DFC Work Experience - ReStore Warehouse & Collections

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

Job summary

A government department in Northern Ireland is offering a work experience opportunity at the ReStore Warehouse in Ballymena. Participants will gain retail experience, support collection operations, sort donations, and provide customer service. This program lasts 8 weeks with hours from 25-30 per week, and participants may receive reimbursements for travel and childcare. An incentive payment of £10 per day is also available.

Benefits

Travel and childcare cost reimbursement

Incentive payment of £10 per day

Responsibilities

• Support the Donations Collection Team with collecting donations.
• Sort donated goods, including pricing and barcoding stock.
• Ensure high presentation standards of stock on the shop floor.
• Provide excellent customer service and handle inquiries.
• Operate the Till system, managing donations and payments.
• Maintain cleanliness and adhere to health & safety regulations.
• Attend necessary training.

Skills

Flexible approach

Good interpersonal skills

Willingness to learn

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Job description

DFC Work Experience - ReStore Warehouse & Collections

At Habitat ReStore, Individuals will gain work experience within a retail environment. Individuals will gain experience in various retail operations. Tasks include customer service, assisting with collections, sorting and displaying of donations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Donations Collection Team with the collection of donations in the Habitat van.
• Sort donated goods, this could include the pricing and barcoding of stock.
• Ensure a high standard of presentation, display and merchandising of stock on the shop floor.
• Provide excellent customer service, handling customer queries in person and on the phone.
• Operating the electronic Till system, including the booking of donation collections and processing payments.
• Assist with keeping the store clean and tidy and that health & safety regulations are adhered to.
• Attend appropriate training as required.

Skills and Qualifications

• Flexible approach.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Further Information

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. Contact your local Jobs and Benefits office for further information or contact the WEP team via [e-mail]

Application Information

If you are in receipt of benefits, contact your local Jobs and Benefits Office.If you are not receiving benefits contact the Work Experience Programme team via [e-mail]

Vacancy ID 1732003 Job Sector Transport, Distribution and Warehousing Area Co Antrim Location Ballymena Salary Please see Further Information No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 25 Published date 01/09/2025 Closing date 29/09/2025 Worktime Monday to Saturday from 9am - 5pm, work experience will be during these hours

Please note – this is a work experience/ volunteer opportunity