Job Description

Permanent Vacancy: Warehouse Operative

Ulster Wool is a farmer run organisation which was established in 1950 to operate a central marketing system for fleece wool.

Our depot located in Muckamore is now holding interviews to recruit a Warehouse Operative to join their Warehouse team. The successful applicant will be working within a fast-paced warehouse environment; ensuring the flow of wool through departments is completed to quality standards, the duties of the role are hands on and physically arduous and demanding nature.

Responsibilities:

Unloading of wool sheets from HGV'S

Weighing of sheets upon receipt into the warehouse, hoist operation

Prepare wool sheets to be transported to grading points

Transferring wool to various processes within the warehouse via skeps

Be flexible to work in varying positions throughout the warehouse operation

IDEALLY you will:

Be self-motivated, hardworking and enthusiastic team player, this is key

Demonstrate a good work ethic, be conscientious of quality of work output

Excellent timekeeping and attendance

A good level of numeracy and literacy

Good communication/listening skills

Be able to implement instruction/training provided

Work Hours: Seasonal schedules

8.00am to 15.30pm Monday to Thursday, Friday 8.00am to 14.30pm (34 hours per week)

7.00am to 16.30pm Monday to Thursday, Friday 7.00am to 15.30pm (44 hours per week)

8.00am to 16.30pm Monday to Thursday, Friday 8.00am to 15.30pm (39 hours per week)

no weekend work, no overtime requirement.

What we can offer you:

A contributory pension scheme is available to join, 3% minimum employee, 6% employer contribution

Pension salary sacrifice

23 days holiday in the first year (plus 8 statutory holidays), after two years continuous service entitlement increases to 28 days per year

Cycle to work scheme available

Health Assured access available

Please provide an up-to-date CV and application letter in writing to Stephen Preston, Depot Manager, Ulster Wool, 20 Tirgracey Road, Muckamore, Antrim, BT41 4PS, email: Stephenpreston@ulsterwool.com. Closing Date for applications 01/06/02025.

Applicants must be able to provide two employer references to support their applications.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 25,560.00 per year

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme On-site parking
Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 01/06/2025
Reference ID: BWBFD1
Expected start date: 23/05/2025