taken by individual patients. · Be fully conversant with ordering procedures related to the dispensary and maintain adequate stock levels through accurate stock figures and order placement with suppliers. · Receive and store incoming supplies, verify quantities against invoices, and inform supplier of shortages · Mix extemporaneous preparations according to prescribers and pharmacists instructions. · To be fully conversant with any necessary paperwork and procedures required to process the HSE end of month claim. · To fully comply with all company policies and procedures. · To strive to exceed customers expectations and always place the customers needs before their own. Closing date for applications is Monday 23rd of Marh 2026
Support Worker, Days
Part Time - Support Worker – Days Location : Riverside Place, 191-193 Donaghadee Road, Bangor, Co Down BT20 4RY Salary: £12,231.83 per annum (currently under review) Contract: Permanent Work hours: 18.5 hours per week, rota based. Including days, evenings and weekends. No. of vacancies: 2 Please note we do not offer sponsorship for these roles. Belfast Central Mission (BCM) is an award-winning leading charity with social care projects and social enterprises across Northern Ireland. With over 300 staff and volunteers delivering services across Northern Ireland to support people at their point of need. Riverside Place provides supported housing to vulnerable young people aged 16-21 years. The young people who are leaving care, or who become homeless, are supported in their journey towards securing accommodation best suited to their individual needs, whilst providing practical and emotional support. Some young people may arrive at our projects with a complex history which can include self-harm, trauma, isolation, poverty, difficulty in forming relationships / trust, and exhibit behaviours and risks associated with their experience. Your new role As a Support worker you will ensure that you listen to the needs and feelings of the young person to enable you to facilitate any necessary help that they need, including interventions and signposting them to other support services to give them every opportunity to get the help that they need and deserve. You will assist the young people to cope with significant changes associated with adulthood, encourage them to make their own decisions and educate them on general life activities in terms of health, hygiene, finance, housing, etc. You will work as part of a team to maintain tidiness, cleanliness and hygiene standards in all communal areas ensuring all health and safety requirements are met. What we can offer you Please see attached job description and specification for further details We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Sales Consultant
GET TO KNOW US Bottom Drawer is the luxury bedlinen and homewares concession in Brown Thomas Dublin, Cork and Limerick and in Arnotts. We sell the very best international and Irish brands and offer knowledgeable and professional customer service at all times. We are a family business, established in 1989 and have been selling beautiful homewares exclusively within the BTA group for 35 years. We have established great relationships with our loyal customers, and each member of our team knows the importance of superb customer service, thorough product knowledge and a flair for selling beautiful things. KNOW THE ROLE The role involves selling and customer relations, merchandising the ranges, learning all about our beautiful products and all the tasks involved with running a retail concession. Ideally, we are looking for someone to work 7 hours per day, 5 days a week. They will be based in our Henry Street store and will be working alongside up to 2 other sales consultants. The role also involves maintaining an organised stockroom, taking in deliveries, stock management, and keep stockroom clean, neat and well managed. KNOW WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR We are looking for a new member to join our small team in Arnotts Dublin. The ideal candidate will love selling, be efficient, trustworthy, and hardworking with a flair for interiors. We would require the new team member to ideally have a background in sales / interiors, although this is not a necessity. A positive attitude is most important, as is a willingness to work hard at all aspects of the job, and to really enjoy the interactions with our customers, whilst being professional, quick, and cheerful in carrying out all the tasks needed in the retail environment. They must be willing to be flexible with working hours as demands shift with the seasons, including Sundays, late night shopping evenings etc. KNOW HOW WE WORK Experience is our business : Our customer engagement sets the bar in service and experiential retail, giving our customers something to love every time. We Are More Than Shops: We create enjoyable places, to excite, where people socialise, discover, learn and are inspired, and where local communities are enriched. We are Curators: Our unique range of product and services are key to the sense of excitement that Brown Thomas Arnotts is renowned for, whether for a special day or every day, things that make our customer’s lives better. We Care for Our People: We believe a great customer experience starts with a great people experience. That is why we promote a culture where talent is nurtured and where creativity and learning are valued. We Succeed by Working Sustainably: We are community-focused and our aim is to cultivate retail environments that are conscious, considerate and commercial. Back Share Apply Now
Porter
