Job Title: Payroll Specialist

Description

We are hiring for our client, an established and growing organisation based in County Antrim, who are seeking to appoint a Payroll Specialist on an initial 12–18 month contract, with strong potential for permanency.

This Payroll Specialist job offers an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and well-structured finance team within a business that values accuracy, collaboration and continuous improvement. The successful Payroll Specialist will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll while contributing to process enhancements across the function.

If you are an experienced Payroll Specialist seeking stability, flexibility and the opportunity to join a reputable employer with long-term prospects, this role should be of strong interest.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

1. Hybrid working & flexible start/finish times

2. Established, growing employer with strong team culture

3. 12–18 month contract with potential to become permanent

The Role:

• End-to-end processing of payroll on a weekly/monthly basis
• Ensuring compliance with current payroll legislation and HMRC regulations
• Managing starters, leavers, statutory payments and pension contributions
• Processing benefits, deductions and salary adjustments accurately
• Reconciling payroll reports and resolving any discrepancies
• Acting as a key point of contact for payroll-related queries
• Supporting year-end processes including P60s and reporting requirements
• Assisting with continuous improvement of payroll systems and processes

The Person:

• Proven experience working as a Payroll Specialist or within a payroll-focused role
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements
• High attention to detail and strong numerical accuracy
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise effectively
• Strong communication skills and a professional, confidential approach
• Experience working within a busy finance function is desirable

The Reward:

• Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience)
• Hybrid working model
• Flexible start and finish times
• Healthcare benefits
• 12–18 month contract with genuine potential for permanency
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to join a stable and expanding organisation

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage?

If you are interested in this Payroll Specialist job, or would like to have a confidential discussion about your next move within Accountancy & Finance, please contact Connor Donaghy at Hunter Savage.

As a specialist recruitment consultancy with deep expertise across Accountancy & Finance in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, we provide expert, confidential career advice and access to high-quality opportunities with established employers.

Visit our website for a full list of Accountancy & Finance opportunities.

Salary details are provided as a guide and are dependent on experience and expertise. We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria depending on the calibre of response.

Job Title: Electrical Estimator 

Description:
We are hiring for our client, a well-established and growing engineering business specialising in the design, manufacture and integration of control systems and LV switchgear. They now wish to appoint an Electrical Control Panel Estimator to join their expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced estimator or electrically trained professional to contribute to the delivery of bespoke electrical solutions across a variety of sectors, including water and wastewater treatment, power generation, food and beverage, HVAC, building services, and industrial process control. The successful Electrical  Estimator will play a key role in developing accurate and competitive costings, ensuring all estimates are technically sound, commercially viable, and aligned with project requirements.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

1. Competitive Salary (depending on experience)

2. Diverse, technically interesting projects across multiple industries

3. Excellent team culture with real long-term career potential

The Role:
• Review and interpret client specifications, drawings, and tender documents to produce accurate and timely cost estimates
• Liaise with customers to clarify requirements, specifications, and any necessary design modifications or approvals
• Work with engineering and production teams to prepare detailed costings for control panels, LV switchboards, MCCs, PLC/SCADA systems, and automation projects
• Source and verify supplier quotations, ensuring materials and components are competitive and available within project deadlines
• Support procurement and production by maintaining up-to-date cost data and forecasting project expenditure
• Contribute to internal planning meetings to monitor lead times, project progress, and delivery schedules

The Person:
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as an Electrical Estimator or in a similar role within a control panel or switchgear manufacturing environment
• Relevant electrical qualification (Apprenticeship, HNC or HND)
• Strong commercial awareness, attention to detail, and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills, both technical and client-facing
• Desirable: Experience in electrical schematic design (AutoCAD), CUBIC modular system design, or procurement/supply chain functions

The Rewards:
• Competitive Salary (DOE)
• Opportunity to work on technically challenging, high-spec projects
• Supportive, engineering-led team culture
• Long-term career progression within an expanding business

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage:
To find out more and apply for this Electrical Estimator job, please contact Dominic Heron at Hunter Savage for a confidential discussion.

At Hunter Savage, we are a specialist recruitment consultancy partnering with Engineering & Manufacturing professionals and businesses across Northern Ireland and Ireland. With deep sector expertise and a relationship-driven approach, we help candidates and clients achieve lasting success.

Salary is negotiable within the stated range based on experience and expertise. We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria dependent upon the calibre of response.

We are delighted to be hiring on behalf of our client, a leading international law firm, who are seeking a Junior Legal PA to join their Dublin office. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in legal support within a highly regarded, professional services environment.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

1. Join a well-established international law firm

2. Excellent training and career development opportunity

3. Competitive salary and benefits package

The Role

• Provide administrative and PA support to partners, solicitors, and senior Legal PAs

• Assist with document preparation, formatting, and proofreading

• Manage diaries, coordinate meetings, and organise travel arrangements

• Support billing, time recording, and matter administration

• Maintain filing systems and assist with document management

• Liaise professionally with clients and internal teams

• Support the wider team with general administrative duties

The Person

• Strong interest in developing a career as a Legal PA

• Previous administrative experience within a professional services environment is desirable

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to manage tasks effectively in a busy team environment

The Rewards

• Competitive salary

• Excellent benefits package

• Structured training and development programme

• Opportunity to progress within a leading international firm

• Supportive and collaborative workplace culture

Next Steps

For further information, and to apply for this Junior Legal PA job, please contact Clare Patterson. Visit our website for a full list of legal support opportunities.

