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Now Hiring: Manufacturing Supervisor Location: Newry, Co. Down Contract: Full-Time, Permanent 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 Lead & Inspire: Supervise and mentor Production Operatives, ensuring training, development, and a strong culture of safety and performance. Own GMP Standards: Maintain full compliance with GMP, regulatory expectations, and Norbrook’s quality systems. Deliver Operational Excellence: Oversee compounding, raw material assembly, cleaning, and environmental monitoring to achieve production targets. Drive Quality: Review batch records, technical documents, and quality data with accuracy and accountability. Improve Processes: Lead continuous improvement initiatives, update SOPs, and enhance aseptic practices. Solve Problems: Manage deviations, troubleshoot effectively, and support CAPA actions to maintain smooth, compliant production flow. Essential Criteria 5+ years in a highly regulated manufacturing environment, including 1+ year in a supervisory role. Experience in managing teams of people. Experience in planning resource and equipment to meet operational targets. Experience with production documentation systems and QMS processes. Experience in working closely with other departments. Problem-solving experience. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Flexibility to work various shift patterns, including 12-hour shifts, evenings, and weekends. Desirable Experience in pharmaceutical manufacture. Knowledge of cross-contamination control. Additional Information Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Applicants from the last 6 months need not reapply. Late applications cannot be accepted. Why Join Norbrook? 32 days annual leave Free life assurance Company pension scheme Healthcare cash plan Company sick pay Employee Assistance Programme Free on-site parking & canteen Employee perks & recognition schemes Well-being initiatives Wedding leave Career development pathways
Room Leader
This is a Full-time, Permanent position Are you passionate about working with young children? Do you have a caring and patient nature? We’re looking for a Room Leader to join our vibrant team, where you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children, all while enjoying a fantastic work-life balance. Our award-winning nursery, Clearly Kids Bangor, is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Room Leader to join their team! This is a permanent, full-time role offering 36 hours per week, worked across four days on a rotating schedule between 7:00am and 6:00pm. As a Room Leader, you’ll play a key role in supporting and guiding your team to deliver exceptional care and learning experiences for the children in your room. Key Responsibilities: Lead and support your designated room team with a fair, consistent, and positive approach. Help implement engaging and age-appropriate programmes for the children. Contribute to and oversee observations, planning, and the development of individual education and care plans. Ensure a safe, hygienic, and welcoming environment for all children. Maintain strong communication with parents, carers, and external professionals. Participate actively in team meetings and contribute to a collaborative work environment. Carry out additional duties as requested by management. Essential Criteria: NVQ Level 3 in Childcare (or currently working towards completion). Proven experience in a day nursery or childcare setting. Demonstrated experience in leading or supervising a team. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Dependable, punctual, and physically capable of meeting the demands of the role. Patient, enthusiastic, and committed to creating a positive learning atmosphere. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in early years education, with a great balance between work and life, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and start your journey with us. Job Benefits: Company Pension Reduced Chilcare costs Free parking Company incentives Funded Personal Development Oppertunities Uniform provided Uniform allowance * Must be aged 18 or over at the time of application
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 em.P.1.2:t.ment 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 7th January 2025 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
Customer Assistant (Festive)
We pride ourselves on offering customers the biggest range of products around. And that's not just food, but everything from clothes and kettles to financial services. But did you know we offer the biggest job opportunities too? With stores across the UK and Ireland, and a variety of roles, we are always looking for people who are as passionate about helping customers as we are. Our Every Little Helps approach doesn't just apply to our customers. It's at the very heart of everything we do at work – and it's what makes us different. We believe in treating each other with respect, and everyone having the opportunity to get on. That's what makes Tesco such a great place to work Should you be successful in your application, your offer will be subject to and conditional upon you providing your bank account details before your agreed start date. What is in it for you We offer excellent benefits that help make Tesco a great place to work. These include but aren’t limited to:
