Glennon Brothers

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

Area Sales Manager – East and Southern Region

Head of IT

Sales Operations / Data Analysis Manager

Production Engineer

Graduate Engineer

Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality Manager, Ireland

Shift Manager – DTE Longford

Timber Frame team Leader - DTE Longford

Sales Manager - A L E X A N D E R S T I M B E R D E S I G N L T D

Financial Accountant

Maintenance Scheduler - Fermoy

Shift Maintenance Fitter – Fermoy

Apprentice Training Programme

Area Sales Manager – East and Southern 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. The company won the Ernst & Young Ireland Industry Entrepreneur award in 2010, a Ruban d’Honneur in the European Business Award in 2013 and the TTJ Softwood Trader of the Year 2019, 2020, 2021 & 2022. 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 and Fermoy in Ireland, Troon and Edinburgh in the UK. Following the acquisition of Balcas in November 2021 with facilities in Enniskillen in Northern Ireland and Invergordon in Scotland, the groups turnover has doubled, and headcount increased to over 900 employees. Its people, a commitment to service, and ongoing investment in new technology are core to the business. Glennon Brothers now has an exciting opportunity to appoint an Area Sales Manager covering the East & Southern region of Ireland (Dublin, Kildare, Laois, Wicklow, Wexford, Waterford, Carlow, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Cork & Kerry).

The 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 East and Southern region of Ireland. The key responsibilities include:

Repeat selling to an established customer base as well as generating new business.
Responsible for proactively managing their accounts,
Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships with key accounts and Buying Groups across the region.
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.
Demonstrate a strong willingness to grow, lead and manage the sales territory.
Ensure that the sales process and CRM are maintained from a key account and customer service perspective.
Strong journey planning and account management experience

The Candidate

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 mpdirector@glennonbrothers.ie using reference code ASMESR.

Head of IT

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, Arklow 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:

Set objectives and strategies for the IS/IT department.
Select and implement suitable technologies to improve business operations using public cloud, private cloud or on premise solutions as appropriate
Ensure the security of the entire information stack including hosting, network, servers and storage, backup, end user devices and applications
Select and manage appropriate IT suppliers and partners
Responsible for the development, review, and certification of all back-up and disaster recovery procedures and plans.
Oversee the IT technological infrastructure in the organisation and ensure optimal performance
Plan the implementation of new solutions and provide guidance to the IT team and managed service partners and other staff within the organisation
Prepare annual budget for the IT department including budgeting purchases of IT equipment and software
Monitor changes or advancements in technology to discover ways the company can gain competitive advantage
Analyze the costs, value and risks of information technology to advise the board on suggested actions

Candidate Profile

Proven experience as a Head of IS or similar managerial role
Excellent knowledge of IS / IT systems and infrastructure
Experience in strategic planning and execution.
Knowledge of contracting, negotiating, and change management.
Knowledge of IT hardware and software and cloud solutions and the ability to manage the entire spectrum of information technology operations.
Experience with implementation of information technology integrations in a large division/company.
Background in designing/developing IT systems and planning IT implementation
Solid understanding of data analysis, budgeting and business operations
Superior analytical and problem-solving capabilities
A strong strategic and business mindset
Excellent organisational and leadership skills
Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
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

Sales Operations / Data Analysis Manager

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. The company won the Ernst & Young Ireland Industry Entrepreneur award in 2010, a Ruban d’Honneur in the European Business Award in 2013 and the TTJ Softwood Trader of the Year 2019, 2020, 2021 & 2022. 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 and Fermoy in Ireland; Troon and Edinburgh in the UK. Following the acquisition of Balcas in November 2021 with facilities in Enniskillen in Northern Ireland and Invergordon in Scotland, the groups turnover has doubled, and headcount increased to over 900 employees. Its people, a commitment to service, and ongoing investment in new technology are core to the business. Glennon Brothers is now expanding its sales team to appoint a Sales Operations / Data Analysis Manager.

Role

Reporting to the Head of Group Sales, this is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to join a dynamic sales team and have ownership of the operations of the sales process and sales analysis across Glennon Brothers in the delivery of the sales strategy. As a critical member of the sales management team, this person will act as a support role to the Head of Group Sales. The role is a critical point of contact between Sales and Operations ensuring plans are aligned to deliver high-quality customer service. The successful candidate will lead and own the centralised operation of our ERP system including maintaining group-wide pricing and CRM adoption across the entire sales team. They will be required to frequently travel in the UK and Ireland to support sales process implementation.