Expert, confidential recruitment advice.

Salary is usually negotiable; salary details listed are provided as a guide only and may vary depending on experience. We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria depending on the calibre of response.

We are hiring for our client, a well-established and growing organisation based in Magheralin, who are seeking an Operational Support professional to join their Operations team.

This Operational Support role plays a key part in supporting Production, Processing and Whey teams by ensuring operational data is accurately collated, reviewed, validated, and reported. The successful Operational Support candidate will analyse milk intake, ingredient usage, stock reconciliations, yield, efficiency and production data, providing meaningful insight to drive operational performance and continuous improvement.

This opportunity is ideal for someone with strong analytical capability who enjoys working closely with operational teams and contributing to data accuracy, reporting improvements, and process optimisation.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Operational Support Job

• Monday–Friday 9am–5pm, with flexibility on start and finish times
• Key data-focused role supporting Production and Processing teams
• Opportunity to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence

The Role – Operational Support

• Collate, review and sense-check operational data including milk intake, ingredient usage and stock reconciliations
• Analyse yield, efficiency and production reports, highlighting variances, trends and exceptions
• Investigate anomalies with Team Leaders and Co-ordinators to ensure data accuracy
• Provide timely reports and insights to support corrective actions and informed decision-making
• Work with Operations and Finance to enhance reporting systems and KPI database/MES usage
• Manage ingredient supply transactions and monitor stock levels
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and promote a proactive operational culture
• Maintain compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards

The Person – What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 6 months’ experience within a production or FMCG environment
• Strong analytical skills with experience handling operational or production data
• Confident using MS Office and data systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to investigate variances and challenge constructively
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work on own initiative
• Flexible and committed to continuous development

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage

Hunter Savage is a specialist recruitment consultancy with deep sector insight across Business Support, Accountancy & Finance, Legal Practice, Engineering & Operations, HR, Sales & Marketing, Financial Services, Built Environment, and Science & Pharma across Northern Ireland, ROI, and the UK.

We take a consultative, relationship-led approach, helping professionals secure roles that offer long-term progression and the right cultural fit.

For further information or to apply for this Operational Support role, contact Alicia Rogers for a confidential discussion, or visit our website to view our latest opportunities.

We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria depending on the calibre of applications.

Job Title: Electrical Technician (Machine Builder)

Description

We are hiring for our client, an innovative and expanding automation and machine-building specialist based in Virginia, Co. Cavan. Due to continued growth and increasing project demand, they are seeking an Electrical Technician (Machine Builder) to strengthen their electrical team.

This Experienced Electrical Technician role offers the opportunity to join a highly technical automation business delivering bespoke machinery and automation solutions to industry. Working directly under the Senior Electrical Engineer, you will play a key part in machine builds, panel wiring, site installations and supporting technicians with technical challenges.

With significant expansion planned at the Virginia site, this position has a clear pathway to develop into a Senior role within the next 1–2 years.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

1. €50,000 – €60,000 salary depending on experience

2. Clear progression to Senior level as the site continues to grow

3. 70% workshop / 30% site split – varied and hands-on role

The Role

• Work closely with the Senior Electrical Engineer to support workshop and site activities
• 70% workshop-based – machine building, electrical wiring and panel building
• Assist with and produce low-level EPLAN schematics
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to technicians
• 30% site-based – installations, commissioning and resolving on-site snags
• Travel to customer sites (typically 1–2 weeks depending on project scope)
• Interpret and follow electrical drawings and schematics confidently

The Person

• Qualified Electrical Engineer or time-served, experienced Electrician
• Strong background in machine building and panel wiring
• Comfortable working independently on-site during installations
• Ability to read and follow electrical schematics
• Experience with EPLAN or similar electrical design software desirable
• Flexible and willing to travel for project work

The Rewards

• Competitive salary €50,000 – €60,000 (DOE)
• Clear long-term progression into a Senior role
• Opportunity to work on bespoke automation and machinery projects
• Join a growing, ambitious engineering business with strong future plans

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage

For further information and to apply for this Electrical Engineer / Experienced Electrician job, please contact Dominic Heron on +353 15255632 / 07458 160121, email dominic@huntersavage.com or send a private message via LinkedIn.

At Hunter Savage, we are a specialist recruitment consultancy with deep expertise across Engineering & Operations throughout the UK & Ireland. We build long-term partnerships with both employers and professionals, providing expert, confidential advice to support career growth and business success.

