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Mount Charles Group are one of the largest and privately owned soft Facilities Management, catering and ancillary service/product providers in Ireland. If you are a customer focused individual and want to join a fun and family orientated business which believes people are our greatest asset, then we have a role for you! Our family values speak for themselves: Do the right thing, Have fun & grow together, Take pride in what you do! We are currently recruiting for a Cleaning Operative to join our team based at South Regional College, Newry. This is a great opportunity to join a world leading facilities management company. Working Pattern: The Mount Charles Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Due to the number of applicants Mount Charles receives, we only respond to short-listed applicants. If you have not been contacted within six weeks of the closing date, you have not been selected for interview. Please note, the successful applicant's offer is subject to the Access NI (Enhanced) check prior to commencement of role. The Access NI Code of Practice is available upon request. Mount Charles Group has a policy on recruiting ex-offenders, a copy of which can be provided upon request. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working for the Mount Charles Group. GREAT PEOPLE - GREAT SERVICE - GREAT FUTURE
Catering Manager
Mount Charles Group are one of the largest and privately owned soft Facilities Management, catering and ancillary service/product providers in Ireland. If you are a customer focused individual and want to join a fun and family orientated business which believes people are our greatest asset, then we have a role for you! Our family values speak for themselves: Do the right thing, Have fun & grow together, Take pride in what you do! We are currently recruiting for a Catering Manager to join our team based at Southern Regional College, Newry West . This is a great opportunity to join a world leading facilities management company. Working Pattern: The Mount Charles Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Please note, the successful applicant's job offer will be subject to providing a five-year, traceable employment history. Enhanced Access NI is required for this position. Due to the number of applicants Mount Charles receives, we only respond to short-listed applicants. If you have not been contacted within six weeks of the closing date, you have not been selected for interview. GREAT PEOPLE - GREAT SERVICE - GREAT FUTURE
Temporary Dispenser/trainee Dispenser
We have an excellent opportunity for a qualified Part Time Dispenser/Trainee Dispenser to work in our Waringstown branch for approximately 6 months. Working 16 hours per week, between the hours of 9.00am to 6.30pm Thursday, and 9.00am to 5.30pm Friday. Additional hours may be required from time to time and applicants must be fully flexible to work according to the rota. Working as part of a team duties can include; sales of over the counter medicines, providing customers with information on symptoms and products, prescription receipt and collection, date checking, and the ordering, receiving and storing of pharmaceutical stock. Applicants must have excellent communication skills and have the ability to work accurately with attention to detail. Essential Criteria
Assistant Sports And Recreation Development Officer
The post holder will assist the Sports and Recreation Development Officer with the promotion, development, and administration duties associated with sport and recreational activities throughout the Borough of Ards and North Down, in partnership with NCLT/Serco. They will coordinate activities that promote increased participation, promote the excellence of Sport in the Borough and assist individuals, clubs, coaches, officials and governing bodies to create the opportunities for improvement and development along recognised sporting pathways. They will assist in the organisation, delivery and promotion of sporting events in the Borough. Please note
Canteen Assistant
Job Overview The successful candidate will report to the Canteen Manager and will provide a high quality level of Customer Service and hygiene across our 3 sites in Newry. Main Activities / Tasks:
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 our fully private 372 Cregagh Road Practice, working Mondays to Thursdays. We pride ourselves on offering an excellent quality of care and service to our patients. We can offer:
Dental Nurse
We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified or trainee Dental Nurse to be part of our family run group of Practices and to join our team in Bangor working full-time in a private Denplan practice. As this is a Denplan practice, an enhanced hourly rate will be offered. The successful applicant will work 36.5 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8:50am-5:20pm and 8:50am-4:20pm on Fridays Duties will include assisting the dentist, sterilising dental equipment, keeping the surgery clean and occasional reception duties. Promoting high standards of patient care at all times is vital. Essential Criteria:
Chargehand Mechanic