Key responsibilities include;

Manage the interfaces between sales and operations across all sites to ensure that production and sales plans are aligned.
Work closely with key Production and Log Procurement teams to ensure production schedules maximise sales, yield and profits.
Produce and develop group weekly, monthly and quarterly sales performance reports.
Demonstrate strong analytical skills in the interpretation of sales process data.
Manage and optimise the group-wide sales process to enable data-driven performance.
Focus on removing bottlenecks and driving automation and process improvements.
Create a sales operations plan aligning our services with the customer’s journey.
Ensure all invoicing, pricing, and customer terms are maintained and optimised.
Own the ERP/CRM sales administration and set up, ensure the sales team maintain customer data.
Consistently try to simplify workflows and communication via our ERP/CRM.
Develop the required sales technology stack that includes sales tools and workflows to enable the delivery of the Group sales strategy.
Ensure the sales process evolves to meet the needs of the business as it grows.

Candidate Profile

As a senior member of the sales team, this position would suit a strongly analytical individual with an ability to critically look at performance data and draw constructive conclusions about process improvements and efficiencies to improve the sales team performance. A business degree or relevant equivalent qualification is required, with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in business analytics or managing ERP/CRM systems. An in-depth knowledge and experience of ERP and/or CRM systems is essential and experience of sales in the B2B sector would be an advantage. This position may suit a finance / qualified/part qualified accountant with strong analytical skills.

Candidates who wish to make informal enquiries, please contact Philip Ducie @ Philip.ducie@glennonbrothers.ie

Applications in the strictest confidence, with full CV to by email to Philip Ducie Head of HR at: philip.ducie@glennonbrothers.ie using reference code GBSOM. A detailed role profile will be provided to candidates during the recruitment process.

Production Engineer

Glennon Brothers is a leading timber processor in Ireland & UK with a strong growth story.

The company 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 several CHP and wood pellet manufacturing plants.

It has over 900 employees with plants in Longford, Fermoy, Enniskillen, Troon, Edinburgh and Invergordon

Due to expansion, we are recruiting for a Production Engineer to join our site team, based in Fermoy, reporting to the Plant Manager.

Responsibilities

Deliver world class performance on critical success indicators (Safety, Quality, Output and Equipment performance) in a highly automated timber processing facility.
Develop solutions to problems, utilizing statistical knowledge and problem-solving tools as well as developing strategies to prevent the recurrence of the problem in future.
Use data extraction, datamining and analysis skills to identify trends/outliers to reduce process variation and drive corrective action plans.
Partner with the Engineering team to troubleshoot equipment and process issues
Lead continuous improvement initiatives in production areas which will improve the operational performance.
Identify innovative solutions to problems and influence required stakeholders to drive/implement change.
Work with equipment suppliers to drive innovative changes to improve equipment reliability.
Work alongside all teams on site including management, production and engineering staff to implement plans and recommendations.
Produce reports and develop KPI’s to measure and manage performance of the site.

Qualifications

Degree in a Science or Engineering discipline.
Relevant work experience in a continuous improvement or manufacturing environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Teamworking skills.
Planning and organization skills.
Written and verbal communication skills.
KPI focused.
Leadership and influencing skills.
Self-motivation

Applications in the strictest confidence, with full CV by email to: pmfermoy@glennonbrothers.ie

Graduate Engineer

Glennon Brothers is a leading timber processor in Ireland & UK with a strong growth story.

The company 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 several CHP and wood pellet manufacturing plants.

It has over 900 employees with plants in Longford, Fermoy, Enniskillen, Troon, Edinburgh and Invergordon.

Due to expansion, we are recruiting for a Graduate Engineer to join our site team, based in Fermoy, reporting to the Plant Manager.

The Person
Glennon Brothers are seeking ambitious, forward thinking, high achievers seeking continued growth and progression.

