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Responsible to: Programme Delivery Manager Job Purpose: The Programme Support Officer will be responsible for recruiting economically inactive participants onto the various programmes within SWC and supporting them to realise progression outcomes, including achievement of qualifications and entry to sustainable employment. Outcomes will be achieved through the discharge of the college’s mentor-led employability model. The post-holder may be required to work across a number of projects in line with funding. Location: Omagh, however the postholder(s) will be required to work at other South West College campuses as required. Main Duties and Responsibilities Support the Programme Delivery Manager in the development and implementation of a Programme Implementation Plan ensuring the efficient and effective discharge of the programme in the target region. Development and implementation of a recruitment and engagement strategy to ensure key stakeholders, including local Job’s and Benefits Offices, Statutory Agencies and Community and Voluntary Sector organisations and potential participants are made aware of the opportunities available through the college’s social inclusion programmes. Lead and manage the recruitment of participants to the programme and manage relationships with employers, ensuring into employment targets are met for the designated area. Manage a caseload of participants on the programme; providing 1:1 support, guidance and mentoring; identifying and addressing barriers to progression thus maximising programme into education, training and employment outcomes. Undertake with participants an agreed induction, initial assessment, action planning and progress review methodology which efficiently and effectively identifies and addresses barriers to progression and assesses the distance travelled. Development of an individualised Personal Development and Job Plan for all participants outlining the support and mentoring to be provided, ensuring planned provision including courses scheduled meets the educational and/or employment progression aspirations of participants. Monitor participant attendance and progression on the programme including the discharge of a RAG system to manage the risk of participant disengagement from employment. Engage with a wide range of local employers arranging site visits and work placements ensuring participants have direct experience of employment opportunities which may lead to sustained employment. Delivery of a weekly career hub to support participants with the development of employability skills including job search techniques, CV preparation, completing job application forms, preparation for interviews and provision of general guidance on dress code, attendance, timekeeping etc. Prepare participants for entry to employment including the provision of support with budgeting, providing better off calculations and health literacy provision. Identify any additional support inputs required by participants, making referrals to the appropriate specialist internal and external supports and monitor progress against agreed development priorities. Comply with all agreed operational and administrative policies and procedures ensuring compliance with programme guidelines. Attend internal and external meetings to promote the programme to a wide range of organisations as well as promoting their support and services to participants. Refer/signpost any safeguarding issues to appropriate Safeguarding Officer in the College. Engage actively in weekly reviews of the programme, ensuring the key programme targets are agreed and achieved and provide reports for management. Implement contractual arrangements for administration of the programme to include the preparation and review of participant records, enrolment/registration documentation, tracking of progression/achievement and support with raising of purchase orders for course materials, PPE or any other administrative duties required to support overall governance. Copyright and Intellectual Property Rights The College has sole copyright for all software developed by college staff using college resources. General Responsibilities The post holder is expected: • To promote and raise the profile of the College and the services it provides to the local business and civic community. • To promote and actively contribute to the College’s Mission, Vision and Values. • To fully comply with and actively promote College policies and procedures. • Within the context of the post, ensure full compliance with College Health and Safety requirements. • To comply with and actively promote College policies and procedures on all aspects of Equality. • To participate in staff training and development activities to update and enhance own knowledge, skills and professional competence needed to carry out the role effectively. This job description is intended to indicate the broad range of responsibilities and requirements of the post. It is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. It is anticipated that the post-holder will assume additional responsibilities as and when new projects and/or areas of focus for the College develop. The College reserves the right, in consultation with the post-holder, to amend the job description to meet the changing needs of the College. Person Specification Each aspect of the criteria indicated below should be addressed in full on your application form in the Shortlisting Boxes. You must demonstrate in the essential and desirable criterion boxes how you feel you satisfy each of the criteria. The onus is on you, as the applicant, to fully complete this section. If you do not, the selection panel may have insufficient information to shortlist you. Information you provide elsewhere in your application will only be referred to by the selection panel to clarify what you have provided in the criterion boxes. In demonstrating how you feel you meet the criteria, it is not sufficient to make simple statements such as “Yes” or “Yes I meet this criterion” or to refer the panel to another section of the application form. In the event of an excessive number of applications, the College reserves the right to enhance shortlisting criteria. Essential Criteria Qualifications/Experience A Level 5 qualification or above GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade A-C or equivalent Knowledge Skills and Abilities Minimum 2 years’ direct work experience giving advice, support and guidance to young people or adults presenting with barriers to employment or education; with a strong link made with local employers and referral agencies. Excellent communication, interpersonal and ICT skills Team/Flexible approach (ability to work in various campuses upon request) with a focus on team service and performance Experience in Careers Guidance, Counselling, Youth-Work, Employability, Curriculum activities, Community Work, Psychology or Rural Outreach. General Access to a car and able to travel between campuses and other business use as required or ability to demonstrate mobility. Terms and Conditions Salary: Band 5 Scale Points 20–25, (£31,586–£35,235) per annum. Commencing (£31,586). Contract Type: Full Time, Temporary Contract (Contract until 31st March 2026 with possible extension) Hours of work: 36 hours per week Location: Omagh, however the postholder(s) will be required to work at other South West College campuses as required. Terms & Conditions: All terms and conditions of employment for this post are as laid down by the Association of NI College’s non-teaching negotiations committees and are drawn from the conditions of service for NJC for local authorities staff. Holiday Entitlement: 12 public holidays plus 24 days rising to 31 days after 5 years’ continuous service (Pro-Rata). Pension: The post-holder will automatically be enrolled in the NILGOSC pension scheme which offers a range of benefits commensurate with public sector pension schemes. Other benefits: Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Staff Wellbeing Programme, Cycle to Work and Tech Schemes; Benenden Healthcare, Occupational maternity, paternity and adoption leave, carers leave, flexible working, hybrid working, training and development.
