Location:  Recycling Centre, O’Neill Road, Newtownabbey

Hourly Rate: £15.31 per hour (£17.68 with allowance)

Working Hours: Monday – Sunday shift pattern.  4 weekly rotation to include 2 weekends within the 4 weeks.

Duration: Temporary Contract, 3 months with review to extend as required covering sickness absence

Closing Date for application Friday 8th May at 3pm.

Essential Criteria

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs (Grades A-C) to include English and Maths or equivalent

• Consideration may be given to those candidates who do not hold the above academic qualifications but who can demonstrate a minimum of 2 years’ experience as below.

AND

• A minimum of 1 years’ relevant supervisory experience e.g. refuse collection, street cleansing, household recycling centre

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

Responsible to the Waste & Resource Management Supervisors for the day-to-day supervision of the Council’s Household Recycling Centres.

To ensure the services are carried out in accordance with the Quality Standards set by the Council. Assist the Waste & Resource Management Supervisors to manage human, physical, and financial resources to ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness.

Provide leadership, monitoring of performance, continuous service improvement and quality of service delivery in compliance with current legislation and regulations.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist in the delivery of the day-to-day operation of the Council’s Household Recycling Centres including the deployment, supervision, and control of Waste & Resource Management operatives to ensure the delivery of a quality service and in line with the section Business plan.

2. Assist in ensuring that Household Recycling Centres are clean, customer focussed, open and closed at designated times, fully serviced by in-house and out-sourced contractors and remain legally compliant at all times.

3. Assist in ensuring that staff are provided with the necessary plant, equipment and materials to carry out their work effectively and efficiently, working closely with the Fleet Management to ensure all vehicles and plant are serviced and maintained.

4. Monitor and maintain high quality standards of recyclable material collected at the Household Recycling Centres. 2 February 2026

5. Assist in the maintaining of records and report information relating to the performance of the Household Recycling Centres, Fleet, Plant and Equipment.

6. Assist the Waste & Resource Management Supervisors and Waste Operations Manager in ensuring compliance with Duty of Care legislation.

7. Assist in the day to day management of the Council’s fleet, plant and equipment by ensuring all vehicles, plant and equipment are operated in a safe, efficient and legally compliant manner.

8. Participate in education/awareness activities as required by the Waste Operations Manager, including advice to the public.

9. Assist in the promotion of the provision of a customer orientated service including providing a high level of internal and external customer service including taking ownership of customer queries and complaints and following through to completion and ensuring continuous improvement.

10. Carry out fire warden and first aid duties as and when required.

11. Liaising with members of the public in regard to the provision of services for which the Council may levy a charge.

12. Assisting in the promotion and development of the Council’s commercial waste disposal service at Bruslee Recycling Centre.

13. Assist with Refuse and Street Cleansing as and when required.

14. Assist in managing employee attendance via the Time Management System and the Council Managing Attendance Policy.

15. Deputise for the Waste & Resource Management Supervisors as and when required.

16. Participate in relevant human resource issues including recruitment and selection, interviewing, disciplinary, grievance and sickness/absence management as required.

17. Contribute to the overall performance of the Waste Management Section to ensure key performance indicators for the Section are achieved.

18. Demonstrate a team approach to achieving the objectives of the Section through full flexibility in relation to tasks undertaken.

19. Provide a high level of internal and external customer service including taking ownership of customer queries and complaints and following issues through to completion.

20. Ensure procedures and policies to manage risk are implemented within the 3 February 2026 department and investigate accidents/incidents to ensure Council compliance with corporate governance requirements.

21. Arrange and deliver induction training and instruction of staff. Instruct staff in the operation of vehicles, plant and equipment, identifying training in line with statutory legislation.

22. Continuously develop personal knowledge and skills to enhance internal and external customer service.

23. Attend meetings and participate in all training relevant to the work of the Section, including the delivery of relevant toolbox talks, ensuring that they are up-to-date, maintained, and understood by all staff.

