Careers
We always welcome hearing from people interested in a career in the timber processing sector. To enquire about current vacancies, email careers@glennonbrothers.ie
Since 1913, Glennon Brothers has been manufacturing high-quality timber products and is now the premier name in the Irish and UK timber processing industry. Through Glennon Brothers plants in Longford and Fermoy, and Windymains Timber and Adam Wilsons in Scotland, we supply both the Irish and UK markets with products for the construction, pallet wood and fencing industries. We also supply timber frame and engineered roof trusses through Dempsey Timber Engineering in Ireland and Alexanders Timber Design in Scotland.
Products include kiln dried graded carcassing, pallet and packing case material, CLS for the timber frame manufacturing industry and machined whitewood for the garden shed industry. In addition, we offer Glendeck timber decking and fencing for outdoor use.
Vacancies
General Manager - Operations Balcas Enniskillen
Area Sales Manager - Northern Region
General Manager - Operations Balcas Enniskillen
Glennon Brothers (www.glennonbrothers.ie) is a leading timber processor in
Ireland & the UK with a strong growth story.
Glennon Brothers supplies both the Irish and UK markets with products for
the construction, pallet wood and fencing industries. It also manufactures
timber frame homes and engineered roof trusses for the house building sector
and operates CHP and wood pellet plants, supplying renewable energy to many
businesses and homes.
With over 900 employees across multiple locations in Ireland and the UK, our
people, commitment to service, and investment in cutting-edge technology are
core to our business. Over the past five years, we have invested €70 million
in capital projects, and we are now entering a new phase of growth.
We are seeking to appoint a highly capable, engineering-focused General
Manager to lead our Balcas operations in Enniskillen—one of the largest and
most advanced sawmilling operations in the UK and Ireland, employing over
220 people. This role is ideally suited to a senior leader with a strong
engineering background and a proven track record in high-volume
manufacturing environments.
Role
Reporting directly to the Head of Operations, the General Manager carries
full responsibility for Engineering, Production, Maintenance, Safety,
Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) activities.
The successful candidate will play a key role in achieving strategic and
operational targets, driving technical excellence, improving reliability and
efficiency, and developing people and systems across the site.
The General Manager will be a visible champion for the site and the business
in the wider community.
Roles and Responsibilities
• Engineering
- Ensure optimal performance, availability, and reliability of all
production equipment.
- Lead automation initiatives and implement advanced technologies to
increase productivity.
- Oversee major capital projects including feasibility, specification,
installation, and commissioning.
- Monitor and manage OEE and drive system-level engineering improvements.
- Collaborate across maintenance, engineering, and production to deliver
world-class manufacturing performance.
• Safety, Health, Environment, Quality (SHEQ)
- Promote a safety-first culture with rigorous adherence to procedures.
- Share best practice across departments and ensure compliance across all
SHEQ areas.
• Production
- Manage performance against budget using KPIs.
- Drive efficiency, standardisation, and continuous improvement across
operations.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders including forestry and sales to align
operations with business goals.
• Continuous Improvement & Capital Projects
- Implement lean techniques and technology-driven improvements.
- Lead capex planning and ensure timely delivery of high-value strategic
projects.
• Financial Control
- Develop and manage operational budgets.
- Analyse financial reports and ensure best-value procurement.
• Leadership
- Lead and develop high-performing teams.
- Mentor managers and support employee development.
- Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and operational
excellence.
Key Competencies
• Strong personal credibility and relationship-building skills.
• Technical expertise in manufacturing and engineering systems.
• Lean/CI programme leadership experience.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen.
• Resilient, decisive, and comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving
environment.
Desired Qualifications and Experience
• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or related
discipline) is essential.
• 5+ years’ experience leading large operations teams in heavy industry.
• Demonstrated leadership of automation, capex and process innovation
projects.
• Lean/Six Sigma qualifications preferred.
