Overview
* Based in Dunmurry, location easily accessible by Translink train and Glider services
* Permanent contract
* Full time – 37.5 hours per week ( 2 x roles available)
* Salary: £24,570 per annum (£12.60 hourly rate)
* Closing date: Monday 10th November 2025
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
Job Purpose
Working under the direction of the Distribution Centre Manager/Warehouse Supervisor, you will play a vital role in processing donated clothing and other donations across Oxfam’s donation streams.
Your primary role will be to sort, grade, categorise, and prepare textiles for resale or recycling. Your work will help maximise quality items dispatched to our stores, reduce waste and carbon emissions whilst supporting Oxfam’s mission of helping those most affected by climate change.
Job Responsibilities
* Sort, grade, and categorise donated textiles (clothing, household textiles, accessories) by quality, type, seasonality, and resale potential.
* Identify higher value brands and items including rare and vintage pieces
* Separate unsellable textiles for recycling or upcycling.
* Process volumes efficiently, meeting daily/weekly throughput targets.
* Support loading/unloading of incoming textile stock.
* Support packing, tagging, labelling, and preparation for onward distribution to shops or resale channels.
* Maintain clean, tidy, and safe sorting zones and workstations.
* Adhere to health & safety, manual handling, and quality standards at all times.
* Assist with ad hoc tasks or process improvements as directed by the Distribution Centre Manager.
Other
* Eager and required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values (click here) as well as the promotion of gender justice and women's rights (click here).
* Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles.
* Carry out any other duties within the scope and purpose of the job as required.
Personal Specification
Job Requirements
Essential
* Textile, material and brand knowledge
* Ability to work to targets and deadlines
* Speed and efficiency
* Ability to QC (Quality Control) in a fast paced environment
* Experience of working independently and as part of a team
* Self-motivated, reliable, and committed to continuous improvement.
* Good communication and interpersonal skills (fluency in written & spoken English)
* Good time management skills
* Ability to maintain the highest standards of housekeeping
* Ability to comply fully with Oxfam Ireland’s policies and procedures
* Eligibility to work in the UK
Desirable
* Previous experience in sorting donated goods, textiles, or second-hand operations (charities, recycling centres)
* Interest or knowledge in “The Circular Economy”
What we offer?
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Training and development opportunities
* A supportive work environment committed to inclusion, equality and staff wellbeing
* Meaningful work with positive social and environmental impact
* Opportunities to move across Oxfam’s operations (retail, logistics, sustainability projects)
Comments
Oxfam Ireland is an all-island organisation working in two jurisdictions (NI & ROI), therefore, the post holder will be required to provide support all island when needed.
In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, the job holder may be required from time to time to perform other duties as deemed reasonable and necessary by the employer. The job holder may also be required from time to time to work or attend training/meetings at another location. As much notice as is reasonably practicable will be given of any such change. The job holder must abide to a sensible and safe dress code as agreed by the Distribution Centre Manager.
Key Attributes
* Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities.
* Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the application of gender / gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, and diversity for all aspects of development work.
* Commitment to Oxfam’s safeguarding policies to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam are as safe as possible.
Organisational Values
* Accountability – Our purpose-driven, results-focused approach means we take responsibility for our actions and hold ourselves accountable. We believe that others should also be held accountable for their actions.
* Empowerment – Our approach means that everyone involved with Oxfam, from our staff and supporters to people living in poverty, should feel they can make change happen.
* Inclusiveness – We are open to everyone and embrace diversity. We believe everyone has a contribution to make, regardless of visible and invisible differences.
Statement on Confidentiality
It is crucial that when encountering sensitive and/or confidential information it is maintained in strictest confidence, within the context of Oxfam Ireland’s policies and procedures. Failure to do so may be viewed as gross misconduct and may be subject to disciplinary procedure.
Equal Opportunities
Oxfam is an Equal Opportunities employer. We aim to ensure that no staff suffer discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, membership of the traveller community, religious belief, political opinion, social class or caste, sexual orientation, HIV & AIDS status, marital status or family situation; gender, age or disability. Oxfam requires all staff to apply an equal opportunities approach and this responsibility rests with all employees and the organisation.
Oxfam Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the Community.
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