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Sort by: relevance | dateGrounds Maintenance Team Lead
MAIN PURPOSE OF POST 1. Supervise the small works team in horticulture, gardening and general grounds maintenance works in Council facilities, public parks, sports grounds and similar open spaces, to the standards required. 2. To present a courteous attitude at all times by assisting with the promotion of good working relationships between Council staff and members of the public. 3. Ensure that the department complies with all statutory and legislative requirements by adhering to these requirements and working in accordance with good governance and health and safety requirements. 4. Ensure that all responsibilities are carried out in a timely and effective manner and that general confidentiality is maintained in all areas relating to the work of the Council. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 5. Supervise the team by giving instruction, assistance, support and training within your remit to team members and others in performance of duties and responsibilities with emphasis on Health and Safety. Includes wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, working at heights, ensuring adherence to risk assessments, method statements and where necessary, completing dynamic on-the-job risk assessments. Also assist in identifying training needs. 6. Contribute to the maximisation of productivity through the effective planning and organisation of manpower, plant and materials. 7. Responsible for ensuring that the team under their direction carry out grounds maintenance schedules in a timely manner. 8. Assist the supervisor to complete all necessary paperwork eg weekly timesheets, accident report forms, vehicle/plant log books, inspection records, work schedule, work schedules, memorial approvals, dynamic Risk Assessment, chemical applications etc. 9. Deputise for supervisor as necessary e.g. to cover holidays or short term absence. 10. Supervise and undertake a comprehensive range of multi-skilled practical tasks associated with the daily maintenance of grounds, preparation and marking out all sports/playing surfaces using appropriate methods and equipment. In the absence of the Supervisor, order and quantify appropriate materials when required. 11. Ensure grass is cut to specified standards in both sports and non-sports locations. 12. Operate grounds maintenance machinery such as ride-on mowers, power tools, tractors and associated plant ensuring the safe use of resources/machinery necessary in performance of all work. Includes safe operation, daily/weekly/monthly operational checks and servicing and ensuring all vehicles are cleaned and maintained inside and outside. 13. Drive applicable Council vehicles including vans and lorries and other mechanical plant up to relevant C1+E licence. Complete and maintain daily records sheets relative to the operation of the vehicle. Ensure all vehicles are cleaned and maintained inside and outside on a daily basis. 14. Supervise general grounds tasks, including turf care, planting, shrub and tree pruning, removal of grass cuttings, leaves and litter etc. 15. Supervise the seeding, propagation, planting, mulching, tending and weeding of flower and shrub beds. 16. Supervise the use of, where appropriate, chemical weed control, complying with manufacturers’ instructions and COSHH regulations. 17. Supervise the maintenance of hard/soft landscaping, eg edging of paths and paved areas. 18. Oversee the erection, inspection, maintenance and dismantling of sports and play equipment. 19. Undertake construction labouring work and the safe operation of a range of assorted tools and equipment, including the erection and/or repair of fencing and path laying. 20. Responsible for ensuring that staff under their control safely use appropriate plant/machinery necessary in performance of all work. Includes safe operation, daily/weekly operational checks (oil/water) and ensuring same are kept clean and serviceable. 21. Cemetery duties including: ensuring correct location of grave (referring to maps and other records) setting out, excavating, re-opening, exhuming, digging (mechanical/hand), attend committals, backfill and aftercare (sowing/turfing/grass cutting) of graves. 22. As required, work flexibly with other works teams (outside of grounds maintenance) to ensure delivery of all Council services eg supporting delivery of Council events (including stewarding) and erection, inspection and minor repairs of festive lighting. 23. Support other agencies (in times of emergency) by eg filling, delivery and placing of sand bags in flooded areas or snow clearance from footpaths. 24. Cleaning, litter picking and general housekeeping duties. 25. Report all accidents and near misses which may occur and report all incidents of damage to Council property/equipment. 26. In circumstances when littering is observed during the course of their duties record details of the incident and pass the information to the Supervisor. 27. Carry out duties in all weather conditions unless it is felt health and safety is being compromised. GENERAL 28. By its nature the post will require flexible working to meet the needs of the service. This will also include attendance at meetings/training courses/tool box talks and any relevant working groups 29. Act in accordance with the Code of Conduct for local Government employees. 30. Comply with and actively promote the Council’s policies and procedures, including those relating to Fair employment, Equal Opportunities, and Health, Safety and Wellbeing. 31. Undertake the duties outlined above in a way which will enhance and protect the reputation and public profile of the Council. 32. Comply with and actively promote the appropriate standard of record keeping and information governance practices in conducting duties of the post. 33. Undertake any other duties as deemed appropriate to the achievement of the purpose and function of this post. 34. Undertake the specific duties outlined above if appropriate training is given. The list of duties/responsibilities must not be considered comprehensive nor exhaustive. They are simply a summary of the main duties/responsibilities that the post holder will be required to undertake. No Job Description can cover every issue that may arise within the post at various times and the post holder is expected to carry out other duties from time to time which are broadly consistent with those in this Job Description. If the post holder has any form of disability, every effort will be made to supply all the necessary employment aids, equipment or adaptations to enable him/her to perform the full duties of the job. If, however, a certain task proves to be unachievable then job redesign will be given full consideration.
