Careers

Internal Sales Rep/Trade Counter - Brooks Bluebell

We wish to recruit an Internal Sales Support person who will play a fundamental role providing excellent customer service in the Bluebell branch. This role includes responding to customer needs ensuring these are carried out efficiently in line with company standards to both established and new customers. This includes a close working relationship with the Sales reps and play a vital role in our continued success.

This role will include:

• Ensuring the efficient processing and follow-up of customer enquiries.
• Maintain accurate records of sales, client interactions and other relevant activities.
• Maintaining effective communications with our suppliers regarding the sourcing and delivery of products.
• Supporting and liaising with our External Sales Representatives to ensure that customer quotes & orders are processed accurately and efficiently.
• Building and maintaining successful customer relationships ensuring focus on the achievement of long-term customer loyalty.
• Building and maintaining successful supplier relationships.

 

Criteria:

• Experience of using Microsoft office and including an accounts computerised system would be an advantage.
• Previous experience of Supervising Staff would be an advantage.
• Excellent planning and organisation skills.
• Experience of meeting deadlines.
• Self-motivated, and able to work independently.
• Excellent attention to detail.

 

Benefits

• Attractive package offered
• Company Pension Scheme
• Opportunity for Excellent Career
• Staff Discount

 

To apply please:

Email CV to:  [email protected]

Closing date:  4:00pm Friday 13th June 2025

IT Infrastructure Engineer - Brooks Bluebell

The Brooks Group are looking to recruit an IT Infrastructure Engineer to add to our growing IT Team to oversee technology services for four primary brands: Murdock Builders Merchants, Brooks Timber and Building Supplies Ltd, The Lotus Group, and Dublin Plywood & Veneer Company Limited (DPV).

Murdock Builders Merchants, established in 1982 and headquartered in Newry, Northern Ireland, has expanded to 14 branches and two timber processing facilities, becoming a prominent supplier of building materials across Ireland.

Brooks is a leading timber and builders' merchant in the Republic of Ireland, with a history dating back to the late 1700s, supplying timber products and building materials through a network of seven branches across Ireland.

The Lotus Group specializes in asset and property management services, focusing on retail, leisure, and residential sectors, and is known for its innovative approach to enhancing asset value.

DPV, founded in 1946, supplies panel products to the furniture trade in Ireland, offering items such as chipboard, plywood, Flexi ply, flooring, laminates, and fire door blanks. Collectively, these brands represent a significant presence in the construction and property management industries across Ireland and the UK.

Role Summary

The IT Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for supporting and maintaining on-premise and cloud infrastructure, ensuring the stability, security, and efficiency of IT systems across the organisation. This role involves handling networking, cybersecurity, servers, disaster recovery, and L3 support, working closely with the IT Infrastructure Manager to implement IT strategies and improvements. Postholder will be required to cover all four companies above and the role will be hybrid but primarily based in Brooks, Naas Road, Dubin 12

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain on-premises and cloud infrastructure (Azure, Windows Server, Active Directory, Citrix, VMware, etc.).
• Support branch connectivity, troubleshooting VPNs, SD-WAN, routers, and firewalls.
• Provide L3 support for escalated technical issues related to servers, networks, and security.
• Monitor and maintain disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity plans.
• Ensure cybersecurity best practices, including firewalls, EDR, and vulnerability management.
• Manage server backups, patching, and system updates.
• Work with ERP teams to support system availability, database performance, and integration.
• Assist in IT infrastructure projects, including system upgrades and migrations.
• Maintain IT documentation, policies, and procedures.
• Support vendor management and procurement for IT hardware and infrastructure services.

 

Qualification & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, system administration, or network engineering.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft technologies (Windows Server, Azure, Active Directory, M365, Hyper-V).
• Experience with firewalls, networking (SonicWall, Cisco, Fortinet, Meraki), and VPNs.
• Knowledge of remote access technologies (Citrix / RDP)
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and experience with enterprise security tools.
• Experience in backup solutions, disaster recovery, and high-availability configurations.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
• IT certifications (CCNA, MCSE, Azure, CISSP) are a plus.
• Postholder must have a Right to Work within the UK/Ireland.

