Brooks has been an institution in the Irish construction industry since its inception in the late 1700’s to today and are recognised as one of the leading Timber and builders’ merchant in the Republic of Ireland. Brooks has grown by developing a product offering in harmony with customer needs and by its customer-focused approach.
Following the acquisition of the Brooks Group by the Murdock Builders Merchants Group in August 2021, the Group now operates from a combined 25 locations in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland and is now the 2nd largest builders merchanting group on the island of Ireland.
We value both our customers and our employees and our business is built on offering consistently excellent customer service by well-trained and knowledgeable staff.
Yard Supervisor
We wish to recruit an Operations (Yard) Supervisor to join our Cork Branch to effectively manage operations within the yard ensuring it is safe and well organised. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to develop their skills and experience within our industry. As part of the branch team, you will play a vital role in our continued success, providing excellent customer service.
This role will include:
- Supervision of Operations and Yard Staff.
- Delivering a high standard of customer service as appropriate to their specific needs
- Stock Management to include maintenance of adequate stock levels
- Assist in co-ordinating and helping with deliveries, customer collections and daily duties including Forklift operation.
- Ensuring yard area is kept safe, clear and well managed at all times in line with Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
Criteria:
- Committed with a strong work ethic
- Must have working knowledge of building materials and their application.
- Previous experience of managing/supervising a small team and can demonstrate excellent leadership skills.
- Must be able to prioritise and plan according to business requirements
- Ability to work well under pressure and to meet tight deadlines
- Excellent organisational and team working skills
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Must be IT literate and demonstrate knowledge of Microsoft Office
Benefits:
- Company Pension Scheme
- Competitive Salary
- Staff Training
- Staff Discount
- Long Service Leave and Recognition
Closing date: Friday 15th August 2025
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
- Forklift: 2 years (required)
- Customer service: 1 year (required)
- Yard Supervisor: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Forklift Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
