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Store Handler, Supply Chain - Portlaoise

 
Vacancy Number:  28283
Category:  Business
Job Type:  Full-time
 

Position Description

The primary purpose of the Depots Team is to provide efficient and reliable support to delivery teams, while maintaining a high standard of security, adhering to established work practices, and ensuring strict operational controls are applied to both indoor and outdoor activities.
 

Key Responsibilities

  • The custody and security of stocks and stores premises
  • The physical movement of stocks in and out of stores
  • The implementation of a wide range of stores procedures and regulations
  • The control of bulk issue materials
  • The operation and use of computer systems, forklifts and stores handling equipment
  • Open & close depot daily
  • Ensure materials are kept accurate on the stock account
  • Maintain housekeeping policy

  

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

  • Leaving Certificate or equivalent work experience is essential.
  • A working knowledge in the use of Information Technology
  • An appreciation of stores operations
  • An ability to work with all staff groups to provide an effective storekeeping service

 

Desirable

  • Forklift Licence
  • Manual Handling Certificate

 

Location

This position will be based in Portlaoise Depot.

 

Reporting to

The successful candidate will report into the Materials Services Supervisor.
 

Why Work with Us?

  • Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future
  • 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

€33,000 - €40,000 per annum. 


Closing Date

14th of July, 2026

 

Interview

Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will complete a Behavioural Interview based on each of the following Behaviours, which underpin how we work at ESB and are critical to delivering our strategy:

 

  • Accountable and Ethical
  • Collaborative
  • Growing and Adaptive
  • Proactive
  • Respectful and Supportive

 

More information available on Our People Promise

 

Notes

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.

 

The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of their right to work in the Republic of Ireland prior to commencement of employment.

 

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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