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Warehouse Assistant - Castlebar

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    M. KELLIHER 1998 LIMITED
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    Ref: #WPEP-2418730
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    C.T. ELECTRIC LTD., Moneen Ind Est, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, F23 R206
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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: 10 Dec 2025
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    Closing On: 04 Feb 2026

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 Placement. 
On a daily basis, you could be involved in picking and packing stock into boxes or move the boxes to the transport areas. These will then be shipped off to customers, retail stores or other warehouses. The Company has recently introduced a scanner to help picking the stock and you will be trained on how to use it.
You may also be asked to count and record stock levels. From time to time the warehouse shelves will have to be restocked. 

A great emphasis will be placed on product knowledge. You will be given ample opportunities to learn the products we sell.
You will receive manual handling training shortly after starting your placement. 

You will always be part of a team that will be there to offer any support needed. 

By the end of the programme, you will have developed the following skills: teamwork, problem solving, listening, communication, customer service, time management, attention to details, technology, collaboration, literacy and numeracy.


 
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 & Training Boards in collaboration with the Department of Social Protection. This optional module will fulfil your accredited training requirements for the WPEP.  

The participant will receive formal/informal training and mentoring in the following:

Formal Training:
-	Manual Handling
-	Health & Safety

Informal Training:
-	Good distribution practices
-	Stock Rotation
-	Stock Taking
-	Stacking products
-	Pricing items
-	Record Keeping
-	Teamwork
-	Computer and technology skills
-	General warehouse maintenance
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Career Level

  • Not Required

Candidate Requirements

Essential

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