Warehouse Operative

Warehouse Operative x2

Lir Chocolates, Navan, County Meath, Ireland 

We're currently hiring for two Warehouse Operative positions at Lir Chocolates! We have opportunities available on both our weekday and weekend shifts.

Position type: Full-Time, Temporary, Weekday

Hours: 40 hours

Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:30

Pay range: €13.90/hour 

Breaks: 30 minutes paid, 30 minutes unpaid

Position type: Full-Time, Temporary, Weekend

Hours: 36 hours

Shift Pattern: Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Pay range: €13.90/hour 

Breaks: 30 minutes paid, 30 minutes unpaid

• Pick and move pallets using appropriate equipment, recording movements with a handheld scanner.
• Use computer systems to track production and ensure stock is correctly placed.
• Return and scan pallets into racking to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Follow a clean-as-you-go policy to keep the warehouse and vehicles tidy.
• Report any stock discrepancies immediately to a senior team member.
• Comply with all food safety standards at all times.

• Current Forklift licenses (Reach or Counterbalance)
• Previous warehouse experience is essential
• Computer literacy, including knowing how to use scanners and relevant software programs.
• Good numeracy skills
• Excellent organisational and record-keeping skills to coordinate large volumes of goods
• Honesty and trustworthiness.
• Self-motivated and eager to learn
• Have a clear and professional communication style

• Paid Breaks
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Death In Service Benefit 
• Company Pension Plan at 1.5%
• Family friendly policies such as 12 weeks of paid maternity leave after one year of service. 
• Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme (subject to meeting minimum criteria) 
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Annual engagement calendar covering an array of activities and educational events promoting diversity and inclusion 
• Participate in supporting your local community with opportunities to spend one day per year volunteering or fundraising and gain company-matched sponsorship.
• Company Wellbeing agenda including annual Wellbeing Week, Menopause Support Group and Mental Health First Aid programme
• Access to staff shops with exclusive discounts
• Monthly employee recognition scheme via the ‘Zertus Values Awards’
• Recruitment Refer a Friend rewards
• Training and Development Opportunities (Leadership courses, External qualifications, Professional memberships)  

At Lir, we stand as a forefront provider of premium chocolates to prominent retailers globally. Our ethos revolves around creativity, meticulous attention to detail, and a relentless pursuit of innovation. Operating from two cutting-edge manufacturing plants in Navan, County Meath, we are dedicated to the art and enchantment of crafting hand-finished and hand-decorated chocolates based on both traditional recipes and gloriously unfamiliar new combinations. 

Lir Chocolates are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

Your application will be reviewed as part of our selection process. If you’re shortlisted, a member of our Recruitment or HR team will contact you by phone or email (please check your junk mail). From there, if you advance, your application will be shared with the hiring manager for further review. If selected, you will be invited to an onsite interview.

Please let us know if you require any special arrangements or adjustments to be made for your interview by speaking with the Talent Acquisition team at application stage. The provision of this information is likely to include special category data and is therefore covered by data protection laws. We ask for this information so that we are fully aware of any adjustments needed and we will use the information provided to inform our decisions about making those changes.