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.

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