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Full-time- Bangor Are you passionate about working with young children? We’re looking for a Room Leader to join our vibrant team, where you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children, all while enjoying a fantastic work-life balance. Our award-winning nursery, are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Room Leader to join their team! This is a Maternity cover (to be reviewed after this period), full-time role offering 36 hours per week, worked across four days on a rotating schedule between 7:00am and 6:00pm. As a Room Leader, you’ll play a key role in supporting and guiding your team to deliver exceptional care and learning experiences for the children in your room. Essential Criteria: NVQ Level 3 in Childcare (or currently working towards completion). Proven experience in a day nursery or childcare setting. Demonstrated experience in leading or supervising a team. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Dependable, punctual, and physically capable of meeting the demands of the role. Patient, enthusiastic, and committed to creating a positive learning atmosphere. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in early years education, with a great balance between work and life, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and start your journey with us Key Responsibilities: Lead and support your designated room team with a fair, consistent, and positive approach.Help implement engaging and age-appropriate programmes for the children. Contribute to and oversee observations, planning, and the development of individual education and care plans. Ensure a safe, hygienic, and welcoming environment for all children. Maintain strong communication with parents, carers, and external professionals. Participate actively in team meetings and contribute to a collaborative work environment. Carry out additional duties as requested by management. Job Benefits: Company Pension Reduced Chilcare costs Free parking Company incentives Funded Personal Development Oppertunities Uniform provided Uniform allowance Email- Amyb@cleardaynurseries.com with any queries. * Must be aged 18 or over at the time of application
Clerical Officer
COMPETENCY Planning and Organising Work • Delivers a high standard of service • Manage time and work effectively • Demonstrates Organisational skills • Takes initiative and is open to taking on new challenges or responsibilities. Customer Focus • Demonstrate positive customer service attitude • Represents the organisation positively and professionally when dealing with members of the public and other stakeholders • Is respectful, courteous, and professional and remains composed even in challenging situations Team Working • Develop and maintain good working relationships within team • Works as part of a team to ensure delivery of plans and schedules • Demonstrate dignity and respect for colleagues • Understand own role and personal contribution within a team Personal Effectiveness • Personal motivation – strives to perform at a higher level • Maintain a positive, constructive and enthusiastic attitude to their role. • Takes responsibility for delivering quality work in a timely manner • Ensures accuracy and high standards in work delivered Communicating Effectively • Communicate clearly • Actively listens and tries to understand needs and perspectives of others • Effective written and verbal skills Local Authority Knowledge • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding about the local authority and the services it provides • Demonstrate knowledge of the role of the Councillors/Elected Members QUALIFICATIONS CHARACTER: Each candidate shall be of good character. HEALTH: Candidates must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE ETC: Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms must:- i. have obtained at least Grade D (or a Pass), in Higher or Ordinary Level, in five subjects from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Established Leaving Certificate examination or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme, or ii. have obtained a comparable standard in an equivalent examination, or iii. have at least two years previous service in the office of Clerical Officer, Clerk Typist under a local authority, or Health Board in the State, or iv. have satisfactory relevant experience which encompasses demonstrable equivalent skills. In the event that an offer of employment is made, the candidate will be required to submit all relevant Educational Qualifications in order to meet the requirements above. PARTICULARS OF OFFICE The office is wholetime, permanent and pensionable. SALARY: €31,935 - €33,702 - €34,140 - €35,021 - €36,312 - €37,603 - €38,895 - €39,833 - €40,897, €42,128 - €43,004 - €44,227 - €45,456, €47,770, €49,413 (LSI) Rates as at the 1st June 2026 Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of the Housing, Local Government and Heritage. In accordance with Departmental Circular letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1st January 2011, will enter the scale for the position at the minimum point. 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. 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 dependent 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 (new joiners) recruited to the Public Service for the first time on or after 1 January 2013 (the commencement date of the Single Scheme) 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, e.g. 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 (ISER) as set out in Department 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. Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) It is a condition of the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) as set out in Department 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. HOURS OF WORK All new entrants to the Local Authority sector and any individuals on new appointments or promotion will work 35 hours per week. PROBATION: When a person is not already a permanent officer of a Local Authority within the public service Ireland and is appointed to a permanent office the following provisions shall apply, that is to say. 