Seasonal General Attendant – ERT – Manual Labour

BSNI are working with Newry Mourne and Down District City Council to recruit a Seasonal General Attendant – ERT – Manual Labour. This role is temporary.

Employment type
Temporary
Number of people required
1
Target start date
27 Feb 2026
Duration
4 Weeks
Hours per week
30

Rate
PAYE: £13.63 per hour
Job location
89 Drumintee Road, Killeavy, Newry, Newry, Mourne and Down, BT35 8SW, United Kingdom

Main Purpose of Post/Job Summary
To supervise the public ensuring the safe and orderly usage of facilities.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Instruct and supervise public at all times ensuring safe and orderly usage and visitor satisfaction is maintained.
2. The prevention of unauthorised activities and compliance with Management procedures and Council Bye-Laws.
3. To collect and ensure the safety of monies in accordance with procedures, and to disseminate information and prepare and maintain records/reports.
4. To report defects and undertake general maintenance, cleaning duties, security/safety checks and emergency action/repairs.
5. To open and close the facilities or premises ensuring they are maintained in a suitable condition.
6. To operate and use a range of tools, power tools and plant.
7. To administer First-aid as appropriate.
8. To ensure that Corporate policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.
General
1. Carry out duties for all jobs up to and including those in the grade / scale set for this post provided such duties are deemed to be within the area of work.
2. Carry out duties in compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Order 1978 (as amended); Acts of Parliament; Statutory Instruments and Regulations and other legal requirements; and all Council Policies and Procedures including Dignity at Work, Health and Safety, Attendance and all relevant Codes of Conduct.
3. Complete all documentation associated with the duties of the post.
4. Participate in staff training and development activities to ensure that knowledge, skills and competence required to fulfil the role in full are up to date.
5. Undertake the duties in such a way as to enhance and promote the positive reputation of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.
6. Undertake all aspects of work respecting confidentiality.
7. By its nature the post will require flexible working to meet the needs of the service.
8. Contribute to Corporate, Departmental and Regional working groups as required.
The list of duties / responsibilities must not be considered comprehensive nor exhaustive. They are simply a summary of the main duties / responsibilities that the post holder will be required to undertake. No Job Description can cover every issue that may arise within the post at various times and the post holder is expected to carry out other duties from time to time which are broadly consistent with those in this Job Description.

Employees/Applicants must be capable of undertaking the duties and responsibilities as set out in the Job Description and fulfil the requirements of this Person Specification; which will be assessed through the appointment process.
Employees/Applicants must be suitably qualified and experienced, be able to meet the criteria set out in this Person Specification and demonstrate they possess the key competencies for the position at a frontline level.

Essential Criteria:

• Desirable Method of Assessment Education / Qualifications & Experience
  GCSE passes (Grades A – C) in both English Language and Maths or equivalent.
  PLUS
• At least 6 months relevant experience in a customer facing role working with the public OR (in lieu of GCSE passes).
• At least 1 years relevant experience in a customer facing role working with the public.
  At least 6 months previous experience of cash handling and keeping associated records in a work environment.
• Awareness of Health and Safety issues involved in working with the public and Manual Handling
• Ability to work unsupervised and under own initiative.

Competence at frontline level is essential for this post and will be assessed at the appropriate selection stage of the appointment process; using the Competency Framework for Local Government, which includes definitions of the competence groups and examples of positive indicators. All of the competencies are considered relevant to this post and may also be assessed during probation and throughout employment in this role.

Takes personal responsibility for making things happen. Shows motivation and perseverance in overcoming obstacles and achieving results.
Selection interview
Competencies will be assessed and monitored throughout the employment cycle. Respect for diversity and equality underpins the core competencies required for the post. Employees will be expected to treat all individuals with respect, respond sensitively to differences and encourage others to do likewise during the course of their employment with the council.

For more information contact Jessica or Debbie on 02895219313

BSNI are an acting recruitment agency.