General Operative

Grafton Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Basic Salary

Private Health Care

Sick Pay Scheme

Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

Pension Scheme

Colleague Saving Scheme

Profit Share Scheme

Colleague Discount

Educational Assistance

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

A leading builders merchant company in Dublin is seeking a General Operative to manage warehouse operations. This includes receiving deliveries, ensuring organization, and operating forklifts safely. The ideal candidate has experience in a similar role and holds necessary certifications. Full-time position with benefits such as health care and profit share. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience as a general operative.
• Valid Fork-lift Licence essential.
• Must hold a valid Manual Handling Certificate.
• Previous customer service experience is preferred.
• Experience in a busy builders provider setting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Receive and check deliveries, ensuring secure storage in line with safety guidelines.
• Keep the warehouse tidy and maintain stock visibility.
• Maintain and use the forklift per safety guidelines.
• Pick, pack, and load company vehicles.
• Safeguard against theft and maintain security awareness.
• Communicate effectively as part of a team for efficient operations.

Skills

General operative experience

Fork-lift Licence

Manual Handling Certificate

Customer service experience

Experience in busy builders providers

Job description

General Operative - Thomas Street

Part of Grafton Group Plc, Chadwicks Group is the market leader in the builder’s merchanting industry in the Republic of Ireland. The core business is through the traditional Builders Merchants division. Main brands include Chadwicks, Cork Builders Providers, Davies & Telfords. In addition, and through organic growth and acquisitions the Group have established a range of brands which are close to the core but offer a uniquely different range of products. These include Heitons Steel, Panelling Centre, Morgans Timber, Proline, Sitetech & HSS Hire.

Principle Objective

Reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor, the General Operative will be responsible for the upkeep and organisation of the warehouse area. Working effectively as part of a team in which you’ll make sure our customers can rely on a timely, friendly and dependable service.

Knowledge & Experience

• Previous General operative experience is required
• Valid Fork-lift Licence essential
• Valid Manual Handling Certificate
• Previous customer service experience
• Previous experience in a busy builders providers an advantage

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and check off deliveries to the warehouse, highlighting any anomalies and ensuring secure, correct and timely storage of such deliveries in line with health and safety guidelines.
• Ensure that the warehouse/store is kept tidy at all times, that stock is clearly identifiable and low stock levels highlighted to management where necessary to make certain products are available at all times.
• Ensure that the forklift is used and maintained in an appropriate manner in line with health and safety guidelines.
• Responsible for picking, packing and loading of company vehicles.
• Actively safeguard against theft of goods or company property by being security conscious at all times.
• Work and communicate as a team member to ensure the warehouse operates efficiently and effectively within company policy.

Contract Type

• Permanent
• Full time 39 hour contract
• Working week Monday to Friday, may be required to take part in the Saturday roster
• Location- Greencastle Parade Coolock D17 F963

Our Benefits Include

• Competitive Basic Salary
• Private Health Care
• Sick Pay Scheme
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Pension Scheme
• Colleague Saving Scheme
• Profit Share Scheme
• Colleague Discount
• Educational Assistance
• Wellness initiatives

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Chadwicks Group we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

DISCLAIMER: Chadwicks Group reserves the right at any time to change, delete, or add to any of the provisions of this Role Profile at its sole discretion and it is the colleagues responsibility to familiarise themselves with these changes. Furthermore, the provisions of this Role Profile are designed by Chadwicks Group to serve as guidelines rather than absolute responsibilities and duties.