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Purpose of the Job The General Operative supports the safe and efficient running of sawmill processes and daily production activities. The role involves assisting with the processing of timber products, operating machinery, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring that production areas remain safe, clean, and well organised. Key Skills & Requirements Key Competences · Ability to work safely in a manual and industrial environment · Good attention to detail and ability to follow instructions · Strong work ethic and reliability · Ability to work effectively as part of a team · Flexibility to undertake a range of duties across the sawmill · Strong safety awareness for self and others · Ability to estimate and differentiate between board sizes · Ability to use tape measure and calipers · Able to work outdoors · Able to perform manual handling tasks · Flexibility to work shift patterns and change shifts where required Key Responsibilities Health, Safety and Environmental · Comply fully with all company health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures · Maintain a safe working environment by following safe working practices and reporting hazards immediately · Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times · Participate in safety briefings, training, and toolbox talks as required Production Operations · Work across all work centres as directed by the Supervisor or Manager · Assist in the processing of timber through various stages of the sawmill production process · Operate sawmill machinery and equipment safely and efficiently · Support the achievement of production targets by maintaining a consistent workflow · Stack, sort, and grade timber products in line with specifications and quality standards Machine Operation and Equipment · Assist with basic machine set-up and adjustments where required · Operate and monitor machinery such as saws, conveyors, and processing equipment in accordance with safety procedures · Report any equipment faults, defects, or maintenance issues to the Supervisor promptly Quality · Measure timber products using tape measure and callipers to ensure that customer specifications are met · Stack, package and label finished goods to customer specifications and in compliance with the Company’s Manual Handling Policy · Ensure the quality of products and take appropriate corrective action where necessary, including informing the Production Supervisor Record Keeping · Maintain up-to-date and accurate production records Housekeeping · Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the work area in line with housekeeping standards · Assist with general yard duties, including clearing waste materials and maintaining safe walkways Teamwork · Work collaboratively with colleagues and supervisors to maintain efficient production operations · Follow instructions from supervisors and contribute positively to the team environment · Make positive contributions in team meetings with specific reference to production and maintenance matters
Warehouse Operative
Warehouse Operative – Day Shift Pick Team (WOP27/01) Rate: £13.40 - £13.90 + Weekend Premium The successful candidates will work closely with all members of the Logistics Team to ensure the prompt despatch of customer orders. The role will involve lifting cases of product and working in a chilled environment. Responsibilities will include accurately locating and picking chilled food products to provide a high service level to the customer. You will also be responsible for receipt checking of inbound goods, checking and despatch of outbound goods, stock rotation and assisting with stock checks. Previous experience in a similar role in the food industry, knowledge of food product, storage and rotation and good general education would be beneficial. Hours of work are as per a shift rota. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer
Phlebotomist
Phlebotomist – Manchester – (Job Ref: 26/PBMH) Randox Health continues to be at the forefront of clinical diagnostics, dedicated to improving health worldwide with our disruptive technology and innovative diagnostic solutions. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. We have an exciting new career opportunity for a Phlebotomist within our clinic in the Holland and Barrett store on Market Street in Manchester. Location : 103-105 Market Street, Manchester, M1 1NN. Contract Offered : Full-time, permanent Working Hours / Shifts : 40 hours per week, alternating between a Monday to Friday and Tuesday to Saturday shift pattern. Start and finish times will be either 7.40am to 4.20pm or 8.40am to 5.20pm. 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 stage. In line with Care Quality Commission guidelines, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service 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. • Excellent communication skills. • Currently have the right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship. Desirable: • Experience in a private healthcare setting. • Exeperience in customer service. • 2 years experience in Phlebotomy. • Sales / Retail experience.