Cemetery Maintenance Operative
Salary: Scale 3 SCP 7 – 9 £26,403 - £27,254 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday (7.5 hours) 8.00am - 4.00pm and Friday (7 hours) 8.00am - 3.30pm, weekend and public holiday working will be required to meet the needs of the service Duration: Permanent The Council may retain a list of successful reserve candidates arising from this recruitment for any vacancies which may arise which are the same grade and similar duties. Such a reserve list will be compiled and held for a period of 12 months from the date of interview. All employees are expected to model the Customer Care behaviours of “Serve Passionately, Engage Positively and Deliver Consistently.” JOB PURPOSE: The post holder will be required to excavate and backfill graves manually or mechanically, making necessary preparations before and after burials as appropriate, and carry out grounds maintenance of cemeteries to agreed standards. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Identify and check grave spaces and report irregularities. Dig and backfill graves by mechanical or manual means, operating dumpers or diggers as necessary, and act as banks person when required at opening of graves. Ensure that all statutes, laws, rules and regulations pertaining to burials are strictly followed and report any breach of the regulations. Responsible for interments, including site preparation and lowering coffin into ground, backfill and finish grave including placing of wreaths. Ensure that corteges are properly received and accompanied, where necessary, to the appropriate site and assist if required at interments. Assist in exhumations as required. Monitor monumental masons to ensure that the specification as per application is being properly carried out. Ensure that all enquiries and complaints are dealt with properly and quickly and deal with the public in a courteous manner. Undergo periodic training as and when necessary to keep updated with modern developments relating to burials and ground maintenance. Carry out daily checks of the cemeteries, including vehicles, plant and equipment and report/deal with any damage observed as appropriate. Receive coffin from Undertaker and receive documentation including monies. Undertake maintenance of cemeteries and buildings including sweeping, grass cutting, hedge trimming, planting and removal of litter/rubbish. Carry out grounds’ maintenance, including turfing, seed sowing and spraying. Operate appropriate plant/ vehicles relevant to cemetery operations. Secure buildings and set security alarms as required. Undertake any other relevant duties that may be required and are commensurate with the nature and grade of the post. Experience • At least 6 months experience in two or more of the following areas: ▪ Operating a variety of grass cutting machinery ▪ Amenity horticulture skills e.g. bedding, shrub and tree planting, pruning, weeding, fertilising etc ▪ Mechanical excavator operations • 6 months experience of dealing with the public in a customer service capacity. Key skills, knowledge and attributes • Able to work as part of a team; • Good communication skills; • Demonstrate knowledge of good customer care practices and the ability to deal with the public in a sympathetic and understanding approach to the needs of the bereaved; • Able to work on own initiative with minimal supervision; • Able to work to deadlines; • Committed to quality work; • Committed to safe work. Driving Hold a full current driving license (valid in the UK) including categories C1+C1E.
