DFC Work Experience - ReStore Retail
Job description
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. There is a role for everyone.
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
Essential Skills
- Flexible approach.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable Skills
- Previous retail experience is not essential. We will provide all the necessary support and training for the work experience role.
Further Information
Employer - Habitat ReStore 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 WorkExperience@communities-ni.gov.uk.
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: WorkExperience@communities-ni.gov.uk
- Vacancy ID
- 1722246
- Job Sector
- Retailing, Wholesaling and Purchasing
- Area
- Co Antrim
- Location
- Lisburn
- Salary
- Please see Further Information
- No. vacancies
- 1
- Contract Type
- Temporary
- Weekly hours
- 25
- Published date
- 10/06/2025
- Closing date
- 21/07/2025
- Worktime
- ReStore is open Monday to Saturday from 9am - 5pm. Work experience will be during these hours.