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A Fixed Term vacancy currently exists within Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for the following post and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates:- Project Assistant (Labour Market Partnership) 34 hours per week Scale SO2 and in the range SCP 28 to 30, currently £39,152 to £40,777 per annum (pro rata). Location: Ballymena Fixed Term: 9 months, until July 2026 MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB Assist the Skills and Entrepreneurship Manager with the delivery of Council`s Integrated Economic Development Strategy, programmes and actions for the Borough which will contribute to the delivery of Council’s number one strategic priority of Growing the Economy. Provide professional advice, support, guidance and recommendation and carry out all the functions associated with the operational requirements of the Economic Development function. Provide an effective support service to facilitate the delivery the Labour Market Partnership programme of work and other relevant economic development projects. PLEASE NOTE : Only application forms containing all the information, which has been sought, will be considered. The shortlisting panel will base shortlisting decisions on the information contained within the Essential Criteria narrative sections of the application form. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide sufficient relevant information including dates in this section of the form for each criteria. Applications will only be accepted on the application forms provided; Curriculum Vitaes will not be accepted. Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Monday 08 September 2025 at 4.00pm.
LGV Driver
A permanent vacancy currently exists within Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for the following post and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates:- LGV Driver 37 hours per week Scale 5 and in the range SCP 14-19 (Currently £28,624 - £31,067) Location –Ballymena MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB PLEASE NOTE: Only application forms containing all the information, which has been sought, will be considered. The shortlisting panel will base shortlisting decisions on the information contained within the Essential Criteria narrative sections of the application form. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide sufficient relevant information including dates in this section of the form for each criteria. Applications will only be accepted on the application forms provided; Curriculum Vitaes will not be accepted. Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Monday 8 September 2025 at 4pm.
Gardener Grounds Person
Salary: Scale 4 and in the range SCP ¬9-13 Currently £26,409 to £28,163 per annum. The starting salary is normally at the base of the salary scale. A higher starting salary may be awarded in exceptional circumstances where the decision to do so can be justified. Pension: Mid and East Antrim Borough Council operates under the NILGOSC pension scheme. For more details on this please visit www.nilgosc.org.uk Hours of Work: Successful candidates will be required to work 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Given the nature of the duties, the post holder may be expected to work outside of these hours at weekends, evenings and public holidays as dictated by the needs of the service. Transport/Mobility: Successful candidates will be required to travel on official duty within the Mid and East Antrim Borough Council area and beyond. Appointees will have access to council vehicles to enable them to meet the requirements of the post in full. Date: July 2025 MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB To be responsible for carrying out a range of horticultural and grounds maintenance service tasks within all Parks & Open Spaces locations identified by the line manager either individually or as part of a team. To ensure effective communication with site users, other members of the team and line management. Assist in the community development of the Parks & Open Spaces Service through initiatives that engage the community within the Borough. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Service Delivery 1.1. Maintain the condition of parks, playing fields and other open spaces including all labour associated with grounds maintenance operations. 1.2. Transport machinery and equipment including a wide range of materials to various locations in execution of laid down programmes of horticultural maintenance work. 1.3. Operate a wide range of powered hand tools and pedestrian powered machinery including grass cutting, hedge cutting, pruning works and disposal of all clippings at designated locations. 1.4. Carry out inspections and cleaning of play parks to the required industry standard and make safe any defects found in play equipment and surfaces and record and report all defects to the Line Manager or other appropriate officer. 1.5. Carry out labour associated with soil cultivation, site preparations, construction, planting and maintenance including assist in design of planting schemes when necessary. 1.6. Carry out a wide range of maintenance works involving marking out, spiking, scarifying, topdressing, fertilising, turf laying, seed sowing, sweeping, sanding and erection and dismantling of posts within the Council’s football, rugby and synthetic sports ground facilities. 1.7. Undertake a range of fine turf works involved in maintaining a high standard development and maintenance throughout Council owned fine turf locations such as golf greens, bowling greens and cricket ground areas. 1.8. Operate/drive a wide range of motorised vehicles and other types of specialised horticultural machinery involved in the day-to-day operations of the Service including vans, tipper vans, Land Rovers, towing trailers, ride-on lawnmowers, forklifts and tractors & tractor operated / mounted machinery, etc. 1.9. Undertake operations involving the use and application of a wide range of pesticides in control of pests, diseases and weeds by the use of Knapsack/CDA/tractor sprayer, granular applicator and ensure compliance in recording of chemical usage in accordance with relevant legislation and identification of a range of pests, diseases and weeds. Carry out environmental risk assessments as part of these duties. 1.10. To carry out skilled horticultural / arboriculture operations after carrying out all necessary risk assessments and maintain a wide range of plants, trees and shrubs. 