How to Apply
Applications in the strictest of confidence to:
Brenda McStravick – Human Resources Manager
brenda.mcstravick@balcas.com
www.balcas.com
Area Sales Manager - Northern Region
Glennon Brothers (www.glennonbrothers.ie) is a leading timber processor in Ireland and the UK with a strong growth story. As a leader in the Green Tech industry, Glennon Brothers is a growing, dynamic and innovative organisation with ambitious growth plans. Glennon Brothers supplies both Irish and the UK markets with products for the construction, pallet wood and fencing industries. It also manufactures timber frame homes and engineered roof trusses for the house building sector. Glennon Brothers has operations in Longford, Fermoy and Enniskillen in Ireland; Troon, Irvine, Invergordon and Edinburgh in GB. Its people, over 900 employees, commitment to service, and ongoing investment in new technology are core to the business. Glennon Brothers is now expanding its sales team to appoint an Area Sales Manager covering the northern region of Ireland including Northern Ireland, Louth, Cavan, Monaghan and Donegal.
Role
Reporting to the Head of Group Sales, this is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to join a dynamic sales team. This is a field sales role, covering the northern region of Ireland including Northern Ireland. The key responsibilities include:
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Repeat selling to an established customer base as well as generating new business.
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Responsible for proactively managing their accounts,.
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Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships with key accounts and Buying Groups across the region.
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Own, hit or exceed annual sales targets and key milestones from a personal and company perspective from achieving sales targets, to maintaining a high level of customer service.
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Demonstrate a strong willingness to grow, lead and manage the sales territory.
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Ensure that the sales process and CRM are maintained from a key account and customer service perspective.
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Strong journey planning and account management experience.
Candidate Profile
This position would suit an ambitious, enthusiastic, self-motivated individual, with a proven ability in selling timber or building products. Experience of selling timber products into the builders’ merchant sector would be an advantage. Good communication skills are essential as well as the ability to deal with people at all levels of the organization up to Director level.
An attractive package is available for the right candidate.
Applications in the strictest confidence, with full CV to philip.ducie@glennonbrothers.ie using reference code ASMNR.
DTE Manufacturing, part of the Glennon Brothers group, based in Longford, is
one of Ireland’s leading manufacturers of timber frame homes and roof
structures. Our Clients range from private individuals to the most
prestigious national building and construction companies.
Due to our continued growth, we seeking an experienced Designer to join our
in-house design team in our Longford Office.
Key Responsibilities will include:
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Create and manage design programmes in line with client contractual agreements.
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Provide support and advice on all technical aspects of the business, including internal & external queries.
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Work closely with the estimating team to contribute technical knowledge and value engineering at tender stage.
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Work closely with the Production Manager to ensure all information for manufacture is in line with manufacturing requirements and improve processes where required.
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Working as a part of a team of in-house designers to meet targets and reporting on progress.
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Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships with key accounts across Ireland.
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Liaising with client design teams and external consultants in relation to live projects.
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Liaising with site teams in relation to queries arising.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:
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3-4 years experience in Timber Frame, steel guage or modular build design.
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Proficient in AutoCAD software.
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Knowledge of Digital Project Delivery principles.
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Develop drawings for new and existing projects.
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Ability to read and understand architectural/engineering drawings.
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Familiar with Microsoft Office suite of products.
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Strong analytic/problem-solving skills
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Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
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Dependable, flexible
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Enthusiastic & self-motivated.
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Results driven whilst participating in a team environment.
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Strong communication skills (oral and written).
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Excellent attention to detail.
Applications in the strictest confidence, with full CV by email to jess.lumley@glennonbrothers.ie.
Glennon Brothers (www.glennonbrothers.ie) is a leading timber processor in Ireland and the UK with a strong growth story. As a leader in the Green Tech industry, Glennon Brothers is a dynamic and innovative organisation with ambitious growth plans. Glennon Brothers supplies both the Irish and the UK markets with products for the construction, pallet wood and fencing industries. It also manufactures timber frame homes and engineered roof trusses for the house building sector. Glennon Brothers has operations in Fermoy, Longford and Enniskillen in Ireland, Troon, Invergordon and Edinburgh in the UK. Its people, commitment to service, and ongoing investment in new technology are core to the business. Glennon Brothers now has an exciting opportunity to appoint a Forester for our sawmilling business in ROI. This role will be based out of Fermoy but will require travel to Coillte lots and private forestry growers.
Role
The successful candidate will join a dynamic forestry team,
ensuring the delivery of logs from the forest to our Irish mills. Reporting
to the Head of Forestry in Ireland, the candidate will work as part of our
team in Fermoy.
