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Job Title: Warehouse Operatives - Night Operations Department: Hub Operations Reports to: Hub Supervisor and Team Lead About the Company: DPD Ireland leads the field in next day parcel delivery throughout Ireland, with 37 regionally based collection and delivery depots and a state of the art central sorting hub in Athlone, Co. Westmeath. Purpose of the role: The purpose of this role is to maintain an efficient flow of goods by unloading delivery trucks, processing items through sorting systems, and reloading them onto the correct trailers safely and quickly. By keeping the workspace tidy and the labels accurate, you ensure that every package stays on track to reach the customer on time. This role is a fixed term contract up to the 23rd December 2026. Job Responsibilities: Loading of parcels onto conveyor systems Unloading parcels from sorterLoading trailers loosely, palletised and/or onto cages Warehouse housekeeping Open to variations in job role, as required Inventory and stock control Parcel labelling/relabelling The above list is not an exhaustive list of duties. You will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation. Experience Preferred: Previous experience working in a warehouse. Skills Required: Good communication skills with good spoken English Excellent team player with good attention to detail Good time management skills Energy and enthusiasm with an ability to use own initiative Strong work ethic with a willingness to learn Behaviours Required: Understands that we deliver the best service money can buy. Works hard to ensure the schedule is maintained. Flexible and passionate about learning and adopting new technology quickly to help achieve outcomes. Works hard to always please the end customer. Strives to meet demanding targets. Sustains pace and customer focus when under pressure. Works flexibly to overcome challenges. Approachable, helpful, and relates well to people, all of the time. Shows respect, care and honesty with others. Acts on own initiative, solves problems and does things without needing constant direction. Remuneration and Benefits: At DPD, we recognise that our People are at the heart of our business, without them we wouldn’t be able to deliver our award-winning service to millions of customers across the country each day. It’s important to us that we demonstrate our recognition of you in providing you with more than just a salary and job stability. Benefits include: Company pension scheme Life assurance three times your annual salary on joining the pension scheme. Subsidised canteen Paid maternity, paternity and adoptive leave Workplace flexibility Employee and Family events. Click the APPLY NOW button to upload your CV. Joining DPD can lead to not just a stable job but also a career. DPD prides itself on recognising and developing talent alongside a desire to promote from within. As a continually growing and evolving organisation, we are proud to offer a great number of development and promotion opportunities.
Student Engagement Officer
Student Engagment Officer Fixed Term Contract up to 31st March 2027, 36 hours per week Downpatrick Campus ABOUT US Northern Ireland’s Further Education sector is a key driver of both economic and social inclusion. SERC as a college is a hub of innovation, collaboration and industry partnerships along with a strong community focus. We pride ourselves on delivering internationally recognised high-quality, industry-relevant courses, which equip our students with the skills necessary to grow and shape our economy and to transform their own lives in doing so. We are committed to continuous improvement and to fostering a supportive culture of creativity and inclusivity as a catalyst for success. If you are interested in being part of a dynamic and forward-thinking institution that helps benefit society and creates transformational opportunities for learners, SERC may have a role for you. The College offers a wide range of employee benefits, rewards and recognitions: 23 days annual leave + 12 public holidays (plus 7 additional annual leave days after 5 years’ service) Additional leave to supplement closures during Easter, July & Christmas. NILGOSC defined benefiter CARE pension scheme with employer contribution rate of 15.5%. Corporate healthcare cash plan scheme. Annual free health checks onsite. Access to College gym facilities free of charge along with reduced rate membership with a range of gyms. Mind Yourself health & wellbeing initiatives. Cycle to Work scheme. Teachers Credit Union. Access to hair, nail & beauty salons onsite. Continuous Professional Development opportunities via our dedicated Learning Academy We currently have a vacancy for a Student Engagement Officer JOB PURPOSE The post-holders will be required to assist the Student Engagement Manager to enhance the student experience and opportunities through the implementation of a programme of enhancement activities and events for students at SERC. A key element of this role will be to support the work of the student’s union. In addition, the postholder will also support the continued development and growth of student engagement approaches improving the way we advocate, listen, communicate, engage and support students. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA Hold a minimum Level 3 qualification. Have a minimum of six months recent experience of working with students, young people or adult learners within an education, community or engagement environment. Demonstrate experience of organising and delivering activities, events or engagement opportunities. Demonstrate an understanding of student voice, representation and democratic processes. Demonstrate the ability to prioritise workload and work accurately to multiple deadlines. Demonstrate the ability to compile and present information and reports. Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrate a high level of competency in Microsoft Office and digital systems/platforms. For further information on the main duties and responsibilities and criteria for this role, please see attached Job Description.
Joiner
Please note that although this job advert is for a permanent post, offers for fixed term contracts may also be made from this file. BAND: 4 JOB PURPOSE: To contribute, to the provision of a modern, professional and responsive service to support NIHE business delivery by providing a joinery service in Housing Executive properties while upholding safety guidelines and complying with all applicable Codes and Regulations in line with our vision and values. REQUIREMENTS: 1. Have successfully completed an apprenticeship in Joinery (either time served* or skills based) *Time served is recognised as experience gained prior to formal qualifications being available i.e. City & Guilds APPLICATION PROCESS Application should be made using the on-line application form. Instructions on how to complete the on-line form appears once the form has been accessed. Make sure you follow these instructions. Candidates who require a reasonable adjustment to the application process should request this by emailing recruit@nihe.gov.uk quoting the particular Job Title and Reference Number. Guidance on the completion and return of applications is included in the Candidate Information Pack. The Northern Ireland Housing Executive have a policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders, a copy can be made available on request. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED EVEN IF DELAYED DUE TO TECHNICAL REASONS. PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU ARE LOCKED OUT OF YOUR GETGOT ACCOUNT IT WILL TAKE A MINIMUM OF 10 MINUTES TO RESET YOUR PASSWORD. IF AN APPLICATION IS LATE BECAUSE OF THIS IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. It is the responsibility of each candidate to ensure that all such information is provided. Candidates who fail to provide sufficient information on which a panel might determine their eligibility for the post will not be shortlisted.
Student Placement Building Control
**Please read Recruitment Pack before completing your application form** We are delighted you are considering joining Newry Mourne and Down Council on a Student Placement for the 2027/2028 academic year. Job Summary To undertake a range of general activities within the allocated department to ensure the effective delivery of a range of services, both internal and external. Hours of work 36 hours per week Note: Hours of work are kept under review and may change in order to meet operational requirements, providing requisite notice. Duration of Appointment Fixed Term Contract up to 11th August 2028 Salary Scale 1b, NJC spinal point 3-4, £25,614 - £26,016 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro-rata to hours worked). It is Council policy to appoint at minimum salary scale point.
Student Placement Digital Innovation
**Please read Recruitment Pack before completing your application form** We are delighted you are considering joining Newry Mourne and Down Council on a Student Placement for the 2027/2028 academic year. Job Summary To undertake a range of general activities within the allocated department to ensure the effective delivery of a range of services, both internal and external. Hours of work 36 hours per week Note: Hours of work are kept under review and may change in order to meet operational requirements, providing requisite notice. Duration of Appointment Fixed Term Contract up to 11th August 2028 Salary Scale 1b, NJC spinal point 3-4, £25,614 - £26,016 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro-rata to hours worked). It is Council policy to appoint at minimum salary scale point.
Student Placement GIS
**Please read Recruitment Pack before completing your application form** We are delighted you are considering joining Newry Mourne and Down Council on a Student Placement for the 2027/2028 academic year. Job Summary To undertake a range of general activities within the allocated department to ensure the effective delivery of a range of services, both internal and external. Hours of work 36 hours per week Note: Hours of work are kept under review and may change in order to meet operational requirements, providing requisite notice. Duration of Appointment Fixed Term Contract up to 11th August 2028 Salary Scale 1b, NJC spinal point 3-4, £25,614 - £26,016 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro-rata to hours worked). It is Council policy to appoint at minimum salary scale point.
Student Placement Marketing
**Please read Recruitment Pack before completing your application form** We are delighted you are considering joining Newry Mourne and Down Council on a Student Placement for the 2027/2028 academic year. Job Summary To undertake a range of general activities within the allocated department to ensure the effective delivery of a range of services, both internal and external. Hours of work 36 hours per week Note: Hours of work are kept under review and may change in order to meet operational requirements, providing requisite notice. Duration of Appointment Fixed Term Contract up to 11th August 2028 Salary Scale 1b, NJC spinal point 3-4, £25,614 - £26,016 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro-rata to hours worked). It is Council policy to appoint at minimum salary scale point.
Student Placement Legal
**Please read Recruitment Pack before completing your application form** We are delighted you are considering joining Newry Mourne and Down Council on a Student Placement for the 2027/2028 academic year. Job Summary To undertake a range of general activities within the allocated department to ensure the effective delivery of a range of services, both internal and external. Hours of work 36 hours per week Note: Hours of work are kept under review and may change in order to meet operational requirements, providing requisite notice. Duration of Appointment Fixed Term Contract up to 11th August 2028 Salary Scale 1b, NJC spinal point 3-4, £25,614 - £26,016 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro-rata to hours worked). It is Council policy to appoint at minimum salary scale point.
Student Placement Events
*Please read Recruitment Pack before completing your application form** We are delighted you are considering joining Newry Mourne and Down Council on a Student Placement for the 2027/2028 academic year. Job Summary To undertake a range of general activities within the allocated department to ensure the effective delivery of a range of services, both internal and external. Hours of work 36 hours per week Note: Hours of work are kept under review and may change in order to meet operational requirements, providing requisite notice. Duration of Appointment Fixed Term Contract up to 11th August 2028 Salary Scale 1b, NJC spinal point 3-4, £25,614 - £26,016 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro-rata to hours worked). It is Council policy to appoint at minimum salary scale point.
Student Placement Environmental Health
**Please read Recruitment Pack before completing your application form** We are delighted you are considering joining Newry Mourne and Down Council on a Student Placement for the 2027/2028 academic year. Job Summary To undertake a range of general activities within the allocated department to ensure the effective delivery of a range of services, both internal and external. Hours of work 36 hours per week Note: Hours of work are kept under review and may change in order to meet operational requirements, providing requisite notice. Duration of Appointment Fixed Term Contract up to 11th August 2028 Salary Scale 1b, NJC spinal point 3-4, £25,614 - £26,016 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro-rata to hours worked). It is Council policy to appoint at minimum salary scale point.