Customer Assistant (Festive)
We pride ourselves on offering customers the biggest range of products around. And that's not just food, but everything from clothes and kettles to financial services. But did you know we offer the biggest job opportunities too? With stores across the UK and Ireland, and a variety of roles, we are always looking for people who are as passionate about helping customers as we are. Our Every Little Helps approach doesn't just apply to our customers. It's at the very heart of everything we do at work – and it's what makes us different. We believe in treating each other with respect, and everyone having the opportunity to get on. That's what makes Tesco such a great place to work Should you be successful in your application, your offer will be subject to and conditional upon you providing your bank account details before your agreed start date. What is in it for you We offer excellent benefits that help make Tesco a great place to work. These include but aren’t limited to:
Warehouse Operative
Part of Grafton Group Plc, Chadwicks Group is the market leader in the builder’s merchanting industry in the Republic of Ireland. The core business is through the traditional Builders Merchants division. Main brands include Chadwicks, Cork Builders Providers, Davies & Telfords. In addition, and through organic growth and acquisitions the Group have established a range of brands which are close to the core but offer a uniquely different range of products. These include Heitons Steel, Panelling Centre, Morgans Timber, Proline & Sitetech. Principle Objective Reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor, the General Operative will be responsible for the upkeep and organisation of the warehouse area. Working effectively as part of a team in which you’ll make sure our customers can rely on a timely, friendly and dependable service. Knowledge & Experience Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Chadwicks Group we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. DISCLAIMER: Chadwicks Group reserves the right at any time to change, delete, or add to any of the provisions of this Role Profile at its sole discretion and it is the colleagues responsibility to familiarise themselves with these changes. Furthermore, the provisions of this Role Profile are designed by Chadwicks Group to serve as guidelines rather than absolute responsibilities and duties.
Shop Manager
Salary Range: £25,831 to £27,715 per annum* Whilst the full salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint at the lower end of the range. This ensures that pay progression steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. Purpose of the Role: The post holder will be responsible for maximising net income earned from the Hospice shop and be accountable for the effective management of finances, staff, volunteers, stock, premises, and administration. They will deliver high standards of customer care and ensure that the image and reputation of the Northern Ireland Hospice is maintained. Duties and Responsibilities Income Generation • Maximise sales of donated goods and seasonal merchandise, consistently achieving sales budgets/targets. • Implement efficient systems to sort, date, price, and prepare donated goods. Establish and maintain regular sources of stock through effective networking. • Organise and promote special events and promotions to capitalise on local opportunities and enhance the shop's visibility. • Drive Gift Aid sales conversion rates through new donor acquisitions and fostering repeat donations. • Uphold superior standards of shop presentation through meticulous merchandising and exemplary housekeeping practices. • Ensure cash handling procedures are followed, deposits are timely, and the EPOS till system is operated correctly. Management • Establish and maintain relationships with customers, community representatives, and volunteers to ensure a consistent flow of stock. • Act as a key-holder and liaison with relevant authorities, maintaining the shop's physical and operational security. • Maintain high standards of cleanliness. Uphold safety standards and ensure compliance with fire and health regulations. • Organise special events and promotions to drive sales. • Ensure compliance with trading standards and health regulations. • Ensure adherence to opening/closing schedules. • Support neighbouring shops and Hospice activities as needed. Customer Service • Provide an excellent customer experience and maintain a good overall knowledge of stock. • Manage complaints efficiently and effectively. People & Development • Responsible for the daily management of the shop team, including performance reviews and absence management. • Recruit, induct, manage, train, and develop paid staff and volunteers in line with agreed procedures and standards, ensuring adequate cover during opening hours. • Identify training needs for the shop team. • Attend relevant training courses to support development in the role. • Promote awareness of relevant training courses and development opportunities within the team. Administration • Complete all administration to required standards and deadlines. • Manage controllable costs, expenditure, and petty cash. • Ensure minimum losses of both stock and cash through adherence to till and banking procedures. • Follow all Policies and Procedures, including Health & Safety requirements for premises