Material Handler - Switchgear

Vertiv

Burnfoot

On-site

EUR 28,000 - 36,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Employer pension scheme

Life assurance

Company Social Club

Incentivised Gym Membership & Cycle-to

Workplace wellness

Job summary

Vertiv in Burnfoot (Co. Donegal) is seeking a Material Handler to support production operations. The role focuses on moving, storing and supplying materials to production teams with attention to accuracy and safety.

You will work within a busy warehouse, using IFS, ERP and barcode systems. The position requires a practical mindset, basic IT skills, and a clean disciplinary record. Vertiv offers a competitive rate, pension, and leave benefits.

Qualifications

Experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
High attention to detail with accuracy in counting and recording information.
Basic maths and IT skills for data entry and reconciliation.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Knowledge of workshop equipment, methods, and procedures.
A clear disciplinary record.
Forklift experience and related machinery familiarity are desirable.

Responsibilities

Monitor live production schedules using IFS to arrange, inspect, and deliver materials from stores to production teams.
Report damages or shortages, raise NCRs for non-conformances, and liaise with quality and engineering.
Ensure materials are stored, labelled, and organised; items leaving areas are booked to the correct project.
Pursue outstanding materials and keep the Team Leader updated.
Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised working environment.
Support timely distribution and delivery of materials between stores, production, fabrication, and assembly teams.
Provide guidance and support to less experienced colleagues, escalate training needs.
Uphold VOS principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
Adhere to safety, security, and COSHH regulations.

Skills

Experience in manufacturing/warehouse

Attention to detail

Basic maths and IT skills

Excellent communication

Knowledge of workshop equipment

Disciplinary record clean

Forklift experience

Job description

Job Description

At Vertiv, we empower the people who power the future. Our greatest asset is our people, which is why we've built a world-class team of Chartered Engineers across our manufacturing facilities spanning three continents. With over 30 years of expertise in delivering high-quality integrated power solutions, we specialise in technical services, project management, and unparalleled customer support, ensuring excellence in every client’s project.

We are currently seeking a Material Handler to play a key role in supporting efficient and seamless production operations at our Burnfoot site in Co. Donegal. This role is well suited to individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and take pride in contributing to safe, high-quality, and efficient manufacturing processes. The successful candidate will support production teams by ensuring materials are handled, stored, and supplied effectively to meet operational demands.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor live production schedules using IFS to arrange, inspect, and deliver materials from stores to production teams.
Report any damages or shortages, raise NCRs for non-conformances, and liaise with quality and engineering to ensure issues are resolved quickly.
Ensure all materials are stored correctly, labelled, and organised, and that items leaving an area are booked out to the correct project.
Pursue outstanding materials and keep the Team Leader updated.
Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised working environment.
Support timely distribution and delivery of materials between stores, production, fabrication, and assembly teams.
Provide guidance and support to less experienced colleagues, identifying and escalating training needs where necessary.
Uphold and contribute to VOS principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
Adhere to all safety, security, and compliance requirements, including Health & Safety, risk assessments, and COSHH regulations.

Inventory & Stock Control Responsibilities

Physically count stock in designated areas to ensure accuracy of records.
Reconcile discrepancies by comparing physical counts with system data and investigating differences.
Maintain inventory accuracy by resolving variances and updating warehouse management systems.
Assist with stock replenishment by moving and organising materials, ensuring availability for production.
Use barcode scanners, ERP, and warehouse management systems to track material movements efficiently.

Please note the above duties and responsibilities are not intended to be an exhaustive list. To achieve business objectives, other duties may be included at the discretion of the line manager.

Essential Skills, Qualifications/Experience

Experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
High attention to detail with accuracy in counting and recording information.
Basic Maths and IT skills for data entry and reconciliation.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Knowledge of workshop equipment, methods, and procedures.
A clear disciplinary record.

Desirable Skills, Qualifications/Experience

Understanding of moulding systems and production environments.
Experience with warehouse equipment ("e.g., forklifts or other machinery").

Please note: This role involves regular walking, standing, and some lifting in a busy warehouse environment, and may also require experience with forklifts or other machinery for moving and storing inventory.

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