Personal Support Navigator
Personal Support Navigator (Ref: E/PSN/B/825) Job details: Hours: 35 hours per week Salary: £28,773.12 per annum Contract: Fixed term until March 2026 Location: Belfast/Lisburn/Newtownabbey Job Background: The Mentor will work directly with families and individuals in homes, community centres, and neutral venues to assess needs, set achievable short-term goals, and support personal development. Using Bryson Pathways resources, the Mentor will provide tailored interventions to promote positive change. They will have access to a wide range of Bryson Pathways resources to support their work Main Duties and Responsibilities: Hold a full and current driving licence valid in the UK with access to a car and business insurance on appointment For more information, or a full job description/person specification, please contact the Human Resources Department Tel: (028) 9084 8494 or email: recruit@brysongroup.org Closing date for receipt of completed applications is: Thursday 28th August 2025 at 12pm
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 Ladbrokes, Whiterock, Belfast. This is a great opportunity to join a world leading facilities management company. Working Pattern: Basic statutory training for the role will require all candidates to have basic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills to assist in understanding safety and work instructions and communicating with customers on a day-to-day basis. 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
Recycling Centre Attendant
Location: Armagh, Keady, Markethill, Tandragee, Banbridge, Dromore, Rathfriland, Fairgreen, Newline (may be required to work across the Borough). Salary: Scale 3, SCP 7 – £13.26 per hour (paid one month in arrears). Hours: Casual, as and when required . Hours will vary according to operational needs. Regular hours are not guaranteed. Duration: Casual contract. Main Duties & Responsibilities Act as a keyholder, responsible for site security, opening, and closing. Comply with all Health & Safety policies and safe working systems. Assist and direct members of the public to deposit materials correctly in line with Council recycling policies. Maintain the site in a clean and tidy condition. Keep accurate records of skip/container usage and removal of recycled materials. Operate Council charging systems for trade waste. Organise and direct work of casual, temporary, or agency staff as required. Carry out minor site maintenance tasks. Receive and organise handling/storage of special wastes (e.g., fridges, batteries, oils). Organise collection of recycling and reusable items. Operate compactors to minimise contamination. Follow all legislation relating to hazardous materials. Ensure unauthorised persons do not remove materials from site. Operate plant, machinery, vehicles, and tools; report defects promptly. Load/unload vehicles (e.g., promotional/stores items). Distribute home composters, caddy liners, and maintain stock records. Clean and maintain issued tools/equipment. Wear PPE and use equipment safely at all times. Complete daily forms (e.g., check sheets, diary). Report all accidents, incidents, and near misses immediately. Liaise with Line Manager and colleagues to ensure safe, effective site operations. Take responsibility for personal safety, colleagues, and the public. Provide high levels of customer service in line with Council policy. Cover Supervisor duties on a rotational basis when required. Participate in induction and training (including COTC where relevant), and support new staff. Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role and grade. Person SpecificationEssential Experience
General Operative
Purpose of The Job As a member of a small team, the job holder will assist in the production of timber products and ensure that they are manufactured to the specified quality and in keeping with volume production targets Key skills & Requirements Key competences · Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal · Excellent numeracy skills · Able to listen to, and understand, work and general instructions · Hands on and flexible attitude · Ability to work within a small team · Safety awareness for self and others · Ability to estimate and differentiate between board sizes · Ability to use tape measure and calipers · Able to work outdoors · Able for manual handling tasks · Availability for shift change Key Responsibilities 1. Health and safety and environmental compliance
Production Operative
About Tirlán Tirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands. Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition. We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,300 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations Role Profile: Working in our UHT production facility in Lough Egish, Co. Monaghan, the production operative role will be involved in every aspect of production, developing skills across all of the specialised production processes, working a three shift cycle across 5 days with weekend work on occasion. The role will report to the Production Supervisor. Key Responsibilities If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up-to-date resume.
