Careers

Welcome to McMahon's Career Section

Originally founded in the 1830s, today McMahons is Ireland's largest independent Builders Providers. With stores in 11 locations in Ireland, we are a company intent on serving local needs on a national scale. We provide top quality building materials and DIY & home improvement supplies to the public and trade.

Recruiting at McMahons is about identifying talented team players who combine skill, motivation, energy and a passion for achievement and then do what it takes to be the best.

It's also about a team coming together with on common mission to continue to offer new thinking and great service to our customers, large or small.

We are committed to being a national employer of choice, and we offer competitive compensation, rewards and benefits

All applications are welcome and should there a be a vacancy that arises within the Group which suits you. please forward your CV to the Human Resources Department at [email protected]

Counter Sales Associate, Dunmanway

McMahons Builders Providers have been providing quality building supplies and DIY materials to the trade and public for over 190 years. The group consists of a network of 12 stores, as well as a Truss Manufacturing plant and 3 Hardwood & Sheet Material branches. McMahons offer a one stop shop offering, with a wide range of products catering for the Builder, DIY enthusiast and Home Owner.

The Role

McMahons are now seeking applications for the position of Counter Sales Associate. The main requirements of the role will be as follows:

Serving customers in the shop and answering the phones as and when required.
Building strong working relationships with customers in order to understand their
Maintaining a well merchandised Store / Shop area.
Assisting with cycle counting and stock taking.
Liaising with the Warehouse and Yard staff to help fulfil incoming orders.
Dealing with other requests to support the busy operation as and when required.
Following company policies and procedures from an operational and health and
safety perspective.

Full Training Provided:

Forklift Training, Manual Handling, IT & ERP System training, Product training

You will have:

Some experience working in Retail is a benefit
A good knowledge of DIY products and building materials.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
A positive can-do attitude.
Be computer literate.

If you are interested in this challenging and rewarding role, please forward your most recent career details in the strictest confidence to: The Human Resources Dept. James McMahon Ltd., Ashbourne Hall, Dock Road, Limerick or email [email protected]

Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:8-hour shift
Experience: Internal Sales: 4 years (preferred)

Benefits:

Additional leave
Bike to work scheme
Company pension
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
On-site parking

Yard & Warehouse Operator and Pick-up Driver, Portarlington/Limerick/Fermoy

The Role

McMahons are now seeking applications for the position of Yard/Warehouse Operative who will also complete short distance deliveries in the branch pick-up truck, for their branches located in Portarlington/Limerick/Fermoy. The branches is a thriving builders providers branch with significant capacity to grow.

The responsibilities of the successful candidate will include the following:

Off loading products and building materials being delivered to the site.
Picking customer orders and assisting with the loading of customer vehicles.
Loading trucks with products in advance of delivery to the customer.
Assisting to maintain the highest standards of housekeeping in the warehouse, yard and shop.
Completing some local deliveries in the pick-up truck as required.
Working closely with all branch staff including transport and internal sales to ensure that the customers are serviced in an efficient and timely manner.
Assisting with the stock management at the branch including stock taking and cycle counting.
Dealing with other requests to support the operation of a busy branch as and when required.
Following company policies and procedures from an operational and health and safety perspective.

The Person

The following mix of experience and attributes will be required by the successful candidate:

A full clean driving license is required.
Knowledge and experience of building materials would be advantageous.
Experience in a yard / warehouse environment and driving forklifts.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
A positive can-do attitude.
Be computer literate.

Benefits

Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Bike to work scheme Company pension
Death in Service (eligibility criteria)
Employee assistance program
Further Education Support
Training & Development
Employee discount
On-site parking

If you are interested in this excellent opportunity, please forward your recent career details in the strictest confidence to The H.R. Department, James McMahon Ltd. Ashbourne Hall, Dock Road, Limerick or email [email protected]

Roof Truss Manufacturing Operative, Fermoy

McMahons Builders Providers have been providing quality building supplies and DIY materials to the trade and public for 190 years. The group consists of a network of 11 stores, as well as a Truss Manufacturing plant and 3 Hardwood & Sheet Material branches. McMahons offer a one stop shop offering, with a wide range of products catering for the Builder, DIY enthusiast and Home Owner. McMahon’s extensive product range includes building materials, plumbing & heating, timber & sheeting, insulation, plant & tool hire, painting & decorating, doors & floors, bathrooms, garden and outdoor and much more.

The Role

McMahons are now seeking applications for the position of a Roof Truss Manufacturing Operative for their branch located in Fermoy Co. Cork. The Fermoy branch is a thriving builders providers branch with significant capacity to grow.

The responsibilities of the successful candidate will include the following:

Manufacture of Roof Trusses
Assisting to maintain the highest standards of housekeeping in the warehouse and yard
Working closely with all branch staff.
Assisting with the stock management at the branch including stock taking and cycle counting.
Dealing with other requests to support the operation of a busy branch as and when required.
Following company policies and procedures from an operational and health and safety perspective.