Benefits

• Company pension scheme
• Staff discount
• Long Service Leave
• Long Service Recognition

 

To apply please:

Email CV to:  [email protected]

Closing date:  4:00pm Friday 13th June 2025

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Plumbing and Heating External Sales Representative – Eastern Region

We wish to recruit a results-driven Plumbing and Heating External Sales Representative to actively seek out and engage customer prospects in the Eastern region. The role includes promoting and selling our Heating and Plumbing products and establishing and maintaining customer relationships whilst achieving agreed sales targets. The ethos of our business is to offer consistently excellent customer service, and the successful candidate will reflect this through his/her role in the company. This is an ideal opportunity for the right candidate to utilise their experience and knowledge and play a vital role in our continued success.

 

This role will include:

• Responsible for presenting, promoting and selling Plumbing and Heating products to existing and prospective customers.
• This person will be responsible for establishing, developing and maintaining positive customer relationships ensuring focus on the achievement of long-term customer loyalty.
• Establishing customer leads through cold calling and ensuring follow up of any potential new customers.
• Achieving agreed upon sales targets and outcomes.

 

Criteria:

• Proven track record of sales in the Construction sector providing excellent customer service.
• Ideally a robust knowledge of Plumbing and Heating materials.
• Excellent selling, communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise and manage time effectively.
• Experience of working under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Experience of both working in a team and individually.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Must have IT experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office.

 

Benefits

• Attractive competitive salary offered.
• Performance Related Bonus.
• Company Vehicle.
• Company Mobile Phone.
• Company Pension Scheme
• Opportunity for Excellent Career.
• Staff Discount.
• Long Service Leave and Recognition.

 

To apply please:

Email CV to:  [email protected]

Closing date:  4:00pm Friday 20th June 2025

Branch Manager - Brooks Bray

Reporting to the Regional Director East the Branch Manager should be a self-motivated and results-driven manager who can direct and manage Brooks Bray growing business in the Dublin area and implement effective programs to drive profitable growth. The Branch Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day running of the store and instrumental in the development and implementation of strategy for growth. The manager should embrace the entrepreneurial ethos: cultivating lasting connections and sustainable growth.

 

Role Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily business operations and manage the team ensuring clear targets and objectives are defined and met regularly.
• Responsible for working with and maintaining the existing portfolio of customers while continuing to seek new opportunities to increase our market share.
• Allocate and manage staff resources according to changing needs.
• Identify new opportunities to develop and grow the business.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Maintain a high standard of Health and Safety ensuring the implementation rules, policies and procedures.

The above Job Description provides a comprehensive list of the main responsibilities of this role, but it is not intended to be exhaustive as the job role will evolve and additional responsibilities will become part of it as time goes on. You may not be involved in carrying out all of the listed duties at all times, but your line manager will keep you informed of what your responsibilities are at any given time.

 

Knowledge and Experience Required:

1. Significant experience in managing a team and strong leadership qualities.
2. Strong sales experience preferably in the building materials sector.
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
4. The ability to solve problems and make decisions, as well as think laterally and offer creative solutions.
5. Strong work ethic and highly organised.

 

Essential Competencies:

• Ability to prioritise workload.
• Effective team management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.
• Strong sales skills.
• IT literacy and the ability to handle analytical data.
• The flexibility and willingness to learn.
• Enjoys working with people.
• The ability to manage change.
• Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

Key Relationships:

• Regional Director
• Commercial Team
• Brooks Support Office

Key Performance Measures:

• Sales
• Gross Margin Profit % and €
• Operating profit % and €
• Stockholding
• Customer satisfaction
• Delivery against HSSE metrics
• Colleague engagement
• Operational productivity and performance

Benefits

• Attractive competitive salary offered
• Performance Related Bonus
• Company Vehicle
• Company Mobile Phone
• Company Pension Scheme
• Opportunity for Excellent Career
• Staff Discount
• Long Service Leave and Recognition

 

To apply please:

Email CV to:  [email protected]

