Back Dock Operative - Part Time - Furniture & Bedding Dept
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Ranked as one of Ireland’s best workplaces by Great Place to Work, Harvey Norman is a high‑profile, leading‑edge retail brand with over 289 stores worldwide selling furniture, bedding, electrical, and computer goods. With 16 stores in Ireland, we are growing and have plenty of opportunities for talented people. If you think you have what it takes to thrive in a dynamic retail environment, we want to hear from you.
About The Job
The role of Backdock Operative in Harvey Norman is to work with management and staff, with the aim of providing the best possible service to our customers and stores. A successful Backdock Operative has excellent product knowledge, provides outstanding customer service, helps create a great experience for the customer, and is above all else enthusiastic in helping the team perform to the highest standards. This role is crucial for making Harvey Norman a great place to shop.
Your Job / Tasks
* Responsible for operating and maintaining a clean and tidy backdock while keeping a safe and secure working environment.
* Provide the highest level of standards of customer service and act in a professional manner at all times.
* Ensure all deliveries are checked so that no substandard or incorrect goods are delivered to customers.
* Ensure that Goods Receiving and Dispatching procedures are followed at all times.
* Protect and secure Harvey Norman stock.
* Understand your department’s action plans and support the goals and targets set out by your manager.
* Ensure company standards of performance are followed at all times.
* Ensure all Health & Safety policies are adhered to in the warehouse.
* Other ad hoc duties as required to fulfil the Backdock Operative role.
Your Profile / Qualifications
* Leaving cert or equivalent is required.
* Forklift Training preferred.
* Experience working in a customer focused, fast pace, multidimensional industry.
* Preferably have 1‑3 years warehousing, construction or retailing industry experience.
* Picker certification advantageous but not essential.
* Knowledge of Microsoft Applications – Word, Outlook, Excel.
* Customer Oriented – understand who your internal and external customers are and can deliver high quality services.
* Strong Communicator / Good Listener – excellent listening and interpersonal skills.
* Numerical & Logical Ability – ability to work with numbers competently.
* Hardworking, conscientious, & self‑motivated – high self‑confidence, able to work under pressure.
* Adaptable to Change & Flexibility – flexible approach to work.
* Team & Collaborative Working – foster collaborative environment.
* Attention to Detail / Organised – prioritise and organise own work.
* Honest & Ethical – integrity and honesty as core values.
Additional Information
* This is a part‑time, 11 month fixed‑term contract.
* You may be required to work in other departments/warehouses/stores as necessary.
* We need employees to be flexible about when they work, covering store opening hours, including days, evenings, weekends and public holidays.
* The successful candidate will be required to attend a company induction day.
* Please note that this role will require a significant amount of manual handling.
Skills
Excellent Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Warehouse, Retail
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part‑time
Job function
Other
Industries
Retail Appliances, Electrical, and Electronic Equipment
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