If you are looking for a challenging career and the opportunity to work on interesting projects with one of the most successful timber processors, then beginning your career as a graduate in Glennon Brothers can help you achieve your ambition

The Role
The role will involve working on projects to support the production process through continuous improvement and root cause analysis

The candidate will work within a high-tech and industrial manufacturing environment with a strong focus on Safety, Quality, Output and Equipment performance. Areas of opportunity to add value, exist throughout log grading, primary breakdown, kiln drying and secondary processing

Responsibilities

Deliver world class performance on critical success indicators
Develop solutions to problems, utilizing statistical knowledge and problem-solving tools as well as developing strategies to prevent the recurrence of the problem in future.
Use data extraction, datamining and analysis skills to identify trends/outliers to reduce process variation and drive corrective action plans.
Partner with the Engineering team to troubleshoot equipment and process issues
Lead continuous improvement initiatives in production areas which will improve the operational performance.
Identify innovative solutions to problems and influence required stakeholders to drive/implement change.
Work with equipment suppliers to drive innovative changes to improve equipment reliability.
Work alongside all teams on site including management, production and engineering staff to implement plans and recommendations.
Produce reports and develop KPI’s to measure and manage performance of the site.

Qualifications

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Teamworking skills
Planning and organization skills
Written and verbal communication skills
KPI focused
Leadership and influencing skills.
Self-motivation

Applications in the strictest confidence, with full CV by email to: pmfermoy@glennonbrothers.ie

Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality Manager, Ireland

Reporting to: Head of Group Operations
Location: Fermoy with travel to Longford

The Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) Manager, Ireland will be responsible for implementing the highest SHEQ standards across the Fermoy and Longford sites, whilst promoting and supporting continuous improvement and best practise.

They will maintain a working knowledge of all Health and Safety legislation and any developments that affect our industry and provide professional advice and support to site management. They will take the lead in the ongoing development of all SHEQ policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Proactively engage, challenge and influence colleagues to deliver SHEQ compliance to drive continuous improvement in SHEQ performance
Ensure risk profile of the Fermoy and Longford is documented through suitable risk assessments and pro-actively create/implement action plans to reduce risk and ensure in line with hierarchy of control methodology
Ensure an effective SHEQ on-boarding program for all who enter and work on the site, employees, contractors, and visitors.
Train & coach Fermoy and Longford teams to ensure everyone has the means to contribute to, lead and manage SHEQ within their areas of responsibility
Work with management in Fermoy and Longford to develop and maintain practical and effective policies and procedures for all sites in Ireland.
Conduct regular reviews of policies and procedures to ensure they are practical and fully aligned with business needs and relevant legislation.
Keep up to date with new legislation and maintain a working knowledge of all Health and Safety legislation and any developments that affect the employer's industry.
Increase Safety, Heath, Environmental and Quality awareness amongst all teams to ensure a focus and priority throughout the business.
Collaborate with peers and management from other areas of the Group in shaping of the SHEQ agenda and fostering a culture of engagement, ownership and continuous improvement.
Ensure adequate H&S controls are incorporated into design specifications for equipment upgrades and installation.
Ensure that all activities across all Irish sites have robust and up-to-date risk assessments supported by suitable training where applicable
Assess workplace hazards considering how risks could be eliminated or reduced and formulate preventative measures together with management.
Conduct regular site inspections to check policies and procedures are being implemented.
Organise regular random safety inspection audits of all areas, record, analyse and report on the results, and suggest and follow up on improvements
Work with all relevant regulators who audit and inspect sites and activities.
Ensure that all incidents and near misses are reported, investigated, and most importantly addressed in a timely manner

Desired Competencies

Highly organized individual with excellent attention to detail and great accuracy.
Proven ability to prioritize tasks and effectively time-manage.
An observant and analytical personality with excellent problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills and ability to give instruction to site personnel.
Ability to deliver training and presentations to groups.
Embodies ‘safety first culture’ with a commitment to continuous improvement.
A “can do” work ethic with an ability to work on their own initiative.
Passion, energy, a strong work ethic and a commitment to travelling.
Open to change with a capacity to deal with uncertainty and a constantly evolving industry.

Desired Qualifications and Experience

BSc (hons) Occupational H&S/NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 5 years’ Health & Safety experience with at least 3 years manufacturing experience, ideally in a heavy industry sector.
Knowledge of BS OHSAS 18001 and ISO 45001 standards in a heavy production environment is important, and environment (ISO 14001) and quality (ISO 9000) would be an advantage.
Excellent report writing and numerical skills with proficiency in MS Office.
Full clean driving licence.
Proficiency in the English language is a requirement as is eligibility to work in Ireland.
Experienced in all areas of Health & Safety including maintaining policies, assessing risks, training, audits & inspection, dealing with incidents and reporting.

