Warehouse Operative

Location: The Warehouse, Vision Ireland Retail, Unit C1, Newhall M7 Business Park, Co Kildare,

Vacancy Type: Full Time, permanent contract

Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. 8am-4pm

Reporting to: Warehouse Manager

Purpose of the job: Responsible for the processing of donations for resale in Vision Ireland’s network of Charity Shops nationwide

Closing date: 4th February 2026

Vision Ireland reserve the right to close this competition earlier than the outlined closing date should a sufficient number of suitable applications are received. Early application is advised.

Want to work somewhere that makes a difference for our community? Our retail business contributes over 30% of the funding needed to provide essential services to the 55,000 service users around the country.

Applicants should thrive in a busy warehouse environment and be fully authorised to work full time in Ireland.

· Sort and grade textile/clothing items by separating into predetermined classifications (e.g., men’s, women’s, children’s, and other textiles) and into quality levels (retail store grade, outlet grade, or salvage) and sort and grade household wares.

· Helping with the loading and unloading of vans during busy periods. Adhere to safe work practices at all times and contributing to the establishment and maintenance of a healthy and safe working environment.

· When necessary assist with the in house training of new Warehouse employees.

· Assisting the Warehouse Manager with duties around warehouse 1 & 2 during busy periods.

· Achieving relevant KPI goals that are assigned by the warehouse manager

· Follow Vision Ireland Retail policies and procedures

· Experience in a warehouse environment

· Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment

· Experience working in a face paced environment

· Knowledge of safe work practices in a warehouse environment

Forklift licence is preferable but not essential.

Manual Handling certification is preferable but not essential.

Vision Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:

Vision Ireland is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is afforded equality of opportunity. It is our policy to recognise people as a key resource required for successful attainment of the organisation’s mission. In support of this, it is important to remember that differences between people, whether devised from their different backgrounds and personalities, cultures and/or their different abilities, can be a source of strength to the organisation.

Vision Ireland is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation for a person with a disability, whether they are an applicant for employment or an employee requiring special facilities.