DFC Work Experience - Restore Warehouse and Collections

Department for Communities (Work Experience Opportunities); Lisburn; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government department is offering a work experience opportunity in Lisburn focused on collections for Habitat ReStore. Participants will support donations collection in the van and sort goods for display, enhancing their customer interaction skills. The role requires lifting and flexibility, with a commitment of 25–30 hours per week. Travel costs may be reimbursed, and participants receive £10 per day for up to £50 weekly. This experience lasts for 8 weeks and is perfect for those wanting to develop teamwork and organizational skills.

Benefits

Travel costs reimbursement

Childcare costs reimbursement

Incentive payment of £10 per day

Responsibilities

• Support the Donations Collection Team with the collection of donations.
• Ensure all items collected are labelled and ready for registering.
• Sort donated goods and price stock.
• Move stock to shop floor after pricing.
• Help customers by moving purchased items.
• Keep the store clear and tidy following safety regulations.
• Attend required training.

Skills

Able to lift heavy items

A flexible approach

Good interpersonal skills

Willingness to learn

Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Job description

DFC Work Experience - Restore Warehouse and Collections

At Habitat ReStore, individuals will gain work experience in the area of collections and managing the donations received in the warehouse. Individuals will assist with collections from individual or corporate donors in the surrounding area. Tasks will include being out in the lorry or van to local homes or businesses to collect donations, assisting with the unloading of the items to the donation centre, ensuring all times are labelled and recorded, and moving stock to the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Support the Donations Collection Team with the collection of donations in the Habitat van/lorry.
• Ensure all items collected are labelled and ready for registering in the donation centre.
• Sort donated goods, which may include pricing of stock.
• Move stock to shop floor once priced, ensuring a high standard of presentation and display of merchandise.
• Help customers in store if items are needed to be moved when purchased.
• Assist with keeping the store clear and tidy and adhering to health and safety regulations.
• Attend appropriate training as required.

Skills and Qualifications

• Able to lift heavy items.
• A flexible approach.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Further Information

Employer: Habitat for Humanity. This work experience opportunity is expected to last for 8 weeks and will require attendance of 25–30 hours per week. While on work experience, participants will retain their entitlement to benefit. Travel and childcare costs may be reimbursed. Participants will also receive an incentive payment equivalent to £10 per day (max £50/week). Contact your local Jobs and Benefits office for further information.

Application Information

If you are in receipt of benefit, contact your local Jobs and Benefits Office. If you are not in receipt of benefit, contact the WEP team via: [e-mail]

Location: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 05 Dec 2025