and team. • Embrace changes and new IT/operational procedures across the charity. • Ensure sufficient shop cover through effective team resource management (rotas, holidays, lieu time). General Responsibilities • Provide courteous and respectful service in line with Hospice values. • Demonstrate commitment through regular attendance and task completion. • Familiarise yourself with and comply with Hospice policies and procedures. • Uphold Hospice values and code of conduct in all interactions. Valuing Diversity and Equality All staff should carry out their duties in accordance with principles of valuing diversity and equitable provision. Staff must promote a positive attitude to diversity and equality of opportunity, eliminate discrimination and disadvantage, and comply with the Hospice’s Equal Opportunities Policy. This job description is neither definitive nor exhaustive and may change to meet the needs of Northern Ireland Hospice. Job Specification Essential Criteria 2+ years’ retail experience in a supervisory/management capacity within the clothing or houseware market. Experience of sales floor merchandising and stock display. Experience in the training and development of others. 4 GCSEs including English Language and Maths at Grades A–C (or equivalent) and basic IT skills. Applicants without these qualifications will be assessed on their ability to demonstrate competence through experience and relevant information. The following will be measured at interview: 5. Ability to be innovative and creative within sales development. 6. Effective interpersonal and organisational skills. 7. A team player, hands-on manager who is self-motivated and resilient, with a positive and proactive outlook, and the ability to motivate others. 8. A flexible approach to working hours. 9. A genuine interest in promoting the aims of Northern Ireland Hospice. Desirable Criteria • Experience working within the charity shop sector, including awareness of Gift Aid. • Knowledge of laws relating to charitable trading. • Experience dealing with environmental health and trading standards officers.
Customer Service Advisors
Job summary Fane Valley Feeds is one of the largest feed companies in Northern Ireland with manufacturing facilities in Omagh and Newry. With one of the most modern animal feeds mills in Europe, Fane Valley Feeds is committed to producing the highest quality feeds for our customers. Due to business expansion, we now invite applications for the following full-time, permanent positions based at our Omagh Mill. Reporting to the Transport Manager, the Customer Service Advisors will be an integral part of the Customer Services Department, being responsible for the receiving and processing of sales orders. The Role: To process incoming customer orders and allocate these to the internal ordering system; To provide customer support, deal with inquiries and resolve issues to maintain a high level of service; To manage predictive ordering software to maximise customer service and efficient scheduling of deliveries. The Person: Have strong IT skills with experience in Microsoft Office applications and sales order processing Software; Have excellent verbal and written communication skills, a friendly telephone manner and the ability to build positive relationships with customers; Capable of managing customer inquiries accurately, efficiently and with excellent attention to detail; Have an organised and methodical approach to work with the ability to show initiative and work as part of a busy team; Preferably have previous experience of working in a busy office environment, ideally in a customer services role; Ideally have an understanding of the Northern Ireland agricultural industry. In return the company offers an excellent rate of pay, an attractive benefits package which includes Healthcare Plan for employees and their children under 18, Company Pension & Life Assurance, Health & Well-Being Programme as well as excellent personal development and career progression opportunities.
Logistics Planners
Fane Valley Feeds is one of the largest feed companies in Northern Ireland with manufacturing facilities in Omagh and Newry. With one of the most modern animal feeds mills in Europe, Fane Valley Feeds is committed to producing the highest quality feeds for our customers. Due to business expansion, we now invite applications for the following full-time, permanent positions based at our Omagh mill; Logistics Planners Early morning shift (6am – 2pm) Job Ref No: FVF/LPE/12/25 Evening shift (2pm – 10pm) Job Ref No: FVF/LPL/12/25 Reporting to the Transport Manager, the Logistics Planners will be an integral part of the Customer Services Department, being responsible for production and transport planning. The Role: In return the company offers an excellent rate of pay, an attractive benefits package which includes Healthcare Plan for employees and their children under 18, Company Pension & Life Assurance, Health & Well-Being Programme as well as excellent personal development and career progression opportunities. To request an application form please contact the HR Department at Fane Valley. Email: hr@fanevalley.com, Tel: (028) 9261 0480 or apply on our GET GOT platform: https://fanevalley.getgotjobs.co.uk Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 5.00pm on Friday 19th December 2025. Fane Valley Feeds is an equal opportunities employer.
