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Location: You will be based at either the Depot at Newmills Road, Coleraine, BT52 2JB or 9 Ballyquin Road, Limavady, BT49 9ET however, when required you will be asked to work flexibly throughout all Council depots and facilities, ensuring that resources are deployed effectively and in order to respond to service priorities and to facilitate professional development. Responsible for: The following functions and services, in accordance with the organisational structure and the staff employed to deliver these services. General grounds maintenance including but not limited to: • Grass cutting (eg pitches, bowling greens, tennis courts, golf courses, parks and open spaces) • Cemetery duties • ‘Heavy’ Plant Operation (excavators, telescopic handlers etc.) • Nursery duties including summer and winter planting • Maintenance of parks and open spaces • Assisting other departments Work pattern: 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday Monday – Thursday 8.00 am - 4.30 pm Friday 8.00 am - 1.00 pm By its nature the post will require flexible working, for eg work outside normal office hours, including evenings and weekends as required. Tenure: There are two permanent posts MAIN PURPOSE OF POST 1. Undertake horticulture, gardening, ‘heavy’ plant operation and general grounds maintenance works in Council facilities, public parks, sports grounds and similar open spaces, to the standards required. 2. To present a courteous attitude at all times by assisting with the promotion of good working relationships between Council staff and members of the public. If and as required, deal with on-site complaints and queries or refer to your line manager as necessary. 3. Ensure that the department complies with all statutory and legislative requirements by adhering to these requirements and working in accordance with good governance and health and safety requirements. 4. Ensure that all responsibilities are carried out in a timely and effective manner and that general confidentiality is maintained in all areas relating to the work of the Council. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 5. Undertake a comprehensive range of multi-skilled practical tasks associated with the daily maintenance of grounds, preparation and marking out of all sports/playing surfaces using appropriate methods and equipment. This will include (but is not confined to) labouring, trench digging, fencing, drainage work, loading/unloading/delivery of materials etc and maintaining good housekeeping. 6. To give assistance, support and training within your remit to team members and others in performance of duties and responsibilities with an emphasis on Health & Safety. Includes wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, working at heights ensuring adherence to risk assessments, method statements and where necessary, completing dynamic on-the-job risk assessments. 7. Assisting gardener/green-keeper in a range of horticultural activities. 8. Cutting grass to specified standards in both sports and non-sports locations. 9. Operate construction plant such as excavators (rubber wheeled/tracked), tractors (utility 50HP+) and telescopic handlers taking responsibility for staff working in the vicinity. 10. Operate grounds maintenance machinery such as ride-on mowers, power tools, strimmers and associated plant. 11. Drive applicable Council vehicles including vans and lorries and other mechanical plant up to relevant C1 licence. Complete and maintain daily records sheets relative to the operation of the vehicle. Ensure the vehicle/plant is cleaned and maintained inside and outside as directed by the Team Leader. 12. Carry out all general grounds tasks, including turf care, planting, shrub and tree pruning, removal of grass cuttings, leaves and litter etc. 13. Undertake seeding, propagation, planting, mulching, tending and weeding of flower and shrub beds. 14. Use, where appropriate, chemical weed control under direction, complying with manufacturers’ instructions and COSHH regulations. 15. Undertake general maintenance to hard/soft landscaping, eg edging of paths and paved areas and replacement of bark. 16. Erect, inspect, maintain, dismantle sports and play equipment, play park equipment including the movement of goal posts. 17. Undertake constructional labouring work and the safe operation of a range of assorted tools and equipment, including, eg erection/repair of fencing and path laying. 18. Ensure the safe use of machinery necessary to the performance of all work. Includes safe operation, daily/weekly operational checks (oil/water) and ensuring same are kept clean and serviceable. 19. Assist Team Lead in completion of all necessary paperwork e.g. weekly timesheets; accident report forms, vehicle/plant log books, inspection records, work schedules, dynamic Risk Assessment, work schedules, chemical applications and vehicle/plant log books. 20. Cemetery duties including: excavating (mechanical/hand), re-opening, exhuming, attend committals, backfill and aftercare (sowing/turfing/grass cutting) of graves. 21. Cleaning, litter picking and general housekeeping duties. 22. As required, work flexibly with other works teams (outside of grounds maintenance) to ensure delivery of all Council services eg supporting delivery of Council events (including stewarding) and erection, inspections and minor repairs of festive lighting. 23. Support other agencies in times of emergency eg. filling, delivery and placing of sand bags in flooded areas or snow clearance from footpaths. 24. Report all accidents and near misses which may occur and report all incidents of damage to Council property/equipment. 25. In circumstances when littering is observed during the course of their duties pass the information to the Team Lead. 26. Carry out duties in all weather conditions unless it is felt health and safety is being compromised. GENERAL 27. By its nature the post will require flexible working to meet the needs of the service. This will also include attendance at meetings/training courses/tool box talks and any relevant working groups. 28. Act in accordance with the Code of Conduct for local Government employees. 29. Comply with and actively promote the Council’s policies and procedures, including those relating to Fair employment, Equal Opportunities and Health, Safety and Wellbeing. 30. Undertake the duties outlined above in a way which will enhance and protect the reputation and public profile of the Council. 31. Undertake any other duties as deemed appropriate to the achievement of the purpose and function of this post. 32. Undertake the specific duties outlined above if appropriate training is given. The list of duties/responsibilities must not be considered comprehensive nor exhaustive. They are simply a summary of the main duties/responsibilities that the post holder will be required to undertake. No Job Description can cover every issue that may arise within the post at various times and the post holder is expected to carry out other duties from time to time which are broadly consistent with those in this Job Description. If the post holder has any form of disability, every effort will be made to supply all the necessary employment aids, equipment or adaptations to enable him/her to perform the full duties of the job. If, however, a certain task proves to be unachievable then job redesign will be given full consideration.
