A new role has been created to support manufacturing and engineering apprentices thanks to support from a foundation set up in memory of a Portadown businessman. The James Kane Foundation is funding a new role for a mentor and support officer with the MEGA (Manufacturing & Engineering Growth & Advancement) network. MEGA was established in
Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has welcomed the seventh PwC Professional Services Assured Skills Academy offering 20 individuals an opportunity for a career in professional services. Funded by the Department for the Economy, this PwC Professional Services Assured Skills Academy will see participants receive eight weeks industry-relevant pre-employment training delivered by Belfast Met through a combination
Local employers across all industries in Newry, Mourne and Down are getting ready to promote their live vacancies and welcome prospective employees at a Job Fair in the Canal Court Hotel, Newry. The Job Fair on Thursday 30 June, has been organised by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council via its NMD Labour Market Partnership
Newry firm Around Noon, the award-winning food-to-go manufacturer, has secured a new contract to supply sandwiches from its TWELVE Handmade in County Down range to Marks & Spencer stores across the island of Ireland. This represents an agreement worth £3.5million in retail sales. TWELVE sandwiches are produced in County Down using ingredients from across the
Moy Park has announced the appointment of a new Senior Brand Marketing Manager. Ellen Wright will now be responsible for the promotion of the Moy Park brand portfolio in UK and Irish markets. Developing multichannel marketing campaigns to support the launch of products, as well as ensuring continued brand awareness and presence with key trade
Economy Minister Gordon Lyons today (Tuesday) announced 20 training places on a new Assured Skills Academy with IT services provider Version 1. Successful applicants to the Department for the Economy’s fully funded Assured Skills Academy will receive eight weeks of industry-relevant pre-employment training at Belfast Metropolitan College. Completing the Academy guarantees an interview for a
Teamwear company, Playr-fit have organised a Business 5 aside football tournament which takes place next Friday, June 17 with all proceeds going to PIPS Hope and Support Charity. This event takes place at the Newry cages, home of Newry City AFC who recently got promoted to the Irish Premiership. A great response was received for
As one of UK’s leading waste management companies Re-Gen Waste are passionate about developing people. The Newry based company value the ideas and innovation individuals can bring to the work and invest in learning and development. The Re-Gen Academy training programme will equip you with hands on experience and give you an opportunity for learning,
Re-Gen Waste is a vibrant growing business and we want to engage and retain the best individuals for a wide range of diverse roles. Here are the latest roles available at the Newry based company. HGV Class One Driver General Class 1 driving duties throughout UK & Ireland Safe, efficient and responsible driving of Company
AbbeyAutoline has this week completed the acquisition of family-owned Portadown brokerage, BMG Insurance. Established in 1972 by Brian McGurgan, BMG Insurance had headquarters in the County Armagh town with an additional office in Newtownbutler. This acquisition arrives as AbbeyAutoline, which is part of the Prestige Insurance Holdings Group, continues its expansion strategy. The company, created