The Person

The following mix of experience and attributes will be required by the successful candidate:

Experience in a yard / warehouse environment
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
A positive can-do attitude.

Branch Manager, Cherry Orchard

The Role

Full day to day responsibility for the branch performance.
Developing relationships with existing customers and new customers to maximise sales and business development opportunities.
People management including the management, coaching and development of the team based in the branch.
Supporting the existing branch team when required (i.e., covering the sales counter if required).
Ensuring that the highest standards of customer service are maintained at all times.
Building good working relationships with group purchasing, central distribution and with suppliers.
Stock management at the branch including stock taking, cycle counting and reducing the levels of slow moving stock, as well as maintaining stock levels within targets. This will involve developing a strong working relationship with the group stock management team.
Monitoring and maintaining an efficient level of branch operating costs, as well as leading cost saving initiatives.
Ensuring that the branch maintains the highest standards of housekeeping in the warehouse, yard and shop.
Ensuring that the shop is presented well from a merchandising perspective to ensure a very positive customer experience.
Ensuring all mandatory health and safety training is completed and that the branch is a safe place for both staff and customers.
Working closely with group credit control to ensure that debtors days are minimised as well as ensuring that customers are trading within the approved credit arrangements.
Working closely with the Group Marketing Manager to ensure that appropriate local marketing campaigns are ran.
Co-ordinating the local administrative requirements of the branch and ensuring that company policies are adhered to in conjunction with Group Finance, IT and HR.
Attending group meetings and focus group sessions involving colleagues from across the branch network to share experiences and best practices in order to identify improvements.
Network and maintain excellent relations with the local community to improve the presence of the branch and the company.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

To act courteously and communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, personnel of McMahons Builders Providers and other personnel encountered within your role
To foster and develop good customer and public relations at all times and to portray a professional image of the company
To report for work in a timely manner and to conduct work as scheduled to company and customer satisfaction
To work within the instructions and procedures of the Company’s systems as directed by your Manager or other management as appropriate.
To respond to requests quickly and produce the required work as quickly as possible
To conduct all duties in a constructive and productive manner aligned to the interests of the company and management
To act diligently and professionally in the interests of the Company
To demonstrate a willingness to promote the positive development of the business to all stakeholders of the business including customers but also extending to staff, contractors, visitors etc.

Lorry Driver, Derry

McMahons Builders Providers have been providing quality building supplies and DIY materials to the trade and public for over 190 years. The group consists of a network of 11 stores, as well as a Truss Manufacturing plant and 3 Hardwood & Sheet Material branches. McMahons offer a one stop shop offering, with a wide range of products catering for the Builder, DIY enthusiast and Home Owner. McMahon’s extensive product range includes building materials, plumbing & heating, timber & sheeting, insulation, plant & tool hire, painting & decorating, doors & floors, bathrooms, garden and outdoor and much more

The Role

McMahons are now seeking applications for the position of a Lorry Driver for their branch located in Derry on a 3-month fixed term contract. The Derry branch is a thriving builders providers branch with significant capacity to grow.

Reporting directly to the Branch and Transport Managers
The responsibilities of the successful candidate will include the following:
Satisfying delivery requirement to all its customers
Experience in multi drop delivering on the national road networks
Assisting to maintain the highest standards of housekeeping in the warehouse and yard
Working closely with all branch staff
Following company policies and procedures from an operational and health and safety perspective.

The Person

The following mix of experience and attributes will be required by the successful candidate:

A clean “HGV2” or higher driving license
Minimum 5 years’ experience
Digital taco card required
CPC card up to date (5 modules)
CSCS certified
Forklift license
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
A positive can-do attitude, self-motivated with the ability to work on their own initiative

Benefits

Bike to work scheme Company pension
Death in Service (eligibility criteria)
Training & Development
Employee discount
On-site parking

Sales and Operations Associate, Tralee

The Role

McMahons are now seeking applications for the position of Sales and Operations Associate at their branch located in Tralee. This “hands-on” role will involve getting experience in all aspects of a typical busy builders merchanting branch including:

Serving customers in the shop and answering the phones as and when required.
Building strong working relationships with customers in order to understand their requirements.
Maintaining a well merchandised Store / Shop area.
Updating the point of sale pricing and product promotion campaigns.
Assisting with cycle counting and stock taking.
Liaising with the Warehouse and Yard staff to help fulfil incoming orders.
Dealing with other requests to support the busy operation as and when required.
Following company policies and procedures from an operational and health and safety perspective.

The successful candidate will also get experience using modern IT and ERP systems and will receive training from experienced local branch personnel as well as group management and personnel.

To Be Considered for this role, you will have the following:

A good knowledge of DIY products and building materials
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A positive can-do attitude
Be computer literate
At least 4 years’ experience in retail an advantage
Forklift licence would be a distinct advantage

Benefits include Competitive Starting Salary, Company Pension Scheme, Bike to Work scheme, Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave, Employee Assistance Program and support for Further Education.