Applications on the official form are invited from qualified persons who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which Permanent or Temporary appointments may be made as Chargehand Mechanic for positions as they arise. 1. CHARACTER: Each candidate shall be of good character. 2. HEALTH: Each candidate must be in a state of health as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3. EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, ETC.: Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application form: a. Have a reasonable standard of education sufficient to enable them to perform the job efficiently and effectively. b. Hold a QQI (FETAC) Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft (Motor Mechanics) or equivalent recognised qualification and have completed a recognised apprenticeship in Motor Mechanics and be a fully qualified craftsperson. c. After obtaining qualifications, candidates should have satisfactory Motor Mechanics experience. d. Hold a full unendorsed driving licence (Category B or equivalent) that permits permanent driving in Ireland. AND Hold a valid work permit if required. All non-EU/EEA citizens must hold a valid work permit prior to and for the duration of their contract. The work permit must allow you to work full time for Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. It is the responsibility of individual employees to ensure that you have a valid work permit. If at any stage during your contract you cease to hold a valid work permit you must immediately advise Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and your employment will cease with immediate effect. It is desirable for candidates to: • Hold a full clean Class C driving licence. Successful candidate will be required to complete Class C driving licence within the first 1 year followed by Class CE licence within the following 12 months of employment which Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council will provide for. • Hold a current Safe Pass Card. Successful candidate will be required to complete SOLAS Safe Pass course as soon as is practically possible, which Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council will provide for. • Have experience in Agri Sector Plant. • Have experience and qualifications in hydraulic, pneumatic, or auto electrical area. • Be proficient in welding techniques. • Have experience of using IT systems e.g. Excel, Word, Smart Devices and Systems. • Knowledge, training or experience of working on Electric Vehicles would be beneficial. Candidates will demonstrate through their application form and at interview the following skills and attributes: • Application of experience in the position of Mechanic. • Organisation skills. • Capacity to contribute to and work well in a team. • Report writing and record keeping. • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to use initiative and judgement. • Ability to use technology. • A high level of technical competence relative to the requirements of the post. • Health and Safety legislation and awareness. • Knowledge of the Council Services. • Demonstrate Customer awareness skills. • Identifies and utilises resources effectively • Accurate reporting and timely communication with Supervisors and colleagues. PARTICULARS OF THE POSITION 1. The office is permanent, whole-time and pensionable. 2. WAGES – HOURLY RATE: €24.08; €24.32; €24.43; €24.57; €24.68; €24.75; €24.80; €24.87; €24.93; €25.03; €25.11; €25.30 Rates as at 01/02/2026. Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government Policy. The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. Holders of the office shall pay to the Local Authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to or received by them by virtue of their office or in respect of any services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. 3. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE): As a condition of employment, the holder of the post will be required, at all times when on duty, to wear such items of personal protective equipment as are specified from time to time by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. 4. SUPERANNUATION CONTRIBUTION: Persons who become pensionable officers of a Local Authority who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the Local Authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependant or qualified children). Persons who become pensionable officers of a Local Authority who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the Local Authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. All persons who become pensionable officers of a Local Authority will be required in respect of the Spouses and Children’s Contributory Pension Scheme to contribute to the Local Authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration in accordance with the terms of the scheme. RETIREMENT New Entrants recruited to the Public Service on or after 1 January 2013 Pensionable public servants recruited to the Public Service for the first time on or after 1 January 2013 will be members of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. Pension age: Minimum pension age is linked to the State Pension age which is currently 66 but may be subject to change. Compulsory retirement age: Scheme members must retire at the age of 70. In all other cases, staff recruited on or after 1 January 2013 who were employed in the Public Service on 31 December 2012 or within a period prior to 31 December 2012 not exceeding 26 weeks will retain their existing pension scheme terms and conditions. In certain circumstances, for example where the public servant was on secondment or approved leave or remains on the same contract of employment, the 26 week rule does not apply. Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER): It is a condition of the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement as set out in Department of Finance Circular 12/09 that retirees under that Scheme are debarred from applying for another position in the same employment or the same sector. Therefore, such retirees may not apply for this position. 