General Operative - Galway

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.

General Operative- Galway

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

Role Responsibilities:

• 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:

• Preferably have forklift experience and 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: Friday 9th October 2026

Brooks Timber and Building Supplies is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the Community

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person