Support Assistant, Days
The Cedar Foundation is seeking to recruit the following staff member: Ref 26-078-SA-TM-WEB Role Support Assistant - Days Location The Mews, 143A Glen Road, Belfast BT11 8FU Salary £15.50 per hour Contract Permanent Hours 37.5 hours per week 3 x 12.5 shifts per week Flexibility is required to ensure the needs of the service are met. The Service: The Mews is a Positive Behaviour Support Service (PBS) which consists of 12 single occupancy apartments located in West Belfast. The service provides a Person-Centred approach through supported living solutions to service users with Learning Disabilities, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and complex needs. The Service operates under the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Framework and provides 24hr care and support. The Role: The role of Support Assistant requires a team approach in delivering person-centred care with a focus on achieving positive outcomes for the service users. This includes: Essential Criteria: Demonstrable evidence of 1 years’ experience of providing care / support (paid employment or personal caring responsibilities). Effective verbal and written communication to include numeracy skills. Working knowledge of the needs of people with learning disabilities. Demonstratable understanding and knowledge on behaviours that challenge. Apply Online at: https://cedar-foundation.getgotjobs.co.uk/home Closing Date: Friday, 24th April 2026 at 10:00 am THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER Please Note – At present The Cedar Foundation does not offer sponsorship. #nijobs
Maintenance Technician
About Us One of Britain and Ireland’s largest sawmills, Balcas is a leading timber products supplier and has pioneered biomass renewable energy in the British Isles. The business has grown organically, and through acquisition and investment in the latest processing technologies. Balcas’ timber products portfolio includes construction timber, fencing and landscaping products and pallet and packaging material. Balcas has led the development of the market for wood pellet fuel in Ireland and Britain. Balcas operates biomass Combined Heat and Power plants that produce renewable energy. Residual heat from electricity generation is used to dry locally sourced woodfibre that is then processed into high-energy fuel pellets – marketed under the company’s Brites brand, displacing 750 million litres of oil in homes, commercial premises and industry. Purpose of The Job As part of the Maintenance team the Maintenance Technician will assist in problem solving activities on key technical equipment problems and provide support to maintenance teams on equipment when required. They will work closely with all staff in each area to ensure the smooth running of core business plant, maximise the utilisation of machinery and equipment, proactively work to eliminate plant downtime and make improvements to the processes. Hours of Work Monday to Friday, rotating between dayshift and evening shift on a weekly basis Week 1 - 8.00am to 4.30pm Week 2 - 3.00pm to 11.30pm (shift allowance applied) On call rota for weekends – successful candidate will be on call every other weekend
Packaging Operative, Level
Job Overview The successful candidates will be based within the Operational areas of our Newry Facilities and will assist in the packaging of a wide variety of pharmaceutical products whilst ensuring that all operations are performed in line with GMP standards and Health and Safety guidelines. Our Manufacturing teams work to tight schedules, packing sterile and non-sterile products to meet Customer orders. They also work with our Quality teams to ensure that we produce high quality products at all times. Many of our manufacturing suites have been upgraded recently as part of our overall capital investment programme. Main Activities/Tasks 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.
Phlebotomist
Phlebotomist – Trafford Centre, Manchester – (Job Ref: 26/PBTF) Randox Health continues to be at the forefront of clinical diagnostics, dedicated to improving health worldwide with our disruptive technology and innovative diagnostic solutions. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. We have an exciting new career opportunity for a Phlebotomist within our clinic in the Trafford Centre in Manchester. Location : 25 Regent Cres, The Trafford Centre, Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester M17 8BL. Contract Offered : Full-time, permanent Working Hours / Shifts : 40 hours per week, 9.40am to 6.20pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. 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 stage. In line with Care Quality Commission guidelines, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service 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. • Excellent communication skills. • Currently have the right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship. Desirable: • Experience in a private healthcare setting. • Exeperience in customer service. • 2 years experience in Phlebotomy. • Sales / Retail experience.
Referral Co-ordinator
Hours of Employment: Full Time: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £27,803 and pension 4% of salary. Holidays: 36 days pro rata – inclusive of bank/public holidays (increasing by 1 day per year of service up to a maximum of 41 days pro rata. Increase is effective from the 1st April each year, once a full year of service has been completed). Role Overview MACS Floating Support and Outreach services provide a range of interventions to assist young people aged 16–25 to access or maintain accommodation in the community. The team of workers provide support to young people who are homeless, young people “sofa surfing”, at risk of eviction, and resettling from prison. The Referral Coordinator will support the referral process from pre-entry to post-exit. They will be responsible for processing referrals in a professional, sensitive, and timely manner in line with MACS procedures and processes, underpinned by MACS policies and operating in line with strategic priorities, vision, mission, and values. This Job Description outlines the job role, duties, and responsibilities as follows: User, Stakeholder and Community Engagement • First point of contact for receiving referrals for all MACS Floating Support and Outreach services. • Manage the referral process and waiting list for MACS Floating Support and Outreach services. • Complete all referral administration, including recording and storing data accurately and securely in line with data protection legislation. • Provide a supportive, calm, and professional approach while interacting with referrals via various communication methods. • Proactively progress waiting lists for services in line with operational procedures. • Maintain contact and provide support to young people on waiting lists. • Highlight any concerns regarding risk for individual referral pathways to the line manager for guidance and decision-making. • Support onward referral processes for young people being externally signposted to specialist services. • Ensure compliance with organisational safeguarding and risk management procedures. • Manage and review SHARP external database and internal databases on a monthly basis, ensuring client information is accurate and up to date. • Provide monthly reports to the Head of Service outlining young people activity, referral trends, and waiting lists. • Participate in all relevant internal and external meetings related to service development and operations. Learning and Development • Engage in reflection, personal and professional development individually and as part of the team. • Prepare for and participate in monthly supervision and team meetings to work on agreed targets alongside the Line Manager. • Prepare and update Learning and Development plans in relation to team and individual training needs. • Contribute to the induction and support of new staff. Governance • Adhere to MACS Policies and Procedures, including Safeguarding and Lone Working, and comply with NISCC standards of conduct and practice. • Work effectively within a team, ensuring information is communicated with young people and external agencies. • Ensure all recordings and communication comply with statutory requirements, MACS policies, and GDPR guidelines. • Communicate information in a timely and appropriate manner in line with GDPR guidelines. • Be proactive in service development, network with external agencies, and promote the profile of MACS. • Maintain awareness and involvement in team budget management and identify funding sources to meet the needs of young people (e.g., grants, Social Security). Other Duties • Undertake any other duties required to ensure the effective, safe delivery and development of services. • Be flexible and willing to adapt to the changing needs of young people and the service, always putting young people first. Personal Requirements • Ability to plan and prioritise workload. • Excellent communication skills. • High level of attention to detail and accuracy. • Strong interpersonal and team working skills with a flexible and adaptable attitude. • Ability to be a self-starter and use initiative. • Demonstrate effective leadership skills. • Ability to understand and work in accordance with MACS ethos and values. • Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, particularly young people and stakeholders. • Ability to accept direction and supervision. • Ability to maintain comprehensive and up-to-date written records of work undertaken. • Commitment to undertake relevant training. • Ability to work as a team member and assist in developing and shaping the service to meet young people’s needs and strategic objectives. • Good timekeeping skills. • Ability to represent MACS in a professional manner. • Ability to work on own initiative and make decisions (autonomously) in a responsible and accountable manner. • Resilience and compassion in a challenging environment.
