We're recruiting - Warehousing Operative/FLT Driver

Ulster Wool is looking to recruit a Warehouse Operative who will be based at our Muckamore Depot, reporting to the Depot Managers on site.  This role is to undertake warehouse tasks/processes, and implementing the movement of wool using a counter balance fork lift truck. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Unloading wool sheets from HGV's
• Weighing sheets upon receipt into the warehouse
• Prepare wool sheets to be transported to grading points and lanes
• Transferring wool to various processes within the warehouse via skeps
• Operation of machinery, be able to implement instruction and guidance provided
• Carry out other ad-hoc duties that are commensurate to the role

Skills, Abilities & Experience:

• Current counterbalance forklift truck licence (preferred)
• Have previous warehouse working experience, 6 months minimum (essential)
• Full clean driving licence (essential)
• The ability to work independently and be self-motivated is necessary
• An effective team worker
• A good level of numeracy and literacy
• Demonstrate a good work ethic, be conscientious of quality of work output
• Excellent timekeeping and attendance

Working Hours:

Three shift patterns in operation, normal working hours are:

8.00am to 16.30pm Monday to Thursday, Friday 8.00am to 15.30pm (39 hrs per wk), shift operates for 26 weeks.

Shift 1:  Operates in peak season for 13 weeks: 7.00am to 16.30pm Monday to Thursday, Friday 7.00am to 15.30pm (44 hrs per wk)

Shift 2:  Operates in low season for 13 weeks: 8.00am to 15.30pm Monday to Thursday, Friday 8.00am to 14.30pm (34 hrs per wk)

Benefits:

• Salary details upon application.  A contributory pension scheme is available to join.
• Annual leave 22 days per year (pro-rata in the first year) in addition to the 10 statutory holidays, after two years continuous service the annual leave entitlement increases to 25 days per year.

Ulster Wool look forward to receiving applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they meet the required experience skills and abilities. 

Application letter and CV in writing to Jayne Harkness-Bones, Depot Manager, Ulster Wool, 20 Tirgracy Road, Muckamore, Antrim, BT41 4PS  E-mail:[email protected]    

Closing Date for applications 6th May 2020.  Ulster Wool is an equal opportunities employer.