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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! We are currently recruiting for a Cleaning Operative to join our team based in the Antrim Area. 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 #NorthernIreland
General Operative: Dayshift
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 · Measure timber products using tape measure and callipers to ensure that customer specifications are met · Stack, package and label finished goods to customer specifications and in compliance with the Company’s Manual Handling Policy · Ensure quality of the product and take appropriate corrective action if necessary, including informing the Production Supervisor · Make positive contributions in team meetings with specific reference to production and maintenance matters · Participate in training events organised by the Company Record keeping Maintain appropriate production records Housekeeping · Good housekeeping of plant, machinery and general work area
Seasonal 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 · To set a positive example in all areas of compliance and encourage a culture of ownership and personal responsibility · Proactively comply with all the Company’s Health and Safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures 2. Machine operation · Safely operate the wood processing equipment and machinery · Basic machine setup, maintenance and monitoring including the completion of pre-use inspection checklists and documentation 3. Quality · Measure timber products using tape measure and callipers to ensure that customer specifications are met · Stack, package and label finished goods to customer specifications and in compliance with the Company’s Manual Handling Policy · Ensure quality of the product and take appropriate corrective action if necessary, including informing the Production Supervisor · Make positive contributions in team meetings with specific reference to production and maintenance matters · Participate in training events organised by the Company 4. Record keeping Maintain appropriate production records 5. Housekeeping · Good housekeeping of plant, machinery and general work area
General Operative: Nightshift
About Us One of Britain and Ireland’s largest sawmills, Balcas is a leading timber products supplier and has pioneered biomass renewable energy in the British Isles. The business has grown organically, and through acquisition and investment in the latest processing technologies Balcas’ timber products portfolio includes construction timber, fencing and landscaping products and pallet and packaging material Balcas has led the development of the market for wood pellet fuel in Ireland and Britain Balcas operates biomass Combined Heat and Power plants that produce renewable energy. Residual heat from electricity generation is used to dry locally sourced woodfibre that is then processed into high-energy fuel pellets, displacing 750 million litres of oil in homes, commercial premises and industry Purpose of the Job Work with the Operations team to deliver manufacturing solutions to production against deliverables of cost, quality and schedule Hours of Work Monday to Wednesday: 6.00pm to 5.30am Thursday: 6.00pm to 1.30am More Information For more information please contact Human Resources on 028 6632 3003 or email hr@balcas.com Closing date: Wednesday 30th April 2025 at 4.00pm
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! We are currently recruiting for a Cleaning Operative to join our team based at DDLETB Ardgillan Community College, Balbriggan. 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 a Garda Vetting check prior to commencement of role. GREAT PEOPLE – GREAT SERVICE-GREAT FUTURE #Jobs.ie
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! We are currently recruiting for a Cleaning Operative to join our team based at Lisburn Leisure Complex, Lisburn. This is a great opportunity to join a world leading facilities management company. Working Pattern: The Mount Charles Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Please note, the successful applicant's offer is subject to the Access NI (Basic) check prior to commencement of role. 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. 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 #NorthernIreland
Customer Sales Advisor
KEY PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The post holder will provide a professional customer service experience for visitors, members and potential members. This will include selling all relevant Sports & Leisure services and products to existing and potential customers and promoting all relevant Council services, events and programmes. The post holder will handle associated financial transactions utilising relevant Leisure Management Software and assume other delegated duties relevant to the post reasonably assigned by the Operations Manager and Operations Coordinator, including duties/location to cover leave/other absences across Sports and Leisure facilities. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. In line with the Council’s Customer Care Standards, provide a front of house service to include greeting and advising customers and responding to customer queries to ensure that all customers have a positive and enjoyable experience. 2. Proactively sell and promote services offered by the Centre and Sports Services. This will include point of sales promotions and, on occasion, promoting services at special events. 3. Process casual and member activity bookings including taking telephone and emails inquiries. 4. Process customer purchases and reconcile cash in preparation for lodgement in accordance with Council procedures. 5. Carry out all relevant clerical duties pertaining to the role as and when required as instructed by the Operations Manager. 6. Under the direction of Operations Manager, assist in the replenishment of stock, stock control and replenishment of information stands. 7. General monitoring of members of the public throughout the facility to ensure that all Child Protection and Vulnerable Adult policies and procedures are complied with. 8. Ensure compliance with Council policies and procedures and operate within the highest standards of personal behaviour which reflect the core values and behaviours of the organisation. 9. Ensure the provision of high standards of customer service within the facility and across Sports Services. 10. Promote and manage the service effectively and communicate in a way, which enhances and promotes the public image and overall reputation of the Council, including product knowledge and awareness. Note: The post holder will be required to be flexible and adaptable to meet the changing needs and requirements of the organisation. Qualifications and Experience It is essential that applicants have a minimum of: 1.1 - 5 GCSE passes at grade A-C, NVQ level 2 or equivalent 1.2 - One years’ experience in a similar position, to include front of house, customer service, administration/clerical work 1.3 - Experience in cash handling and the preparation of lodgements. 1.4 - Experience using MS Word and Outlook. Where applicants do not hold the qualifications as outlined in 1.1 above, they must demonstrate a minimum of 4 years’ experience as outlined in 1.2 above. Skills Good Customer Care skills. Effective Oral & written communication skills. Good Organisational skills. General Applicants must be prepared to work on a rota system which includes evening and weekend shifts, Desirable Criteria Knowledge 1. 5 - Knowledge of a Computerised System.
