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The Role: This role is all about helping to make a difference through retail. As part of the Northern Ireland Hospice team, you’ll play a key role in driving sales, managing stock, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of our shop. This is a practical, hands-on retail role involving the regular handling and preparation of donated goods, including frequent lifting, carrying, sorting and steaming of clothing as part of day-to-day shop operations. You’ll help keep the shop looking its best, make sure donations are well-presented, and provide a warm, welcoming experience for customers and donors alike. Accuracy in cash handling and completing routine admin tasks will also be part of your day-to-day work. Part of this role involves working with and supporting volunteers and helping to recruit, train, and motivate a great team who share a passion for our cause. You’ll contribute to a positive, community-focused atmosphere where everyone enjoys making a difference together. Flexibility is important, as you may occasionally lend a hand in nearby shops or take part in local events and promotions that help raise funds for the Hospice’s vital work. Duties and Responsibilities: Sales and Stock: • Strive to exceed sales targets for Donated Goods and other products, employing effective sales strategies. • Ensure the proper sorting, dating, pricing, and preparation of donated goods, always prioritising product safety and quality. • Responsible for maintaining and refreshing garments and footwear to ensure they are presented in pristine condition. • Build and maintain reliable sources of stock by actively networking with colleagues, the community, customers, and volunteers. • Execute routine stock control procedures, including timely culling, as needed by the Warehouse or Retail office. Administration: • Adhere to cash handling procedures, promptly depositing generated cash at the bank to minimise the risk of loss. • Complete all relevant administration tasks, including daily banking, within agreed timescales. • Ensure the shop's physical and operational security, implementing necessary measures. • Contribute to the recruitment and selection of shop volunteers. • Provide effective training to volunteers, ensuring they are well-equipped for their roles. General: • Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the shop, including sales floor, stock processing area, offices, and communal spaces. • Deliver exceptional customer service to all stakeholders. • Foster a collaborative and supportive environment, working seamlessly with staff, volunteers, and donors. • Promote a positive and teamwork-oriented culture within the Retail Department. • Be flexible to assist in neighbouring Hospice shops as required (traveling costs covered). • Ensure adherence to opening/closing routines and agreed-upon operating hours. • Comply with all NI Hospice policies and procedures. • Actively contribute to the planning and execution of special events and promotions to leverage local opportunities. • Continuously engage in personal training and development through daily management communication and annual reviews. • Support Northern Ireland Hospice activities within the area when appropriate. This Job Description is not meant to be definitive and may be amended to meet the changing needs of Northern Ireland Hospice. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA Job Specification Retail experience to include stock control, rotation, and merchandising. Have good numeracy, literacy, and basic IT skills. The Following will be tested at Interview. • Good organisational skills with the ability to use initiative. • Strong team working abilities with the ability to motivate others. • Awareness of the Charity Shop sector, with sufficient experience of working or shopping within it to identify multiple product brands and values. • Flexible and willing to work across various Hospice shops subject to business needs.
QA Compliance Microbiologist
We are currently recruiting for the role of QA Compliance Microbiologist within the QA Cleanroom Compliance department. The successful candidate will provide quality oversight to ensure adherence to all aspects of cleanroom behaviours, gowning, aseptic technique, cleaning & disinfection, transfer procedures and facility standards for classified cleanrooms in line with regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will also support with training, evaluation and continuous improvement projects within our aseptic cleanrooms. This role will involve working a 3 shift pattern including days, evenings and nights. Main Activities/Tasks
MS&T Site Lead
MS&T Site Lead As a key member of the Site Leadership Team, you will lead the MS&T function, driving excellence across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People. Working closely with the Operations Site Lead, you will shape and deliver site strategy, ensuring products, processes and equipment are robust, compliant and capable of consistently delivering right-first-time performance. You will act as the site lead for product remediation, process investigations, technology transfers, new product introductions and continuous improvement initiatives. Leading cross-functional teams, you will oversee commercialisation projects, capital investment planning, validation activities and process optimisation while ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards. This is a strategic leadership opportunity for an experienced professional who excels in project delivery, stakeholder engagement and operational excellence, with a passion for developing teams and driving sustainable business improvement. Essential Criteria:
Electronics Technician
Job Overview You will be responsible for electronic and preventive and reactive maintenance activities, including data collection/documentation for validated systems. Taking 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
Continuous Improvement Lead
Continuous Improvement Lead Job Overview The Continuous Improvement Lead is responsible for improving processes and procedures, as well as leading and managing continuous improvement projects. Typically, this will include identifying and resolving operational issues, enhancing productivity, reducing waste or reducing costs. The Continuous Improvement Lead will report to the Site Manufacturing Lead Main Activities and responsibilities Contact: recruitment@norbrook.co.uk
Manufacturing Supervisor
MANUFACTURING SUPERVISOR Location: Newry, Co. Down | 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. WHY JOIN NORBROOK? 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.
Customer Service Advisor
We are currently seeking a Customer Service Advisor to join our Safe Storage Business Unit based in Portadown. This is an excellent opportunity for a customer-focused professional who enjoys building relationships, solving problems, and delivering an exceptional customer experience. The Role As a Customer Service Advisor, you will be the first point of contact for customers across Great Britain, providing professional support throughout the customer journey. From responding to enquiries and preparing quotations to processing orders and coordinating deliveries, you will play a vital role in ensuring customers receive a first-class service. Working closely with Sales, Production, Transport, Scheduling and Service teams, you will help ensure customer requirements are met accurately and efficiently while building strong and lasting customer relationships. Key Responsibilities Join a business that invests in its people, values innovation, and offers genuine opportunities for career progression. Kingspan is an Equal Opportunities Employer – We do not discriminate on the basis of religion, political opinion, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and selecting the best person for the job.
Cook / Chef
Job Overview At Norbrook we are seeking a dedicated Canteen Cook / Chef to join our team, preparing high-quality meals for our employees while ensuring the kitchen and canteen operate safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with all regulatory and internal standards. The role requires a strong commitment to food safety, hygiene, and customer service, supporting a culture of excellence and well-being within our workplace. The role also requires flexibility to work across Norbrook sites in line with operational requirements, ensuring consistent service standards and compliance across the business. Main Activities/Tasks
Skilled Operative
**Please read the recruitment pack before completing your application** Job Summary Responsible for the day to day delivery of all building maintenance work, providing high quality service to Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. Carry out a full range of multi-skilled building maintenance duties with the emphasis on building maintenance works at various Council properties cooperating with other trades and contractors to ensure completion of tasks. Hours of work 36 Hours per week Duration of Appointment Permanent Work Pattern Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:00pm, Friday 8:00am - 2:30pm Location Strangford Road Depot, Downpatrick Salary Scale 5, NJC spinal point 14 - 19, £29,540 - £32,061 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro rata to hours worked). It is Council policy to appoint at minimum salary scale point.
Essential Skills Tutor, Numeracy
Essential Skills Tutor - Numeracy (Ref: E/NT/B/826) Job details: Hours: 35 hours per week Salary: Competitive Contract: Permanent Job Background: To be responsible for the delivery and assessment of Entry Level 1-3, Level 1-2 qualifications in Essential Skills Training - Numeracy in accordance with standards laid down by the Awarding Organisation. To be responsible for ensuring each Programme participant has the opportunity to achieve accreditation in Essential Skills Numeracy which is necessary to progress in training and work. Main Duties and Responsibilities: To develop and demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the guidelines of training programmes designed to increase the Essential Skills of learners To assess individual training needs in relation to the required level of Essential Skills Training as part of a formal induction process To take appropriate action to ensure each candidate has the maximum opportunity to attain an Essential Skills Training qualification within his or her ability To prepare and maintain group and individual learning plans To agree and compile Assessment Plans which demonstrate how Essential Skills Training will be delivered and assessed at key stages To create and maintain a warm, welcoming and supportive environment responsive to the needs of participants with multiple barriers to learning To be responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive records of attendance and progress at Essential Skills classes Essential Criteria: Educated to 5 GCSE’s Grade C or above (or equivalent) including English and Maths Degree in Mathematics as per DfE requirements (circular 01/12) minimum of one-year previous experience delivering Numeracy. Desirable Criteria: A recognised teaching qualification or Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) or UUJ Certificate in Teaching (CIT) A working knowledge of current Training & Employment Programmes A minimum of 1 year working with unemployed and young school leavers. Experience of reaching attainment targets of Essential Skills Numeracy qualification For more information, or a full job description/person specification, please contact the Human Resources Department Tel: (028) 9032 5835 or email: recruit@brysongroup.org Application packs with full job description are downloadable from https://bryson.getgotjobs.co.uk/home, where there is also the option to apply online. A satisfactory Access NI Enhanced / Standard disclosure or Garda Clearance is required prior to commencement of employment. Bryson adheres to Access NI Code of Practice available upon request. Closing date for receipt of completed applications is: Wednesday 26th August 2026 at 6pm
