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Restaurant general manager Welcome to KFC. Home of the real ones. We sell the world’s best chicken. We’ve done it for a long old time — since 1939, when the idea of finger lickin’ good chicken popped into our Colonel’s head. Now, we proudly serve 1000+ communities across the UK and Ireland, bringing the grit, pride and iconic reputation that started in Kentucky all those years ago. People who are original. Individual. Fresh. We come to work to be ourselves, and to make something of ourselves. We bring the graft and the laughs every day — building our own community, as we serve our original recipe chicken to the ones, we’re in. In our place, ambition grows. Careers build. Potential goes further. Our doors are open, and they can take you anywhere. If you join our team, we only ask one thing. That you be you. Because that makes us, us. Sounds good? Great. Here’s more about the job. About the role Lead from the front, take full ownership of the restaurant, and smash performance goals while building a team that doesn't just meet standards but exceeds them. Own the numbers, the vibe, and the experience, keeping everything running smoothly while creating a space where both guests and the team thrive. What will you spend your time doing? • Lead like you mean it. You’ll take full ownership of the restaurant — drive performance, hit goals, and set the vibe., • Build a team worth following. Train, coach, and motivate your people so they don’t just meet the standard — they raise it., • Smash the targets. Own your KPIs and push the team to deliver every shift, every day., • Keep it tight. Stay on top of the admin — rosters, stock, reporting — so everything runs smooth behind the scenes., • You lead from the front. You’ve managed teams before and know how to bring the best out of people., • You get people. You build strong teams, handle tough conversations, and create a culture where everyone feels seen. We don’t hire staff — we hire people. People with real lives and aspirations, building real careers. Each of us has something special to add to the mix we call work, and we’ll always encourage you to add your perspective. See, at KFC, everyone’s welcome — whatever your background, and whatever future you’re creating. We’ll look out for you because you’re one of us, not because you work for us. We’ll invest in your potential, because it’s what we’ve always done. But most of all, we’ll give you the freedom to be you, wherever (and whoever) you happen to be. What’s in it for you: We offer benefits that make your life that little bit easier, because we know the juggle is real. • Pay rate: £35,000 - £40,000, • Quarterly BONUS that rewards the hustle, • Life assurance – we’ve got you covered, • Free chicken & chips every shift, • 25% staff discount, • Gym discounts to keep you moving, • 200+ high street perks & cashback Our promise is this: every person who applies to a role at KFC, regardless of age, background, ethnicity, gender, ability, religion or sexual orientation, will have an equal opportunity to work here. We don’t just welcome, we encourage applications from underrepresented groups in all industries. If you’d like any additional support with your application, have a disability or condition that may affect your performance during the recruitment process, or have any other requirements — just let us know. We’ll be there to help you be the real you. Ready? We hope so. If you’re ready to be part of our community, now’s the time to apply. Worried you aren’t ticking all the boxes? Don’t - we’d still love to hear from you. #Unitedbythebucket

Why Apply for this? Great Exposure to a busy accounts department in a Manufacturing Environment Very competitive salary and benefits Full Time - Flexible hours/4 day week considered A great opportunity has arisen at a leading company based in Ballymena, our client is currently recruiting for a exper

Maintenance Engineer (Days) Location: Ballymena Salary: £40,000 + Benefits Hours: Monday - Friday (Day Shift) Industry: Food Manufacturing A leading food manufacturer is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join their well-established engineering team at their modern production facility in Ballymena. This is an excellent opportunity for a multi-skilled engineer with a background in manufacturing or FMCG to work a day shift role with strong earning potential and long-term stability. The Role Reporting to the Site Engineering Manager, you will work as part of a multi-skilled team responsible for ensuring optimum performance of filling, packing, and processing machinery. You will be involved in both preventative and reactive maintenance, as well as supporting continuous improvement projects across the site. Key Responsibilities Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance on automated production and packing equipment. Diagnose faults and complete repairs to ensure minimal downtime. Support the installation and commissioning of new machinery and plant. Drive continuous improvement projects to improve efficiency and reliability. Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and site quality standards. Work collaboratively with production teams to achieve operational targets. About You Time-served multi-skilled maintenance engineer (mechanical or electrical bias). Minimum 3 years' experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment. Confident in fault finding, diagnostics, and maintaining automated production equipment. Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Proactive and reliable with a strong commitment to safety and quality. What's on Offer Competitive Salary Day shift hours for excellent work-life balance Overtime opportunities available 25 days annual leave + bank holidays 6% company pension Life assurance (4x salary) Cycle to work scheme, wellbeing support and EAP Enhanced maternity & paternity leave, paid marriage leave, and recruitment incentive bonus If this role could be of interest or you would like to have a chat about any other roles available, click apply or reach out to for a confidential discussion. INDKY Skills: MAINTENANCE ENGINEER ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL MANUFACTURING PRODUCTION FOOD Benefits: Great Benefits

