Heat Merchants Group, trading as Heat Merchants and Tubs & Tiles, is Ireland's leading solutions provider for heating, plumbing, renewable energy and Tiles. The group has 31 Heat Merchants branches and 12 Tubs & Tiles showrooms supported by a central warehouse and distribution hub based in Athlone.
We are currently recruiting for Warehouse Operatives. It would be advantageous if candidates had forklift experience/licence.
BENEFITS:
- Monday to Friday
- 39 Hour Contract
- Bonus Scheme (Performance related)
- Day Shift
- Overtime
- 21 days annual leave
- Employer Contribution to pension scheme
- Life cover
- Store discount
- EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
- Wellness initiatives
- Further education support
- Career progression
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Goods Outwards: The Warehouse Operative will be responsible for picking, packing and labelling goods going out to our branch network.
Goods Inwards: The Warehouse Operative will be responsible for unloading, labelling and putting deliveries into stock
JOB SPECIFICATION
- Print orders received daily and confirm, pick and dispatch as required
- Build pallets with orders for the branch network and label accordingly
- Hood and wrap pallets ensuring they are safe for loading and transport
- Correct reporting of damaged stock
- Housekeeping
- Participate in stock take when required
- Adherence of all Health & Safety rules and procedures
Please note that the above list is not intended to capture every detail of your role but the main areas of responsibility.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The following criteria will be used in the selection process. Only those applicants who meet the essential criteria will be shortlisted for interview. The Company reserves the right to initially shortlist those candidates who meet both essential and desirable criteria.
Essential
- A minimum of 6 months previous experience in same or similar role to include a high degree of manual handling
- Forklift experience
- Posses a high level of attention to detail
- Ability to demonstrate customer focus
- Good Team Player
- Ability to use a computer (basic level)
Desirable
- Current forklift Licence
- Ride on power pallet truck experience
- Previous experience and/ or product knowledge from within the heating and plumbing industry
Additional Information:
Interested applicants should send their C.V. and cover letter clearly outlining how they meet the requirements of the role through this website.
Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Bike to work scheme
- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Wellness program
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay
Application question(s):
- What is your rate of pay expectation for this role of Warehouse Operative/Forklift driver?
- Do you possess Forklift experience?
Licence/Certification:
- Forklift Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- Ireland (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 06/07/2023
Reference ID: HM/F90
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