5. HOURS OF WORK: Applicants will be required to work a 39 hour week, Monday to Friday (07:30 am to 4:00 pm Monday to Thursday; 07:30 am to 3:00 pm on Friday). They will be required to work overtime as required. They must work as required on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays for which payment at the appropriate rate will be made. 6. PROBATION: When a person is not already a permanent officer of a Local Authority within the Public Service in Ireland and is appointed to a permanent office, the following provisions shall apply: a. There shall be a period after such appointment takes effect during which such person shall hold office on probation. b. Such period shall be one year. c. Such person shall cease to hold such office at the end of the period of probation unless, during such period, the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such person in such office is satisfactory. 7. ANNUAL LEAVE: Annual leave entitlement for the position of Chargehand Mechanic is 24 days per annum in accordance with Department of Environment, Community and Local Government Circular LG(P) 07/2011. Prior authorisation is essential before annual leave is taken. The granting of annual leave at any particular time is always subject to the requirements of the Council and all annual leave is liable to suspension during periods of exceptional pressure. The final decision in allocating leave rests with Management. 8. CITIZENSHIP: Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: a. A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or b. A citizen of the United Kingdom; or c. A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the European Union and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or d. A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or United Kingdom or Swiss citizen and has a Stamp 4 visa; or e. A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a Stamp 4 visa; or f. A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent Irish citizen child and has been granted residence permission (usually Stamp 4). 9. DUTIES: The post holder will be required to carry out all the duties allocated to them by the Council under the direction and supervision of the relevant Supervisor, including but not limited to the duties listed in the original document above. The particular duties and responsibilities attached to the post may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or level of responsibilities entailed. The post holder may therefore be required to perform duties appropriate to the post other than those detailed above and to take instructions from and report to an appropriate Officer as may be assigned from time to time by the Council. The holder of the post will, if required, act for an officer of a higher level. 10. LOCATION AND RESIDENCE: Holders of the office shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council reserves the right to assign employees to any premises in use by the Council, now or in the future, subject to reasonable notice. 11. RECRUITMENT: Selection of candidates for appointment shall be by means of a competition based on an interview conducted by or on behalf of the Local Authority. The interview will be competency based. Candidates will be required to demonstrate knowledge of the key duties and responsibilities for this role. The interview may be held in person or online. The Council reserves the right to shortlist candidates, in the manner it deems most appropriate, to proceed to the interview stage of the competition. Further recruitment provisions, appeals procedures, panel formation, appointment timelines and additional relevant information for applicants shall apply as set out in the original documentation. Examples of some of the current Employee Benefits include: • A range of Family Friendly Policies. • A Staff Health Screening Programme. • Availability of a Cycle to Work Scheme. • A range of Learning and Development Opportunities. • Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave. • Automatically entered into a pension scheme. • Access to the services provided under Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council’s Employee Assistance Programme.
Group Quality Inspector
Group Quality Inspector Hours of Work: Monday – Thursday 0700 hrs – 1730 hrs, Alternative Fridays. Reporting to : Quality Manager Site Location: Denroy Plastics Ltd, 9-11 Balloo Drive Department: Quality As a local family-owned company since 1972, we have great pride in our company culture, support the local community and providing opportunities. Denroy Limited is a leading supplier of Plastics injection moulding solution to a number of industries worldwide. Job Role: In this role, you will be responsible for inspecting and measuring components to ensure they meet the specified quality standards. You will utilise CMM equipment, visual inspection methods, and a variety of precision measurement tools to verify the quality and accuracy of parts, components, and assemblies. The overall job function is to ensure that all products manufactured by Denroy, meet customer’s expectations for quality and delivery, and that the quality department consistently maintains KPIs. This should be achieved while demonstrating commitment to Denroy Group Values of: Leadership, dependability, relationships, respect, teamwork and innovation. Duties and Responsibilities Please note: We are not a licenced UK visa sponsor. All applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK at the time of application. To apply, please go to Denroy.getgotjobs.co.uk. Contact humanresources@denroy.com if you have any queries Closing date is 06032026 at 1300 hrs.
Canteen Cook
At Norbrook we are seeking a dedicated Canteen Cook to join our team, preparing high-quality meals for our employees while ensuring the kitchen and canteen operate safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with all regulatory and internal standards. The role requires a strong commitment to food safety, hygiene, and customer service, supporting a culture of excellence and well-being within our workplace. The role also requires flexibility to work across Norbrook sites in line with operational requirements, ensuring consistent service standards and compliance across the business. Main Activities/Tasks