Quantity Surveyor (Public Sector) VANRATH are assisting our client, a large Public Sector Organisation, in their search for an Quantity Surveyor for 6-12 months initially with great likelihood or extension and permanent, based in Ballymena. Responsibilities The post holder will be responsible in providing cost management responsibility for a diverse and geographically dispersed team of professional, technical and administrative staff carrying out work across a range of Major and Minor functions within the Infrastructure and Capital Development Division. To cost manage and develop projects as part of the portfolio of services outlined To be part of transformational change and will implement developing structures, strategy, policy, procedures and processes for these services. To take part in the significant ongoing change and harmonisation process across Infrastructure Capital Development Division and the CCUM. be accountable to the CCUM for the effective cost management and delivery of all Major and Minor capital works, with significant input across all sectors. Ensure cost planning and delivery of Minor capital projects is in line with policy and complies with DE capital standards Advise and support the CCUM in the development of the strategic direction for these services and will work closely with other Managers, Heads of Service, Assistant Directors and the SMT within the Client to ensure that Major and Minor capital development supports the area planning process and is in line with service requirements. Requirements Have a Degree or higher in Quantity Surveying AND Have a minimum of three years' demonstrable post-qualification experience in providing a full range of Quantity Surveying services Or Be a Chartered Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS or FRICS) AND Have a minimum of two years' demonstrable post-qualification experience in providing a full range of Quantity Surveying services OR Have a minimum of five years' demonstrable experience in providing a full range of Quantity Surveying services Demonstrable experience of successfully providing budget estimates or cost plans for construction projects Demonstrable experience in the NEC or similar Suite of Contracts, including experience in the assessment of NEC or similar Compensation Events and preparation of assessments for payment Remuneration £42,708, per annum, plus discount benefits. For further information on this vacancy, or any other Public Sector job in Ballymena or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Chris Haddock in the strictest confidence. Follow VANRATH on LinkedIn for: Expert career advice. The latest Top Jobs. Industry News. And much more IND02 Some feedback from recent VANRATH candidates- ''I would highly recommend VANRATH who I found to be thoroughly helpful, informative and efficient from first point of contact. Within a week of sending my CV I had interviewed and received an offer for a new role'' ''Very pleased with the service provided and extremely appreciative to VANRATH, who I'd highly recommend.'' ''VANRATH was very helpful in assisting me in obtaining my new employment post. They made care to stay in touch, inform me of any updates and gave me some excellent interview advice. Thank you for all your assistance; I wouldn't think twice about using VANRATH again. Outstanding service.'' Skills: Quantity Surveror QS Public Sector

Vacancy Name Electrician Vacancy No VN3756 Employment Type Full-Time Work Location Antrim Key Responsibilities Implementation of the TLI Safety Charter and Life Saving Rules. Delivery of substation installation works ensuring adherence with HSQE requirements, personal objectives and those of the wider installation team. HSQE Responsibilities: Responsible to the Electrical Station Supervisor for ensuring operational safety in accordance with company policy and safety vision of Everyone Home Safe Every Day. Ensure installation works are in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Ensure the risks and control measures associated with the companys activities are identified and that control systems are adhered to. Responsible for monitoring and achieving keys measures in relation to HSQE. Ensure accidents and incidents are reported in a timely manner. Adherence to HSQE Briefs, safety documentation, uniforms and PPE relevant to substation installation tasks. Operational Responsibilities: - Installation of electrical infrastructure including AIS & GIS HV/LV switchgear, transformers, cables, control and protection, metering, light and - power cabling and connection of mobile generators. Erection of steelwork for all MV, HV equipment. Delivery of installation works in accordance with project programme. Provide input to Electrical Station Supervisor for project procurement requirements. About the role TLI Group are currently recruiting Electricians to become part of TLI Groups ever growing Substation Division. TLI Group offer a full turnkey service utilizing the latest in design software tools to provide a thorough technical design and build solution that assures the lowest optimum cost, while ensuring we meet challenges, manage the risk and strive to meet our client requirements. We design, build and maintain vital services, connecting people on behalf of our customers. Package: Competitive rates of pay. Company Vehicle, fuel card, hotel accommodation if required. 22 Days annual leave. Sick pay after completion of probation. Take part in our Career Pathway Programme, where there is an emphasis on training & career development. Opportunity to progress your career within a growing company. Voluntary Pension available on completion of probation. Employee membership for our LAYA EAP Programme - 24/7 Mental Wellbeing Support & Employee Assistance Programme. Health Insurance Discount. Life Assurance Payment Standard industry training provided. About TLI Group TLI Group is a premier utility contractor, specialising in the maintenance and construction of Electrical and Telecommunications infrastructure. TLI Group's continued growth has been achieved by gaining new and repeat business through building on a solid reputation in the delivery of projects to the highest standard and through forming very strong and valued client relationships. Our teams have offices in Northern Ireland, Great Britain, and Ireland. Qualifications and Skills National craft certificate / time-served Valid safepass card. Excellent communication skills are essential. Industrial or Commercial experience desirable but not essential.