Purpose of the Post The provision of high quality service provisions to all patients in line with hospital and national infection control policies. Principal Duties and Responsibilities • The person holding this post is required to support the principle that the care of the patient comes first at all times and will approach their work with the flexibility and enthusiasm necessary to make this principle a reality for every patient to the greatest possible degree • Maintain throughout the Group’s awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all hospital activities. • Performance management systems are part of role and you will be required to participate in the Group’s performance management programme Duties that will apply to the permanent post in the Portering Department: • Confidentiality must be adhered to at all times • Attend for duty as assigned by the Household Services Manager, and at such hours as he/she determines from time to time • Rotate with roster duties when required • Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, national Standards for the prevention and control of healthcare associated infections, Hygiene Standards etc. and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. • Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. • Ensure accuracy in Patient Identification. • Ensure all patients are dealt with in a dignified and professional manner. • Assist with movement of patients to all areas within the hospital. • Assist with moving & handling of patients in all wards and departments as requested. • Assist with transfer of patients to all departments. • Chart pulling if required • Collect blood and laboratory specimens and transfer to laboratory. • Assist with transfer of deceased patients from the wards to the mortuary and also BIDs. (persons brought in deceased) from the community • Ensure all documentation associated with the mortuary is filled in accurately for example, deceased patients from the wards to the mortuary and also B.I.Ds (persons brought in deceased) from the community. • Liaise with the undertakers and also the mortuary in Galway University Hospital when required. • Ensure all waste – clinical and household is collected and disposed of in the correct time and manner. • Ensure delivery to all ward areas of clean linen and also to ensure correct collection and disposal of used linen • Keep patients trolleys clean and prepared with clean linen and supplied with oxygen at all times. • Keep wheelchairs in each ward and department clean and in good repair. • To carry out cleaning duties designated to portering staff and ensure all checklists are signed and recorded in line with HIQA guidelines. • Perform telephone and reception duties. • Attend for in-service training as required. • You will at times be required to cover in the theatre dept. • Work as part of a team. • Co-operate and assist with National Audits. • Retrieve and delivery of patients Medical Records. • Ability to prioritise job requests. • Checking Oxygen (Medical Gases) levels on all depts. and also ensuring adequate levels in the medical gas storage area. • To perform any other duties that may be assigned appropriate to their work. • To present for work in full and proper clean uniform at rostered time, no strong smelling perfumes/aftershave, or jewellery with the exception of wedding band. • Attend training courses as directed by management • Any other duties relevant to the post as may be allocated by the Hospital Management or Household Services Manager • The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all the duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time by Household Services Manager General: Comply with all uniform and hygiene requirements – including appropriate cleaning and catering attire required to comply with infection control, EHO and HACCP regulations. Service needs will require a level of movement of between cleaning, catering and porter staff between wards/departments/relief duties from time to time. This post may be subject to restructuring in the future to facilitate the reorganisation of acute services in line with clinical models of acute care and needs of the service. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING GENERAL CONDITIONS: • Employees must attend fire lectures periodically and must observe fire orders. • All accidents within the Department must be reported immediately. • Infection Control Policies must be adhered to. • In line with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005 all staff must comply with all safety regulations and audits. • In line with the Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Act 2004, smoking within the Hospital Buildings is not permitted. • Hospital uniform code must be adhered to. • Provide information that meets the need of Senior Management. • To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. Risk Management, Infection Control, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety • The management of Risk, Infection Control, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety is the responsibility of everyone and will be achieved within a progressive, honest and open environment. • The post holder is responsible for ensuring that they become familiar with the requirements with all relevant Policies and Procedures. • The post holder is responsible for ensuring that they comply with hygiene services requirements in your area of responsibility. Hygiene Services incorporates environment and facilities, hand hygiene, catering, cleaning, the management of laundry, waste, sharps and equipment. • The post holder must take reasonable care for his or her own actions and the effect that these may have upon the safety of others. • The post holder must cooperate with management, attend Health & Safety related training and not undertake any task for which they have not been authorised and adequately trained. • The post holder is required to bring to the attention of a responsible person any perceived shortcoming in our safety arrangements or any defects in work equipment. The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/ or experience Candidates must at the closing date for receipt of application forms: • Hold the relevant Health Skills FETAC level 5 qualification with 8 modules completed OR • Hold an equivalent relevant Health Care qualification OR • Have a minimum of 1 year’s relevant employment in a nursing home or hospital or day care facility within the last 5 years Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Other requirements specific to the post Flexibility regarding working hours as role will include working unsocial and flexible hours including evenings and weekends and rotation between the various departments in the hospitals Skills, competencies and/or knowledge