Maintenance Technician, Contract
Maintenance Technician 24 Month Fixed Term Contract Tirlán Tirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands. Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition. A talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivers annual revenues of over €3 billion. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations. Role Profile We have an opportunity for someone to join our team to manage the maintenance and repair of equipment and facilities in operation at Tirlán Lough Egish on a fixed term contract. You will liaise with external contractors for the maintenance and repair of same & will be responsible for running and maintaining the preventative maintenance system to pre-determined guidelines. Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, the role will be salary based and include nightshift. Responsibilities About us Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety and state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market. Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment. Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion We believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth. We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status. Join our Talent Pool Considering a new career in Tirlán but this isn’t the role for you? Join our talent community and sign up for job notifications at www.tirlan.com/careers Tirlán is a Values Based Organisation
Environmental, Health & Safety Manager, Contract
Tirlán Tirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands. Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition. We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,300 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations. Role Profile We have an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Health & Safety Manager to join our team in Lough Egish, Co. Monaghan on a fixed-term contract. Reporting to the Site Manager, the Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Manager will be responsible for leading, directing and delivering all activity in relation to Environmental Health & Safety on-site. The successful candidate will ensure the development and promotion of a best-in-class EH&S culture in conjunction with the site management team and employees. This is an on-site role and is part of the site management team. Responsibilities • Develop and implement the site EH&S Management strategy ensuring alignment with the central Tirlán EH&S strategy and Tirlán's continuous improvement agenda.• Develop, manage, and lead a culture of zero harm across the site and ensure a management led approach with a focus on continuous improvement.• Develop and manage the site EH&S risk assessment programme with the site management team to agree and manage prioritised programmes to reduce risks. • Ensure regulatory requirements are adhered to and keep up to date with new legislation and standards. This includes maintenance of the site's Industrial Emissions (IE) licence and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) permit requirements.• Managing the operation and performance of the on-site Wastewater Treatment Plant• Ensure regulatory requirements are adhered to and keep up to date with new legislation and standards.• Develop, deploy, and manage the site EH&S training programme ensuring statutory requirements are adhered to and taking into account best practice and site safety culture development.• Lead on-site Environmental Health & Safety improvement, awareness, and engagement programmmes. Act as role model for the sites values and behaviours• Coordinate the Occupational Health and Sustainability programmes for the site.• Develop and manage site EH&S KPI’s and ensure Tirlán KPI reporting requirements are adhered to.• Provide support to Production Manager to maximise EH&S KPIs in line with overall Production targets• Represent the company in interactions with external agencies/ stakeholders e.g. HSA, Monaghan County Council, Complainants, insurers etc. • Co-ordinate internal and external inspections and audit programmes and Lead & drive adherence to external system accreditation i.e., ISO 14001, Tirlán Risk Management Safety• Lead on site EH&S improvement, awareness, and engagement programmes.• Lead investigations of accidents/incidents on-site. Requirements • Third level qualification in Health & Safety, Food, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related discipline• 3-5 years experience in an Health and Safety role in the dairy, food or pharmaceutical manufacturing sector, preferably including experience in a management capacity • Experience in wastewater treatment plant operation• Knowledge of EU ETS and GHG permitting a distinct advantage• Results driven with high performance capability in a fast moving challenging business environment.• Excellent leadership and communication skills with an innate ability to bring people with them.• Proven track record of continuous improvement within a lean manufacturing environment.• Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders About us Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety and state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market. Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment. Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion We believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth. We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status. Join our Talent Pool Considering a new career in Tirlán but this isn’t the role for you? Join our talent community and sign up for job notifications at www.tirlan.com/careers
Maintenance And Process Manager
Maintenance and Process Manager Ballitore, Kildare Tirlán Tirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands. Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition. We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,300 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations. Role Profile Based in our Ballitore site, the role reports to the Site Manager. The Maintenance and Process Manager is responsible for managing reactive & preventive maintenance at site both internal teams, contractors, 3rd party maintenance. It plans and oversees all repair and installation activities. It ensures compliance with maintenance processes & procedures, maintenance schedules. It delivers on agreed KPI’s of plant availability, effectiveness and costs and in the deployment of best processes and practices. Responsibilities • Ensuring that the site manufacturing equipment performance meets or exceeds all required KPI. • Provide strategies to ensure all technicians training has been identified and support the ongoing skills enhancement of members of Maintenance teams • Ensure planned preventative maintenance is executed to plan and plans are in place to ensure regulatory conformance always • Periodic maintenance systems review, identification and execution of continuous improvement projects focused on