Dual Skilled Maintenance Engineer Ballymena | £40,000-£50,000 | Day Shift or Shift Pattern | Permanent Are you an experienced Maintenance Engineer with both electrical and mechanical skills? Our client, a well-established manufacturing business in Ballymena, is seeking Dual Skilled Maintenance Engineers to join their growing engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a modern, fast-paced production environment where reliability, teamwork, and continuous improvement are key. The Role: Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs across production equipment and site services. Diagnose faults on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems. Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant efficiency and reliability. Work closely with production teams to minimise downtime and maintain high safety standards. Participate in installation and commissioning of new machinery and plant upgrades. Maintain accurate maintenance records and ensure compliance with company procedures. About You: Time-served or qualified to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. Experience within a manufacturing or production environment - food industry experience is highly advantageous. Strong fault-finding skills with both electrical and mechanical systems. Knowledge of PLCs, automation, pneumatics, and hydraulics preferred. A proactive approach with good communication and teamwork skills. What's on Offer: Competitive salary: £40,000-£50,000 (DOE) Option of Day Shift or Rotating Shift Pattern Excellent opportunity for progression and further training Supportive team culture in a modern production facility If this role could be of interest or you would like to have a chat about any other roles available, click apply or reach out to for a confidential discussion. INDKY Skills: MAINTENANCE ENGINEER ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL MANUFACTURING PRODUCTION LEADER Benefits: Great Benefits

Maintenance Engineer (Shift) Location: Ballymena Salary: £50,000 per annum Hours: 5-week rotating shift pattern (12-hour shifts, averaging 46 hours per week) Industry: Food Manufacturing A well-known food manufacturing company is currently recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their highly skilled engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a modern, automated environment offering stability, variety, and an attractive total earnings package. The Role Reporting to the Site Engineering Manager, you'll be responsible for maintaining and optimising production machinery, ensuring reliability and performance across the plant. Working across both mechanical and electrical systems, you'll support continuous improvement initiatives and play a key role in maintaining production uptime. Key Responsibilities Conduct planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance on a variety of automated systems. Quickly and effectively diagnose and resolve machinery breakdowns. Perform equipment upgrades, overhauls, and new installations as required. Monitor and report on utility and equipment performance. Contribute to ongoing process and efficiency improvements. Maintain compliance with site H&S and quality standards. About You Time-served or formally qualified multi-skilled engineer (mechanical/electrical). Previous experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment is essential. Strong fault-finding ability across mechanical and electrical systems. Flexible and committed to working a rotating shift pattern. Excellent teamwork and communication skills with a proactive approach. Shift Pattern 5-week rotating pattern, including both days and nights 12-hour shifts averaging 46 hours per week Mix of early and night shifts What's on Offer Great salary Overtime opportunities 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Pension scheme (6%) Life assurance (4x salary) Cycle to work scheme, wellbeing platform, and free will writing service Enhanced family leave and staff recognition benefits If this role could be of interest or you would like to have a chat about any other roles available, click apply or reach out to for a confidential discussion. INDKY Skills: MAINTENANCE ENGINEER ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL MANUFACTURING PRODUCTION LEADER Benefits: Great Benefits

