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
 - 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 WorkExperience@communities-ni.gov.uk.
Application Information
If you are in receipt of benefits, contact your local Jobs and Benefits Office. If you are not receiving benefits contact the WEP team via WorkExperience@communities-ni.gov.uk
- Vacancy ID
 - 1737508
 - Job Sector
 - Retailing, Wholesaling and Purchasing
 - Area
 - Co Antrim
 - Location
 - Ballymena
 - Salary
 - Please see further information
 - No. vacancies
 - 1
 - Contract Type
 - Temporary
 - Weekly hours
 - 25
 - Published date
 - 30/09/2025
 - Closing date
 - 10/11/2025
 - Worktime
 - ReStore is open Monday to Saturday from 9am - 5pm. Work experience will be during these hours.