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Purpose and Function of Post To provide a general housekeeping service including cleaning and caretaking duties within the Council Offices, Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt in order that it is kept and maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and service, whilst providing support to services by way of housekeeping arrangements through the provision of hospitality for meetings and engagements within the building. Principal Duties and Tasks Performed: 1. General facility cleaning duties to tidy and dust offices and public areas of the building, vacuuming, including periodically cleaning of the areas not in public use including display cabinets and other offices. 2. Prepare, clean, set up and set down rooms for meetings and functions within the building extending to room layout, screens where required and seating arrangements 3. Responsible for the emptying of bins from offices and rooms throughout the building 4. Maintain, keep an inventory and storage of cleaning agents, chemicals and other equipment as required within the secure areas for same. To arrange for orders to be placed for replacement stock. 5. Responsible for (i) weekly flush of water system in line with legionella control requirements and (ii) fire alarm system weekly checks, maintaining records of same. 6. Set up, review and maintain records of cleaning equipment and materials within the building identifying and registering signs of wear and tear requiring the attention of property services through line management and established system for logging issues. 7. Maintain and keep to a high standard entrance(s) to the building, ensuring they remain free from litter. 8. Provide housekeeping duties for meetings including set-up, and providing tea and coffee as required, followed by room set down preparing the room for the next meeting or engagement 9. Assist, as required, in the provision of tea and coffee for corporately organised staff events or initiatives within the building. 10. Responsible for keeping the staff kitchen facilities clean and tidy, ensuring checks at intervals throughout the day particularly throughout and after staff breaks and lunch. 11. Maintain stock control records to undertake stock control of kitchen, cleaning supplies, kitchen crockery, equipment and utensils. 12. Ensure the maintenance of and safe usage of staff kitchen by council staff, caterers and others. Where faults occur, these are recorded appropriately. 13. Undertake day-to-day porterage duties as required to meet the needs of Council Services. 14. Act as keyholder for facility (including attendance at emergency and out-of-hours alarm call outs and will be responsible for maintaining associated records). Ensure in the morning that gates and building are open and in the evening that lights and appropriate equipment are switched off, windows, doors, gates are closed, offices are secure and alarm system is activated. 15. May be required on occasions to service evening meetings/functions. 16. Act in accordance with the Code of Conduct for Local Government employees. Undertake the foregoing duties in such a way as to enhance and protect the reputation and public profile of the Council. 17. To take reasonable care for your health and safety and have regard to other persons who may be affected by the performance of your duties, in accordance with the provisions of Health & Safety legislation, and Council Codes of Practice and Procedures. 18. To exercise proper care in handling, operating and safeguarding any equipment or appliance provided, used in the performance of your duties. 19. To carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities within the overall directorate commensurate with the grading and level of responsibilities of the post. Please note: This job description is a broad picture of the post at the date of preparation. It is not an exhaustive list of all possible duties as it is recognised that jobs change and evolve over time. The post holder will be required to carry out any other duties up to and including the grade for the position offered as necessary to fulfil the purpose and function of the post. PERSON SPECIFICATION Experience – Essential Please confirm that you have: • previous cleaning or caretaking experience • good written and verbal communication skills; Desirable Criteria Please confirm that you have: • Experience working with the general public. • Knowledge of COSHH regulations The successful applicant must be prepared to undertake any necessary training relevant to the post, eg COSHH etc
Development Officer
Purpose and Function of Post A project supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). The Council may retain a list of reserve candidates arising from this recruitment campaign, for any vacancies which may arise which are the same or similar and are of an equal grade of pay. This list will be valid for 12months. “Another similar vacancy” is defined as a post with a similar job description and person specification and on the same salary scale, which may be in a different department, location or duration to the vacancy initially advertised. Another similar vacancy does not include posts where the similarity relates solely to the salary scale. Duration: Until 31 December 2025 (may be extended)
Head Of Waste And Cleansing