Salary details are a guide and may vary depending on experience and expertise. We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria depending on the calibre of response.

Corporate & Commercial Solicitor

Description

Hunter Savage are hiring for our client, a growing and ambitious commercial law firm, as they expand their Corporate & Commercial team following a recent strategic merger.

Due to continued growth, our client is seeking Corporate & Commercial Solicitors (1–8 years’ PQE) to join their team in Dublin or Cork. Opportunities are available across Solicitor, Associate, Senior Associate and Director level.

The team advises a broad mix of domestic and international clients across a wide range of corporate and commercial matters, including strong exposure to renewable energy and project-led transactions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Corporate & Commercial Solicitor looking to join a firm at a pivotal stage of development, with access to quality work and clear progression opportunities.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

1. 1–8 years' PQE opportunities across multiple levels

2. Dublin or Cork location with hybrid working

3. Strong transactional exposure including M&A and Private Equity

The Role:

As a Corporate & Commercial Solicitor, you will:

• Advise on mergers and acquisitions

• Support private equity and venture capital transactions

• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts

• Advise on corporate governance and compliance matters

• Work on joint ventures and corporate restructurings

• Support project finance and renewable energy transactions

• Provide company secretarial and corporate structuring advice

You will work closely with senior lawyers and partners while managing your own matters and developing strong client relationships.

The Person:

• Qualified Solicitor with 1–8 years’ PQE in Corporate/Commercial law

• Strong drafting and technical ability

• Commercial awareness and business acumen

• Ability to build trusted client relationships

• Organised and capable of managing competing deadlines

• Ambition to progress within a growing team

More experienced candidates will also be considered.

The Reward:

• Competitive market salary (DOE)

• Clear progression pathway

• Hybrid working

• Exposure to domestic and international transactions

• Growing and collaborative team environment

Next Steps

For further information and to apply for this Corporate & Commercial Solicitor role, please contact Amy Davis.

We are hiring for our client, a well-established manufacturing business based outside Newry, to recruit a Customer Service Coordinator on a permanent, full-time basis (Monday to Friday).

This Customer Service Coordinator role sits at the heart of the operation, supporting key customer accounts and ensuring orders, forecasts and stock requirements are managed efficiently and cost-effectively. The successful Customer Service Coordinator will work closely with internal departments and external stakeholders to deliver a consistently high standard of customer service while supporting product development and day-to-day operational activity.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong coordination, organisational and customer service skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-based environment.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

1. Permanent, Monday to Friday role
2. £30,000 salary + fantastic bonus 
3. 36 days annual leave, 4% pension 

The Role

• Manage a portfolio of customer accounts within the department
• Coordinate ordering, delivery and stock management of components
• Review customer forecasts to ensure demand is met efficiently
• Support new product developments from concept through to order stage
• Communicate with customers to maintain high service standards
• Liaise with internal teams including Sales, Technical, and Finance
• Handle project work, complaints, and invoice queries as required

The Person

• At least 1 year’s experience in a similar customer service or coordination role
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads
• Confident communicator at all levels
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Numerate, proactive and solutions-focused
• SAP experience advantageous but not essential

The Reward

• Permanent employment with long-term stability
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to develop skills within a growing business

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage

For further information, or to apply for this Customer Service Coordinator job, please contact Nuala McClinton, Associate Director at Hunter Savage. Expert, confidential career advice within the Business Support market. 

Derivatives and Structured Finance Associate (18 months – 4 PQE) | London

Opportunity Summary

A leading international law firm is seeking to strengthen its London practice with the appointment of a Derivatives and Structured Finance Associate. This is an excellent opportunity for a high-calibre Derivatives and Structured Finance Associate with 18 months to 4 years’ PQE to take on a visible, responsibility-led role within a collaborative and growing team.

The role is well suited to an associate who has already developed a strong technical foundation and is keen to broaden their exposure across complex derivatives and structured products within a sophisticated international platform.

Practice Focus

The successful Derivatives and Structured Finance Associate will play a key role advising on a wide range of complex derivatives and structured finance matters. This includes substantial involvement in ISDA documentation and structured products, alongside meaningful exposure to the wider debt finance practice, particularly corporate finance and leveraged finance transactions.

The team operates at the highest level of the market, advising major financial institutions, funds and corporate clients on technically demanding, cross-border matters.

Candidate Profile

• UK-trained and qualified solicitor with 18 months–4 years’ PQE

• Background at a Magic Circle firm or comparable international firm with a top-tier structured finance practice

• Strong experience in derivatives and structured products, including ISDA documentation

• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills

• Experience in loan products or acquisition finance advantageous but not essential

• Outstanding academic record

• Commercially minded, adaptable and comfortable working with a high degree of autonomy

Confidential Enquiries

This appointment is being handled on a confidential basis by Hunter Savage, a specialist legal recruitment consultancy. For a discreet discussion about this Derivatives and Structured Finance Associate role, please contact us directly.