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Job summary Key Responsibilities Understand and follow the company’s Health & Safety policies. Comply with the Environmental management system and minimise environmental impact where possible. Demonstrated ability to carry out risk assessments of activities carried out in a production environment and ability to put effective control measures in place. Drive a ‘safety culture’ and an appreciation of the materials, processes, and systems. Adhere to the principles of Good Manufacturing Practice ensuring product is manufactured adhering to Norbrook’s Quality Management System. Where deviations occur raise, investigate and implement CAPAs aligned with Quality Assurance to address the root cause of deviating from validated processes. Ensure cleaning of equipment and facilities is carried out in accordance with the relevant procedures to avoid contamination. Coordinate the manufacturing schedule aligned with Equipment & Process capability. Provide technical management & advice to supervisors & operators. Lead a team ensuring that production goals and targets are met. Ensure procedures are set and followed to ensure the efficient and compliant operation of the area. Ensure products are manufactured to the highest standards and associated records are completed compliantly at all times. Actively engage in continuous improvement programmes ensuring that all manufacturing activities are carried out in the most cost-effective manner, minimising reject levels and maximising yields to ensuring that daily production targets and annual departmental goals are met. Manage and be responsible for Manufacturing Supervisors (who manage teams on various shift patterns) Drive high standards of performance within the team and identify development needs/skills gaps. Work to build strong cohesive teams both within their department and cross functionally within the company. Maintain accurate and up to date training records for team, with a robust training plan to maintain competence in all tasks within manufacturing suite. Essential Criteria: A degree or third level qualification in Pharmacy, Science, Engineering or Mathematics (or a closely related area) OR at least five years’ experience in a Manufacturing/Packaging environment. Three years’ experience in a management role including managing teams on shift rotas. Experience and understanding of manufacturing, regulatory, quality and validation requirements, manufacturing processes. Ability to motivate and train team members. Experience of environmental, health and safety Experience of control of cross contamination. Experience of documentation associated with a Quality Management System. Understanding of production documentation processes. Demonstrated ability to maintain compliant & safe working environment, delivering products at high quality and in line with regulatory standards. Desirable Criteria: Experience in a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing/Packaging environment. Experience in oral dose manufacturing, Sterile Injectables or other Pharmaceutical dosage formats. Additional Information: This role will be based in a site that produces and handles penicillin, and as such, this role would not be suitable for those that have a penicillin allergy. Applicants should be able to provide proof that they have a right to work in the UK at the time of their application. Applicants who are unable to provide this proof will not be considered.
Skills Training Administrator
LOCATION: PORTADOWN CAMPUS (There may be a requirement to travel to other campuses) REPORTS TO: SKILLS TRAINING MANAGER / CO-ORDINATOR JOB PURPOSE The post-holder will work under the direction and guidance of the Skills Training Manager / Co-ordinator to ensure efficient and effective student services and administrative support for the College’s training services. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES The successful candidate will be responsible for some or all of the following duties:
Youth Housing Case Worker
YOUTH HOUSING CASE WORKER Could you assist young people to build the skills and confidence to maintain their own homes? MACS provides 24/7 supported housing for young people aged between 16 and 21, who are leaving care, or who may be homeless. Young people can live with us for up to 2 years before moving into the community. Youth Housing Case Workers provide individualised support planning for our young people, based on ongoing assessment, review and keeping safe were appropriate. Please see attached Job Description and Person specification for essential skills and knowledge required for the post and click APPLY to submit your CV. Posts Available: 1 x Full Time, Permanent (Downpatrick) Salary: £27,078 per annum Benefits: MACS Pension contribution of 4% of salary; up to 41 days annual leave (including bank holidays); enhanced paid leave for Sick, Maternity and Carers leave; paid training days per year; Flexible and Hybrid working options available and Health Benefits. Closing Date: Thursday 11th June 2026 at 9:30am See attached Recruitment Guidance notes and Why Work For MACS with more information, or email hr@macsni.org if you have any further queries. MACS is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit and all offers of employment are subject to an Access NI Disclosure Check. MACS is dedicated to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.