As a key leader within the Council, the postholder will be responsible for the effective delivery and continuous improvement of services within their portfolio. Reporting to a Director, they will lead the delivery of high-quality, citizen-focused services that are aligned with the Council’s Corporate Plan. The postholder will play a vital role in translating strategic priorities into operational plans, ensuring services are responsive, innovative, and continuously improving. They will lead multidisciplinary teams with a focus on collaboration, performance, and outcomes Please note • Assessment Centre will be held week commencing 28 July 2025 and Interviews will be held week commencing 4 August 2025. • This is a permanent, full-time post, working 36 hours per week. • The working hours are Monday to Thursday 9.00am to 5.00pm and Friday 9.00 am to 4.30 pm. • A reserve list may be kept from this recruitment exercise. • This post is based at Balloo Environmental Resource Centre and North Road Depot, Newtownards (other Council buildings as required) • All correspondence in relation to the job vacancy will be completed by email and phone. Therefore, it is important that applicants ensure a valid e-mail address and mobile number are provided and entered accurately when filling out the application form. • Applicants should ensure they check their emails including junk folders regularly. Benefits Employees have access to a wide range of benefits at Ards and North Down Borough Council. In addition to a competitive salary, the Council supports all staff in their career aspirations through learning and development opportunities. Current key benefits include: • 35 days of annual leave (including bank/public holidays), rising to 38 days after five years of service, and 41 days after 10 years of service. • Northern Ireland Local Government Pension Scheme (Council contributes 19% of salary). • Health benefits: Westfield Healthcare Scheme; Leisure Centre Membership; Cycle to Work Scheme. • Flexi time / Time Off in Lieu (TOIL). • Education / qualifications support after qualifying period. • Plus much more …
Administrative Officer
PURPOSE AND FUNCTION OF THE POST To manage the administrative function of the compliance services, maintain an effective administrative support to the Head of Service and assist the Compliance Officers in the delivery of various statutory obligations placed upon the Council including Equality and Disability, Information Management (Freedom of Information and Data Protection), Land and Property and Health and Safety. To act as a liaison in dealings with other directorates within the Council and with the public in relation to the above services. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. To ensure on a day-to-day basis that all administrative duties in the Section are efficiently and effectively carried out. 2. To undertake specific administrative and project related duties for the Line Manager and/or the Service/Department. 3. To organise and support events, conferences, training, meetings, working groups and screening/consultative panel. (This may include attending these meetings and events outside normal working hours). 4. To establish, co-ordinate and maintain systems/procedures for management information and budgetary control including procurement, funding initiatives, completion of returns and statutory processing. 5. To allocate and coordinate casework to officers using the Information Management Casework System. 6. To be the central point of contact for correspondence, and to deal with internal and external enquiries. To liaise with employees and to act as referral point in the service for information exchange. To route other queries to appropriate services. 7. To assist in the preparation of reports and take responsibility for investigation and research work as required. To manage data collation, revision and insertion of information on the Internet as required. 8. To manage, maintain and update all appropriate files and records within the section (electronic and paper systems). 9. To take and draft minutes of meetings as required. 10. To undertake tasks specific to the relevant service. 11. To undertake any other appropriate duties as may be allocated from time to time in accordance with the general nature of the post. PERSON SPECIFICATION The person specification provides information on the qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills required to carry out the duties of the post. The essential criteria will be used for shortlisting and as part of the selection process QUALIFICATIONS · 2 GCE ‘A’ levels or equivalent EXPERIENCE · 2 years, relevant experience in at least 2 of the following compliance areas: o Equality and Disability o Information Management (Freedom of Information and Data Protection) o Land and Property o Health And Safety · Use of mail merge and databases · Taking minutes at formal meetings KEY SKILLS & ABILITIES · Organising and prioritising a demanding workload including responding to requests within tight deadlines · Ability to produce accurate work to tight deadlines · Ability to pay attention to detail · Ability to work without supervision · Good organisational skills · IT literate · Ability to analyse legislation, regulations and other complex information
Assistant Risk Manager