Key Responsibilities
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Log valuation and procurement, standing, roadside and delivered material, from state and private suppliers.
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Manage harvesting and haulage operations to meet the mills requirements and meet Health and Safety standards. Picking up the role of Forest Works Manager, under the HSA and maintaining industry standards and codes of practice.
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Plan log intake to Fermoy in co-ordination with mill staff.
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Deliver logs in a timely manner, while meeting the mills specification and quality standards.
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Operate the Forest Management Systems.
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Attend meetings with the state and private sectors and take part in marketing events and committees as required.
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Maintain a broad knowledge of forestry and keep abreast of current issues.
Candidate Profile
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Be able to assess standing and roadside timber, have experience in log procurement and the Forest Works Manager role.
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Be able to mange harvesting and haulage contractors to meet the mills needs and standards. As well as meeting industrial standards and codes of practice.
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Third level forestry qualification.
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Self-starter with ability to work as part of a team.
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Good analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
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Excellent organisational skills.
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Good communication and interpersonal abilities.
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Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel.
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Excellent IT skills.
Applications with an accompanying CV should be sent to: Philip.ducie@glennonbrothers.ie
Glennon Brothers (www.glennonbrothers.ie) is a leading timber processor in Ireland & UK with a strong growth story. As a leader in the Green Tech industry, Glennon Brothers is a growing, dynamic and innovative organisation with ambitious growth plans. The Group won the Ernst & Young Ireland Industry Entrepreneur award in 2010 and a Ruban d’Honneur in the European Business Award in 2013. Glennon Brothers supplies both the Irish and UK markets with products for the construction, pallet wood and fencing industries. It also manufactures timber frame homes and engineered roof trusses for the house building sector. It has over 900 employees with plants in Troon, Invergordon and Edinburgh in the UK, and Longford, Fermoy, and Enniskillen in Ireland. Its people, a commitment to service, and ongoing investment in new technology are core to the business. Over the past five years it invested over €50 million across the Group including value added processing in Fermoy and a state-of-the-art combined heat and power (CHP) plant in Troon. As the group prepares for continued growth and investment in the UK and Ireland, Glennon Brothers is now expanding its management team to appoint a Head of IS.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, this is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to lead the IT function and execution of the IS / IT strategy to grow the business. This person will be responsible for devising the group’s IS / IT strategy and ensure that all infrastructure and systems necessary to support its operations as well as manage the IT teams across Ireland and the UK. The successful candidate must have a successful track record in leading IT teams and ensuring the delivery of best-in-class IS / IT services. There is a requirement to frequently travel in Ireland and the UK as part of this role.
Key responsibilities include:
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Set objectives and strategies for the IS/IT department.
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Select and implement suitable technologies to improve business operations using public cloud, private cloud or on premise solutions as appropriate
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Ensure the security of the entire information stack including hosting, network, servers and storage, backup, end user devices and applications
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Select and manage appropriate IT suppliers and partners
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Responsible for the development, review, and certification of all back-up and disaster recovery procedures and plans.
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Oversee the IT technological infrastructure in the organisation and ensure optimal performance
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Plan the implementation of new solutions and provide guidance to the IT team and managed service partners and other staff within the organisation
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Prepare annual budget for the IT department including budgeting purchases of IT equipment and software
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Monitor changes or advancements in technology to discover ways the company can gain competitive advantage
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Analyze the costs, value and risks of information technology to advise the board on suggested actions
Candidate Profile
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Proven experience as a Head of IS or similar managerial role
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Excellent knowledge of IS / IT systems and infrastructure
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Experience in strategic planning and execution.
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Knowledge of contracting, negotiating, and change management.
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Knowledge of IT hardware and software and cloud solutions and the ability to manage the entire spectrum of information technology operations.
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Experience with implementation of information technology integrations in a large division/company.
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Background in designing/developing IT systems and planning IT implementation
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Solid understanding of data analysis, budgeting and business operations
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Superior analytical and problem-solving capabilities
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A strong strategic and business mindset
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Excellent organisational and leadership skills
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Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
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BSc/BA in information technology, computer science, engineering or relevant field; MSc/MA will be preferred
Applications with an accompanying CV should be sent to: ITcareers@glennonbrothers.ie