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. ANNUAL LEAVE Annual leave entitlement for the position of Clerical Officer is 27 days per annum in accordance with Department of Environment, Community and Local Government Circular LG(P) 07/2011. DUTIES: The duties shall be such clerical/administrative duties as may be assigned to the employee from time to time by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. They shall include the duty of deputising for other officers of the Local Authority when required. The duties shall also include such duties as may be assigned in relation to the area of any other Local Authority. The duties of the post include but are not limited to, the following: • Providing clerical and administrative support within any Department/Section of the Council; • Working as part of a team in the delivery of services; • Communicating and liaise with team members, supervisors, members of the public and others in relation to operational matters in their section or area of work; • Providing the highest quality standards in customer service at all times; • Public counter/reception work; • Using Information Technology on a daily basis including standard office packages and financial management systems; • Maintaining high quality records in a thorough and organised manner; • Checking all work thoroughly to ensure it is completed to a high standard; • Carrying out routine accounts work; • Approaching work in a careful and methodical manner, displaying accuracy at all times; • Creating and maintain any records, reports and returns as required; • Ensuring compliance with organisational policies and procedures; • Organising and facilitating internal and external meetings; • Completing all essential training successfully; • Participating in the Performance Management Development System; • Liaising with and responding to other local authorities, government departments and statutory agencies where required; • Undertaking any other duties of a similar level and responsibility, as may be required, or assigned, from time to time. 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 or such designated Officer as may be assigned from time to time by the Council. The duties of the office are to give the local authority and (a) such other local authorities or bodies, for which the Chief Executive, is Chief Executive, and (b) to any other local authority or body with which an agreement has been made by the local authority or by any of the authorities or bodies mentioned in sub-paragraph (a) of this paragraph, under the direction and supervision of the appropriate professional officer, such planning services of an advisory, administrative, supervisory or executive nature as may be required by any Local Authority or body hereinbefore mentioned in the exercise and performance of any of its powers, functions and duties including the duty of assisting the Director of Services or other authorised officer, as appropriate, in the supervision of the planning and cognate services of any of the foregoing local authorities or bodies and, when required to do so, to perform the duty of acting for the appropriate professional officer of higher rank during the absence of such officer of higher rank. LOCATION & RESIDENCE Holders of the office shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. Dun 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. Citizenship Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: a. Be 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. Be a citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or c. Be a citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or d. Be a non-EEA citizen who has permission to work in Ireland without restriction (e.g. Stamp 4 or Stamp 1G); or e. Be a non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA, UK or Swiss citizen and has a Stamp 4 permission; or f. Be a person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015, or a family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification, with a Stamp 4 permission; or g. Be a non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent Irish citizen child and has been granted residence permission (typically Stamp 4); or h. Be a non-EEA citizen who holds, or is eligible to obtain, a valid Irish employment permit (e.g. Critical Skills Employment Permit or General Employment Permit).
Mobile Cleaning Operative
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 Translink various sites, Belfast. 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. Mount Charles Group has a policy on recruiting ex-offenders, a copy of which is available upon request. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working for the Mount Charles Group. The successful candidate's job offer will be subject to passing a Personal Track Safety Medical Assessment. This will include a full and thorough medical, (including a drug and alcohol test) for the purpose of Public Train Safety prior to appointment. GREAT PEOPLE - GREAT SERVICE - GREAT FUTURE
Maintenance Technican