equipment performance, application of best practice maintenance strategies to sustain these improvements long term • Ensure all maintenance work performed onsite exceeds Health & Safety and Quality requirements • Drives the Maintenance and Reliability initiative focused on Preventive & Predictive Maintenance, not reactive. • Overall responsibility for the adherence for site Maintenance Department budget. • Owner of CMMS systems (Pemac) for Maintenance Function • Managing maintenance technician group • Managing, maintaining, and establishing maintenance procedures for production lines in a GMP manufacturing environment to ensure production meets or performs better than budget. • Responsible for end to end process and plant optimisation across production, filling and packing, utilities and milk intake • Act as Process SME and lead technical support for all production impacting issues • Establish performance standards and optimise performance across all processes in the plant • Engage with stakeholders including Quality and Production teams in the prioritisation, development, design and testing of new or enhanced processes • Utilising the relevant Change Control Systems, secure approval for implementing change • Work with Production team to plan and execute agreed changes • Monitor MES KPI data for individual processes including reporting and trending of data • Utilise data insights to recommend interventions to drive performance • Troubleshooting issues and identifying opportunities to enhance plant performance and drive KPI improvement • Ownership of process driven documentation including design, development and roll-out of Standard Operating Procedures, Process documentation (including log books) and training documentation • Completion of QSM documentation relating to Change Control, Event Reports, RCAs etc for specific processes • Take leadership role in Change Control for specific processes • As Subject Matter Expert for specific processes, work with training to design, plan and deliver training to new and existing employees and take a lead role in technical competence assessment of Trainees • Train new and existing employees on process management including associated automation systems and MES Requirements • Experience in lead maintenance role in a food manufacturing or pharmaceutical environment • Third level qualification in Engineering/Science or a related discipline. • Advanced organisation and planning skills. • Demonstrated knowledge of RCA tools (Root Cause Analysis) and lean manufacturing techniques. – repeated in lean and process improvement requirement • Ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders. • Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Process Improvement or product development, is desirable • Results driven, customer focused with high performance capability in a fast moving challenging business environment • Demonstrate strong technical ability and attention to detail to do the job at a high level of accomplishment • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to bring people with them for the best outcomes • Ability to analyse data, recognise trends and recommend actions to drive continuous improvement About us Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety and state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market. Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment. Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion We believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth. We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status. Join our Talent Pool Considering a new career in Tirlán but this isn’t the role for you? Join our talent community and sign up for job notifications at www.tirlan.com/careers Tirlán is a Values Based Organisation
Exports Coordinator
Tirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands. Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition. We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,300 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations. Role Profile We have an exciting opportunity for an Exports Co-Ordinator to join our team in our collaborative hub in Abbey Quarter, Co. Kilkenny. This role will report to the Exports Manager and supports a Lead, Manager, and departmental peers by performing Logistics administration related activities. The role of Exports Co-Ordinator will execute Logistics processes and any associated processes, which will include external requests, internal generation, and requests from government agencies. Responsibilities • Manage and develop relationships with customers, suppliers, agents and Tirlán Staff. • Manage S&OP/Forecasting Process Internally and communicate to External Vendors • Manage the loading of rate cards in SAP and process payments • Support the picking team lead and ultimately Exports Manager. • Control, manage and maintain all exports and where appropriate import shipments. • Process all Tirlán customer orders via the VL10G report within SAP and deliver to agreed Incoterms and customer instructions. • Liaise with external parties to ensure loads are prepared and special instructions clearly communicated including Transport and Warehousing (Internal/3rd Party) ensuring loads dispatched on time and required delivery dates are achieved. • Be knowledgeable of all product groups within the scope of the picking team. • Be Flexible as the role may include other admin duties as required. • Support the preparation of documents as required based on the country of destination import requirements. • Liaise with Tirlán planning, quality, customer service or any other departments required to ensure product availability, product grading and credit availability. • Be knowledgeable of SAP and all S&D specific requirements. • Ensure all issues are escalated to the team lead. • Be an effective agent in the 3M process, striving to implement and learn new Excellence processes/tools where appropriate to enhance the services and processes. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or minimum one years’ experience in an Export/Logistics role or in a related environment. • Ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders. • Results driven, performance capability in a fast-moving business environment • Computer literate in Microsoft Office suite & a working knowledge of SAP or equivalent ERP process • Strong Computer literacy in Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel & a working knowledge of SAP or equivalent ERP process. • Strong communications with multi-functional stakeholders, including customers • Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers • Organised and methodical, with excellent attention to detail. • Ability to work well both as part of a team or independently. We offer • Hybrid working (flex Fridays) • Free parking incl. EV charging • On-site gym free to use for employees • Parenting room • Work/life balance and collaborative work culture • Career progression opportunities