Health & Fitness Officer
Salary: £26,409 - £28,163 full time equivalent (plus 19% pension contribution). KEY PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To be responsible to Operations Manager the for the delivery of an innovative health and fitness programmes. To provide and maintain a quality customer service, including devising and delivering health and fitness instruction programmes, centre-based coaching classes and Exercise Referral (i.e. PARs/Healthwise) and rehabilitation programmes. To ensure that facilities are clean and well prepared, all relevant equipment is serviceable and properly handled/set up/taken down. All Health and Safety and hygiene standards to be maintained at all times in accordance with the current Quality System and relevant legislation. The post holder may undertake other duties relevant to the post reasonably assigned by the Gym & Sales Coordinator or relevant Duty Manager/Senior Leisure Assistant, including cover for sickness, leave, staff vacancies and other operational cover as and when required. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Monitor gym floor and gym equipment use and prepare personalised and tailored fitness programmes, monitor programmes, undertake fitness testing and respond to customer complaints/enquires as required. 2. Promote and develop the Gym Programme and undertake the delivery of classes for customers ranging from school age to senior citizens, to include target groups where relevant. 3. In conjunction with the Healthwise and Wellbeing Officer, be responsible for the delivery of the any exercise referral scheme including the screening of clients and the delivery of programme related activities. Liaise with and provide written reports to health professionals and ensure safe storage of sensitive medical records under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as required. 4. Contribute to the following: - the operation and promotion of the Vitality Health and Fitness Gym, a programme of classes, the scheduling and delivery of Induction sessions and the promotion of Vitality membership, both generally and at special events. (e.g. Health Promotion Fairs/exhibitions). - the induction of new staff and work placement students and training of employees as required. - the implementation of Health and Safety policies and procedures within the facility and all other Sports Services facilities. Ensure all Health & Safety legislation, published relevant guidelines and Council Health & Safety policies and procedures are complied with, including any personalised and Activity specific risk assessments for activities coached, especially external classes, i.e. walking/cycling Schemes. 5. Help ensure that the very highest standards of health and safety for both customers and colleagues are maintained at all times and that all relevant statutory health and safety requirements and Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council health and safety policies, procedures and work instructions are adhered to at all times. 6. Ensure high standards of cleanliness, maintenance and presentation of all equipment within the facilities, reporting any defects or potentially hazardous situations to the manager on duty. 7. Help ensure that all Child Protection and Vulnerable Adult legislation, published relevant guidelines and Council policies are complied with in the operation of the services and activities of the facilities, to help ensure a safe environment for both customers and work colleagues. 8. Ensure that the quality standards, customer care procedures, work instructions, and record keeping in accordance with Quality Accreditation systems agreed by the Council are followed and maintained. 9. Carry out any other relevant duties as required and assist with the setting up and take down of equipment as required. Note: The post holder should be aware that the responsibilities and functional areas of the post may be subject to change as a result of organisational change. The Council therefore reserves the right to change the duties of the post by adding to or amending the range of functional responsibilities. The post holder will be required to be flexible and adaptable to meet the changing needs and requirements of the organisation. Qualifications & Experience Essential Criteria 1.1 – Five GCSE passes at grade A-C, NVQ Level 2 or equivalent. 1.2 – Possess a recognised and current coaching qualification in: • Fitness or Gym Instruction Level 2 1.3 – A minimum of two years’ experience in lifestyle and fitness testing and health promotion within the Leisure Industry. Where applicants do not hold the qualifications as outlined in 1.1, they must demonstrate a minimum of four years’ experience as outlined in 1.3 above Desirable Criteria 1.4 – It is desirable that applicants hold the following qualifications: • Additional Coaching Qualification • A recognised lifeguard award • A recognised qualification in coaching TRX or Boxercise. • Any two gym-based coaching/Instructor qualifications relevant to Council’s current Vitality Membership classes programme. 1.5 – Experience in the operation of a computerised booking/cash system.
Sales Assistant
ROLE To work as a team and support the Pharmacist/Retail Manager in ensuring the store is run efficiently on a day-to-day basis. Patient / Customer satisfaction must be at the forefront of your concern, every patient / customer is to be treated as an individual and provided with high quality service in terms of courtesy, kindness, interest and efficiency. Essential Criteria Hours 8 hours per week, Saturday 9am to 5.30pm Previous unsuccessful applicants within the last 2 months need not apply. Flexibility is required
Health and Safety Administrator
As a H&S administrator, you will use your knowledge and skills to support and promote a positive H&S culture and provide H&S support on our sites throughout the UK and Ireland. You will ensure company employees and subcontractor workers fully comply with all relevant H&S legislation, company H&S policy and ensure industry good practices are adopted and adhered to. What you'll do Your role will invovle:
