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Software Development Manager

June 17, 2020

Bluestones staffing is working with a new and exciting IT site in Belfast city centre. If you are an experienced Software Development Manager and looking for a new and exciting challenge, look no further.

Location: Belfast City Centre

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £55 – £75k

About the Job

As a Development Manager you will be a crucial part of team who will lead by example and set the pace and tone for building a culture of high performing teams.

Providing direction and oversight through all phases of the product release cycle (design, development and quality assurance), aligning development objectives with product milestones and ultimately customer satisfaction.

Essential:

5 years managing a software development team
Experience with agile development methodologies (Scrum/Kanban)
Expert Level knowledge of OOP concepts and architectural patterns (Inversion of Control, Domian Driven Design, MVC, Etc)
Experience with popular unit testing and mocking frameworks
Experience building loosley coupled applications using microservices and integration patterns
Experience evaluating third-party libraries/frameworks
Familiarity with Continuous integration, Continuous Deployment.
Experience iwht PaaS and Iaas cloud technologies (Azure/AWS)
Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken.

Desirable Criteria:

Experience working in healthcare
Experience working in product based company

For further information contact Debbie today on 02895219313 or email cv via link below.

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HR Consultant

June 9, 2020

Bluestones staffing has a requirement for a HR Consultant.

You will be working directly for our clients, offering a first class service, acting as their own in-house HR Manager. The HR support must balance the operational needs of clients’ businesses, so they can focus on their commercial priorities and have the peace of mind they are compliant in HR and people matters. You will also manage a small team of Sagegreen HR professionals.

This a challenging, generalist role, suitable for someone who is able to work in fast-moving and dynamic environments and able to take up the reigns quickly and efficiently. Experience of dealing with multi-sited operations or having worked in a variety of business sectors would be a distinct advantage.

You will:

· provide on-going HR support services, handling email enquiries and offering bespoke telephone advice;

· be fully competent in handling a variety of employee relations matters

· involved in the development of HR policies and procedures, training and development material, and HR projects

· knowledgeable on evolving HR legislation and its potential business impact

· Required to travel to client sites*

As a Sagegreen HR Manager you need to be highly motivated, able to work under pressure and have the ability to juggle priorities. You will be working as part of a wider team but equally must be comfortable to use your own initiative in making decisions. We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running.

This assignment is anticipated to be for an initial period of 3 months with possible extension.

If this sounds of interest, please send your CV to: nkelly@sagegreen.com

Closing date for applications: Friday, 12th June 2020

Level 2 Technical Support Engineer

May 12, 2020

Bluestones staffing has an exciting new role with our client based in Belfast has a requirement for a Technical Remote Support Engineer Level 2.

Role:

Providing a wide range of services including infrastructure Design, Implementation and Support, the company creates, manages, implements and supports IT systems.

An exciting opportunity for a Technical Remote Support Engineer to provide first and second line support to our end user community in support of their server, infrastructure, desktop and laptop environments. Most of our Client base is located in Northern Ireland and in mainland UK however we do support clients in various locations around the world.

The successful candidate’s duties will include:

· receiving and logging IT Service Desk calls using the company standard call logging facility

· working on first and second level IT issues until completion

· liaise with customers and provide information to aid them in their day-to-day IT related activities

· provide the customer with remote technical support and act as their technical liaison

· Document and knowledge base information, including new and changed services

· Provide an escalation point to our Level One engineers

· support a contracted range of hardware and software products and to assist the account team leader in the delivery of outstanding levels of customer service

· report directly into the assigned team leaders and Service Support Manager

Essential Critera

· Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role

· Microsoft Certifications (MCSA/MCSE)

· Experience troubleshooting/supporting:

Windows 2008/11 SBS | 2012R2 | Hyper-V | Microsoft Exchange | Office365 | Active Directory | Group Policies | VPN | Firewalls | Switching | General comms | MS Office | Backup products | Security Products | Printing | Server/PC Hardware faults

· Ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate excellent Customer Service skills

· Available to work occasional irregular hours

Desirable:

· MSP Service Desk experience

· Design and implementation of network security solutions, firewalls and switching

· Design and implementation of Active Directory and Group Policies

· Migration between various versions of Windows Server and Microsoft Exchange / Office365

· Experience in installing and migrating Microsoft SQL

· Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert

· Knowledge of Dell Sonic WALL security appliances

Other benefits include: healthcare plan, competitive company pension scheme & training and certifications plan.

For further information please contact Debbie on 02895219313 or forward your cv via the link below.

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Print Operative

May 12, 2020

Bluestones staffing is working with a leading print manufacture in NI, due to continued growth and success they have a requirement for a number of Cut and Crease Operator.

Position: Cut Crease operative

Location: Newtownabbey

Salary: Depending on experience

Duration: Permanent

Main Duties:

To working to daily and weekly targets
To achieve established quality standards working within the guidelines outlined int he established quality systems complying with ISO9001 and PS 9000 quality standards.
Maximising machinery efficiency
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives in production.
Log and record duties performed in SFDC.

Machinery:

To assistance in the maintenance of all machinery and equipment in with established planned maintenance programmes.
To keep work area clean tidy ensuring that the highest standards of housekeeping and hygiene are always maintained.

Skills and Experience

Experience of Cut Crease machinery and methodology (1 year min)
Experience with pre-make ready, embossing and PSA scheduling tool or equivalent
Ability to take responsibility for output and quality of cartons produced
Ability to examine cartons to a high-quality standard is essential including knowledge of braille
Specific experience of Bobst 102, 106Per and 104Er formats would be a distinct advantage

Personal Specification:

Communication ability to communicate effectively
Determination ability to overcome obstacles
Be self motivated
For immediate interview please contact Debbie on 02895219313.

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Software Development Engineer

March 11, 2020

Bluestones staffing has a requirement for a number of Software Development Engineer.Net.

Our client is a rapidly growing technology company passionate about improving community health and safety through the power of data. We provide software applications, interoperability and data management solutions to emergency medical services, fire departments and hospitals.

Essentials:

· Two+ years’ experience in software engineering including knowledge of SOLID DRY SRP and other software engineering best practices

· Your experience should include;

o C# and the .NET Framework

o unit testing and mocking frameworks (NUnit / Moq / NSubstitute)

o Git for source control

o Cloud Platforms (Azure / AWS / GCP)

· You should also have;

o Knowledge of OO concepts and design patterns

o Proficiency in SQL and relational database concepts.

o Knowledge of modern .NET web frameworks (WebApi, ServiceStack, etc)

o Exposure to Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment practices

o Familiarity with Domain Driven Design, Event Sourcing, CQRS patterns

o A passion for what you do and understanding how your work impacts ESO’s success

o Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken

Desirable:

· Domain Driven Design, Event Sourcing, CQRS patterns

· Cloud Messaging Technologies (Azure Service Bus, Amazon SQS/SNS)

· Java programming

· Functional programming

For a full JD contact Debbie on 02895219313 or email cv via the link below:

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Software Development Manager

March 11, 2020

Bluestones staffing is working with a new and exciting IT site in Belfast city centre. If you are an experienced Software Development Manager and looking for a new and exciting challenge, look no further.

Location: Belfast City Centre

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £55 – £75k

About the Job

As a Development Manager you will be a crucial part of team who will lead by example and set the pace and tone for building a culture of high performing teams.

Providing direction and oversight through all phases of the product release cycle (design, development and quality assurance), aligning development objectives with product milestones and ultimately customer satisfaction.

Essential:

5 years managing a software development team
Experience with agile development methodologies (Scrum/Kanban)
Expert Level knowledge of OOP concepts and architectural patterns (Inversion of Control, Domian Driven Design, MVC, Etc)
Experience with popular unit testing and mocking frameworks
Experience building loosley coupled applications using microservices and integration patterns
Experience evaluating third-party libraries/frameworks
Familiarity with Continuous integration, Continuous Deployment.
Experience iwht PaaS and Iaas cloud technologies (Azure/AWS)
Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken.

