ReStore Warehousing Trainee

JobStart Scheme; Newtownards; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-known charity organisation in Newtownards seeks a ReStore Warehousing Trainee to assist with day-to-day operations. Responsibilities include sorting donated goods, supporting the Donations Collection Team, and maintaining store presentation. Ideal candidates should show a positive attitude, good interpersonal skills, and a willingness to learn. Temporary contract with flexible working hours up to 25 per week.

Qualifications

• Positive and flexible approach to work.
• Ability to safely move stock items (up to 25kg).
• Good interpersonal skills for effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Support the Donations Collection Team with loading/unloading donations.
• Sort donated goods including pricing and barcoding.
• Ensure high standards of presentation and cleanliness in the store.

Skills

Ability to safely move stock items (up to 25kg)

Positive and flexible approach

Good interpersonal skills

Willingness to learn

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: HABITAT FOR HUMANITY IRELANDAt Habitat for Humanity, we believe that everyone, everywhere should have a safe place to call home.Habitat ReStore, the charity’s social enterprise, builds sustainable community and directly tackles poverty here in Ireland. ReStore enables local people to improve their homes for less, provides learning opportunities for volunteers from different abilities and backgrounds, and diverts tons of reusable waste from landfill.The ReStore Warehousing Trainee will assist with day-to-day operations of Habitat for Humanity ReStore.Full training and mentoring will be provided. This is an opportunity for you to work as part of a team, to learn new skills that will build your CV, and get experience that you can use in many roles going forward. There may also be an opportunity to engage in Habitat for Humanity's broader work; this could include supporting with schools/youth engagement, practical painting on the House to Home Programme or helping raise the awareness of the organisation at events.

Responsibilities

• Support the Donations Collection Team with the loading and unloading of donations.
• Ensure items collected are labelled and recorded.
• Sort donated goodsincluding the pricing and barcoding of stock.
• Move stock to the shop floor using correct manual handling skills (including equipment use).
• Ensure a high standard of presentation, displayandmerchandising of the stock.
• Support with the Kitchen Rescue Programme.
• Assist with keeping the store clean and tidy andthat health & safety regulationsare adhered to.
• Provide excellent customer service to both donors and customers.
• Attend appropriate training as required.

Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to safely move stock items (up to 25kg).
• Positive and flexible approach.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team(including with volunteers of all ages, backgrounds and abilities).

Further Information

The Employer is: HABITAT FOR HUMANITY IRELANDJobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information- Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week.- Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach.- Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment.The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Vacancy ID 1745291 Job Sector Transport, Distribution and Warehousing Area Co Down Location Newtownards Salary 16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour. No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 25 Published date 13/11/2025 Closing date 23/12/2025 Worktime Monday - Saturday, hours between 9am - 5pm (flexible).

Area: Republic of Ireland
Closing date: 17 Nov 2025