1.11. To maintain all horticultural tools and machinery in a satisfactory condition including light maintenance, i.e. fitting of spark plugs, blades, setting up and cleaning of equipment. 1.12. Erect and dismantle equipment for events held throughout the Borough including various types of public safety barriers ensuring safety of the general public. 1.13. To assist in the training, instruction and direction of staff and volunteer placements with special consideration to Health & Safety of staff, public and agency workers. 1.14. On occasion the post holder will be required to undertake other relevant duties associated with community events; street maintenance e.g. litter lifting and salting; and cemetery burial operations e.g. manual & mechanical grave digging including shoring, shuttering and backfilling of grave plots. 1.15. Work with the general public in carrying out your daily duties and advise of potential hazards. 2. Quality 2.1. Adhere to and comply with all Council policies and procedures relevant to this role, including arrangements for health & safety & risk management. 3. Performance Improvement 3.1. Participate in the formulation, implementation and evaluation of the Department Business Plan and relevant Service Plans responding to changing trends and citizen needs. 3.2. Achieve high standards of personal performance, through meeting agreed personal targets and undertaking planned programmes of professional development. 3.3. Examine opportunities to gain efficiencies and improve effectiveness including collaborative partnerships, joint working and other innovative approaches to achieve best value in the use of public money. 4. General 4.1. Uphold the Core Values of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council and work to achieve the wider organisational objectives as detailed in the Corporate Plan. 4.2. Participate in the Council’s Performance and Development Review process as detailed in the published scheme. 4.3. Fulfil the legal Health and Safety duties placed on employees by: • taking reasonable care of your own health & safety and that of others who may be affected by what you do or do not do; • Co-operating with the Council on Health & Safety matters; • Ensuring that you use work items provided by the Council correctly and in accordance with the training and instruction received, including personal protective equipment (PPE); • Ensuring that you do not interfere with or misuse anything provided for health, safety, or welfare purposes. 4.4. Contribute to Mid and East Antrim Borough Council in fulfilling all of its commitments in relation to anti-discrimination practices, its Equality Scheme and under the Northern Ireland Act 1998 and the Human Rights Act 1998. 4.5. Comply with all the Council’s policies and procedures. 4.6. Fulfil your legal responsibility* for all records held, created or used as part of Council business whether paper based or electronic, including e-mails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environment Regulations 2004 and Data Protection Act 1998. Employees are required to be conversant with the Mid and East Antrim Borough Council procedure on records management and to seek advice if in doubt. * Any subsequent updates will supersede legislation identified within the Job Description 4.7. Maintain high standards of personal accountability. 4.8. Comply with the Code of Conduct for Local Government Employees and the Local Government Employee & Councillor Working Relationship Protocol. 4.9. Perform any other duties commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of this post, for which the post holder has the necessary experience and/or training. Closing caveat: This job description sets out the main duties of the post as at the date of completion. It is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the post holder is required to work. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time by the Head of Service. Duties may vary to meet the changing needs of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council and without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility that it entails. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot of themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post. Qualifications and Experience Applicants must have: · A minimum of Entry Level Essential Skills qualifications in Adult Literacy and Adult Numeracy. · Industrial PA1 & PA6 pesticides spraying certificate AND Be able to demonstrate, by providing personal and specific examples, that they have one year’s experience to include: General A full current driving licence valid in the UK with minimum category ‘B & E’. A vehicle will be provided that enables you to carry out the duties of the post (Consideration will be given to candidates who do not possess Category ‘E’ on the basis that it is obtained within six months of appointment) Knowledge · A sound knowledge of horticulture and grounds maintenance methods Behavioural Competencies (Frontline Level) These competencies are the top 5 competencies the Local Government Competency Framework [i] which have been identified and prioritised for effective performance in this role. 1. How we Provide Leadership and Direction: 1.2 Leadership – Motivates others to achieve their objectives and organisational goals through involvement and providing feedback and support. Provides and supports development to enable effective delivery 2. How we manage ourselves 2.1 Managing Our Own Work– Plans, structures and prioritises own work to achieve optimum results. 3. How we work with others 3.3 Meeting Customer Needs – Establishes the needs of customers and strives to ensure that these are met. 4. How we move forward 4.1 Problem Solving and Decision Making – Gathers information from a range of sources. Analyses information to identify problems and issues. Makes effective decisions and recommendations based on resolution agreement within an environment of trust, mutual respect and co-operation. 4.3 Achieving Results – Takes personal responsibility for making things happen. Shows motivation and perseverance in overcoming obstacles and achieving results. Desirable Criteria Qualifications and Experience · NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture · RPII Level One ‘Outdoor Routine Inspection’ grade and it will be a condition of appointment that the post holder will be required to successfully update the qualification every three years.