Sales Consultant
Salary: OTE £40,000 (based on 38 hours per annum, uncapped earning potential). A bit about Dreams & Sofatime... Our mission is to be the first choice for beds & sofas in Ireland; to make every customer experience with us exceptional. That's what makes us different! You can expect a fun, challenging and rewarding environment where everyone works together as one team. In return, we offer you uncapped earning potential (the salary and OTE are extremely competitive). There are a host of other benefits including a generous staff discount scheme and pension scheme. Your Branch Manager will make sure you have best possible start to your career with us. Your New Role Bringing together a passion for customers and the determination to recommending & selling our outstanding product range, you will take personal responsibility for: Providing every customer with an exceptional in store experience. Taking the time to get to know and understand each customers needs. Fully involved in store layout plans and changes, your ideas can make a valued difference. To succeed in this role... The ideal candidate will have experience in a sales led environment. You will be self-motivated ideally with a proven track record in sales. You’ll have passion, enthusiasm and the ability to have fun whilst delivering an exceptional customer experience. Previous furniture retail experience is desirable but not essential. Benefits Length of service awards. Generous staff discount. Additional performance bonus. Free on site parking. Enhanced Maternity and Paternity. Smoke break exchange - allowing 1 extra day leave each year. The successful candidate will be required to work weekends and bank holidays and some evenings. *Please note the closing date may change if the company have received a suitable number of applications.
Lead Family Worker
Lead Family Worker (Ref: E/LFW/B/426) Belfast Permanent - 35 hours per week £30,375.80 per annum Job Purpose: Bryson Pathways Children’s Service provides targeted support to families with children and young people aged 0–17 who are facing significant challenges (Tier 3 under the NI Family Support Model). We are seeking a Lead Family Worker to manage a team of Family Support Workers, ensuring families receive high quality emotional and practical support in their homes to help them confidently manage everyday life. This role includes providing on-call support for evening and weekend staff on a rota basis. Key Responsibilities Manage, support and supervise a team of Family Support Workers and carry a small caseload of families when required. Prioritise and coordinate referrals in collaboration with Social Workers and families. Facilitate or attend referral and review meetings, home visits, case conferences and any other multidisciplinary meetings Provide out of hours staff support on a rota basis Set clear and achievable outcomes in partnership with the families, Social Workers and Family Support Workers. Liaise effectively with professionals and agencies across multiple disciplines. Ensure accurate and confidential management of electronic client records, reports and files. Monitor service effectiveness and produce reports on project performance in line with quality standards. Support project recruitment and facilitate staff induction. Prepare and lead team meetings, annual performance reviews and staff supervisions. Support and mentor Student Social Workers on placement within Family Support team. Support with the management of other Family Support teams as and when required. Essential Criteria: Minimum of QCF Level 3 Child Care qualification or: Diploma in Health & Social Care Level 3 Children & Young People NVQ or CACHE Level 3 Children’s Care, Learning & Development CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Child Care & Education BTEC Higher National Diploma in Childcare Studies BTEC National Diploma in Childcare Studies Degree in Social Work Minimum of 1 years experience of working with children or families Minimum of 1 year experience of managing a team within a family & childcare GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade C or above 5 GCSE’s at grade C and above including English Language Clean drivers licence, access to transport and business (Class) Car Insurance for the Vehicle and driver. Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends if required Desirable Criteria: Relevant management qualification e.g. ILM/ CMI Level 4 Leadership & Management Application: For more information, or a full job description/person specification, please contact the Human Resources Department Tel: (028) 9084 8494 or email: recruit@brysongroup.org Application packs 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: Thursday 23rd April 2026 at 12pm