Closing date:  4:00pm Friday 20th June 2025

Heavy Building Material Supervisor - Brooks Cork

We wish to recruit a results-driven Heavy Building Material Supervisor to actively seek out and engage customer prospects in the Cork area. The Heavy Building Material Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the purchasing, stock management, and coordination of heavy building materials. This role also involves handling customer inquiries, managing sales representative relations, processing quotations and orders, and possibly managing a small ledger of accounts. The Supervisor will ensure smooth and efficient operations within the materials department, ensuring accurate stock levels, timely deliveries, and effective communication with both internal teams and customers.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the procurement and stock management of heavy building materials (HBM).
• Maintain optimal stock levels, monitoring usage and reordering materials as necessary.
• Liaise with suppliers and vendors to obtain competitive pricing, and ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods.
• Conduct regular inventory checks and manage stock discrepancies.
• Coordinate with the accounts team to ensure payment terms are met and invoices are processed correctly.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers via phone and email, addressing inquiries, complaints, and providing product information.
• Process customer orders, ensuring timely order fulfillment, and accurate documentation.
• Assist in the preparation of quotations and sales proposals for customers, working closely with sales reps to provide competitive pricing.
• Collaborate with sales representatives to discuss new orders, delivery schedules, and any special customer requirements.
• Follow up with customers to ensure satisfaction and address any issues that arise post-sale.
• Manage a small ledger of accounts, ensuring that payments are processed and accounts are up to date.
• Work with the finance team to resolve any billing issues, discrepancies, or overdue accounts.
• Maintain accurate records of all transactions and ensure that financial reports are in compliance with company policies.
• Provide administrative support to senior management, including preparing reports, maintaining files, and organizing schedules.
• Coordinate delivery and logistics, ensuring timely and efficient dispatch of materials to customers.
• Handle any administrative tasks related to the stock control system, ensuring data accuracy.

 

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in a supervisory or management role within the heavy building materials or construction industry.
• Strong understanding of inventory management and stock control.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with customers, sales representatives, and internal teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for managing data and preparing reports.
• Familiarity with account management software and financial reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience working in the building materials or construction supply industry, ideally in a supervisory role.
• Experience handling quotations, orders, and customer communications is essential.

 

Personal Attributes:

• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Customer-focused with a proactive approach to solving problems.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

 

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Performance Related Bonus.
• Company Mobile Phone.
• Access to Company Pension Scheme.
• Opportunity for Excellent Career.
• Staff Discount.
• Long Service Leave and Recognition.

 

To apply please:

Email CV to:  [email protected]

Closing date:  4:00pm Friday 20th June 2025

Heating & Plumbing Supervisor - Brooks Cork

Our branch in Cork is now seeking to recruit a Heating & Plumbing Supervisor for the supervision and Supporting the Heating and Plumbing Sales staff. This role includes responding to customer needs ensuring these are carried out efficiently in line with company standards to both established and new customers.

 

This role will include:

• Supervision and Supporting the Heating and Plumbing Sales Staff.
• Ensuring the efficient processing and follow-up of customer enquiries.
• Maintain accurate records of sales, client interactions and other relevant activities.
• Maintaining effective communications with our suppliers regarding the sourcing and delivery of products.
• Supporting and liaising with our External Sales Representatives to ensure that customer quotes & orders are processed accurately and efficiently.
• Building and maintaining successful customer relationships ensuring focus on the achievement of long term customer loyalty.
• Building and maintaining successful supplier relationships.

 

Criteria:

• Basic knowledge of Heating and Plumbing Products.
• Experience of using Microsoft office and including an accounts computerised system would be an advantage.
• Excellent planning and organisation skills.
• Experience of meeting deadlines.
• Self-motivated, and able to work independently.
• Excellent attention to detail.

 

Benefits

• Company Pension Scheme.
• Competitive Salary.
• Staff Training.
• Staff Discount.
• Long Service Leave and Recognition.

 

To apply please:

Email CV to:  [email protected]

Closing date:  4:00pm Friday 20th June 2025

Plumbing & Heating Trade Counter Assistant - Brooks Galway

We wish to recruit a Plumbing & Heating Sales Advisor who will play a fundamental role providing excellent customer service in the Galway area. This is a customer facing role, providing an outstanding level of service at our trade counter and over the phone, maximising sales at every opportunity. As part of the branch team, this is an excellent role for the right person to develop their skills and experience within our industry.

 

This role will include:

• Providing excellent customer service at our busy Trade Counter maintaining high company standards.
• Assisting customers/potential customers on their product selection detailing benefits/technical features of products.
• Cash handling and operation of our in-house stock system.
• Assisting the Shop Manager with merchandising and keeping the shop at the highest standards of health and safety and cleanliness.
• Maintaining effective communications with our suppliers regarding the sourcing and delivery of products.
• Providing support to our Internal Sales Team and External Sales Team.

 

Criteria:

• Good knowledge of Plumbing & Heating products and willingness to learn.
• Previous experience in the Construction sector providing excellent face to face customer service within a retail environment essential.
• Excellent teamwork and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Proficient in the use of IT and have good computer literacy.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Previous experience of working on a Trade Counter desirable.