Project Officer
The Service Right 4 U aims to build and strengthen the capacity of young people and adults with autism to engage in activities within their local communities. The objectives of the Right 4 U Service is to support adults with ASD to gain practical experience to improve their lives so that they are empowered to become more self-reliant. Purpose of the Job The Project Officer will provide a range of interventions that will enable individuals (adults and young people) engaging in the service to overcome barriers and become more independent. Support is both on a 1-1 basis and groups. Support may include: · Enhancing an individual’s social engagement · Identifying styles of communication · Developing an individuals independence and daily living skills · Proving individuals with the opportunity to access activity based provision within their local communities Salary/ Hourly Rate Hours of Work Starting Salary : £29,540 per annum, pro rata 25 hours per week (evening work require) Closing Date Length of Contract 29th August 2025 at 10am Until March 2027 (with possibility of extension) Our Benefits · Starting on 20 days annual leave pro rata plus Cedar recognises 12 statutory days · Cedar offer an enhanced auto-enrolment pension scheme consisting of 4% employee contribution and 5% employer contribution. · Occupational Sick Pay Scheme · Investor in People Champion with commitment to development of the staff team through training and learning opportunities · Staff recognition & reward incentives aligned to high standards of performance · Cycle to work scheme. · Cashback health scheme · Special offers at over 600 leading high street and online retailers. Our Vision, Mission and Values Our Vision is an inclusive society for all. Our Mission is to support individuals and families living with disability, autism and brain injury to live the lives they choose. Our Values are C ollaboration, E quality, D ignity, A chievement, R esilience. Key Duties and Responsibilities Customer Person Centred Practice: Internal Processes · Work within the quality assurance systems within Cedar (ISO Quality Management System) · To work within the Health & Safety and Risk management practices in place · Regular monitoring and review jointly with service users and referral agents Financial · Work towards full occupancy to meet compliance with funders in conjunction with referral agents · Work with current financial administrations systems of The Cedar Foundation · To work as efficiently as possible in delivery of the service, implementing green initiatives and efficiency savings measures Organisational Capacity · To undertake The Cedar Foundations mandatory induction training · To attend training as identified through training and development plan · To participate in improvement activity within the organisation · To promote the image of the organisation to the wider community General · To adhere at all times to all Cedar organisational policies and codes of conduct, including smoke free policy, IT security policy, standards of attendance, appearance and behaviour. · To participate in marketing and promotional activities to raise the profile of Cedar Services · Understand that this post may evolve over time and that this job description will therefore be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time. This Job Description is a general outline of the post as it is currently perceived by The Cedar Foundation. It is not intended to be restrictive or definitive. Each member of staff will have an individual work plan agreed with them following appointment to the post, which is aligned to the organisation’s strategic plan. The responsibilities of the post may change in line with continuous improvements as Cedar aims to meet its vision and best respond to the needs of disabled people accessing our services.
Project Manager
TEAM: Innovation & Entrepreneurship or Trade DURATION: Permanent GRADE: Project Manager £44,759 - £46,526 Per Annum REPORTS TO: Manager (Trade or Innovation & Entrepreneurship) WHO WE ARE? We are a unique all island economic development agency with over 25 years’ experience of supporting thousands of SMEs. We have a deep and practical understanding of how to help businesses address challenges and to collaborate to take advantage of new growth opportunities across the island. Our work is underpinned by evidence based strategic research that provides foresight and insight to inform policy development and delivery in shared priority areas of competitiveness, innovation, trade, entrepreneurship and sustainable SME growth. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR? We are seeking to appoint a Project Manager to join our team. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: In the role of Project Manager, you will be at the forefront of our design, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of supports aimed at improving productivity, efficiency and sustainability in the areas of growing cross-border exports, enabling collaborative innovation, all island entrepreneurship and supporting cross-border collaboration, clusters and networks. You will manage operational relationships with many stakeholders associated with your designated work stream, directly interact with businesses, informing and advising them of the development pathways available to them from InterTradeIreland and developing and managing a range of types of engagement events. Further expectations of this exciting role are detailed in the Job description. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? We have big ambitions, and we want you to help shape our future. Join our team and support the growth of economic development on the island of Ireland. In return for your contribution, you will be rewarded with: Further criteria for this role are detailed in the Job description. If you think you can demonstrate these skills, then click the Apply Now button. Closing date for applications is Monday 15th September 2025 @ 1.00pm.
Team Member
Costa Coffee requires a Team Member for our store in Tower Centre, Ballymena. 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: -
Driver
Main purpose of the role: Responsible for ensuring the efficient and professional delivery of customers online/telephone shopping orders. Interact with each customer with great pride, passion and care. The ideal candidate will have/be: Previous experience as a delivery driver is desirable Full clean drivers licence is essential Excellent organisational and time management skills Excellent communication skills Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment Previous customer service experience is an advantage. Main duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative Deliver customers online/telephone shopping orders to different addresses in a specified region Load, unload, prepare and operate a delivery vehicle Show a positive attitude and take responsibility for ensuring customers receive an excellent shopping experience Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.
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.
Associate Dentist, Maternity Cover
Job Summary We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Dentist to be part of our family run group of Practices and to join our team for 6-9 months' maternity cover in our Lurgan practice. There is an established list available which includes a number of private patients. Denplan is offered at this practice. We pride ourselves on offering an excellent quality of care and service to our patients. We can offer:
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 Portstewart. There is an established list available which includes a number of private patients. Denplan is offered at this practice. We pride ourselves on offering an excellent quality of care and service to our patients. We can offer:
