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PURPOSE AND FUNCTION OF THE POST The person appointed will be responsible for carrying out a range of horticultural, grounds and facility maintenance service tasks within all Parks & Cemeteries locations identified by the line manager either individually or as part of a team, ensuring all areas are well maintained, clean and presentable. To ensure effective communication with site users, other members of the team and line management. Assist in the community development of the Parks and Cemeteries Service through internal and external initiatives that engage Service stakeholders. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Carry out skilled horticultural, arboriculture, fine / sports turf and synthetic surface operations within Parks & Cemeteries facilities including all labour associated with planting and maintenance operations, ensuring operations are carried out at appropriate times and conditions and advise of potential hazards. Act as facility keyholder as required. 2. Ensuring all allocated tasks are carried out appropriately and that permanent and seasonal staff within the team are utilised accordingly, including volunteers as and when required. 3. Operate vehicles and various types of specialised horticultural machinery and equipment involved in the day-to-day operations of the Service including a wide range of powered tools and machinery. Maintain in a satisfactory condition including light maintenance and completion of daily checks and recording of same and reporting of defects before commencing work. 4. Responsibility for allocated machinery and vehicle at all times, safe transport of personnel, equipment and material to and from site. Undertake traffic management signage and lane closures as required. 5. Undertake all grounds maintenance works and inspections as required including grass and hedge cutting, litter collection, maintenance of horticultural features including weed control, cemetery duties, internal and external cleansing and play parks. Report to line manager any additional site maintenance needs or defects identified while carrying out operational tasks. 6. Identification of horticultural pests and diseases and rectify using appropriate treatment and choice of products. Ensuring safe and proper storage and selection of chemicals and spraying equipment and the accurate calibration of same, keeping records regarding use and storage. 7. Carry out inspections and cleaning of play parks to the required industry standard and make safe any defects found in play equipment and surfaces and record and report all defects to the Line Manager. 8. Work with Parks & Cemeteries stakeholders including club officials, community groups, volunteers and other stakeholders as and when required. 9. Assist in the training, instruction and direction of staff and volunteer placements with special consideration to Health & Safety of staff, public and others. Also overseeing any work carried out by sub-contractors as required. 10. Support the operation and implementation of the Local Biodiversity Action Plan (LBAP) and develop opportunities for contributions to LBAP targets. 11. Adhere to and comply with all Council policies and procedures relevant to this role, including arrangements for safety and risk management. 12. Ensure appropriate use of IT Equipment, software and mobile phones where supplied. 13. Carry out all specified, and any other relevant, duties to the highest of professional standards, protecting the reputation and always ensuring the integrity of the Council. 14. Participate in the formulation, implementation and evaluation of the Service Plans responding to changing trends and stakeholder needs. 15. Achieve high standards of personal performance, through meeting agreed personal targets and undertaking planned programmes of professional development. 16. Examine opportunities to gain efficiencies and improve effectiveness including collaborative joint working and other innovative approaches to achieve a better public service. 17. When required to do so, undertake other relevant duties associated with community events; street maintenance e.g. litter lifting and salting; and cemetery burial operations including manual & mechanical grave digging including shoring, shuttering and backfilling of grave plots. 18. Undertake any other duties consistent with the level and nature of the post that may be allocated by management to include the interchange of duties to cover leave, employee vacancies or illness. Note: The post holder may be expected to work outside hours at weekends, evenings and public holidays as dictated by the needs of the service. QUALIFICATIONS · NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture, Turf Culture or equivalent Or Three years relevant experience as outlined below in the absence of a qualification. · PA1/PA6 Certificate of Competence in the application of Pesticides. Applicants who do not hold this qualification must commit to complete it within 12 months of appointment. EXPERIENCE Applicants must be able to demonstrate, by providing personal and specific examples, that they have two years’ (or three years’ if no qualification) experience in: · Working in a horticultural environment with a public interface. · Using a range of horticultural chemicals, machinery and hand tools in a safe manner. · Providing a high-quality service in a public facing role. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY · A knowledge of horticulture, recreation, biodiversity and environment and the community impacts they achieve. · Understanding of Health and Safety and practical risk assessments. · The ability to take responsibility for a small team and work unsupervised. · Good communication skills and an understanding and appreciation of the needs of the Public. OTHER REQUIREMENTS · A valid driving licence to include categories C1+E. (Candidates without C1+E must complete this classification within 12 months of appointment) · Commit to working towards achieving NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture or equivalent · Be prepared to work outside of normal working hours at weekends, evenings and public holidays as dictated by the needs of the service. · Appointment will be subject to completion of a medical questionnaire including a pre-employment Drugs and Alcohol Screening. · A driving assessment by Council will form part of the selection process.
Operations Officer
The post holder will be required to assist with the management of Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Complex, Comber Leisure Centre, Portaferry Sports Centre, Whitespots and Londonderry Park within the Leisure remit, to ensure maximum utilisation. The post holder will be called on to deputise for the Assistant Manager and/ or Duty Manager as and when required. The post holder will also be expected to keep the lines of communication flowing between the centres and Leisure Services Manager and Head of Service in the absence of the Assistant Manager / Duty Manager. There are 3 posts available
Phlebotomist
Phlebotomist – Holywood - (Job Ref: 26N/PBHW) Randox Health continues to be at the forefront of clinical diagnostics, dedicated to improving health worldwide with our disruptive technology and innovative diagnostic solutions. We have an exciting new career opportunity for a Phlebotomist within our clinic in Holywood. Location : Randox Health Holywood, 2 Reburn Square, Holywood, Co, Down, BT18 9HZ. Successful applicants will work within a dynamic rota model. This means that while rotas will be provided in advance, scheduled shifts may be across different clinic locations within the relevant cluster area, depending on customer demand and operational requirements. This role will also cover the clinic on the Lisburn Road in Belfast. Contract Offered : Full-time, permanent Working Hours / Shifts : 40 hours per week across 5 days. Start and finish times are 7.40am to 4.20pm Monday and Saturday, 6.40am to 3.20pm Tuesday to Friday and Sunday opening times are still TBC. For this position, as you may be in contact with live blood samples, you must be vaccinated against Hepatitis B or be able to get it following a successful interview. In line with Care Quality Commission guidelines, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced Access NI check. Right to Work Requirement Please note that this role requires candidates to have the legal right to work in the UK for a minimum of 12 months from the application date. This is to ensure completion of our 9-month probationary period and for any potential sponsorship decisions to be considered. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at the point of hire. What does the Phlebotomist role involve? This role is responsible for ensuring customers have an excellent experience from the moment they enter our clinic, taking blood samples from both private and corporate clients. This is a varied role that may also include the following responsibilities: • Conduct comprehensive client appointments, including blood and urine sample collection, personal health measurements, and data entry into our Patient Information Systems (PIS). • Demonstrate sensitive communication to ensure client understanding and consent. • Maintain accurate records in PIS, uploading all relevant documentation. • Represent the company professionally at offsite events and appointments. • Engage in upselling and cross-selling at our private health clinic. • Proactively drive sales and exceed targets. • Complete company forms, specimen labelling, and laboratory test order forms accurately. • Demonstrate high IT literacy in order to manager various software systems and daily tasks. Essential criteria: • Previous Phlebotomy experience and certificate or equivalent training. • Confident using IT programmes. • Flexibility with working hours, as required by the business inclusive of evenings and weekends. • Flexibility to work from offsite locations at least once per month. • Strong communication skills. • Currently have the right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship. • Valid UK or Irish driving licence. Desirable: • Experience in a private healthcare setting. • Experience in customer service. • 2 years experience in Phlebotomy. • Sales / Retail experience.
