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Warehouse Assistant - Wicklow Town

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    ICON FASTENERS & SUPPLIES LIMITED
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    Ref: #WPEP-2412435
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    Wicklow Enterprise Centre, The Murrough, Wicklow, Co. Wicklow, A67 HD86
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    No of positions: 1
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    Work Placement and Experience Programme
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    As per WPEP guidelines
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    Work Placement Experience Programme
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    Published On: 17 Sep 2025
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    Closing On: 12 Nov 2025

This Work Placement Experience Programme provides Participants with an opportunity to gain meaningful work experience, learning and training while on the programme. This programme is for jobseekers who are in receipt of qualifying social welfare payments and those transferring from a social welfare scheme or an ETB Training Allowance. Your eligibility for this programme will be verified by the Department as part of the application process. 


During the 6 month placement, you will gain practical experience in various aspects of a Warehouse Assistant role and be guided in this role by the warehouse manager.
On a daily basis, you could be involved in assisting with picking and packing stock into boxes or move the boxes to transport areas. These will then be shipped off to customers.
You may be asked to assist with count and record stock levels. 
From time to time the warehouse shelves will need to be restocked and you will be required to assist with this.
A great emphasis is placed on product knowledge, you will be given ample opportunities to learn about the products we sell.
You will always be working as part of a team that will offer you any support that you may need. 

By the end of the programme, you will have developed the following skills; 
Teamwork
Problem solving
Listening & Communication
Customer Service 
Time Management
Attention to detail, 
Technical Collaboration, 
Literacy an numeracy.

Furthermore, you will be familiar with a warehouse environment and how it runs, what are the safety rules and how to follow them and finally, understand a Company's standards and how they are applied on a daily basis. 
This is a training and work experience opportunity; no prior experience in this role is necessary. Accredited and/or sector recognised training will be provided to support your placement. Participants are eligible to participate in the WPEP QQI Work Experience Module which was developed by the Education and Training Boards in collaboration with the Department of Social Protection. This optional module will fulfil your accredited training requirements for the WPEP.

Formal Training:
- Health and Safety
- Manual Handling
- Computer Skills

Informal Training:
- Communications Training
- Good Distribution Practices
- Time Management Skills
- Working as part of a team
- Attention to detail
   Customer Service Skills
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Career Level

  • Not Required

Candidate Requirements

Essential

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