24. Comply with, and ensure that staff comply with, Council’s policies and procedures including those relating to Health, Safety and Well-being.

25. Carry out any duties which may be assigned including working in other Sections of the Section, Department or Council.

26. Comply with the Council’s Financial Regulations.

If you would like to be considered for this role or find out more, please apply . All details are treated in the strictest confidence.

If this role isn’t quite right for you but you would like to look for a new opportunity, please get in contact with us by emailing your CV to Julie using the link below.

Applicants must ensure their CV is accurate and up to date. The CV should include your full employment history inclusive of dates, all academic achievements and full personal contact details.

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

Location: Greater Belfast Area

Salary: Flexible and dependent on experience

Industry: Construction – Interior Fit-Out & Bespoke Joinery

A specialist construction business is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth in premium interior fit-out and bespoke joinery projects. This client-facing role involves identifying new business opportunities, developing client relationships, and securing high-value projects across commercial, retail, hospitality, residential, and corporate sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Identify and Pursue New Business Opportunities

• Proactively research and target potential clients across commercial, retail, hospitality, residential, and corporate sectors.
• Identify high-value projects where bespoke joinery and premium interior fit-out solutions can add value.
• Attend industry events, networking functions, and exhibitions to generate leads and increase brand awareness.
• Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities to ensure consistent business growth.

Develop and Maintain Client Relationships

• Build and nurture long-term relationships with clients, architects, interior designers, developers, and contractors.
• Understand client needs, project goals, and design aspirations to propose tailored solutions.
• Act as the primary point of contact for pre-contract discussions, providing guidance and reassurance on project scope, timelines, and quality expectations.
• Ensure high levels of client satisfaction to encourage repeat business and referrals.

Lead Tendering, Proposals, and Pre-Contract Negotiations

• Coordinate with estimating, design, and project teams to prepare detailed, competitive proposals and bids.
• Review tender documentation, drawings, and specifications, particularly for bespoke joinery packages.
• Negotiate terms, pricing, and contracts with clients and consultants while maintaining profitability and project quality.
• Support pricing strategy and value engineering initiatives while maintaining the high-quality standards expected in luxury interior and joinery projects.

Collaborate with Internal Teams

• Work closely with design, joinery manufacturing, procurement, and project management teams to ensure smooth transition from opportunity to delivery.
• Participate in project review meetings to provide commercial input and ensure feasibility and profitability.
• Contribute to marketing and business positioning initiatives, emphasizing the company’s high-quality craftsmanship and bespoke interior solutions.

Monitor Market Trends and Competitor Activity

• Conduct regular market research to identify emerging opportunities, sector trends, and competitor activity.
• Provide insights to senior management to inform business development strategy and growth plans.
• Identify gaps in the market or untapped client segments, particularly in luxury and specialist joinery-led projects.

Requirements & Experience

• 5+ years’ experience in business development within construction, interior fit-out, or bespoke joinery.
• Proven record of securing commercial, luxury residential, or specialist joinery projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, tendering, and project lifecycle.
• Established network within construction, design, or property sectors is preferred.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strategic, organized, and self-motivated with strong commercial awareness.
• Professional and confident demeanour.
• Results-driven and target-oriented.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively High integrity and accountability.

Applicants must have permanent right to work in the UK; no sponsorship is offered.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Flexible and dependent on experience – open to a wide range of candidates.
• Company Car/Allowance: a car allowance may be considered.
• Travel: Minimal; occasional travel to Dublin or England may be required, but the majority of work is local

Benefits

• Supportive and collaborative working environment Company pension scheme
• Flexible working options and hybrid work Private healthcare plan (BUPA Cash Plan / Aviva Healthcare)
• Death in service benefit
• Free on-site parking
• Generous annual leave entitlement Planned medical leave

How to Apply

If you would like to learn more or apply, please contact Apple Recruitment at patricia.oneill@applerecruitment.com today. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Apple Recruitment Services is acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.