Junior Multiskilled Technician
The Junior Multiskilled Technician supports the maintenance, servicing, and repair of the Council’s fleet of commercial vehicles and mobile plant (approx 200 vehicles, including road sweepers). Working under the guidance of the Senior Multiskilled Technician, the postholder will assist with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and basic fabrication tasks. This role provides a development pathway towards a fully qualified Multiskilled Technician. Please note
Waste Collection Services Manager
As Waste Collection Services Manager, you will lead and develop the Council’s waste collection services across the Borough, ensuring safe, efficient and customer-focused delivery for households, businesses, recycling and bulky waste collections. You will play a key role in driving service performance, leading continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with statutory and Council requirements, while managing people, budgets, resources and operational infrastructure to support wider corporate and directorate objectives. Please note
Fitness Associate
Committing to the one-team ethos, you will be flexible and collaborative, and you will actively support all colleagues and other activities necessary to deliver the leisure service objectives and will be expected to undertake a wide range of duties across a range of leisure facilities. As a Fitness Associate, you will implement the Council’s Fitness, Rehabilitation, Strategy and Plans, both inside and outside of the Gym environment. Please note
Dispensary Assistants
ROLE To work as a team and support the Pharmacist/Retail Manager in ensuring the store is run efficiently on a day-to-day basis. Patient / Customer satisfaction must be at the forefront of your concern, every patient / customer is to be treated as an individual and provided with high quality service in terms of courtesy, kindness, interest and efficiency. Essential Criteria GCSE (or equivalent qualification) Maths and English – Grades A-C Applicants should be able to demonstrate numeracy and accuracy skills required for a retail environment Eligible to work in the UK ( Proof Requested). Desirable Criteria Previous experience in a retail pharmacy environment. An interest in pursuing a career in community pharmacy or equivalent Positions Post 1 : Permanent : 3 days per week based on rota : 21.5 hours Post 2 : Temporary : 3 days per week based on rota : 21.5 hours Please confirm which position you are interested in on application form. Previous unsuccessful applicants within the last 2 months need not apply. Flexibility is required
Electronics Technician
Job Overview You will be responsible for electronic and maintenance activities within a manufacturing environment comprising of both preventive and reactive duties.. You will take the lead role in maintaining, troubleshooting electronic equipment and instrumentation forming part of our pharmaceutical manufacturing plant. Managing the data and documentation for all data collected from the validated systems within Norbrook. This role can either be continental shifts, including days, nights and weekends OR permanent night shift. Main Activities/Tasks
Technical Designer
Rosewood Bespoke Joinery (part of the H&J Martin Group within the Lagan Specialist Contracting Group) is now recruiting a Technical Designer (Joinery). Company: Rosewood Bespoke Joinery Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Location: Cookstown, Northern Ireland Our Business At Rosewood Bespoke Joinery, we craft exceptional, tailor-made joinery solutions for discerning clients across the residential, commercial, and heritage sectors. With a reputation built on precision, creativity, and craftsmanship, we bring visions to life through our in-house design and manufacturing expertise. Role Overview Rosewood Bespoke Joinery requires a detail-oriented and technically skilled Joinery Designer with technical experience in translating production-ready drawings into manufacturing documentation. The ideal candidate should be proficient in breaking down bespoke joinery designs, performing technical feasibility checks and preparing cutting lists. This role will require the use of both software and traditional means of calculation to support efficient workshop production. This role may also suit a workshop joiner who wants to make the transition from workshop into a design team. *Please see the attached document for the full Job Description. The closing date for completed applications is Friday 12th June 2026 at 12noon. ROSEWOOD BESPOKE JOINERY ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITES EMPLOYER
Learning Support Manager
Learning Support Manager Permanent post, 23 hours per week. Monday or Wednesday (day to be agreed) 8.30am – 5.15pm Thursday 8.30am – 6.00pm and Friday 8.30am – 3.30pm. Hours may vary from time to time to suit the requirements of the post. Bangor Campus ABOUT US Northern Ireland’s Further Education sector is a key driver of both economic and social inclusion. SERC as a college is a hub of innovation, collaboration and industry partnerships along with a strong community focus. We pride ourselves on delivering internationally recognised high-quality, industry-relevant courses, which equip our students with the skills necessary to grow and shape our economy and to transform their own lives in doing so. We are committed to continuous improvement and to fostering a supportive culture of creativity and inclusivity as a catalyst for success. If you are interested in being part of a dynamic and forward-thinking institution that helps benefit society and creates transformational opportunities for learners, SERC may have a role for you. The College offers a wide range of employee benefits, rewards and recognitions: 24 days annual leave + 12 public holidays (plus 7 additional annual leave days after 5 years’ service) Additional leave to supplement closures during Easter, July & Christmas. NILGOSC defined benefiter CARE pension scheme with employer contribution rate of 19%. Corporate healthcare cash plan scheme. Annual free health checks onsite. Access to College gym facilities free of charge along with reduced rate membership with a range of gyms. Mind Yourself health & wellbeing initiatives. Cycle to Work scheme. Teachers Credit Union. Access to hair, nail & beauty salons onsite. Continuous Professional Development opportunities via our dedicated Learning Academy We currently have vacancies for two Human Resource Assistants. JOB PURPOSE Under the direction of the Head of Learner Welfare the post holder will work with individual learners who have disclosed a learning difficulty /disability to identify, arrange and monitor appropriate learning support solutions and manage learning support assistants in providing support interventions. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA 1. Hold a level 5 qualification on the NQF (National Qualification Framework). 2. Demonstrate two years’ experience of working with people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities in an educational setting. 3. Demonstrate one years’ experience of identifying student support needs and implementing solutions to meet these needs. 4. Demonstrate knowledge of Further Education institutions’ statutory responsibilities in relation to Special Educational Needs and Disability. 5. Demonstrate competence in the use of ICT including the following Microsoft Office applications: MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook 6. Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. For further information, please refer to the job description.