Demonstrates the following: Knowledge • Demonstrate evidence of knowledge of HIQA regulations and the requirements in this role to adhere to same. • Demonstrate evidence of experience working in a healthcare/hospitality environment Teamwork • Demonstrate ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. • Demonstrate motivation and an innovative approach to job. • Demonstrate ability to present a neat and tidy appearance • Demonstrate ability to take direction to achieve positive service outcomes Communication & Interpersonal Skills • Demonstrate effective communication skills including the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner. • Demonstrate ability to communicate with colleagues in a professional and respectful manner, • Demonstrate ability to communicate with patients in a compassionate, respectful and dignified manner. • Possess a competent level of spoken and written English to compile documents relevant to the post holder Planning and Organising • Demonstrate evidence of ability to plan work effectively and efficiently, • Demonstrate flexible approach – to working hours, rostering e.g. unsocial hours/shift work, night duty, on call, attitude to work Patient/Customer Focus • Demonstrate a focus on quality • Demonstrate evidence of ability to empathise with and treat patients, relatives and colleagues with dignity and respect. Campaign Specific Selection Process Ranking/Shortlisting / Interview A ranking and or short-listing exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application form. The criteria for ranking and or short-listing are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. Therefore it is very important that you think about your experience in light of those requirements. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process. Those successful at the ranking stage of this process (where applied) will be placed on an order of merit and will be called to interview in ‘bands’ depending on the service needs of the organisation. Code of Practice The Health Service Executive / Public Appointments Service will run this campaign in compliance with the Code of Practice prepared by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA). The Code of Practice sets out how the core principles of probity, merit, equity and fairness might be applied on a principal basis. The Code also specifies the responsibilities placed on candidates, facilities for feedback to applicants on matters relating to their application when requested, and outlines procedures in relation to requests for a review of the recruitment and selection process and review in relation to allegations of a breach of the Code of Practice. Additional information on the HSE’s review process is available in the document posted with each vacancy entitled “Code of Practice, information for candidates”. Codes of practice are published by the CPSA and are available on www.cpsa.ie Tenure The current vacancy available is temporary, full-time post (1 WTE – 39 hours per week). This post is pensionable. A panel may be created from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full time or part time duration may be filled. The tenure of this post will be indicated at "expression of interest" stage. Appointment as an employee of the Health Service Executive is governed by the Health Act 2004 and the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004 and Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Amendment Act 2013. Working Week The standard working week applying to the post is 39 hours per week. HSE Circular 003-2009 “Matching Working Patterns to Service Needs (Extended Working Day / Week Arrangements); Framework for Implementation of Clause 30.4 of Towards 2016” applies. Under the terms of this circular, all new entrants and staff appointed to promotional posts from Dec 16th 2008 will be required to work agreed roster / on call arrangements as advised by their line manager. Contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8am-8pm over seven days to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement (Implementation of Clause 30.4 of Towards 2016). Annual Leave The annual leave associated with the post will be confirmed at contracting stage. Superannuation This is a pensionable position with the HSE. The successful candidate will upon appointment become a member of the appropriate pension scheme. Pension scheme membership will be notified within the contract of employment. Members of pre-existing pension schemes who transferred to the HSE on the 01st January 2005 pursuant to Section 60 of the Health Act 2004 are entitled to superannuation benefit terms under the HSE Scheme which are no less favourable to those which they were entitled to at 31st December 2004. Age The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act, 2018* set 70 years as the compulsory retirement age for public servants. * Public Servants not affected by this legislation: Public servants joining the public service or re-joining the public service with a 26 week break in service, between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2012 (new entrants) have no compulsory retirement age. Public servants, joining the public service or re-joining the public service after a 26 week break, after 1 January 2013 are members of the Single Pension Scheme and have a compulsory retirement age of 70. Probation Every appointment of a person who is not already a permanent officer of the Health Service Executive or of a Local Authority shall be subject to a probationary period of 12 months as stipulated in the Department of Health Circular No.10/71. Remuneration The salary scale for this post is in accordance with HSE approved salary scales (01/02/2026). €36,047, €37,909, €39,028, €39,794, €40,458, €41,316, €41,840, €42,733, €43,650. New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies.
Technical Support Specialist
Job Overview The Technical Support Specialist is responsible for providing support for the overall consistent running of the manufacturing and filling areas. This includes leading investigations to identify root cause and appropriate corrective actions to meet production output requirements. Main Activities/Tasks
