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Job Overview The successful candidate will be based within the Vial Inspection area of our Newry Facilities. This role involves inspecting injectable vials ranging from 10ml – 1 litre within a unique specialised environment. The successful candidate will operate within and adhere to GMP guidelines and standards while ensuring Health & Safety at all times. Our Inspection teams work to tight schedules, visually inspecting our product to ensure the highest standards of quality. Operatives also work with the AQL team to guarantee optimum standards are met. Although you are working as part of a team, you will be required to working individually at your own dedicated workstation. Main Activities/Tasks
Manufacturing Supervisor
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
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.
Sales Assistant
Main Duties and Responsibilities • To co-operate with the Pharmacist/Store Manager responsible for the efficient and safe operation of the pharmacy • Ensure the delivery of excellent customer service at all times adhering to MediCare standards of service delivery. • Receive deliveries and restock dispensary/shop front • Review & transmit orders to Warehouse • Deal with telephone queries (medical advice must only be provided by the Pharmacist) • Cleaning all area of the shop including floors, shelves, toilets etc. • Key holder (if required) – open / close shop when required. • Assist in organising monies for bank lodgements and till floats. • To undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the Store/Pharmacy Manager as and when required. This includes additional dispensary duties as follows: o Receiving prescriptions from customers o Preparing prescriptions under direction from the Pharmacist o Using dispensary and stores computer systems to generate stock lists and labels o Helping to maintain reasonable dispensary stock levels o Ordering items for use within the Pharmacy under the direction of the Pharmacist Essential Criteria Education GCSE Maths and English – Grades A-C Experience Applicants should be able to demonstrate numeracy and accuracy skills required for a retail environment Behavioral Competencies Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Is open and approachable and encourages others to communicate openly. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multitask and work calmly and efficiently under pressure. Experience working well within a team and is committed to achieving team goals and targets. When under pressure delivers results and continuous improvement by using initiative and continually striving for improvement and innovation Special Circumstances Able to work outside core hours when required and leads the way when this is needed Smart appearance
Project Manager
DURATION : Permanent GRADE : Project Manager (£44,759 - £46,526 per annum) REPORTS TO : Manager WHO WE ARE? InterTradeIreland is a unique all island economic development agency with over 25 years’ experience of supporting thousands of SMEs. We have a deep and practical understanding of how to help businesses address challenges and to collaborate to take advantage of new growth opportunities across the island. Our work is underpinned by evidence based strategic research that provides foresight and insight to inform policy development and delivery in shared priority areas of competitiveness, innovation, trade, entrepreneurship and sustainable SME growth. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR? InterTradeIreland is seeking to appoint Project Manager(s) to join one of several teams across the organisation. These may include teams focused on programme delivery or strategic initiatives. Depending on the assigned team, the successful candidate(s) will be responsible for managing projects involving the design, delivery, monitoring, and evaluation of supports in areas such as Trade, Innovation, Clustering, or Entrepreneurship. Alternatively, they may take responsibility for managing strategic projects, including commissioning research, conducting analysis, and providing insights to colleagues, businesses, and key stakeholders across Ireland and Northern Ireland. Further expectations of this role are detailed in the job description. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? We have big ambitions, and we want you to help shape our future. Join our team and support the growth of economic development on the island of Ireland. In return for your contribution, you will be rewarded with: Further criteria for this role are detailed in the job description. If you think you can demonstrate these skills, then click the Apply Now button. Closing date for applications is Wednesday 7th January 2026 @ 1.00 PM