The post holder will have daily operational and development responsibility for the Risk Management service. The post holder will support the Risk Manager in the delivery of the Service Unit functions and have specific responsibility for policies and procedures in relation to operational and strategic Risk Management, Insurance, Incident and Claims Investigations and Claims Handling. Additional functions will include deputising for the Risk manager, providing support in the planning and delivery of event safety, Emergency Planning and Response, Corporate Governance, promoting the service and supporting the Manager in the development and implementation of Service Risk Registers and Business Plans. Please note
General Operative Band 3 (Rural)
The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for the appointment to the position of seasonal General Operative Band 3 (Rural) at the Athenry National Monuments District. The position will be based at Poulnabrone Dolmen, Co. Clare. The position, is a Non-Established State Industrial post based on a 39-hour week (full-time) rostered 5 days over 7. (Monday to Sunday) and appointments will be subject to a probationary period of 7 months which may be extended to 10 months under certain circumstances. Continuation in employment in the position, following the end of the Probation Period, will be dependent upon the appointee fully meeting the requirements of the positions during the Probation Period. The actual hours of attendance are determined by local management requirements. This is an OPW recruitment competition to which applicants with the minimum eligibility requirements may apply. Persons who wish to be considered for appointment to the above position should submit a completed application form, and copies of specified required documentation. A short-listing assessment, on the basis of the information supplied on the Application Form, will be used by OPW to select those applicants who are to be invited to attend for competitive interview. The competitive interview process, will be used by OPW to select the candidates determined by the Interview Board as being suitable for appointment to fill the position and a reserve panel, effective for a limited period, may be formed to fill any future sanctioned positions that may arise in Athenry National Monuments District. Any existing reserve panels will take precedence until they are either expired or exhausted. Appointment to the position will be subject to the provision of satisfactory references and meeting requirements for satisfactory health and vetting. Placement on the panel does not guarantee nor imply that an offer of employment will be made to those placed on same. In the event that an offer of an appointment is made, it will be made in the order of merit of those on the panel regardless of the length of contract period offered and the specific area in which the position would be based. Appointments to approved positions of employment are made as and when considered appropriate by OPW management and will be subject to the candidate meeting the OPW’s requirements with regard to health, references and Garda vetting. In the event that the candidate does not satisfactorily meet the OPW’s requirements with regard to health, references and Garda vetting, the candidate will receive no further consideration under the competition and will not proceed to appointment. OPW Areas of Responsibility The OPW’s areas of responsibility include Heritage Services and Flood Risk Management. The OPW’s Heritage Services has responsibility for the protection, care and maintenance of 780 heritage sites, nationwide, including national monuments, historical parks, gardens and buildings. Essential Eligibility Requirements (at the closing date): Candidates must have, on the closing date for receipt of applications the following minimum requirements: This job description is intended as a general guide to the range of duties and it is neither definitive nor restrictive. Citizenship Requirements Eligible candidates must 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 (UK); or (c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or (d) A non-EEA citizen who has a stamp 41 or a Stamp 5 visa; 1. Please note that a 50 TEU visa, which is a replacement for Stamp 4EUFAM after Brexit, is acceptable as a Stamp 4 equivalent. To qualify candidates must be eligible by the date of any job offer. Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants Age On the closing date for receipt of applications for this position, the following are the eligibility requirements with regard to age; - the minimum age requirement for potential applicants is 18; - the appointee will be a member of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme, as defined in the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. Under the Scheme, retirement is compulsory on reaching 70 years of age. Outside Employment The position is whole-time and the appointee may not at any time engage in, or be connected with, any outside business or activity which would in any way conflict with the interests of the OPW, or be inconsistent with their official positions, or tend to impair their ability to carry out their duties. For this reason, an appointee who intends to be engaged in or connected with any outside business or employment should inform the OPW HR Management (Operational) Section of such an intention. Ill-Health Retirement For an individual who has retired from a Civil/Public service body on the grounds of ill-health his/her pension from that employment may be subject to review in accordance with the rules of ill-health retirement within the pension scheme of that employment. Health Before being accepted as suitable for appointment, the appointee must satisfy certain criteria including suitability