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, operating the till, pricing and bar-coding incoming items, 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
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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.

Application Information

If you are in receipt of benefits, contact your local Jobs and Benefits Office. If you are not in receipt of benefits, contact the Work Experience Programme team via WorkExperience@communities-ni.gov.uk

Vacancy ID
1791544
Job Sector
Retailing, Wholesaling and Purchasing
Area
Co Down
Location
Newry
Salary
Please see further information
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Temporary
Weekly hours
25
Published date
15/10/2026
Closing date
25/11/2026
Worktime
ReStore is open Monday to Saturday from 9am-5pm. Work experience will be during these hours.

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