Contact Details

Applications in the strictest confidence, with full CV by email to: SHEQCareers@glennonbrothers.ie

Shift Manager – DTE Longford

DTE Manufacturing part of the Glennon Brothers Group is a leading Timber frame manufacturer in Ireland based in Longford. As a leader in the Green Tech industry, DTE Manufacturing is a growing, dynamic and innovative business with ambitious growth plans. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Production Manager to join the Timber frame team.

Role

The Production Manager will be required to manage and co-ordinate the activities of production personnel to achieve production output, minimising downtime and driving ongoing improvement, while optimizing the manufacturing process for increased productivity. Reporting to the Site Manager, this person will be required to ensure that production schedules are produced in a timely fashion and to ensure that all operational, administration, H & S and business controls are adhered to. The ideal candidates will have production management experience and have good manufacturing practice and lean principles. The role involves managing a production team on a rotating days and evenings shift over 5 working days.

Key Duties

To ensure the plant meets its customer quality, service and safety goals through effective management in the manufacturing of Timberframe homes and roof trusses.
Implement and manage the quality systems and standards on site.
Maintain a safe working environment, ensuring that all H & S requirements and procedures are adhered to, including the reporting and resolution of all incidents or accidents and the correct use of specified PPE;
Establish strong working relationships with all departments ensuring a cohesive approach to delivery of budgeted metrics and other key performance indicators;
Ensure that all procedures relating to any aspect of manufacturing are fully implemented and adhered to, in line with customer and regulatory expectations;
Ensure that there are adequate resources available for the shift based on the production schedule and that appropriate control is exercised on overtime spend and other production costs;
Ensure continual compliance with the policies relating to personnel, quality, engineering and safety;
Ensure that all shift personnel are appropriately trained to carry out their role in an optimal way;
Recommend / implement improvements to standards and foster a culture of continuous improvement in production and safety;
Ensure the site uptime is maximised through preventative maintenance programme.

The Candidate

Experience of timber frame manufacturing, carpentry or woodwork would be a distinct advantage.
Experience in manufacturing / modular building is an advantage
Experience with automated machinery
Strong ability to manage a team of people to achieve targets and deadlines.
Ability to read and understand architectural/engineering drawings.
Strong analytic/problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
Dependable, flexible
Flexible approach to working.
Enthusiastic & self-motivated and ability to motivate the team.
Results driven whilst participating in a team environment.
Strong communication skills (oral and written).
Excellent attention to detail.

This is an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate. All interested applicants should apply in writing with Curriculum Vitae to: Hugh O’Connor at Glennon Brothers, Dublin Road, Co. Longford or email: hugh.oconnor@dte.ie

Glennon Brothers Timber Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.

Timber Frame team Leader - DTE Longford

The successful applicant will report to the Shift Manager and have responsibility for the production operations and quality standards in the manufacturing of timber frame kits.

Key responsibilities, functions and tasks.

Timber Frame Production
Implement and manage the quality systems and standards on site.
Ensure quality control systems and checks are applied
Support the people management of the team with Shift Maanger – recruitment, onboarding, training and performance management.
Drive a culture of continuous improvement amongst the team
Responsible for health, safety and wellbeing of personnel.
Ensure documentation relating to timber frame production and loading is accurate
Maintain overall cleanliness of the timber frame and storage areas
Manage overtime, timekeeping and attendance of the team
Liaise with maintenance to ensure tasks are completed
Ensure stock system and stock rotation is in order
Maximise throughput of all material in an efficient manner
Organise haulage / dispatch of loads

The Candidate

Experience of timber frame manufacturing
Experience with automated machinery
Ability to read and understand architectural/engineering drawings.
Strong analytic/problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
Dependable, flexible
Flexible approach to working.
Enthusiastic & self-motivated and ability to motivate the team.
Results driven whilst participating in a team environment.
Strong communication skills (oral and written).
Excellent attention to detail.

Glennon Brothers Timber Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.

