General Operative
Job description
THE EMPLOYER IS: ULSTER SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT LIMITED The role involves assisting in the assembly of furniture such as office desks, chairs and drawers. You will also be required to help in the loading and offloading of deliveries onto lorries and breaking down cardboard ready to be recycled. You may also be required to work in our recycling operations which involves stripping mattresses down into their different components, confidential waste shredding and cardboard recycling. The role will involve performing manual handling tasks such as offloading lorries and lifting furniture.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the assembly of furniture components and finished products.
- Participate in the recycling of mattresses and handling of confidential waste materials.
- Follow health and safety procedures at all times, including the use of PPE.
- Maintain good housekeeping of the work area.
- Load and unload materials and products as required.
- Work collaboratively with team members and other departments.
- Carry out and complete manual handling tasks.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute ideas for process enhancements.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to follow work instructions.
- Good attention to detail.
Desirable Skills
- Previous experience in a factory, warehouse, or production environment.
- Experience in furniture assembly or textile manufacturing.
- Knowledge of recycling or waste handling procedures.
Further Information
The Employer is: ULSTER SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT LIMITED JobStart 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
- 1741490
- Job Sector
- Manufacturing,Transport, Distribution and Warehousing
- Area
- Belfast
- Location
- Belfast, Cambrai Street
- Salary
- 16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour.
- No. vacancies
- 8
- Contract Type
- Temporary
- Weekly hours
- 25
- Published date
- 27/10/2025
- Closing date
- 05/12/2025
- Worktime
- Monday to Friday, between 8am - 4pm