Work with us Looking to start a career as a Vehicle Technician and get right where the action is in the automotive industry? Joining Kwik Fit as a Tyre Fitter is your way in. Youll have all the security that comes with joining the UKs best-loved fast-fit retailer and be part of a company that is nurturing the next generation of auto repair wizards. Worried you dont have the experience? Dont. If youre passionate about cars and ready to learn, well give you all the training you need to get on. The Day to Day Youll be part of a team who are heroes to the communities they servegiving trusted advice, costing jobs and fitting tyres that keep customers safe on the road. Tyre Fitters are also heroes in the Centre, keeping us clean, tidy and running smoothly. When you join us, youll be paired up with an expert who will get you up to speed until youre ready to succeed off your own back. Who were looking for We want to meet people who are passionate about cars, ready to learn and give it 100% for colleagues and customers. If youre a team player who takes pride in their work and gets a kick out of sending customers away safe and happy, theres a long way you can go hereand well help you get there. The Perks One of the great things about working with a large company like Kwik Fit is the amazing benefits package. It includes: Discount at supermarkets and high street retailers Up to 50% off at Kwik Fit Wagestreamaccess your wages before payday Eyecarefree examinations and discounted/free glasses Easy-book appointments with a free online GP Cycle-to-work scheme Free mortgage advice Life assurance Employee Assistance Programme Full-pay paternity leave About Us Kwik Fit has been a household name in tyre fitting and car servicing for more than five decades. In more than 600 Centres around the UK, we fit tyres, fix brakes, carry out MOTs and cure the most complex car complaints. From Tyre Fitter to Autocare Technician and Master Centre Manager, theres a range of ways to make a difference here, each with a single purpose in commonto keep our customers safe on the road. Job Reference: KF21485

Location: Hybrid - 2 days per week in our Ballymena HQ, Co Antrim. Contract type: Permanent Were looking for a Finance Assistant to join our team and play a key role in supporting our financial operations across the UK/NI, Australia, and the US. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller and working closely with the CFO, youll be part of a collaborative, high-performing finance team that keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes. From payroll and reconciliations to credit control and reporting, youll have the opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. This is a hands-on, varied role thats perfect for someone who enjoys taking ownership, thrives on accuracy, and loves being part of a team that values efficiency, trust, and continuous improvement. What you will do : Payroll for 3 companies (UK/NI, Australia and US) Monthly pension processing Assist in month end preparation ensuring processes are completed in a timely and accurate manner. To include bank reconciliations, deferred income, accruals and prepayments Maintain accounts receivable ledger - raising sales invoices, settlements Maintain purchase ledger - matching supplier invoices to purchase orders, ensuring invoices are properly authorised, preparing payment run for authorisation Credit control and monthly debtor reconciliation Maintain fixed asset register Managing employee expense reimbursement process Managing company credit cards Quarterly Vat returns Responding to customer enquiries effectively Support with Annual Audit processes Additional admin support within the team, as required. What we are looking for : 2 years experience in a similar role Competent in the use of accounts packages (such as Xero, SAGE etc) Strong IT skills, including working knowledge of a range MS Office or G-suite applications Strong interpersonal skills with ability to manage internal and external stakeholders Desirable Experience -Its not a deal breaker, but ideally you will have: Part Qualified Why should you join PlotBox ? We have a clear mission - and a sense of pride in doing what we do - to ultimately lessen peoples pain at the most difficult time of their lives; this means a lot to our team. We are a global company with over 130 colleagues based across the UK, Australia and North America. Youll undoubtedly broaden your understanding and appreciation of global operations. We have a passion for tech and innovation, actively exploiting new and cutting-edge tools and technologies to enhance our product and skillset. We are proud that, since 2020, we have received our Great Place to Work Certification - our staff have told us loud and clear that they love working for PlotBox. We have also been recognised as one of the UKs Best Workplaces for Development 2024 - we invest in employee growth; we nurture every career. We are a truly diverse and inclusive workplace; we are proud to boast 43% femalé representation - which is almost double the average within the tech industry and helped put us on the UKs Best Workplaces for Women listing in 2023 Our focus on wellbeing and a supportive culture has seen us ranked on the UKs Best Workplaces for Wellbeing list (2023) One of our core values is trust; you are trusted to do your job without someone micro-managing - we expect people to give their best efforts in return Life at PlotBox - we appreciate that we may not be the right workplace for everyone, so below we have laid out what life at Plotbox is really like so you can decide if a career at PlotBox is for you ! We are a growing / scaling company - as such we don't always have everything neatly mapped out so you have to be comfortable with ambiguity sometimes A 40 hour working week and flexible working hours. We ask everyone to be in the office during our core hours from 10-4pm meaning you can balance your work hours around lifes commitments. Hybrid working - for most roles, our staff work 2 days per week in the office and we love the opportunity it gives us to collaborate face to face. We believe in continuous improvement - so that can mean change is a pretty constant thing for us - we need our people to embrace change as opposed to resisting it We believe feedback is crucial to development so we will create a safe environment where you can take onboard feedback and use it to improve - but we can't force you to take the feedback on board; that's your choice We will support and nurture you - but we need you to show initiative, be able to tackle problems, roll with the challenges and get stuff done There is no room for ego round here - everyone is here because they bring something to the table - all voices are heard and respected We support our employees health and wellbeing with regular wellbeing initiatives and a health cash plan, access to EAP and additional counselling support Our life assurance policy ensures your loved ones are looked after should the worst happen * Our flexible benefits suite allows you to flex-up (or down) on on benefits depending on what is most useful to you and your family at the time Career mobility and progression which is based on merit as opposed to time-served as well as the opportunity to travel to our global sites and visit customers when they need us on the ground. Active social and charity committee - lots of social events throughout the year including a summer social, Christmas party, Easter events, quizzes, book club, walking groups, coffee mornings and many many more. We offer Cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership if thats your thing! Quirky office set on a beautiful nature reserve with fully-stocked fridges and larders Free parking too! PlotBox is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you who you are.. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. If you require any reasonable adjustment or wish to speak to a member of our Talent team about tailoring the recruitment process to your needs please email stating the role you are applying for.

