Job Description

The Warehouse Operative will join the growing Warehouse Team to provide key assistance to the Business Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the efficient handling, storage, and distribution of goods within the warehouse. This role involves receiving and processing incoming stock, picking and filling orders from stock, packing and shipping orders, and managing inventory alongside the Business Manager. The Warehouse Operative plays a vital role in maintaining the organisation and cleanliness of the warehouse, ensuring that operations run smoothly and effectively to support the overall goals of the company.

Responsibilities and Duties

Warehouse Support

Manage warehouse queries and tasks.

Receive deliverables of packaging stock, check quantities and store tidily.

Receive deliverables of bulk stock. Check quantities, record receipt and pass on paperwork to Business Manager.

Keep shelves restocked from bulk storage.

To work efficiently as part of the Warehouse Team to achieve targets as outlined by Business Manager.

Pick and pack customer orders to achievable agreed turn-around targets and using suitable packaging products.

Maintaining accurate warehouse records in compliance with company standards.

Assisting in preparing or circulating inventory reports.

To observe and comply with high levels of Health and Safety.

TO be adaptable and flexible in approach of work.

Liaise with colleagues across a variety of teams throughout Ulster Ceramics Pottery Supplies.

Other general warehouse duties as determined by business needs.

Kiln Servicing (Desirable):

Training to service and maintain kilns.

Ensuring kilns are operating efficiently and safely.

Assisting with kiln repairs and maintenance as needed.

Other duties:

Work closely with other departments to provide warehouse support as needed across the Ulster Ceramics Pottery Supplies Network.
Any other tasks as deemed by the Business Manager or CEO/General Manager.

This job description has been made at a time of organisational change, and therefore it is important to note that that this is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the post holder will be required to carry out other duties as required.

About you

In this entry-level role, you will assist with the processing of an efficient and effective warehouse department. We are committed to supporting your career growth through either an apprenticeship route, depending on your education and experience level. We are open to discussing the opportunity to work towards a professional qualification tailored to your ambition and career goals.

Skills and Abilities

Good customer-focused approach.

Excellent IT literacy (including Word, Adobe, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).

Attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all work.

Ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise tasks on own initiative, working to tight deadlines.

Good planning and organisational skills.

Good communication skills.

Flexibility to adapt to changing business and operating priorities.

Ability to manage and coordinate electronic records systems.

Knowledge, experience and qualifications

A minimum of 5 GCSEs (Grades A-C) or equivalent, including English Language and Mathematics.

Relevant qualification in warehouse operations or a related field is preferred.

Previous warehouse experience is advantageous, but not essential.

Experience of using a warehouse management system or database is advantageous, but not essential.

Experience working as part of a busy team.

Understanding of the requirements of GDPR, confidentiality of records, documents and information.

Personal qualities

A sense of urgency and accuracy when undertaking tasks and responding to queries, even when under pressure.

Having a can-do attitude.

Good team player and to have a proactive approach to all tasks.

Empathetic and use emotional intelligence when communicating with staff and our stakeholders.

Proactive attitude to your own learning, development and performance.

Benefits and Perks

Why work for us?

Subsidised canteen

Health and Wellbeing Programme

Free on-site parking

Casual dress

At Ulster Ceramics Pottery Supplies Ltd., we're happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. The role is part-time (22hrs per week) and while working at Ulster Ceramics Pottery Supplies Ltd., we also provide the following:

How to apply

Please submit a CV and Cover Letter to us by

12 noon on Friday, 9 May 2025

.

Interviews will be held at NCCE HQ in

mid-May 2025

.

Please note The application closing date for the role will be on Friday, 9 May 2025. As we are recruiting to a number of vacancies at present, we will be holding screening calls ahead of the interview, which means we will begin to invite candidates in before the closing date. Please do submit your CV and Cover Letter as and when you are ready. It is our aim to make employment offers by mid-May 2025.

If you'd like to find out more to see if this role suits you, we'd be very happy to have an informal chat; please contact

recruitment@ncce.org.uk

to set up a call or virtual meeting.

Cover Letter Guidance

Within your cover letter, please ensure that it complements your CV and gives you the chance to demonstrate your motivation and suitability for the job. Your cover letter should answer three questions:

Why do you want this job? Why do you want to work for this organisation? Why are you right for the role?
Please use the cover letter to highlight information you want the panel to be aware of. You may wish to:

demonstrate that you have researched NCCE Ltd. evidence how you have the skills and experience as noted within our 'About You' section. aim for one page in length with about three to five concise paragraphs.
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 22 per week

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 09/05/2025
Reference ID: NCCE UC 01