Receptionist
Summary: We have an excellent opportunity for a Full Time Receptionist to work in our Dental Practice in 372 Cregagh Road. The hours of work are 8.15-5.30 from Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Duties will include being responsible for all reception duties, operating a very busy switchboard, manage customer queries via telephone, email and post and booking patients appointments and general administrative duties. Promoting high standards of patient care at all times is vital. Essential Criteria:
Team Leader
CORLANN –WEST REGION POST: PERMANENT PART-TIME TEAM LEADER (CNM1 Grade) Rindoon Services (Roscommon Town, Kilteevan and Athlone) Job Ref: 103190 A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Team Leader appointments within Rindoon Services may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. The Role: The Team Leader has a pivotal role in managing the day to day delivery of services. The Team Leader will provide leadership and supervision to teams while ensuring the development of the service in line with national standards and best practice. The main responsibilities are to assist the Team Manager with the management of the services, such as – person centred planning in line with Personal Outcome Measures ethos and practice, resource management and staffing - including rosters, staff development, facilitating communication and professional leadership in order to ensure a good quality of life for the people supported. Qualifications/Experience: Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition have: (I) A relevant 3rd level qualification in Nursing and current Live Register Certificate from NMBI And Working Hours: Contracted hours 70 hours a fortnight rostered flexibly on a 7 day duty roster. The Team leader will work as a frontline member of the team with protected time to carry out specific team leader duties. In addition, a sleep-in and/or night duty commitment may be a requirement of posts in residential services for which the appropriate allowance will be paid. Corlann model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures quality and person centred planning system requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each person supported. Annual Leave: Leave will be granted according to the agreed leave assigned to the grade of the successful candidates i.e. CNM1. Annual leave must be planned in advance with the Team Manager to ensure appropriate and adequate cover is provided for the service. Remuneration: Based on the salary scale attached to the grade of the successful candidates i.e. CNM1 (pro-rata for part-time). Salary quoted is based on a 39 hour working week. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous public sector service. Tenure: Permanent, Part-Time and Pensionable. A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Team Leader appointments within Rindoon Services may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. Full Job Description attached Informal Enquiries to: Helen Hunt, Athlone/Roscommon Services Area Manager on 0873485667 or Carolyn Gannon, Athlone/Roscommon Service Coordinator on 087- 7045865 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, 15th September 2026 Interviews will be held on the 23rd September 2026 CORLANN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Lifeguard/leisure Attendant
** Please read the recruitment pack before completing your application ** Job Summary The post holder will provide customer service support to individual and group patrons of the Leisure Centre, to help ensure visitor comfort, safety and enjoyment. This includes, lifeguarding, cleaning and upkeep of facilities. Hours of work Various hours of work - Full Time/Part Time. Duration of appointment Permanent Work pattern Various hours available to include, full-time and part-time. Kilkeel Leisure Centres is open seven days a week with opening hours ranging from 6.30am – 9pm. Working patterns will include including evenings, weekends, and Public and extra Statutory Holidays. Hours of work are kept under review and may change in order to meet operational requirements, providing requisite notice. Work location Kilkeel Leisure Centre. A reserve list will be compiled for future permanent, temporary, full time, part time and casual posts for Lifeguard / Leisure Attendant or another similar vacancy across the Council District. Salary Scale 3, SCP 7 - 8 £27,274 - £27,709 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro rata to hours worked) plus, where applicable, depending on working pattern, a 10% shift allowance, or a weekend or evening enhancements may apply.