Sales Manager- A L E X A N D E R S T I M B E R D E S I G N L T D

Alexanders Timber Design is a leading Timber Frame and Roof Truss manufacturer for the house building sector and one of the key business units of Glennon Brothers who are a leading timber processor in the UK & Ireland with a strong growth story. We are a growing and expanding business with further ambitious growth ahead of us as we plan our relocation to a new site in Irvine. As a leader in the Green Tech industry our bespoke facility in Irvine will be equipped with a manufacturing line that has state-of-the-art technology. We are now seeking to appoint a Sales Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for those wishing to develop their sales career.

Job Description

Reporting to the Head of Timber Frame, this is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to join an ambitious expanding business. This is a field sales role, covering Scotland and North England.

Responsibilities

Repeat selling to an established customer base as well as generating new business.
Responsible for proactively managing their accounts,
Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships with key accounts.
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.
Demonstrate a strong willingness to grow, lead and manage the sales territory.
Ensure that the sales process and order book are maintained from a key account and customer service perspective.
Strong journey planning and account management experience.

Skill Profile

Proven record in Timberframe or modular sales experience is essential
An ambitious, enthusiastic, self-motivated individual
Proven ability in selling timber frame and roof trusses.
The ability to deal with people at all levels of the organisation up to Director
level.
Strong analytic/problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
Dependable and flexible
Enthusiastic & self-motivated.
Results driven whilst participating in a team environment.
Strong communication skills (oral and written).
Excellent attention to detail.

Applications in the strictest confidence, with full CV by email to:

careersatd@alexanderstimberdesign.co.uk

Design Manager

Job Description

Reporting to the Head of Timber Frame, this is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to join an ambitious expanding business. Due to our continued growth, we require a Design Manager to join and lead our in-house design team in our Irvine Office.

Responsibilities

Create and manage design programmes in line with client contractual agreements.
Management of the Timber Frame and Truss design and estimating team while also leading specific Timber Frame design projects.
Manage all technical aspects of the business, including internal & external queries.
Work closely with the estimating team to contribute technical knowledge and value engineering at tender stage.
Work closely with the Production Manager to ensure all information for manufacture is in line with manufacturing requirements and improve processes where required.
Manage and develop a team of in-house designers, setting targets and reporting on progress.
Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships with key accounts.
Liaising with client design teams and external consultants in relation to live projects.
Liaising with site teams in relation to queries arising.

Skill Profile

Ideally several years’ experience in Timber Frame or modular build design.
Proficient in AutoCAD software.
Develop drawings for new and existing projects.
Ability to read and understand architectural/engineering drawings.
Familiar with Microsoft Office suite of products.
Strong analytic/problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
Dependable, flexible
Enthusiastic & self-motivated.
Results driven whilst participating in a team environment.
Strong communication skills (oral and written).
Excellent attention to detail.

Applications in the strictest confidence, with full CV by email to:

careersatd@alexanderstimberdesign.co.uk

Financial Accountant

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. The company won the Ernst & Young Ireland Industry Entrepreneur award in 2010, a Ruban d’Honneur in the European Business Award in 2013 and the TTJ Softwood Trader of the Year 2019, 2020, 2021 & 2022. 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 and Fermoy in Ireland; Troon and Edinburgh in the UK. Following the acquisition of Balcas Timber and Balcas Energy in November 2021 with facilities in Enniskillen in Northern Ireland and Invergordon in Scotland, the groups turnover has doubled, and headcount increased to over 900 employees. Its people, a commitment to service, and ongoing investment in new technology are core to the business. Glennon Brothers is now expanding its management team to appoint a Financial Accountant.

Role

Based in Longford and reporting directly to the Group Head of Finance, this is an excellent opportunity for those wishing to develop their Financial Accountant career. The successful candidate will provide financial leadership and direction to the finance functions across our timber processing facility in Fermoy and have responsibility for reporting financial accounts, management accounts and other information. They will liaise closely with the sawn wood sales, Operations teams and forestry teams. They will have responsibility for financial reporting and management of financial information.

