Lurgan man Colin Hughes appointed CEO for Four Star Pizza chain

Lurgan man Colin Hughes has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Irish-owned pizza chain Four Star Pizza. Operating out of the company’s headquarters in Dublin, Colin will be responsible for the successful leadership and strategic direction of the Four Star Pizza brand, overseeing all of the chain’s operations and developing and implementing business plans

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Twelve places up for grabs as Southern Regional College launch welding academy

Economy Minister Gordon Lyons today launched a new Assured Skills Collaborative Welding Academy at Southern Regional College, with 12 training places. Successful applicants to the Academy will receive industry-standard welding training that will provide them with the skills to take up potential welding roles with companies in Craigavon, Armagh, Newry and Lisburn. Welcoming the Academy,

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Three roles available at MDE Machinery

Welder / Fabricator  Assembly Fitters Spray painter MDE Machinery was only set up by Mark and Dean Belford back in 2018, but their products have already made it into markets across the globe. Speaking to Armagh I, Mark explained they are now shipping to dealers as far afield as New Zealand. The firm, based just outside Markethill, all began

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Jobs profiled: Pawel is proof that even if you don’t enjoy School, your dream job is still achievable

What is your role in the company and what does a typical day entail? I joined MDE Machinery as a welder-fabricator. Just before Christmas I was promoted to a supervisor role. As welder-fabricator my typical day entails welding and fabrication with technical drawings and specifications, working to deadlines, working within a team and with company

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Inside: Norbrook, the largest privately owned veterinary pharmaceutical company in the world

Established in 1969 by the late Lord Ballyedmond, Norbrook Newry is one of the largest privately owned veterinary pharmaceutical companies in the world. With more than 40 years’ experience delivering trusted, quality brands for our customers, we are continuing to drive the business forward through new product development; substantial investment and increasing revenue in all

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What does a maintenance supervisor do?

In a maintenance supervisors role you are vital to the efficiency, development and progress of manufacturing and processing industries within the company you work in. Working with other professionals, you’ll be responsible for improving production facilities and developing strategies to improve overall reliability and safety of plant, personnel and production processes. Here are two jobs

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Co Armagh business leaders recognised at IoD Director of the Year Awards

Three County Armagh business leaders have had their outstanding contributions recognised at the 2021 Institute of Directors Northern Ireland (IoD NI) Director of the Year Awards, sponsored by AIB. Chief Executive of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Roger Wilson received the Public Sector Director of the Year Award, while Louise Skeath of SDG Construction

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