 

Benefits

• Attractive package offered
• Company Pension Scheme
• Opportunity for Excellent Career
• Staff Discount
• Long Service Leave and Recognition

 

To apply please:

Email CV to:  [email protected]

Closing date:  4:00pm Friday 20th June 2025

Internal Sales Advisor - Brooks Sandyford

We wish to recruit an Internal Sales Support person who will play a fundamental role providing excellent customer service in our brand-new Sandyford branch. This role includes responding to customer needs ensuring these are carried out efficiently in line with company standards to both established and new customers. This includes a close working relationship with the Sales reps and play a vital role in our continued success.

This role will include:

• Ensuring the efficient processing and follow-up of customer enquiries via face to face, phone and e-mail.
• Maintain accurate records of sales, client interactions and other relevant activities.
• Maintaining effective communications with our suppliers regarding the sourcing and delivery of products.
• Supporting and liaising with our External Sales Representatives to ensure that customer quotes & orders are processed accurately and efficiently.
• Building and maintaining successful customer relationships ensuring focus on the achievement of long-term customer loyalty.
• Building and maintaining successful supplier relationships.

 

Criteria:

• Experience of using Microsoft office and including an accounts computerised system would be an advantage.
• Excellent planning and organisation skills.
• Experience of meeting deadlines.
• Self-motivated, and able to work independently.
• Excellent attention to detail.

 

Benefits

• Company Pension Scheme
• Competitive Salary
• Staff Training
• Staff Discount
• Long Service Leave and Recognition
• Opportunity for Excellent Career

 

To apply please:

Email CV to:  [email protected]

Closing date:  4:00pm Friday 20th June 2025

Showroom Sales Consultant - Brooks Sandyford

We wish to recruit a Showroom Sales Consultant who will play a fundamental role providing excellent customer service in the Sandyford area. This is a customer facing role, providing an outstanding level of service at our showroom and over the phone and maximising sales at every opportunity. As part of the branch team, this is an excellent role for the right person to develop their skills and experience within our industry.

 

This role will include:

• Providing excellent customer service at our busy showroom maintaining high company standards.
• Assisting customers/potential customers on their product selection detailing benefits/technical features of products.
• Assisting the Manager with merchandising and keeping the showroom at the highest standards of health and safety and cleanliness.
• Maintaining effective communications with our suppliers regarding the sourcing and delivery of products.
• Providing support to our Internal Sales Team and External Sales Team.

 

Criteria:

• Previous experience of providing excellent face to face customer service within a Retail/Sales environment essential.
• Good knowledge of Sanitary ware/Bathroom or willingness to learn.
• Excellent teamwork and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Proficient in the use of IT and have good computer literacy.
• Reliable and punctual.

 

Benefits

• Company Pension Scheme.
• Competitive Salary.
• Staff Training.
• Staff Discount.
• Long Service Leave and Recognition.

 

To apply please:

Email CV to:  [email protected]

Closing date:  4:00pm Friday 20th June 2025

External Sales Representative - Brooks Sligo

Our branch in Sligo is now seeking to recruit an External Sales Rep. The role includes promoting and selling our products and establishing and maintaining customer relationships whilst achieving agreed sales targets. The ethos of our business is to offer consistently excellent customer service and the successful candidate will reflect this through his/her role in the company. This is an ideal opportunity for the right candidate to utilise their experience and knowledge and play a vital role in our continued success

 

This role will include:

• Responsible for presenting, promoting and selling our products to existing and prospective customers.
• This person will be responsible for establishing, developing and maintaining positive customer relationships ensuring focus on the achievement of long-term customer loyalty.
• Establishing customer leads through cold calling and ensuring follow up of any potential new customers.
• Achieving agreed upon sales targets and outcomes.

 

Criteria:

• Proven track record of sales in the Construction sector providing excellent customer service.
• Ideally a robust knowledge of building/timber materials.
• Excellent selling, communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise and manage time effectively.
• Experience of working under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Experience of both working in a team and individually.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Must have IT experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office.

 

Benefits

• Attractive competitive salary offered
• Performance Related Bonus
• Company Vehicle
• Company Mobile Phone
• Access to Company Pension Scheme
• Opportunity for Excellent Career
• Staff Discount
• Long Service Leave and Recognition

 

To apply please:

Email CV to:  [email protected]

Closing date:  4:00pm Friday 20th June 2025