Pensions Officer
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Scheme Administration • Maintain accurate records of all SPSPS members, including service history, salary details, and contribution data. • Liaise with HR Department to process new entrants to the scheme, ensuring correct onboarding and membership classification. • Calculate and process pension benefits, including retirement lump sums, annual pensions, and survivor benefits. • Manage Additional Superannuation Contribution (ASC) deductions and ensure compliance with relevant circulars. Compliance & Reporting • Ensure adherence to the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 and all related circulars. • Prepare and submit Annual Benefit Statements and other statutory reports within required deadlines. • Liaise with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Single Scheme Databank for data uploads and compliance checks. Payroll & Finance Integration • Work closely with Payroll, Finance and HR teams to ensure accurate deduction and remittance of pension contributions. • Reconcile pension-related transactions and assist with audits and financial reporting requirements. Employee Support & Communication • Act as the primary point of contact for pension queries from staff and retirees for SPSPS. • Provide clear guidance on scheme rules, retirement options, and purchase of service provisions. • Deliver information sessions or training for staff on pension entitlements and scheme updates. • Provide guidance to staff on other pension schemes in place in Muiriosa Foundation. Policy & Process Development • Keep up to date with legislative changes, government circulars, and best practice in public service pensions. • Review and update internal procedures to ensure efficiency and compliance. • Assist in the development of organisational pension policies and procedures. Systems & Data Management • Maintain and update pension administration systems and databases (e.g., Single Scheme Databank Portal). • Ensure data integrity and confidentiality in line with GDPR and organisational policies. Governance & Risk Management • Support internal and external audits related to pensions. • Identify and mitigate risks associated with pension administration. The duties of the Pensions Officer include but are not limited to the responsibilities listed in this Job Description. CONFIDENTIALITY: In the course of your employment, you may have access to or hear information concerning the medical affairs or personal affairs of clients and or staff or other centre business, such records and instructions of an authorised person on no account must be divulged or discussed except in the performance of normal duty. In addition, records must never be left in such a manner that unauthorised persons can obtain access to them and must be kept in safe custody when no longer required. Breaches of confidentiality are regarded as a serious offence and will lead to disciplinary action or may warrant dismissal. STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE: The Muiríosa Foundation has established standards of performance encompassing conduct in the workplace, competence to carry out the role for which a staff member is employed and capability to attend work. Failure to meet required standards may lead to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal. Competence to carry out the role is essential and the standard of performance to carry out the role is monitored and reviewed. Regular attendance is required to fulfil the role. The standard of performance is measured on how punctuality and good attendance is maintained. Good working relationships with clients, colleagues and management must be maintained and Communication Code and Dignity at Work policy adhered to. Adherence to satisfactory standards of professional conduct. This Job Description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances to include any other duties and responsibilities as determined by management. Education and Qualifications • Qualified by experience in pensions ideal (e.g. experience in public service pension schemes). • Accounting Technician or Part Qualified Accountant desirable. Work Experience • At least 5 Year’s Relevant Experience in a finance function. • Experience in pensions administration, ideally in the public sector entity is highly desirable. • Experience working with payroll/HR systems and data reconciliation in a public sector entity desirable. • Experience in a Section 38 publicly funded organisation desirable. Knowledge and skills • Technical knowledge of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme (SPSPS) strongly preferable. • Displays professional knowledge and skills in order to undertake role. • Excellent communication skills – able to explain pension concepts clearly to non-specialists. • Strong organisational and process-improvement mindset. • Comfortable with audit and compliance requirements. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and comfortable learning new HR/Payroll systems. Attributes • High level of integrity, confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive employee information. • Flexible and capable of managing competing priorities within their workload. • Excellent attention to detail required. • Work on their own initiative as well as being a team player supporting their colleagues. Other factors • Willing to undertake education and training as may be required for the role. • As part of the role, you will be required to travel between locations.
