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Team Leader, Material Services, Networks Delivery Services

 
Vacancy Number:  26896
Category:  Craft/Technical - Other
Job Type:  Full-time
 

Position Description  

The Role of the Team Leader is to develop and manage a Supply Chain Team effectively in order to deliver all work programmes to the highest standards while maximising Team Performance. The Team Lead has responsibility for the safe and cost-effective management of material under their control.  

 

Key Responsibilities  

  • Lead a Team in a safe and cost-effective handling and storage of material 

  • Develop excellent relationships with the delivery organisation and positively influence the material planning process 

  • Utilise EWM/SAP and other systems for effective material management 

  • Co-ordinate material deliveries between DSS Warehouse, Logistics Team and Depots 

  • Co-ordinate and lead Process Changes  

  • Respond to emergency material requirements (e.g. in storm situations) 

  • Carry out stock takes / reconciliations as required 

  • Maintain accurate stocking levels as required 

  • Schedule and allocate tasks to team members 

  • Ensure compliance with Environmental legislation and work with local Delivery Teams to maintain environmental compliance 

  • Take responsibility for team performance by agreeing, implementing and monitoring individual and team goals 

  • Support and coach team members on performance 

  • Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders 

  • Promote team working in an open environment 

  • Provide clear, timely communications to team members and invite feedback 

  • Monitor and report on progress against key activities 

  • Manage all relevant information within and outside the team 

  • Assist the relevant Manager with key projects as needed  

 

Experience and Qualifications  

Essential 

  • Minimum of 5 years Supply Chain/Logistics experience  

  • Prior experience in Supply Chain people management or significant ESB Supply Chain expertise. 

  • Excellent IT skills particularly in the use of SAP and Microsoft Office applications in particular Microsoft Excel 

  • Willingness to learn and develop 

  • Proven expertise in data driven decision making  

  • Maintains the highest levels of safety, on a personal and a team basis, including the completion of safety audits, safety performance reviews and safety coaching 

  • Ability to manage and motivate a team of staff 

  • Proven ability in Stakeholder management  

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

  • Highly motivated, able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team. 

  • A high level of commitment and flexibility  

  • Able to develop, train and mentor newly appointed and existing staff 

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills  

  • Full driving licence  

Desirable  

  • Qualification in Supply Chain Management or equivalent work experience  

 

Location  

This position will be based in ESB Depot Rosbrien, Co. Limerick

 

ESB is committed to smart working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible ways of working. The successful candidate may work flexibly within their jurisdiction with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration on at least one anchor day per week. All smart working arrangements are subject to manager approval and ongoing review, based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the individual. 

 

Reporting To 

Relevant DSS Manager

 

 
 

Why Work with Us?

  • Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future
  • Progressive, hybrid working model
  • Career development through mentoring and training 
  • Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
  • Sports and Social Clubs
  • Networking opportunities
  • Credit Union
  • Generous Pension
  • Access to staff well-being programmes
  • Generous parental leave entitlements
  • Strong values-based and inclusive culture
  • Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
  • Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

 

Salary

 €48,000 to €56,000 per annum

 

Closing Date 

7th July 2025

 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law. 

Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, recruitment@esb.ie.  

About ESB

Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.
 

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