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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.

Plumbing & Heating Trade Counter Assistant -  Brooks Glasnevin

Plumbing & Heating Trade Counter Assistant -  Brooks Glasnevin

We wish to recruit a Trade Counter Assistant who will play a fundamental role providing excellent customer service in the Glasnevin 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:

  • Previous experience of providing excellent face to face customer service within a retail environment essential
  • Good knowledge of Plumbing & Heating products 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
  • Good knowledge of Plumbing & Heating products or willingness to learn
  • Previous experience of working on a Trade Counter desirable

 

Benefits:

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

 

To apply please:

Email CV to[email protected]

General Operative - Brooks Glasnevin

General Operative - Brooks Glasnevin

Our branch in Glasnevin is now seeking to recruit a General Operative to assist with carrying out Yard Duties whilst providing excellent customer service.

 

This role will include:

  • Assisting and serving customers in the yard while providing excellent customer service
  • Preparing orders to meet customer needs and deliveries
  • Loading and unloading lorries both manually and with a forklift
  • Yard duties to include keeping areas clean and tidy
  • Ensuring Health and Safety policies and procedures are adhered to.

 

Criteria:

  • Committed and with a strong work ethic
  • Preferably have Forklift Experience and License
  • Good communication and organisational skills
  • Must have good teamwork skills
  • Ability to work on own initiative
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Building materials knowledge would be an advantage

 

Benefits

  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Competitive Rate of Pay
  • Staff Training
  • Staff Discount
  • Long Service Leave and Recognition

 

Closing date:  Wednesday 11th September 2024

 

To apply please:

Email CV to[email protected]

General Operative - Brooks Tullamore

General Operative - Brooks Tullamore

Our branch in Tullamore is now seeking to recruit a General Operative to assist with carrying out Yard Duties whilst providing excellent customer service.

 

This role will include:

  • Assisting and serving customers in the yard while providing excellent customer service
  • Preparing orders to meet customer needs and deliveries
  • Loading and unloading lorries both manually and with a forklift
  • Yard duties to include keeping areas clean and tidy
  • Ensuring Health and Safety policies and procedures are adhered to.

 

Criteria:

  • Committed and with a strong work ethic
  • Preferably have Forklift Experience and License
  • Good communication and organisational skills
  • Must have good teamwork skills
  • Ability to work on own initiative
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Building materials knowledge would be an advantage

 

Benefits

  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Competitive Rate of Pay
  • Staff Training
  • Staff Discount
  • Long Service Leave and Recognition
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Closing date:  Monday 16th September 2024

 

To apply please:

Email CV to[email protected]

Trade Counter Assistant/Sales Advisor - Brooks Galway

Trade Counter Assistant/Sales Advisor - Brooks Galway

We wish to recruit a Trade Counter Assistant/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 Building Trade Counter 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 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:

  • Previous experience of providing excellent face to face customer service within a retail environment essential
  • Previous experience of working on a Trade Counter desirable
  • Excellent teamwork and organisational skills
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
  • Proficient in the use of IT and have good computer literacy
  • Good knowledge of Hardware/DIY and Plumbing Materials
  • Reliable and punctual

 

Benefits:

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

                  

Closing date:  Monday 16th September 2024

 

To apply please:

Email CV to[email protected]

General Operative/Storesperson - Brooks Galway

General Operative/Storesperson - Brooks Galway

Our branch in Galway is now seeking to recruit a General Operative/Storesperson to assist with carrying out Yard/Storeperson duties whilst providing excellent customer service.

 

This role will include:

  • Assisting and serving customers in the yard while providing excellent customer service
  • Preparing orders to meet customer needs and deliveries
  • Loading and unloading lorries both manually and with a forklift
  • Yard duties to include keeping areas clean and tidy
  • General stores duties to include goods inward checking and storage of products.
  • Ensuring Health and Safety policies and procedures are adhered to.

 

Criteria:

  • Previous Forklift Experience and must have valid Counterbalance License
  • Building materials knowledge would be an advantage
  • Committed and with a strong work ethic
  • Good communication and organisational skills
  • Must have good teamwork skills
  • Ability to work on own initiative
  • Reliable and punctual

 

Benefits

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

 

Closing date:  Monday 16th September 2024

 

To apply please: 

Email CV to[email protected]

External Sales Representative – Brooks Kildare

External Sales Representative – Brooks Kildare

We wish to recruit a results-driven External Sales Representative to actively seek out and engage customer prospects in the Kildare area.  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
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Opportunity for Excellent Career
  • Staff Discount
  • Long Service Leave and Recognition

 

Closing date:    Friday 27th September 2024

 

To apply please:

Email CV to: [email protected]