Swimming Teacher
** Please read the recruitment pack before completing your application ** Job Summary To be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive and structured programme of swimming lessons. To promote physical well-being and improved health through swimming teaching activities. Hours of work 18.5 hours per week The post holder must be prepared to work outside normal office hours, including evenings, weekends, and Public and extra Statutory Holidays for which the appropriate payment will be made or time in lieu granted if relevant. Duration of Appointment Permanent Work Pattern Tuesday 9.15am - 6.30pm Wednesday 9.15am - 6.30pm Location if different posts Location is Kilkeel Leisure Centre. Kilkeel Leisure Centre is currently undergoing refurbishment and is closed for a temporary period whilst these works are undertaken. These posts may be temporarily based at an alternative location during the refurbishment — Down Leisure Centre. The permanent base will be Kilkeel Leisure Centre once the refurbishment is complete. Salary Scale 5, SCP 14-19, currently £30,515 – £33,119 per annum based on 36 hour week (pro rata to hours worked).
Leisure Supervisor
**Please read the recruitment pack before completing your application** Job Summary The postholder will act as team leader and assist the Duty Manager in organising and supervising all aspects of operational staff duties, ensuring that the highest standards of health and safety, cleanliness and general customer care are maintained at all times. The postholder will provide supervision of facility users, employees and other groups within the centre, associated facilities and surrounding area. Hours of work Full Time Duration of Appointment Permanent Work Pattern Kilkeel Leisure Centres is open seven days a week with opening hours ranging from 6.30am – 9pm. Working pattern will include including evenings, weekends, and Public and extra Statutory Holidays. Hours of work are kept under review and may change in order to meet operational requirements, providing requisite notice. Location Kilkeel Leisure Centre Salary Scale 6, NJC spinal point 20 - 24 £33,673 - £36,581 per annum plus, where applicable, depending on working pattern, a 10% shift allowance, or a weekend or evening enhancements may apply.
Cleaner
**Please read the recruitment pack before completing your application** Job Summary The postholder will be responsible for undertaking cleaning duties to ensure the overall cleanliness and hygiene of the designated premises to meet best practice guidelines. Hours of work 36 hours per week. Duration of Appointment Permanent Work Pattern Monday 9:00am - 5:00pm, Tuesday - Friday 9:00am - 4.00pm Location Kilkeel Leisure Centre Salary Scale 2 SCP 5 - 6 £26,427 - £26,847 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro rata to hours worked).
Health And Fitness Instructor/coach
**Please read the recruitment pack before completing your application** Job Summary The postholder will provide customer service support to individual and group patrons of the Leisure Centre and other Recreational Facilities to help ensure visitor comfort, safety and enjoyment. This includes fitness instruction, gym supervision, fitness class coaching and cleaning and upkeep of facilities and equipment as required. Hours of work Various hours of work. Full Time/Part Time. Duration of Appointment Permanent Work Pattern Various hours available to include, full-time and part-time. Kilkeel Leisure Centre is open seven days a week with opening hours ranging from 6.30am – 9pm. Working patterns will include including evenings, weekends, and Public and extra Statutory Holidays. Hours of work are kept under review and may change in order to meet operational requirements, providing requisite notice. Location Kilkeel Leisure Centre Salary Scale 5, SCP 14-19, £30,515 - £33,119 per annum based 36 hour week (pro rata to hours worked) plus, where applicable, depending on working pattern, a 10% shift allowance, or a weekend or evening enhancements may apply.
Analytical Chemist
In Norbrook we pride ourselves in being one of the top companies in Northern Ireland and one of the top veterinary pharmaceutical companies globally. We develop & manufacture veterinary medicines, supplying products to 120 countries globally. With a strong portfolio of existing products and significant investment in R&D to launch new products annually, we have opportunities for individuals to join us and develop their career in a global company. Our business strategy is supported by our Values – Customer Value, One Team, Results Driven, Excellence, Innovation, and Quality – and we support our employees to live the behaviours that creates our culture. Our on-going success is based on the expertise, knowledge and innovation of our employees. If you are interested in joining our team here at Norbrook and supporting our vision, then apply for this role. Job Overview The Analytical Chemist will work as part of the Quality team and will be required to perform chemical testing of raw materials, APIs and finished products using techniques that include, but are not limited to the following: 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
Cleanroom Microbiologist
Cleanroom Microbiologist Job Overview The Cleanroom Microbiologist will be mainly based in our manufacturing areas and will be responsible for gathering samples from these areas for quality assurance purposes. This is an important role which requires dedicated individuals who can work largely unsupervised using their own initiative, who are capable of employing good time-management and organisational skills. Key tasks of the role include: Contact : recruitment@norbrook.co.uk