Since its formation in 1978, Moore Concrete Products Ltd has developed into a world class, quality focused, precast concrete manufacturer based outside Ballymena. The company is customer focus led, ensuring the continued evolution of our extensive product range, designed to meet the requirements of civil infrastructure, agriculture and building customers across the UK and Ireland. We are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Technician to be part of the Maintenance team working to maintain Moore Concrete’s plant and equipment in accordance with the laid down Health & Safety Standards. Plant includes the computerised Batching Plant, mould equipment and repairing machinery. Machinery includes mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatics and computerised systems. Maintain on-site equipment, forklift trucks, HGV, vans and other vehicles. Hours of work: Monday-Friday 40 hour week division of hours variable/open to discussion Key Duties include: Ensure high-quality maintenance standards are achieved and safe working practices are adhered to at all times. Carry out PPM tasks efficiently and provide necessary feedback to maintenance supervisors on timescales involved. Demonstrate flexibility in responding to breakdowns, within critical work processes. Assist in operator training sessions. Ensure all maintenance, quality and health & safety records are maintained. Report any problems in relation to Quality and Health & Safety to supervisor. Suggest ways of improving maintenance activities, work practices and implement agreed improvements. Any other duties, within reason and capability. Person Specification: Familiar with various types of plant and machinery Understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics Understanding of basic electrics Ability to weld/fabricate Willing to develop skill base and knowledge Flexibility with overtime is essential. Essential Criteria: Engineering qualification in maintenance/fitter Minimum of 3 years maintenance experience Relevant electrical qualification Experience in working with electrical equipment Excellent communication skills Flexibility towards business needs is essential An understanding of both written and spoken English Desirable Criteria Ability to weld/fabricate Counterbalance forklift truck license would be advantageous A willingness to develop skill base and knowledge Company Benefits: 30 days holidays (including stats) Company Performance Related pay (PRP) scheme Private Healthcare scheme Company sick pay scheme Employee Referral scheme AXA Insurance discount Cycle to work scheme Pension scheme Life insurance policy Retail discounts
Team Leader
Team Leader / Supervisor – Your Journey Starts Here! ☕ The Role: This is a stepping-stone, not a stopgap. As a Team Leader, you’ll develop essential leadership skills, gain valuable hands-on experience, and be supported every step of the way. Whether your goal is to run your own store or move into a regional role, we’ll help you get there. ✨ Why Join Us? • A recognised pathway to Store Manager and beyond • Coaching and development from experienced leaders • A people-first culture where your contribution is valued • Real responsibility and plenty of room to grow �� What We Offer: • Complimentary handcrafted coffee on every shift • Employee discounts across all Costa locations • Ongoing training and leadership development • Opportunities to progress into management • A vibrant, supportive, and people-focused work culture �� Make it Yours: This role is based in Springhill Shopping Centre, Bangor. Free staff parking available! �� Apply now and take the next step in your Costa Coffee journey — where your growth truly matters.
Team Member
Costa Coffee requires a Part Time Team Member for our store in Bangot Springhill. At Costa Coffee we are as passionate about our people as we are our great coffee! Being a part of our team gives you the chance to learn new skills in coffee excellence whilst letting your personality shine through. As a Costa Barista you receive full training in delivering every customer with an unbeatable coffee experience, through great customer service and great coffee. Are you: -
Team Leader
Team Leader / Supervisor – Your Journey Starts Here! ☕ The Role: This is a stepping-stone, not a stopgap. As a Team Leader, you’ll develop essential leadership skills, gain valuable hands-on experience, and be supported every step of the way. Whether your goal is to run your own store or move into a regional role, we’ll help you get there. ✨ Why Join Us? • A recognised pathway to Store Manager and beyond • Coaching and development from experienced leaders • A people-first culture where your contribution is valued • Real responsibility and plenty of room to grow �� What We Offer: • Complimentary handcrafted coffee on every shift • Employee discounts across all Costa locations • Ongoing training and leadership development • Opportunities to progress into management • A vibrant, supportive, and people-focused work culture �� Make it Yours: This role is based in Bloomfields Shopping Centre, Bangor. Free staff parking available! �� Apply now and take the next step in your Costa Coffee journey — where your growth truly matters.
Cook
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 Cook to join our team based at Millbrook Court, Bangor. This is a great opportunity to join a world leading facilities management company. Working Pattern: 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. 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. GREAT PEOPLE - GREAT SERVICE - GREAT FUTURE
Endpoint & Cloud Engineer
Dunnes Stores is Ireland’s leading retailer positioned at the cutting edge of food and fashion retailing. We have over 130 stores throughout Ireland, Northern Ireland and Spain and we are expanding our service and product offering all the time. We are known for offering a wide range of high-quality products and for continuously improving our customer experience. We are looking for an Endpoint & Cloud Engineer to join our IT function and play a critical role in securing our modern workplace and cloud platforms. This is a hands‑on engineering role, focused on Intune, identity, Microsoft 365 security and Azure security controls, working closely with IT delivery teams and Information Security. You will be part of the team that ensures devices, identities and cloud services are secure, compliant and operational at scale, without slowing down business delivery. Why this role matters Our technology estate is evolving rapidly, cloud migration, modern device management, new digital platforms and large‑scale endpoint deployments. To support this safely and sustainably, we need strong in‑house engineering capability that: If this sounds like the perfect job for you, please apply now and see what difference you could make! Dunnes Stores is an equal opportunity employer