Sales Executive Apprentice
Responsible to/Mentor: Sales Manager Connolly Motor Group is one of the largest Motor groups in Ireland for Audi, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, SEAT, Cupra, Volvo, MG and Car Centres with 14 sites covering Mayo, Sligo, Galway and Donegal, employing over 330 people.Connolly Motor Group are now recruiting a Sales Apprentice to join the Sales Apprentice Programme and our growing team in Audi Galway.You will undertake the Sales Apprenticeship over 2 years, covering all aspects of selling and sales. Your training will be a combination of on-the-job training within the organisation and off-the-job learning via online classes and face to face workshops with Mayo Sligo Leitrim Education and Training Board (MSLETB). You will be released from the workplace to participate in the online classes and face to face workshops.As a Sales Apprentice, you will deliver an outstanding experience to our customers, ensuring their needs are understood and met. Throughout the apprenticeship you will be learning and developing skills as supported by your Mentor. The duties will include:
Maintenance Technician (Electrical)
The Company: Irish Country Meats is the specialist sheepmeat division of Slaney Foods Group with operational locations in Camolin, Co. Wexford, Navan, Co. Meath and Liège, Belgium. The Group has established market positions in Ireland, U.K. and mainland Europe, servicing retail, foodservice, wholesale and manufacturing customers within our market range. A talented and committed workforce at Irish Country Meats is crucial to our ongoing success. In all areas of our business, we seek to employ people who are passionate about their area of expertise and who seek to deliver the highest standards. The Role: Irish Country Meats wish to appoint a Maintenance Technician (Electrical) based in our facility at Camolin, Co. Wexford. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager the successful candidate will work in conjunction with Production and Operations. They will perform installation, repair and troubleshooting work with electrical and mechanical systems/equipment in all areas of the factory. Key Responsibilities: · Observe all on site and legislative rules and regulations in terms of Health & Safety, food safety and environmental. · Ensure all maintenance is carried out under GMP conditions. · Carry out electrical and mechanical process awareness, diagnostics and troubleshooting. · Complete electrical and mechanical repairs to food processing, handling and packaging equipment. · Technical support for plant facilities and services including compressed air, steam, refrigeration and effluent plant. · Carry out and record planned maintenance routines. · Carry out and record preventive maintenance. · Control of contractors and acting as liaison person when required The Candidate: The successful candidate must have relevant experience in a similar role with specific reference to the following: Salary : The remuneration package on offer will reflect the importance of the role and the experience of the successful candidate. Working in Irish Country Meats: We are committed to continually learning in order to create a high performing work environment where we improve on what we do and how we do it. We recognise that our employees are critical to our success and we are always interested in hearing from talented and committed people who wish to develop their career and can add to our pool of expertise across all professions and trades. Irish Country Meats offers; · Employment with a leading and growing company · Competitive salaries, terms and conditions · Excellent career opportunities & promotional prospects · Excellent on site facilities · Training & Development
Maintenance Technician
Job Overview Norbrook Laboratories Ltd is seeking to recruit a multi-skilled Shift Maintenance Technician Based within our Maintenance Department the successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out day to day electrical and mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing facility comprising of both preventive and reactive duties. The candidate is a critical member of Central Services Maintenance team and will take the lead role in maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing machinery forming part of our pharmaceutical manufacturing plant. The individual must also be willing to perform maintenance tasks for production output support as part of a team. Main Activities/Tasks
Vehicle Maintenance Fitter
x 1 Permanent Salary: Scale 6, NJC Spinal Column Points 20-24, £32,597 - £35,412 per annum (plus employer pension contribution) As outlined in the criteria, if you do not currently hold a Class C Driving Licence, you must be willing to obtain one within 12 months of appointment. LCCC will provide the necessary training. Deliver better lives for all, whilst enhancing your career. These are the things we hold dear at Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council; respect, honesty, excellence, accountability, leadership & equality. We have an ambitious vision for our area. We want to create opportunities for strong, healthy communities, and business growth. Our success will create new opportunities for individuals, families & communities. Every role at LCCC contributes to this aim, and if appointed to this role you will be part of creating better lives for all. As a member of the Operational Services Team the postholder will be required to: Be responsible for the effective and efficient maintenance of the Council’s entire vehicle fleet including refuse vehicles, commercial trucks, light vans, tractors, heavy plant and grounds maintenance equipment. Diagnosing, repairing and maintaining heavy commercial plant/vehicles including servicing and preparation for PSV’s and MOT’s, periodic vehicle safety checks, preventative maintenance and daily response maintenance/repairs. The post holder will assume other delegated duties appropriate to the post reasonably assigned by management. Curious to learn more? Full details of the role are in the job description. Apply now and take the first step in your new career. The application form will only be available online. Applications for this post will be channelled exclusively through the Council ITRENT Web Recruitment system therefore application forms in hard copy will not be available to candidates. However, the Council will consider any requests for an application to be made in hard copy and will provide alternative arrangements where possible, for example access to a computer. The Council is committed to providing people with disabilities the opportunity to compete fairly for jobs. If you have any special needs or requirements with regard to any stage of the recruitment process please contact the HR&OD team at via email recruitment@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk or telephone 02892447444.