in respect of health. The onus is on the appointee to declare their suitability, to the best of their knowledge and belief, regarding their health status, and in this regard, the appointee will be asked to complete a health self-declaration statement. Please note that any misstatements, incomplete statements and/or false declarations are liable to disqualify the appointee from the competition and/or result in the summary termination of their appointment to/employment in the position. Security Clearance Garda vetting may be sought in respect of individuals who come under consideration for appointment. The proposed appointee may be required to complete and return a Garda Vetting form, which will be forwarded to An Garda Síochána for security checks to be undertaken. Enquiries may also be made with the police force of any country in which the proposed appointee resided. Persons selected for appointment under this competition may receive offers of appointment, the commencement and continuation of which would be subject to satisfactory Garda Vetting of the proposed appointees. Pay The General Operative Band 3 (Rural) weekly pay scale for the position, as and from 1st March 2025 is as follows: €656.12 - €798.93 per week
Deli Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Responsible for the preparation of high quality hot and cold deli products and for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. The ideal candidate will have/be: HACCP training is desirable but not necessary Excellent communication skills Previous customer service experience is an advantage The ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, ability to multi task under pressure A passion for food and the ability to inspire shoppers. Main duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative Prepare customer orders across all fresh food areas i.e. make sandwiches and rolls, dish up hot food and slice meats using the store€,,s portion control measures Cook, prepare and display the foods sold throughout the day Ensure that the counter displays across all fresh food departments are to the highest standards at all times throughout the day Demonstrate your passion for quality food by sharing knowledge, recipes and personal recommendations with customers Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and in line with store policy.
Cleaning Operative
If you are a customer focused individual and want to join a fun and family orientated food and facilities management company, which can offer unrivalled opportunities for career progression, then we have a role for you! 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 the Translink Depot Fortwilliam, 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. GREAT PEOPLE - GREAT SERVICE - GREAT FUTURE
Store Manager
Main purpose of the role: Ensure the store operates efficiently and effectively and that all our employees provide our customers with the best customer service and fresh food offering at all times. Deliver key store targets (sales and profitability) through effective management of people and operations. The ideal candidate will have/be: Minimum 2 years€,, experience in a relevant retail management position An understanding of how to achieve KPIs and targets Strong knowledge and experience of reading and actioning reports Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) Excellent communication skills Good delegation skills Highly driven with a strong work ethic Passion for grocery retail Thrive in a fast-paced working environment. Main Duties: Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based Oversee and ensure the smooth running of the store Set, monitor and achieve sales targets with the team on gross profit margin, net margin, waste and other KPIs as agreed with Store Owner Implement planograms correctly and ensure the correct range is in place in store Manage employee rostering and annual leave and maintain accurate and secure records Engage with the Store Owner on a regular basis Ensure merchandising and presentation of entire store is of the highest standard at all times and in accordance with relevant store planograms and guidelines Develop and promote good communication between employees and management in a safe, respectful and inclusive environment; Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.
Confectioner
Main purpose of the role: Ensure the Confectionery Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times. Provide our customers with excellent quality products and customer service. The ideal candidate will have/be: A recognised qualification in pastry and/or have at least 2 years€,, experience in a bakery or quality focused restaurant or hotel Creative and able to embrace new recipes Excellent communication skills Ability to engage with and prioritise customer needs Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment Main duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative; Prepare and present the highest quality bakery items, desserts and pastries Assist in volume production Be passionate about keeping up to date with the latest culinary trends and bring your ideas to the team Drive sales through instore initiatives Merchandise and present the department to the highest standard at all times and in accordance with relevant store planograms and guidelines; Adhere to weekly stocktaking and daily waste procedures in the Bakery Conduct quality and freshness checks Attend relevant training as required and implement learnings in store
