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 to join the team in the Athlone depot.
BENEFITS:
- Monday to Friday
- 39 Hour Contract
- Bonus Scheme (Performance related)
- Day Shift
- Overtime
- Employer Contribution to pension scheme
- Company Sick Pay Benefit scheme
- Life cover
- Staff discount
- EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
- Wellness initiatives
- Further education support
- Career progression
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB
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
- 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
- Forklift experience
- 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 CV and a 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.
Closing Date: 12th April 2024
Company Values:
All our people are encouraged to live and breathe our core values, which means taking care of and being responsible for the safety, health and wellbeing of their colleagues and working together to provide exceptional service to our customers. It also means being part of a culture in which we nurture potential so that of others can be fully reached. We achieve this by always treating everyone with fairness and respect whilst working to have a positive impact on the communities we serve.
Heat Merchants Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