Sales Ledger Clerk Job Type: Full-time | 4-day week Location: Ballymena Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 dependent on experience Reed Accountancy are delighted to be partnered with a fast-growing, professional company in Ballymena seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Sales Ledger Clerk to manage sales order processing and customer communications effectively. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, attentive to detail, and capable of working independently as well as collaboratively with the team. As part of their team, you'll have opportunities for growth while working in a role that values accuracy, efficiency, and great customer service. Day-to-day of the role: Process and input sales orders accurately in accounting software, ensuring data integrity. Communicate professionally with customers via email, confirming orders and handling inquiries. Maintain and update customer accounts and records. Utilize Microsoft Excel for managing, analysing, and reporting sales data. Work closely with internal teams (sales, finance, and warehouse) to ensure smooth order fulfilment. Monitor and track order progress, ensuring timely processing and delivery. Assist with general administrative duties as needed. Required Skills & Qualifications: Experience with Sage (or a similar ERP system) is essential. Strong data entry skills with high accuracy and attention to detail. Excellent written communication skills for professional email correspondence. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks effectively. Previous accounts administrative experience (minimum 1 year required). A GCSE (or equivalent) qualification preferred. A valid Driving Licence (required). To apply for this Sales Ledger Clerk position, please submit your CV via this portal. Skills: Sales Ledger Administrator Sales Ledger Clerk Sales Ledger

Now accepting applicants for Focus Group studies. Earn up to £700 per week part-time working from home. Must register to see if you qualify. No Customer Service Representative Agent experience needed. Customer Service Representative Agent Work From Home - Part Time Remote Focus Group Panelists Our company is seeking individuals to participate in National & Local Paid Focus Groups, Clinical Trials, and Market Research assignments. With most of our paid focus group studies, you have the option to participate remotely online or in-person. This is a great way to earn additional income from the comfort of your home. Compensation: £55 - £120 (per 1 hour session) £250 - £700 (multi-session studies) Job Requirements: Show up at least 10 mins before discussion start time. Participate by completing written and oral instructions. Complete written survey provided for each panel. MUST actually use products and/or services, if provided. Then be ready to discuss PRIOR to meeting date. Qualifications: Must have either a smartphone with working camera or desktop/laptop with webcam Must have access to high speed internet connection Desire to fully participate in one or several of the above topics Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions. Customer service representative agent experience is not necessary. Job Benefits: Flexibility to take part in discussions online or in-person. No commute needed should you choose to work from home remotely. No minimum hours. You can do this part-time or full-time Enjoy free samples from our sponsors and partners in exchange for your honest feedback of their products. You get to review and use new products or services before they are released to the public. You must apply on our website and complete a set of questionnaire to see if you qualify. This position is perfect for anyone looking for temporary, part-time or full-time work. The hours are flexible and no previous experience is required. If you are a customer service representative agent or someone just looking for a flexible part time remote work from home job, this is a great way to supplement your income.