Key responsibilities include:

Participate in key decisions as a member of the executive management team; Insurance and capital investment appraisals.
On-going development and preparation of all budget and forecasts including production of and presentation of pack to the Group Managing Directors.
Ensuring appropriate financial and management controls are in place, communicated and effective.
Ensuring information systems and technology are adequate for the business, effective, up to date, secure and operational.
Preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts, annual financial statements and annual budgets.
Preparation of cash flow projections, forecasts and capital expenditure reports.
Responsible for VAT and CT filings and liaising with tax advisors.
Assist in insurance renewal and costing of same.
Contribute to ongoing improvement of group wide controls and processes.
Assisting in adhoc reports and project work as required.

Candidate Profile

This Financial Accountant job will suit a candidate who is currently a Finance Manager or Finance Accountant looking to progress within a very dynamic, growing organisation and industry with the following competencies:

Fully qualified accountant with at least 5 years post qualification experience ideally across several disciplines – ACCA, Chartered or CIMA.
Excellent communication skills are essential, as well as the ability to manage, lead and motivate people at all levels of the organization.
Experience working on in an ERP environment would be an advantage.
Self-motivated with excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
Excellent planning and organising skills, ability to multi-task, plan and prioritise work schedule and work within agreed timescales.
Resilience and be capable of working under pressure in a demanding environment.
Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving ability with high accuracy.
Strong commercial awareness, business acumen.
Teamwork and collaboration and the ability to build effective partnerships

Package

An attractive package is available for the right candidate.

Contact Details

Applications in the strictest confidence, with full CV by email to: careersfinance@glennonbrothers.ie

Maintenance Scheduler - Fermoy

Role purpose

Reporting to the Head of Maintenance, the Maintenance Scheduler will have in-depth knowledge, experience and understanding of Maintenance and CMMS. This individual should have a proven track record in good manufacturing practices, regulatory compliance and lean principles. They will be responsible for ensuring all equipment is maintained through an effective preventative maintenance system. They will also be responsible for scheduling and optimizing resources in order to reduce downtime and deliver Site KPI’s.

Duties & Responsibilities

Prepare preventative maintenance plans and schedules that are in sync with the organization’s maintenance goals and the Site KPI’s.
Constantly adjust schedules to account for unexpected emergency work.
Act as the primary liaison person between maintenance and operations.
Lead communication between maintenance and other internal beneficiaries of maintenance work to ensure that everyone receives timely, efficient, and quality service.
Understand jobs well enough to describe what needs to be accomplished, estimate labour hours, tools, and resources needed to complete different work orders.
Coordinate planned downtimes to reduce mean time between equipment failures.
- PM Schedule
- Shutdown Plans
Minimize the number of interruptions once work begins.
Establish job goals for the maintenance workforce.
Maintain the CMMS System by continually creating and updating Routines, Schedules and associated SOP’s
Be the On-Site expert for CMMS and provide training to all employees that utilize the system
Provide immediate insights into potential labour shortages (or excesses).
Help with keeping an optimal stock of spare parts and materials.
Maintain preventive maintenance checklists and other standardized procedures to ensure there is an audit trail for compliance audits etc.
Facilitate appropriate scheduling meetings between Maintenance and Operations
Provide trending detail and analysis of equipment performance
Deliver and Track Department KPIs
- Job Plan Accuracy
- Resource Utilization
- PM Compliance
- Schedule Adherence
Develop Lean Systems using tools and techniques to meet continuous improvement targets that are critical to the success and delivery of a high-performance plant
Work with external and internal Contractors and Installation companies to complete in-house maintenance and project work to the required standards

Essential Skills & Experience

Qualification in Engineering/Related Field or equivalent knowledge and experience.
Knowledge and experience to promote a safe working environment and ensure compliance with appropriate regulatory standards
Reduces complexity and increases efficiency in processes to maximise outcome/return
Leads by example, with a "can do" approach, passion, energy and a strong work ethic
Strong leadership and influence skill
Very strong organisation skills and attention to detail
Drive to exceed goals and push self and others towards high levels of performance
Makes good decisions and delegates responsibility and accountability to the appropriate level
Strong communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships and influence others
Good communication skills, both written and verbal
Self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure and under your own initiative
Problem solving skills, analytical skills and the ability to make decisions quickly
Organisational and team leader skills
Knowledge of process improvement and validation
Knowledge of regulatory standards relevant to the industry
The ability to investigate and identify trends

Applications in the strictest confidence, with full CV by email to: jordon.hauge@glennonbrothers.ie