Location: Belfast
Duration: Temporary
Salary: Band 2
Hours: 22.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday/Friday – flexible working available
Start: ASAP
Vehicle: Vehicle provided

Apple Recruitment Services are currently seeking a Band 2 Driver. This is a temporary opportunity working 22.5 hours per week, with the successful candidate required to provide transport and delivery support across Northern Ireland. A Trust vehicle will be provided for the role.

Duties will include:

• Collecting and delivering materials, supplies, equipment and other items to and from designated locations across Northern Ireland.
• Driving the allocated Trust vehicle in a careful, lawful and responsible manner.
• Ensuring goods and items are secure during transit and delivery.
• Scheduling deliveries to ensure the most efficient use of resources.
• Accurately completing and returning all required paperwork and documentation.
• Ensuring the vehicle is kept clean and presentable inside and out.
• Carrying out daily routine checks of the vehicle, including fuel, oil, water and tyres.
• Completing vehicle logbooks and other documentation as required.
• Reporting any vehicle defects or issues through the appropriate procedures.
• Ensuring deliveries are made in a timely manner and providing a high-quality service.
• Reporting any incidents, complaints or other issues to the appropriate manager.
• Complying with relevant Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Participating in appropriate training as required.
• Carrying out any other duties appropriate to the role as required.

Essential Criteria

• At least 6 months’ experience of carrying out goods deliveries.
• Must hold a valid UK driver’s licence appropriate for the vehicle being driven. C1 licence is not required for this role.
• Must hold a valid Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).
• Must be 18 years of age or over.
• A responsible and careful approach to driving and vehicle use.
• The ability to complete relevant paperwork and maintain accurate records.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• The ability to work independently and manage deliveries efficiently.
• The ability to work as part of a team.
• A commitment to Health and Safety and following relevant policies and procedures.

How to Apply

If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV to Darcie at darcie.donohoe@applerecruitment.com.

Please ensure your CV is accurate and up to date, including your full employment history, driving experience, relevant qualifications and current contact details.

All details will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Location: Greater Belfast Area
Easily accessible by public transport with nearby public parking available.
Job Type: Permanent, Part-Time
Hours: 15 hours per week

• 2 full days per week (10.00am to 5.00pm)
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• 1 Saturday in every 4 weeks on a rota basis (10.00am to 5.00pm)
• No late nights
• No Sundays
• Flexibility required to provide holiday cover, which may increase hours to up to 3 days per week on occasion

Hourly Rate: £12.71 per hour

About the Role

On behalf of our client, a highly regarded specialist lingerie retailer, we are seeking a Personal Sales Assistant to join their small and supportive team on a permanent part-time basis.

This established business has built an excellent reputation throughout Northern Ireland for providing a highly personalised, discreet and professional fitting and consultation service. With both appointment-based consultations and walk-in customers, they pride themselves on delivering exceptional levels of customer care in a warm and welcoming environment.

Full training will be provided; however, the successful candidate should expect a thorough learning period of approximately six months to become fully proficient in the role.

The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous face-to-face customer service experience.
• Has a warm, gentle and empathetic manner.
• Is diplomatic and able to put customers at ease.
• Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is professional, well-presented and approachable.
• Enjoys working as part of a small team.
• Is reliable, organised and eager to learn.
• Has a flexible approach to work and holiday cover requirements.
• Can handle sensitive conversations with confidence, discretion and professionalism.
• Applicants must be comfortable providing one-to-one lingerie fitting and measurement consultations to female clients and discussing sensitive personal requirements in a discreet and professional manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcoming customers and providing an exceptional customer experience.
• Answering telephone enquiries.
• Booking and managing appointments.
• Assisting walk-in customers.
• Processing and responding to online orders and enquiries.
• Conducting customer consultations and fittings.
• Helping customers select suitable products based on their individual needs.
• Maintaining high standards of customer care and professionalism at all times.

What You’ll Receive

• Competitive hourly rate of £12.71 per hour.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing support.
• A welcoming and friendly working environment.
• No late evenings.
• No Sunday working.
• Opportunity to develop specialist product and fitting knowledge.

How to Apply
If you wish to apply or would like further information, please email your CV in Microsoft Word format to Patricia by clicking the link below.

Applicants must ensure their CV is accurate and up to date, including:

• Full employment history with dates.
• All educational and professional qualifications.
• Current contact details.

Please note that only applicants who meet the essential criteria will be considered.
Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Belfast City Centre
9-12 Month Fixed-Term Contract- potential to become permanent- employed directly by the Organisation
Full-Time or Part-Time Considered
5 Days Per Week (36.25 Hours)
4 Days Per Week (29 Hours)
3 Days Per Week (21.75 Hours)
Working Hours: 8:45am – 5:00pm (1 Hour Unpaid Lunch)

Salary is negotiable depending on experience and expected to be between £26000 and
£29000k pro rata

About the Opportunity

Apple Recruitment Services is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established professional services organisation based in Belfast City Centre for a Receptionist to join their team on a 9-12 month fixed-term contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a friendly, professional and highly organised individual who enjoys working in a busy front-of-house environment. The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for visitors, clients and callers, providing a welcoming and professional service while supporting the wider team with a range of administrative duties.

The organisation is open to considering candidates seeking either full-time hours or part-
time hours across 3 or 5 days per week.
Historically, this has been a fantastic place to work, with many long-serving members of staff and a supportive, collaborative culture.

Opportunities to join the organisation do not arise often, making this an excellent opportunity to become part of a well-established and highly regarded team.

Whilst initially offered on a fixed-term basis, there is potential for the position to become permanent for the right candidate.

The Role
This is a busy and varied role requiring excellent communication and organisational skills.
You will be responsible for managing a busy reception area, handling a high volume of telephone calls, welcoming visitors, preparing meeting rooms, processing incoming post and supporting the wider team with administrative duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Meet and greet visitors in a professional and welcoming manner.
• Answer a busy telephone system, take messages and redirect calls appropriately.
• Manage incoming and outgoing post.
• Receive, open, scan and distribute post and documentation.
• Prepare meeting rooms for meetings, client visits and events.
• Operate Microsoft Outlook to send and receive internal communications.
• Record incoming and outgoing documents, parcels and deliveries using databases and spreadsheets.
• Maintain reception and communal areas to a high standard.
• Manage visitor sign-in procedures and visitor records.
• Provide general administrative support to the wider team.
• Filing, scanning, photocopying and document management.
• Assist with additional administration duties as required.

About You
The successful candidate will possess:
• Previous experience in a Receptionist, Front of House, Customer Service or Administrative role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• A professional, friendly and approachable manner.
• The ability to work effectively in a busy environment with multiple competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive and positive approach to work.
• Willingness to provide additional cover during holiday periods when required.

What’s on Offer?
• 9-12 month fixed-term contract employed directly by the organisation with the potential of a permanent contract.
• Flexible working options with full-time, 4-day or 3-day working patterns considered.
• Belfast City Centre location.
• Opportunity to join a highly regarded employer with an excellent staff retention record.
• Friendly, supportive and professional working environment.
• Varied and interesting workload.

• Potential opportunity for the role to become permanent.

How to Apply
To apply for this opportunity, please send your CV in Microsoft Word format to Patricia by clicking the application link.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.