Firefighter ON-CALL, Fire Station
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) wish to invite applications for On-Call Firefighters in the following station: Donaghadee Fire Station On-Call Firefighters play a critical role in protecting the local community and many of our fire stations depend on the contribution of our part time firefighters to ensure we can respond to emergency calls. This is a worthwhile and rewarding role providing an opportunity to work as part of a team, receive excellent training and develop a wide range of skills and experience. In order to fulfil the role you will need to meet the required standard of physical fitness and be able to meet a range of other criteria including the ability to respond to emergency calls by attending the fire station within 5 minutes of being alerted and the ability to attend a mandatory 2 hour drill night each week. Your availability to respond to calls is critical to this role and you will need to be available for a minimum of either 40 hours, 90 hours or 100 hours each week, depending upon the contract you wish to apply for. There are core periods of time during which you must be available. Full details of the availability requirements are set out in the Candidate Information Pack. If you are already in employment you can still work as an On-Call firefighter as long as your employer gives you consent to attend emergency calls. If you believe you could meet the requirements of the role the full details are available in the Candidate Information Pack which you will find in the Careers Section of the NIFRS website at www.nifrs.org. All applications must be submitted online no later than 12.00 noon on Monday 3rd June 2024. For information on open evenings please visit www.nifrs.org Please note, to obtain a copy of the Candidate Information Pack, you will need to download this and other supporting vacancy documentation before the closing date. This can be accessed via the online vacancy page at https://nifrs.getgotjobs.co.uk/home Select the On-Call Firefighter vacancy and click on ‘Job Details’ in order to obtain the Candidate Information Pack and other vacancy documentation. Alternatively, if you register with GetGot as a profile user, this information will be available by logging into your GetGot profile. We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, irrespective of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, dependants, religion or political opinion. NIFRS is currently under represented by females and applications from this group are particularly welcome. Appointment will be made solely on merit.
Recycling Attendants
PURPOSE AND FUNCTION OF THE POST The post holder will be primarily based at one of the Councils 9 Household Recycling Centres (HRCs) but may be required to work at any of the other HRCs on occasion to meet the needs of the service. The post holder will be responsible to the HRC Supervisor for the day-to-day operation of the Councils HRCs. To undertake all duties associated with the operation of the Household Recycling Centre/Amenity Site to ensure that all domestic and commercial waste is disposed of in accordance with the Council’s policy for recycling whilst providing the highest level of customer care at all times. The Household Recycling Centres are licensed Waste Management facilities and must operate in accordance with licensing conditions stipulated by DAERA (NIEA) including being manned at all times whilst open. The post holder will be required to work unsupervised and must demonstrate good customer care with site users. The postholder is required as key-holder to open and close the site PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. To open, close, secure, work in and control access to the Household Recycling Centres at appropriate times as instructed by the Supervisor/Manager. 2. To ensure that the site (including staff buildings) is kept clean and tidy and that all waste is stored in an appropriate manner. Ensuring sufficient stock of cleaning materials and equipment are on site, by reporting to Supervisor. 3. To use plant and equipment including but not limited to the compactor, woodroller, cardboard bailer which are provided at the site to control, process or handle waste. This includes general maintenance of equipment (for example Health and safety inspections and reporting of defects) and ensuring supplies for equipment are available, by reporting to Supervisor. 4. To ensure all buildings within the site and the perimeter of the site, including associated footpaths are kept clean and tidy, and partake in all cleansing schedules for the site. 5. To ensure all relevant data (both digital and non-digital) is captured and stored in line with Council policies in either paper or digital form eg on a electronic device such as a hand held or desk based computer/Mobile/Tablet, site licence and Council procedures. This includes commercial vehicle control data, Waste Transfer Notes and Consignment Notes. 6. To advise, assist and direct members of the public where and how to segregate and deposit waste including hazardous material for example oils, batteries, paints and florescent tubes in compliance with the site rules. 7. To ensure the segregation of waste including defined hazardous waste is properly handled and stored. Ensuring that only appropriate waste is accepted at the site in accordance with its Waste Management License and Operational plan. 8. To control the flow of traffic within the site particularly at times of high usage. Ensuring one way systems are adhered to, where applicable, to minimise the risk of vehicle (both Council and approved private contractor) accidents and for injuries to pedestrians on site. To assist drivers of collection vehicles while on site and ensure that the site users are kept at a safe distance by erection of temporary barriers. 9. To ensure that the filling and emptying of containers is managed efficiently at all times and especially at busy times to prevent site closure by contacting contractors’/ council collection by using communication equipment. 10. To record the tonnages of the various types of waste removed from the site (where appropriate). 11. To ensure that work activities at the site are carried out in compliance with health and safety legislation, the Councils EMS (ISO 14001), Safe Systems of Work and site licensing conditions 12. To liaise with external bodies during site inspections. 13. As the Recycling Centres also serve as Designated Collection Facilities (DCF’s) for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), ensure redundant electrical items are separated 14. To distribute salt and/or grit within the site and around the entrance and exit during periods of frost, ice or snow. 15. To immediately report and record any accidents, incidents, near misses, complaints, comments, breakdowns, non-permitted waste or damage at the site to the Supervisor. Maintaining site diary in accordance with Waste Management Licencing requirements. 16. To ensure that unauthorised persons are not on-site, policing illegal use of HRCs by commercial users. To ensure that commercial users present the appropriate paperwork in accordance with legislation. 17. To undertake the duties in such a way as to enhance and protect the reputation and public profile of the Council. 18. To comply with and ensure the site users comply with and promote equality, health and safety in accordance with Council Policies and legal requirement. 19. To assist with projects/initiatives from time to time in line with Recycling/Reuse promotions including surveys and competitions. 20. To undertake any other appropriate duties as may be allocated from time to time in accordance with the general nature of the post. Job summary The post holder will be primarily based at one of the Councils 9 Household Recycling Centres (HRCs) but may be required to work at any of the other HRCs on occasion to meet the needs of the service. The post holder will be responsible to the HRC Supervisor for the day-to-day operation of the Councils HRCs.To undertake all duties associated with the operation of the Household Recycling Centre/Amenity Site to ensure that all domestic and commercial waste is disposed of in accordance with the Council’s policy for recycling whilst providing the highest level of customer care at all times. The Household Recycling Centres are licensed Waste Management facilities and must operate in accordance with licensing conditions stipulated by DAERA (NIEA) including being manned at all times whilst open. The post holder will be required to work unsupervised and must demonstrate good customer care with site users. The postholder is required as key-holder to open and close the site. Please note
Associate Dentist
We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Dentist to be part of our family run group of Practices and to join our team in Newtownards on a part time basis. Days required are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. There is an established list available which includes a number of private patients. Denplan is offered at this practice. We pride ourselves on offering an excellent quality of care and service to our patients. Our practices are equipped with Digital X-Rays, Software of Excellence Practice Management Software and Rotary Endodontics. Benefits