Desirable Criteria:

Experience working in healthcare
Experience working in product based company

For further information contact Debbie today on 02895219313 or email cv via link below.

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Recruitment Consultant

March 11, 2020

Due to continued growth and success Bluestones staffing is recruiting an experienced Recruitment Consultant for our Mallusk office:

Location: Mallusk

Duration: Permanent

Salary: Depending on experience

Hours of work: 9am – 5.30pm Mon- Thur, 9am – 4.30pm Friday

On call Rota for out of hours.

Experience Required:

2 years recent Recruitment experience
Account management experience
Good negotiating skills
Business development

Main Duties:

Working to weekly KPI’s
Managing clients and candidates requirements.
Managing legislation
Updating system
Weekly payroll for temporary staff
Attending client meetings
All other duties as required.

Benefits:

20 days holidays plus stats
Commission
Health Shield
Birthday off

For further information please contact Debbie on 02895219313 or email your cv via the link below.

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HR Generalist

March 11, 2020

Bluestones staffing is working with a leading technology company in Belfast to assist with their search for an experienced HR Generalist.

This is a new exciting role, you can start take the role and make it your own. You will be required to manage the recruitment and training for North and Southern Ireland.

Duties:

Managing payroll for all sites
Managing review and approval of UK benefits
Completion of monthly global headcount reports
Manage all recruitment and selection campaigns
Manage new hire, induction and probationary review process
Managing all HR process and policies
Maintaining manual and computerised HR and Training records
All other duties as required

The candidate:

CIPD or HR qualification
Significant experience in the above
Ability to adapt your skill set when required
IT experience would be advantageous but not essential

Benefits:

Life Insurance, Health care and Pension Fund

For a full JD please forward your cv.

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Care Assistants

March 11, 2020

Bluestones staffing is working with a family run business employing over 600 people in the care sector. Due to continued growth and internal promotions they have a requirement for Night-shift care assistants though-out various sites.

Duration: Permanent Roles

Salary: £8.29phr

Location: Dunmurry, Coleraine, Ballycastle and Belfast

Hours: Various shifts

As a care assistant you are a critical part of the team to ensure that all residents have a comfortable and safe environment to live in.

Responsibilities:

Working as part of a team to deliver excellent quality, person-centred care to all residents.
Enriching the lives of residents through the organisation and delivery of activities.
Updating and maintaining records inline with patient care.
Supporting the nursing team to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

Ideal candidate:

Caring nature
Excellent communication skills, specifically with the elderly
Committed to consistently delivering a high standard of care
Team player

For first stage interview contact Debbie on 02895219313 or email your cv via the link below.

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Electrician

March 2, 2020

Due to continued Growth and Success our client is requiring a full-time permanent Electrician for their site in Dungannon, travel to other sites maybe required occasionally.

Position: Electrician (Factory)

Location: Dungannon

Salary: £14 – £18 depending on experience

Duration: Permanent

Essential Criteria:

· Install, repair, and maintain electrical components of industrial equipment.

· Work as a team member or use own initiative to complete projects.

· Observe safety procedures and meet electrical codes.

· Make decisions based on technical documents.

· Perform electrical testing and inspections.

· Machine installation

· PLC programming

HS&E Responsibilities

Understand Company HS&E Policies.
Identify potential hazards and take appropriate action to eliminate
Ensure all areas are clean and tidy

Skills and Knowledge

Knowledge of electrical systems, electrical hand tools, and industrial equipment.
Awareness of electrical regulations.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Motivated self-starter who can manage projects and make decisions.
Ability to read schematics, electrical drawings, and other technical documents.
Testing & Fault finding
Willing to perform physically demanding tasks, such as lift heavy objects, climbing ladders, crawling
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Robust knowledge of PLC programming.

For further information please contact Bluestones on 02895219313.

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