Maintenance Technician
Maintenance Technician - Permanent Location: Grosvenor House, 5 Glengall St, Belfast, BT12 5AD Salary: £28,264.6 per annum (£15.53 per hour, SP 25) Contract: Permanent Work hours: 35 hours per week – Full time Please note we do not offer sponsorship for this role. Belfast Central Mission (BCM) is an award-winning leading charity with social care projects and social enterprises across Northern Ireland. With over 300 staff and volunteers. The Estates & Facilities team support all services across Northern Ireland to deliver vital services to people at their point of need. The team currently looks after a portfolio of 10 properties. This includes supported accommodation, care homes and 2 private dwellings. These are mixtures of joint and sole tenancies. The Estates & Facilities team supports the following: • Planned preventive and reactive maintenance. • Health and Safety requirements for the full organisation and all its sites. • Supports an external IT company to meet the organisations IT requirements. • Facilities management of Grosvenor House, Glengall Street, Belfast. Your new role You will be responsible for all upkeep and repair duties including maintaining green spaces, identifying need for repairs, responding to maintenance requests, and servicing equipment throughout the business. To be an effective Maintenance officer, you will be skilled and hard-working, with outstanding problem-solving abilities. What we can offer you Please see attached job description and specification for further details BCM is an Equal Opportunity Employer We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Procurement And Supply Officer
Procurement and Supply Officer Employer: MGT Foods Ireland Ltd Location: KFC Galway, Briarhill Shopping Centre MGT Foods Ireland Ltd is seeking a Procurement and Supply Officer for our restaurant KFC in Galway. The successful candidate will analyse purchasing and supply data to identify demand patterns and operational requirements; prepare procurement forecasts based on historical consumption and projected business needs; coordinate the procurement of food products, packaging, equipment and other operational supplies; and monitor supplier performance in relation to product availability, delivery reliability, quality standards and lead times. The role will include analysing purchasing volumes and supply requirements, identifying potential supply shortages and disruptions, liaising with approved suppliers regarding product specifications, availability and supply schedules, and preparing analytical reports on purchasing patterns, supplier performance and supply-chain efficiency. The Procurement and Supply Officer will work with operational teams to assess projected demand and translate operational requirements into appropriate procurement and supply requirements. The role will also involve using business data, enterprise systems and analytical tools to support procurement planning, evaluate supply performance and identify opportunities to improve supply continuity and procurement processes. Applicants should have a relevant third-level qualification in Business Analytics, Supply Chain, Business, Information Systems or a related discipline, together with strong analytical, numerical and organisational skills. Relevant experience in procurement, supply operations, inventory logistics, business analytics or a related operational environment is desirable. Permanent, full-time position , 39 hours per week, Annual remuneration: €36.605, Location: KFC Galway, Co. Galway. Please submit your CV to Linda Conway: linda.conway@mbccfoodsireland.com
Maintenance Technician
Maintenance Technician – (Job Ref: 26N/MNEG) Randox Laboratories continues to develop disruptive innovations within the Diagnostics and Healthcare sector globally. We are proud to have been named the Number 1 company in Northern Ireland, for the second consecutive year in the “Belfast Telegraph Top 100 Companies 2024”. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. We have a career opportunity for a Maintenance Technician within our Maintenance/Manufacturing Department. What does the Maintenance team do? This team ensures minimal downtime and high productivity through reactive and preventative maintenance, condition monitoring, and continuous improvement. They manage a range of equipment, from new Filling and Capping machines to older systems, using fault-finding skills to resolve issues quickly and identify root causes. They also support new equipment installations, including validation, and contribute to improvement projects. Additionally, they manage critical spares and stock. Location : Randox Science Park, 30 Randalstown Road, Antrim, BT41 4LF. Occasional cover for our other sites in NI and ROI will be required. Contract Offered : Full-time, Permanent Working Hours / Shifts : 40 hours per week over 4 days, alternating Monday to Thursday and Tuesday to Friday, from 7am-5:40pm and 7pm to 5.40am (Night Shifts) What does the Maintenance Technician role involve? This role is responsible for the response of machine breakdowns and to identify the root cause, create solutions, and carry out corrective action as appropriate. This is a varied role that will require you to develop a varied skillset, including: • Perform planned preventive maintenance and update schedules as needed. • Assist with equipment validation. • Maintain technical documentation (specifications, drawings, calculations, reports, and procedures). • Identify repeat failures and lead continuous improvement projects to enhance performance and cost-effectiveness. • Conduct risk assessments and method statements to ensure compliance with H&S regulations. • Support maintenance of high-speed automated equipment, including advanced Filling, Capping, and Labelling machines. • Review and update critical spares. • Train and mentor team members for continuous improvement. • Participate in on-call rota on rotation. Who can apply? Essential criteria: • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent. • 3-5 Years of manufacturing maintenance or related experience. • Ability to read, interpret and apply information from files, drawings, catalogues, reports, and manuals. • Experience with motor control systems, process controls, pneumatics and PLC/ PC control system. • Knowledge and experience of preventative maintenance practices. • Experience of working as a Maintenance Technician, carrying out electrical / mechanical machinery repairs, fault finding and problem solving within a manufacturing environment. • Current clean driving licence. • Able to work flexible hours as required. Desirable: • Experience of similar process machinery (Filling, Capping, Labelling and Printing) • Experience In a CGMP environment. • HNC OR higher in engineering.
